Difference Between Baby Sitter And Nanny
There is no particular definition for babysitter and nanny terms, which is universally preferred by everyone.
A babysitter refers to a person who comes to your home to take care of children when you go out. Sitters are frequently employed for the weekend or evenings and will have a casual relationship with the family. The level of babysitting (care taking) can differ, with some sitters doing more responsibilities and tasks than others, but overall the duties are likely to be less than those given to nanny. Babysitters do not reside in the house. They just come watch the children and go, when their services are requested. Apart from adults, most of the times teenagers or college students perform the role of sitter for a family.
Some nannies will not reside in the home, but instead travel back and forth on a daily basis, whereas some nannies live in a house in a separate room. The main responsibility of the nanny is to take care of the child or children in the home, but they also usually do other household tasks, like laundry, cleaning, cooking and shopping. Nannies also communicate with the children and provide interesting activities for them, and also see to it that their homework is done and their room is organized. Some nannies will have particular training in childcare or specific certifications. A nanny usually works with only one family at a time. Nanny is the perfect solution when you want to take care of household and children when you are at work.
Nannies are generally paid a salary or in hourly rate whichever is discussed with the family. It can be finalized depending on time, their duties and the workload they will perform in the home.
Taxes are one of the factors, which differ between the roles of babysitter and nanny. Sitter need not pay any taxes on any money they earned themselves whereas a nanny is generally considered as an employee of the household and need to pay tax.
