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Hospitality, Travel, & FoodDecliningBright Outlook

Nannie

Operational-level

Also known as: Baby Sitter, Babysitter, Care Attendant, Family Assistant

Hospitality, Travel, & FoodBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.
ChildcareEarly Childhood EducationChild DevelopmentFamily SupportHospitalityHuman ServicesPsychologyCustomer Service

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: has a large number of job openings.

Projected growth

-2%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

150,300

per year (US)

Jobs today

1,010,300

in 2025 → 990,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Moderate
Working in a team
Moderate
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
Moderate
Dealing with customers
Low
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI is unlikely to replace the core, relational aspects of a nannie's role, such as providing emotional support, fostering social development, and delivering personalized human interaction. Instead, AI might introduce assistive technologies like smart monitoring systems, educational apps, or scheduling tools that could streamline administrative tasks or enhance learning activities, allowing nannies to focus more on direct care and emotional connection.