A childcare provider is any person providing care for a family’s child or children, and may or may not work in a private home. A childcare provider has many definitions. A childcare provider is a person who takes care of children. She may be a professional nanny, newborn specialist or baby nurse. She may be a daycare worker or nursery school teacher. You may just need an occasional babysitter or after school care. A childcare provider is someone you hire to care and supervise your children, and usually in your home. Responsibilities and duties vary according to the family’s needs and schedules.