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How a nanny can use AI, task by task

O*NET 39-9011.01: NanniesMedian pay $34,980/year (BLS, May 2025)19 tasksJob Zone 2: Some preparation

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.

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Family Assistant, Family Manager, Governess, House Manager, Household Manager, Nanny, Special Needs Nanny, Travel Nanny.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 5%AI-assist 54%Stays human 41%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 1 AI-ready, 9 AI-assist and 9 human-led tasks out of 19. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

  1. Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.Watch & inspect · Several times a day
  2. Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.Hands-on work · Several times a day
  3. Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.Hands-on work · Several times a day

AI can draft these 1

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment.

Daily

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment.

Context: We use Microsoft Word.
Client type: [spa, probation]
Information: [describe]

Draft a record template. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Client records

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you keep records of play and meal schedules (today).
Step 2Fill in [Client type] and [Information] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere. Recompute every total yourself.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain client information or service records..

AI can help you prep these 9

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.

Several times a day

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.

Context: We use Educational software; the work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Topic: [hygiene, bedside care]
Learners: [clients, families]

Plan practical teaching. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Hygiene and care teaching

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you instruct and assist children.
Step 2Fill in [Topic] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Teach health or hygiene practices..

Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

Several times a day

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

Context: We use Educational software; the work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Skill: [communication, conflict resolution, etiquette]
Learners: [age group]

Plan a lesson with role-plays and reinforcement. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Teach social or daily skills

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you model appropriate social behaviors.
Step 2Fill in [Skill] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Reinforce the skill during the day, not just in the lesson.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Teach daily living skills or behaviors..

Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.

Several times a day

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.

Context: We use Educational software; the work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Skill: [communication, conflict resolution, etiquette]
Learners: [age group]

Plan a lesson with role-plays and reinforcement. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Teach social or daily skills

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you teach and perform age-appropriate activities.
Step 2Fill in [Skill] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Reinforce the skill during the day, not just in the lesson.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Teach daily living skills or behaviors..

Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.

Several times a day

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.

Context: We use Educational software; the work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Skill: [communication, conflict resolution, etiquette]
Learners: [age group]

Plan a lesson with role-plays and reinforcement. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Teach social or daily skills

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you instruct children.
Step 2Fill in [Skill] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Reinforce the skill during the day, not just in the lesson.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Teach daily living skills or behaviors..

Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.

Several times a day

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.

Context: We use Scheduling software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Event: [show, party, meeting]
Guests: [describe]

Plan schedule, bookings and checklist. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Recreational event plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities.
Step 2Fill in [Event] and [Guests] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Organize recreational activities or events..

Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.

Daily

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.

Context: We use Scheduling software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Ages: [describe]
Needs: [naps, meals, activities]

Draft a daily schedule with flexibility. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Child daily schedule

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules (today).
Step 2Fill in [Ages] and [Needs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Adjust to each child's needs and family wishes. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop daily schedules for children or families..

Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.

Daily

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.

Context: We use Educational software; the work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Skill: [communication, conflict resolution, etiquette]
Learners: [age group]

Plan a lesson with role-plays and reinforcement. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Teach social or daily skills

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors (today).
Step 2Fill in [Skill] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Reinforce the skill during the day, not just in the lesson.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Teach daily living skills or behaviors..

Supervise and assist with homework.

Daily

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to supervise and assist with homework.

Context: We use Educational software; the work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Skill: [communication, conflict resolution, etiquette]
Learners: [age group]

Plan a lesson with role-plays and reinforcement. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Teach social or daily skills

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supervise and assist with homework (today).
Step 2Fill in [Skill] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Reinforce the skill during the day, not just in the lesson.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Teach daily living skills or behaviors..

Help develop or monitor family schedule.

Weekly

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to help develop or monitor family schedule.

Context: We use Scheduling software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Ages: [describe]
Needs: [naps, meals, activities]

Draft a daily schedule with flexibility. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Child daily schedule

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you help develop (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Ages] and [Needs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Adjust to each child's needs and family wishes.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 3.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop daily schedules for children or families..

These stay human 9

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Face-to-face discussions: every day · Physical closeness to others: very close (near touching) · Contact with others: contact with others most of the time · Standing: more than half the time

Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.

Several times a day

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.

Context: The work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Area: [facility, venue, plant]
Rules: [safety rules]

Make a safety walk checklist with hazards to look for and actions. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Safety walk checklist

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you remove hazards.
Step 2Fill in [Area] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed. Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site procedure before you rely on it.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Monitor environment to ensure safety..

Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.

Several times a day

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.

Context: The work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Who: [client, family, animals]
Needs: [diet, budget]

Plan meals, shopping and prep. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Meal prep plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you help prepare.
Step 2Fill in [Who] and [Needs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check dietary restrictions with the care plan or vet.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare foods or meals..

Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.

Several times a day

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.

Context: The work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Household or setting: [describe]
Tasks: [cooking, laundry, cleaning]

Make a weekly routine. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Housekeeping routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you perform housekeeping and cleaning duties.
Step 2Fill in [Household or setting] and [Tasks] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Perform housekeeping duties..

Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.

Context: The work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Event: [funeral, transfer, procession]
People and vehicles: [mourners, remains, staff]

Plan timing, routes, positions and respectful wording for guiding people. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Escort or transport plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you transport children (today).
Step 2Fill in [Event] and [People and vehicles] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Run through the plan with your team before the service.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Provide escort or transportation..

Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.

Weekly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.

Context: The work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Situation: [behaviour, development; no names]
Who: [parent, guardian]

Prepare a caring opening, specific observations, questions and support options. Then play the parent. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Parent conversation about behaviour

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Situation] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians..

Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.

Weekly

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can help around the care: plain-language explanations for patients, study and revision, checklists and paperwork drafts. Use only tools your employer has approved for health information.

Prep prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.

Context: The work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Treatment: [type]
Setting: [describe]

List prep, safety checks and documentation. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Treatment session prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you observe children's behavior (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Treatment] and [Setting] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Administer basic health care or medical treatments.. Also involves: Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.; Drive vehicles to transport patrons..

Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.

Weekly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.

Context: The work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Situation: [behaviour, development; no names]
Who: [parent, guardian]

Prepare a caring opening, specific observations, questions and support options. Then play the parent. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Parent conversation about behaviour

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you meet regularly (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Situation] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians..

Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.

A few times a year

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can help around the care: plain-language explanations for patients, study and revision, checklists and paperwork drafts. Use only tools your employer has approved for health information.

Prep prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.

Context: The work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Setting: [describe]
Common injuries: [list]

Summarize first aid steps and when to call EMS. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: First aid refresher

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Step 2Fill in [Setting] and [Common injuries] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Administer first aid..

Shop for groceries, clothing, and other items needed for children's care.

Monthly

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can help around the care: plain-language explanations for patients, study and revision, checklists and paperwork drafts. Use only tools your employer has approved for health information.

Prep prompt

I work as a nanny. Part of my job is to shop for groceries, clothing, and other items needed for children's care.

Context: The work draws on psychology, public safety and security and education and training.
Ages: [describe]
Needs: [arrival, meals, comfort]

List routine steps. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Children's basic needs routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you shop for groceries.
Step 2Fill in [Ages] and [Needs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 2.9/5 · O*NET work activity: Provide for basic needs of children.. Also involves: Purchase products or services..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Persuasionimportance 3.6/5
    Used in: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Complex Problem Solvingimportance 3.4/5
    Used in: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Systems Evaluationimportance 2.9/5
    Used in: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Active Listeningimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Training and Teaching Others
  • Monitoringimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Training and Teaching Others
  • Social Perceptivenessimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Training and Teaching Others
  • Speakingimportance 3.8/5
    Used in: Training and Teaching Others

Where you could move

Related jobs from O*NET with the closest skill profile, favouring ones where more of the work stays human. No step down in preparation.

Getting into this job

High school diploma is most common (60% of workers)

  • High school or less 64%
  • Certificate or some college 24%
  • Associate's 8%
  • Bachelor's 4%
  • On-the-job training: up to 1 month
  • Related experience: 1–2 years

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

Software in this job

In-demand tools from O*NET. Many now have AI built in, so check what yours can do before adding a new tool.

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