Babysitter and Nanny
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A BABYSITTER AND A NANNY 1
Differences between a Babysitter and a Nanny
Ruth E. Jones
ENG 121
March 29, 2011
2
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A BABYSITTER AND A NANNY
There are many mixed emotions from parents as to who watches their
children while they are either working or away on business trips. Knowing the
differences, recognizing the purpose of the need and the time frame of the need is
very important. In this paper, we will discuss the differences between a babysitter
and a nanny. It is hoped that your decision will be an easy one to make.
When planning your schedule for working everyday or extended stays away
from home, the first question to be considered is the safety of the children. While
working everyday, do you wish to leave them with a babysitter? They are
independent contractors in the childcare service industry. Babysitters typically
work out of private households, but may occasionally work in hotels, office
buildings, churches and other community facilities at clients request. Babysitters
provide temporary childcare for a predefined period of time and follow immediate
instructions provided by the primary care provider, such as dietary needs and
bedtime routines. Babysitters remain on-site until the return of parent or guardian
and watch over children while they play.
When a babysitter is employed, it is on an as-needed basis. The need for a
babysitter comes from a situation in which the parents rely on other caregivers
(such as a day care) or themselves to take care of their children’s day-to-day needs.
Babysitters are not hired to be on call to take care of the children exclusively on a
daily and indefinite basis. When parents have a special outing planned, they usually
Differences between a Babysitter and a Nanny
Ruth E. Jones
ENG 121
March 29, 2011
2
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A BABYSITTER AND A NANNY
There are many mixed emotions from parents as to who watches their
children while they are either working or away on business trips. Knowing the
differences, recognizing the purpose of the need and the time frame of the need is
very important. In this paper, we will discuss the differences between a babysitter
and a nanny. It is hoped that your decision will be an easy one to make.
When planning your schedule for working everyday or extended stays away
from home, the first question to be considered is the safety of the children. While
working everyday, do you wish to leave them with a babysitter? They are
independent contractors in the childcare service industry. Babysitters typically
work out of private households, but may occasionally work in hotels, office
buildings, churches and other community facilities at clients request. Babysitters
provide temporary childcare for a predefined period of time and follow immediate
instructions provided by the primary care provider, such as dietary needs and
bedtime routines. Babysitters remain on-site until the return of parent or guardian
and watch over children while they play.
When a babysitter is employed, it is on an as-needed basis. The need for a
babysitter comes from a situation in which the parents rely on other caregivers
(such as a day care) or themselves to take care of their children’s day-to-day needs.
Babysitters are not hired to be on call to take care of the children exclusively on a
daily and indefinite basis. When parents have a special outing planned, they usually