There are several synonyms for the term "nursery nurse" that are used interchangeably. One such word is "nursery practitioner" which denotes a professional who works with children under the age of five in a daycare or nursery setting. Another synonym is a "childcare worker", someone who provides basic care and supervision to children, usually in a group setting. "Early years practitioner" is also commonly used to describe someone who works with children during their early years of development. Additionally, "preschool teacher" and "daycare teacher" are also used to describe those who work in a nursery setting and provide educational guidance to young children.