Nanny Duties Every situation is unique and every family has their own specific needs. Some of the things nannies traditionally do include: • Planning creative play and enrichment activities • Tending to child’s emotional and physical health • Maintaining the children’s play areas and bedrooms • Errands • Light housekeeping • Grocery shopping • Laundry • Planning and preparing meals • Transportation to play dates and activities • Vacationing with the family • Bathing children • Assisting with potty training • Adhering to family’s discipline methods and maintaining daily protocols • Maintaining summary of children’s activities • Communicating openly with family regarding concerns and challenges • Occasional overnight stays • Emergency childcare