Find a nanny or babysitter in your area today for free. View nanny profiles with pictures, bios, availability, rates, certifications, CPR, background checks and more! So, why do parents prefer a nanny over a daycare or preschol? Having your own nanny who comes to your home and takes care of your children can make life a lot easier on parents. First of all, by having the nanny come to your home and leave at the end of the day, you do not have to deal with dropping and picking up your child(ren). Nannies will also help you with light housekeeping such as laundry and dishes, and they will make sure that your home is tidier than when you left in the morning. Furthermore, they will often have dinner ready for you, so that you can relax and spend quality time with your family when you get home. A good nanny quickly becomes part of the family and before you know it, your children will look forward to seeing her daily. There are a lot of additional perks to having a nanny, such as having extra help help while you need to run errands or having them be more understanding than a daycare if you're running late. Nannies can also help with homework and drive the children to their various activities; in general, nannies are more focused on and geared towards helping you with your individual family needs than a daycare center.