[Core] [25% incumbents] Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  DWAs: Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
  DWAs: Monitor environment to ensure safety.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
  DWAs: Administer first aid.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
  DWAs: Teach health or hygiene practices.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
  DWAs: Develop daily schedules for children or families.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
  DWAs: Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
  DWAs: Prepare foods or meals.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
  DWAs: Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
  DWAs: Organize recreational activities or events.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
  DWAs: Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
  DWAs: Monitor health or behavior of people or animals. | Drive vehicles to transport patrons. | Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
  DWAs: Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
  DWAs: Perform housekeeping duties.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
  DWAs: Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Supervise and assist with homework.
  DWAs: Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
  DWAs: Provide escort or transportation.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment.
  DWAs: Maintain client information or service records.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Help develop or monitor family schedule.
  DWAs: Develop daily schedules for children or families.

[Supplemental] [25% incumbents] Shop for groceries, clothing, and other items needed for children's care.
  DWAs: Provide for basic needs of children. | Purchase products or services.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.76 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.56 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:3.43 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.25 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.74 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Transportation (imp:2.67 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.60 lvl:2.40) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Communications and Media (imp:2.48 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.44 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Telecommunications (imp:2.44 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.40 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Mathematics (imp:2.33 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Geography (imp:2.20 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Fine Arts (imp:2.20 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Foreign Language (imp:2.16 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:2.12 lvl:2.08) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:2.08 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administration and Management (imp:1.92 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.92 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:1.80 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Chemistry (imp:1.79 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administrative (imp:1.64 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Physics (imp:1.52 lvl:0.64) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.48 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Design (imp:1.40 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.36 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:1.32 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:1.20 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.16 lvl:0.28) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:1.12 lvl:0.24) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Sound Localization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.76 lvl:4.88) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.32 lvl:4.88) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.16 lvl:3.52) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.04 lvl:3.64) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.92 lvl:3.36) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.92 lvl:3.36) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.88 lvl:3.80) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Getting Information (imp:3.79 lvl:3.52) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.68 lvl:4.68) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.64 lvl:3.72) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.60 lvl:2.92) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.54 lvl:2.92) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.50 lvl:4.12) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.46 lvl:3.40) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.29 lvl:3.40) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.28 lvl:3.36) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.20 lvl:2.00) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.20 lvl:2.84) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.84 lvl:2.40) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.76 lvl:2.36) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.76 lvl:3.20) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.72 lvl:1.76) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.60 lvl:2.36) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.56 lvl:1.80) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.52 lvl:2.00) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.52 lvl:2.28) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Processing Information (imp:2.48 lvl:2.48) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.40 lvl:1.44) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.40 lvl:1.56) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.20 lvl:1.72) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.08 lvl:1.48) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.04 lvl:1.80) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.00 lvl:1.64) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.00 lvl:1.72) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Working with Computers (imp:1.83 lvl:1.32) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.68 lvl:1.12) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.67 lvl:1.04) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.56 lvl:0.92) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.38 lvl:0.68) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.32 lvl:0.64) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.24 lvl:0.44) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.82) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.55) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Optimism (imp:2.53) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:2.36) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Empathy (imp:2.27) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Self-Control (imp:2.10) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:1.97) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.96) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.83) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:1.42) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.35) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.93) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.76) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.54) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.51) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:0.46) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 518,910
  annual_median    : $34,980
  annual_pct10     : $24,260
  annual_pct25     : $29,360
  annual_pct75     : $38,570
  annual_pct90     : $46,010
  annual_mean      : $35,030
  hourly_median    : $16.82

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($47,340)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($22,020)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.150x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  305,330  median: $  34,720
  Educational Services                     emp:  124,760  median: $  36,940
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   34,800  median: $  33,870
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   30,480  median: $  29,210
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   12,410  median: $  34,900
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    6,970  median: $  36,940
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      890  median: $  32,530
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      680  median: $  41,160
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      550  median: $  37,960
  Retail Trade                             emp:      220  median: $  40,380

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (13 total) ---
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A nanny is a person who provides child care. Typically, this care is given within the children's family setting. Throughout history, nannies were usually servants in large households and reported directly to the lady of the house. Today, modern nannies, like other domestic workers, may live in or out of the house, depending on their circumstances and those of their employers. Some employment agencies specialize in providing nannies, as there are families that specifically seek them and may make them a part of the household.
Nannies differ slightly from other child care providers. A childminder works out of their own home, operating as a small business. In America, childminders are often advertised as a daycare. Depending on the country the childminder or daycare is in, government registration may or may not be required. Within the UK, a childminder must be Ofsted-registered, hold a current pediatric first aid qualification, public liability insurance and follow the EYFS. A mother's helper is someone who may live in or out of the household, and assists the person of the house with general chores as well as caring for the children. The term au pair usually refers to a young person, who comes from abroad to live with the host family and learn the local culture and language, while helping care for the children. A governess concentrates on educating children inside their own home, and a kindergarten or schoolteacher does the same, but in a school environment.
Even though there are no legal requirements to be considered a nanny, families may require a background check and a CPR certification. Families may also look for other special skills in a nanny, such as being bilingual or having early childhood development coursework done. Nannies help play a key role in a child's development by providing care.


== History ==
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, nannies were often employed by higher-income households. They were also known as nurses; some were wet nurses who would breastfeed the infant in place of the mother. Children often slept and played in a nursery, a suit of rooms over which a nanny had authority. In some households, nannies had assistants known as nursemaids or nurserymaids. Because of their deep involvement in raising the children of the family, nannies were often remembered with great affection and treated more kindly than other servants. Nannies were distinct from governesses, who provided education for children in a nursery.

Nannies were often present in the households of the colonial officials tasked with managing vast colonial empires. Nannies in colonial societies spent their lives in the homes of their masters, often from childhood till old age, taking care of more than one generation (depending on the duration of the post). It was not uncommon for these nannies to be brought along with the family when these colonial officials were posted either back to Europe or to another colony.

In Colonial India, a nanny was known as ayah, after aia, nurse, governess (in Portuguese). This term is presently part of the vocabulary of various languages of the Subcontinent, meaning also female servant or maid.
In Chinese she was an amah.
In the Dutch East Indies the household nanny was known as baboe.


== Types ==


=== Live-in nanny ===
A "live-in" nanny is much less common than it once was. Being a live-in nanny may be ideal for a person looking to move interstate or abroad for either a short period of time or to set themselves up financially. Typically, a live-in nanny is responsible for the entire care of the children of their employers. This includes anything from washing the children's clothes, tidying the children's rooms, supervising homework, preparing children's meals, taking children to and from school, and taking children to after-school sports and/or activities. Employee benefits may include a separate apartment (sometimes called a "nanny flat") or room, and possibly a car. While a live-in nanny was commonly available 24 hours a day in the past, this is much less common now and often these nannies work 10–12 hours on and the remainder of the day off. Essentially, these nannies are working while the children are awake and the parents are at work. A live-in nanny is nowadays more common among wealthier families because live-in nannies often have all their living expenses paid and provided by the employer.


=== Nanny share ===
Some families use what is known as a "nanny share", where two or more families pay for the same nanny to care for the children in each family on a part-time basis.


=== Night nanny ===
A more recent addition to the role of a nanny is that of a night nanny. The night nanny usually works with a family anywhere from one night to seven nights per week. A night nanny generally works with children from newborn to five years of age. A night nanny can provide a teaching role, helping parents to establish good sleeping patterns or troubleshooting the sleeping patterns of a child. Roles and qualifications vary between countries. The night nanny works together with the family's requirements and philosophies. The qualifications of a night nanny are usually in mothercraft nursing (see sleep guidance specialist or early childhood development). Pay rates vary from country to country, but night nannies are usually well paid in comparison to the general nanny, as the night nanny is seen as a specialist or expert in their field.


=== Maternity nurse / newborn care specialists / confinement nanny ===

Historically, European women were confined to their beds or their homes for extended periods of time after giving birth. Care was provided either by her female relatives (mother or mother-in-law) or by a temporary attendant known as a monthly nurse. These weeks were called confinement or lying-in, and ended with the re-introduction of the mother to the community in the Christian ceremony of the churching of women. A modern version of this rest period has evolved with intentions to give maximum support to the new mother, especially if she is recovering from a difficult labor and delivery.
In the US these specialty maternity nannies are known as newborn care specialists (disassociating this specialty from medically qualified nursing). They are highly experienced in all aspects of newborns, aside from medical issues. They may work 24 hours a day, seven days per week, but most commonly work five nights/days a week for the first three months of a newborn's life. The role can consist of assisting parents with feeding guidance, nursery set up, premature infant, multiples, colic, reflux, and sleep guidance/training. There are various training organizations that offer non-accredited certifications, however, in an unregulated field parents should ensure that the qualifications of their maternity nanny are legitimate and accredited. The Newborn Care Specialist Association is one of many self-appointed certification entities. Some doulas specialize in postpartum care for mother and baby. Another related job is perinatal assistant.
Chinese and related East Asian traditions practice a form of postpartum confinement known in Chinese-speaking regions as zuo yue zi "sitting the month", which are traditions and customs regarding recovery from childbirth. The "confinement ladies" are referred to as yue sao, and they have specialized knowledge of how to care for both baby and mother. In Singapore and Malaysia, newborn care specialists are better known as confinement nannies. They assist the mother in taking care of the baby in order to let the mother have a good rest. Confinement food will be prepared to help with the recovery. Usually, the employment period will be about 28 days up to a maximum of 16 weeks. In Korea these postpartum care workers are called Sanhujorisa.
In the Netherlands, standard postnatal care, supported by state medical insurance, includes more than a week of all-day visits called kraamzorg. This kraamverzorgster ("maternity home c

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Nannies provide comprehensive childcare services in private households, supporting children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development while offering expertise to parents. They manage daily routines including meal preparation, safety supervision, educational activities, and behavioral guidance. This role combines caregiving responsibilities with child development expertise in intimate family settings.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Nannies begin by establishing safe environments and daily schedules, removing hazards and setting appropriate boundaries for children. They prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks, assist with health and personal habits like eating and toilet behaviors, and regulate rest periods and nap schedules. Throughout the day, they teach age-appropriate activities including reading, arts and crafts, and lap play to encourage intellectual development. They organize recreational activities such as games, sports, walks, and play dates while modeling appropriate social behaviors. When necessary, they provide first aid or CPR and assign age-appropriate chores to encourage self-control and responsibility.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals with strong social orientation excel in this role, requiring exceptional dependability and attention to detail as their primary work styles. Those who thrive possess excellent oral communication abilities and problem sensitivity to quickly identify and address children's needs. The role suits people who find fulfillment in assisting and caring for others while establishing meaningful interpersonal relationships. Successful nannies demonstrate high integrity and cautiousness given the responsibility of child safety, combined with creativity in developing engaging activities. They must balance nurturing support with appropriate discipline and boundary-setting.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most nannies enter the field with a high school diploma (60% of workers) or some college coursework (16%), though formal childcare training enhances prospects. Many gain experience through babysitting, volunteer work with children, or family caregiving roles. Post-secondary certificates in early childhood education, child development, or healthcare (8% of workers) provide competitive advantages. First aid and CPR certification are often required or strongly preferred by families.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced nannies can advance to governess positions with wealthy families, specialize in special needs care, or transition into early childhood education roles. Some establish private childcare consulting businesses or move into childcare center management positions. Others leverage their child development expertise to become preschool teachers, child social workers, or education administrators. The intimate family relationships and references built can open doors to higher-paying positions with affluent families.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The nanny profession employs 518,910 workers with a median annual wage of $34,980, ranging from $24,260 to $46,010 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic wage variation is significant, with the District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $47,340 compared to Guam's $22,020, representing a 2.15x differential. Health Care and Social Assistance employs the largest share (305,330 workers), followed by Educational Services (124,760 workers). The private household nature of the work creates variable compensation packages often including benefits like housing, meals, and family travel opportunities. Demand remains strong in affluent urban areas where dual-career families require professional childcare support.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Nanny work faces minimal automation risk due to its fundamentally human-centered nature requiring emotional intelligence, physical care, and relationship building. The core activities of assisting and caring for others, establishing interpersonal relationships, and creative thinking cannot be effectively automated. While technology tools like scheduling apps and educational software may enhance the role, the essential human elements of nurturing, safety supervision, and child development guidance remain irreplaceable.

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--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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