When parents start to look at childcare options, one of the first considerations may be to look at hiring a nanny, responsible for all aspects of their life, a nanny is expected to bring up children, in a stimulating yet safe environment.

However, as a child gets older, the idea of a governess becomes more appealing as a governess focuses more on home tutoring and education and brings up the child in the household.

A nanny and a governess are not exclusive to each other and many parents hire both in conjunction with each other, while others will simply just hire a governess.

Private nannies are often hired to look after very young children and follow maternity nurses. This normally happens when the child is around four to 12 months old.
Governesses will often follow on from nannies and will start to care for a child around 3 years old Here, they will also start to focus on educational care and household care.

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