Childcare Professionals

noun a nurse who cares for a child that is not her own, especially a nurse employed to care for a baby in its own home

adjective describes the type of nurse who is providing care in a specific setting or circumstance

• The dry nurse provided specialized care for the newborn baby.
• The dry nurse helped take care of the baby while the parents were at work.
• The dry nurse was a lifesaver for the exhausted parents.
• In times of crisis, she acted as a dry nurse for her friends, providing support and comfort.

noun a woman employed to teach and train children in a private household

• The governess was hired to educate and care for the children of the wealthy family.
• The governess is like a live-in tutor for the kids.
• The governess is basically the kids' babysitter with a fancy title.
• She played the role of a governess in the lives of her younger siblings, guiding and teaching them as they grew up.