What is another word for nurserymaid?
Pronunciation: [nˈɜːsəɹˌɪme͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Nurserymaid is a term used to refer to a female domestic worker who is responsible for taking care of children in a private household. There are several alternative words for this position such as nanny, governess, au pair, babysitter, childminder, day care provider, and mother's help.
A nanny is a professional caregiver who takes on the responsibility of caring for children in their own homes, while a governess is a more educated woman who teaches and supervises the education of young children. An au pair is a live-in caregiver from a foreign country, similar to a nanny, while a babysitter is a paid caregiver who looks after the children for a short time. A childminder is a person who provides childcare in their own home, while a day care provider is a professional who cares for a group of children in a daycare setting.
