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nanny

[nan-ee] / ˈnæn i /
NOUN
children's nurse
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Infant tuition for two had already been unaffordable, so the family placed the 1-year-olds with a nanny instead, at $7,000 a month.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Wealth Management, said he and his wife have experienced the puzzle play of childcare, including using daycare, a part-time nanny, help from family members and flexible work schedules.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

The average weekly daycare cost is $332 and the average weekly nanny cost is $870, according to the Care.com 2026 Cost of Care report.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Taylor, the nanny in London, said she submitted a doctored photograph of herself that made her look heavier to obtain her prescription.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

She nearly slams into a nanny carrying three book bags.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

While healing from their losses, they hustled, working as caregivers, nannies, Uber drivers and house cleaners.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Aviv reports on Filipina women who move to the United States to work as nannies and send money home to their families.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Once procured, the infants were taken to a house in Pontianak where they were taken care of by hired nannies.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Along with day camp and traditional day care, the credit can be used for expenses such as nannies and babysitters, said Andy Phillips, vice president of the Tax Institute at H&R Block.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

I remember the nannies in Cuba with their leaves and rattling beads.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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