English for Nannies
Free English and childcare learning resources for nannies.
Explore childcare topics
- Child Development
- Cleaning & Housekeeping
- Communicating with the parents
- Food & Nutrition
- Health & Safety
- Household Tasks
- Interview prep
- Language & Vocabulary
- Laundry
- Newborn Care
- Playtime & Activities
Featured articles
- Weaning a Baby: A Simple Guide for Nannies
A practical guide to starting solid foods, safe mealtimes, first foods, allergies, and talking to parents.
- Child Development Milestones: 1 to 2 Years
From 1 to 2 years: toddler movement, first words, tantrums, independence, and ways to support learning.
- 20 Creative Playtime Activities for Children
Fun, low-cost ideas for indoor and outdoor play that help children learn, create, and have fun — whatever the weather.
Vocabulary lessons
- Everyday Greetings & Polite Phrases
Essential greetings, farewells, and polite expressions for daily conversations with families.
- Mealtime & Food Vocabulary
Words and phrases for meals, ingredients, asking about allergies, and feeding routines.
- Body Parts
Key terms for describing symptoms, body parts, and checking on a child's wellbeing.
- Safety Instructions & Commands
Important phrases for keeping children safe — instructions, warnings, and rules.
- Bedtime & Sleep Routine
Phrases and vocabulary for getting children ready for sleep and bedtime routines.
- Emotions & Feelings
Words to help you understand and talk about how children feel and express their emotions.
- Laundry & Clothing Care
Essential words and phrases for washing, drying, folding, and caring for children's clothes.
- Illness & Symptoms
Key words and phrases for recognising when a child is sick and communicating symptoms to parents and doctors.
- Common Toddler Foods
Names of everyday foods commonly eaten by toddlers and young children in Western households, with translations to help you describe meals and snacks.
- UK vs. US English
Compare useful childcare words in British and American English. Each card pairs the two versions; ask families which words they prefer, since usage can vary by region.
- Kitchen & Cooking
Beginner kitchen and cooking words and practical phrases for safe food preparation and storage.
- Contracts & Employment
Advanced workplace terms for understanding nanny contracts, pay, leave and employment conditions.
- Difficult Conversations with Parents
Advanced phrases for raising concerns, asking for changes and resolving misunderstandings with parents respectfully.