Nonetheless, FFN and nanny caregivers provide an essential service to families, and we are learning that many families would ideally choose to include these caregivers as part of their child care arrangements, regardless of whether they access other services or need care during nonstandard hours. The Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) is in the process of studying FFN and nanny care in California. We estimate that FFN and nanny caregivers provide around 30 hours per week of child care (our median estimate).