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nanny

[nan-ee] / ˈnæn i /
NOUN
children's nurse
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That equates to more than $17,000 a year for daycare or more than $45,000 a year for a nanny.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 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

Landis, the Peacock Parent founder, said when she fell sick after having her newborn, the nanny brought her tea and orange juice without being asked.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

I hired a team of baby nurses and later a nanny.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

He knocks on the front door, and his nanny opens it.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

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

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

Rand also called for mandatory enhanced DBS background checks for all individuals working with children - including nannies, maternity nurses, infant sleep consultants and childcare professionals working in private homes.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

We followed the other kids and their nannies and parents out to the sidewalk, and Mom still didn’t answer.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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