A childcare provider is an individual or organization that provides care and supervision for children, usually outside their own home. This can include daycares, preschools, nannies, babysitters, and other similar services. The specific duties of a childcare provider may vary depending on the needs and age of the child, but generally includes tasks such as feeding, dressing, bathing, playing with, teaching, and disciplining children. They also ensure that the children are safe and supervised at all times while in their care.