NY Area Nannies

We are heartbroken to say goodbye to our amazing nanny when our daughter starts immersion school in a heritage language. We want to help Coco find an amazing new family, who will welcome her as part of the family.

Coco started when our daughter, A, was only 16 weeks old. She helped me navigate my intense sadness about going back to work and made it possible for me to keep breastfeeding several times during the day, minimizing my need to pump.

Coco has 35 years of experience and many, many long-term families. (Including twins!) She is a native English speaker and an excellent, open communicator. She is ultra-reliable — has never been late — and flexible, available to stay late when needed or do weekends. Coco loves A like her own kid and A has flourished with her care and kindness. Our daughter loved Coco from day 1. (A calls Coco her “best friend.”)

Coco LOVES the outdoors. We call her a “forest school nanny” because our daughter is out and about all day, every day. At first, I was nervous A wouldn’t nap well outside, but Coco taught her to take great stroller naps. A has never once gotten a sunburn on Coco’s watch! This has been a GAMECHANGER, since my husband and I work from home and I’m so grateful my daughter has gotten to spend so much time in nature.

Coco made friends with nannies, found every park, library, and free class. We never had to pay for a class or worry about signing up, even though my daughter goes to countless music classes and story times. She always had the benefit of 1:1 guidance but had tons of socialization. Together, they read dozens of books every day. Coco believes in helping her kids become independent, learning how to put on shoes, dress herself, use the potty (A did it at 18 months), and use good manners. Our daughter spends tons of time playing AND Coco actively teaches. When our 19-month old counted to 10 one day, I was stunned. Our almost-two-year-old knows all her letters, spells her name, walks half a mile on her own, and waits for the walk sign and asks to hold my hand to cross the street. I wouldn’t have even thought to teach her this stuff. Coco is so loving and has really high standards for her kids. She believes A can do it, so A believes and does it. A is so proud of her skills. We often hear our daughter tell herself, “A strong!” “Good job A!”

Our neighbors know Coco and the parents in the building regularly tell us what good hands A is in, and how much fun she is having when they pass by. And other parents regularly stop to comment on how well-behaved and articulate A is.

Best of all, Coco has really partnered with us as parents and helped me become a better communicator. We wanted a nanny that would be like a third parent, and Coco truly is that. Whenever there’s a problem, like when A went through a whining phase, Coco talks with us to figure out the solution as a team. Almost everything we know about parenting, we learned from Coco. A is naturally very spirited and sensitive; Coco has taught us gentle, effective discipline techniques that have helped Ada behave well and communicate her feelings and problems.

We also love that Coco is never on her phone. We do zero screen time, no added sugar, and limit processed foods; even when our rules are a little neurotic, Coco supports them. If we were in the financial position to keep her and do language immersion, we would. Coco made me want to have seven kids so we could keep her forever.

Specifics:
Full-time
Brooklyn or Manhattan
Looking for a family with one baby or twins. (She has a lot of twin experiences and references.)
She hopes to stay with a family for many years, or at least until the child turns 2.

Timing:
We’re looking for a transition at the start of the new school year, ideally immediately after Labor Day, but she could start a few weeks earlier or later.

Nellie has been a responsible, and devoted babysitter for us for the past 15 years, and has helped us raise our twins from infancy thru to becoming mature teenagers. She is reliable, trustworthy, and will work overtime and on short notice to help your family thrive and give the parents much needed time for themselves. She always is eager to help in household tasks and has gone out of her way to make sure our youngster’s feel loved and protected, and so that their needs are well attended to.

We are sadly parting ways with our nanny, Sherieka, who has been with us since March 2025, as we are moving out of the city. She first joined us as our night nurse and transitioned into a full-time position when I returned to work.

Sherieka is truly fantastic and everything you could hope for in a nanny. She is incredibly reliable, knowledgeable, trustworthy, professional, and communicative and simply a pure joy to be around. She is highly proactive and takes wonderful initiative in planning my daughter’s days, bringing her to classes, the playground, the park, the library, and outings with peers. They have created such a wonderful bond, and it is evident that my daughter loves her so much.

Sherieka brings such a positive, fun energy while also maintaining a calm and steady presence. She has taught my daughter so much, including sign language, songs, and more, which has been incredibly valuable for her development. Most importantly, I completely trust her judgment and know she always has my daughter’s best interests at heart, especially when I’m at work.

I can’t say enough positive things about her, and we will truly, truly miss her as she has become an incredible part of our family. Any family would be lucky to have her.

Our beloved nanny Olga will be available starting July 1 for a new full-time position (30+ hours/week) as we are finishing medical training and moving out of NY. Olga began caring for my daughter when she was 9 weeks old when I returned to work and has been with us for two years. My partner and I have both been in medical training during this time and her flexibility adjusting her hours to our rotation schedule and her dependability afforded us so much peace of mind. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and is based in Woodside, Queens.

Some highlights:

✔️ 40 years of experience caring for babies and young children
✔️ Committed to screen-free childcare and age-appropriate development (I attribute much of my daughter’s friendliness and language development to her)
✔️ Deeply patient, warm, and nurturing
✔️ Ensured a well-balanced, nutritious diet every single day
✔️ Successfully helped potty train my daughter at 2 years old
✔️ Kept my daughter’s room tidy and managed her laundry
✔️ Flexible with hours, including weekends

She would be an incredible asset to any family and we cannot recommend her highly enough. We wish we could move her with us to our next location but we are moving out of the country.

If you are looking for a trustworthy, experienced, and deeply caring nanny — especially for a newborn — please reach out.

Susan was the full-time nanny for our son from when he was 4 months old until age 4 when he started school full-time. Susan is looking for a position where she can start with a new family with an infant or toddler.

Susan has a calm, friendly, and polite demeanor and she is an expert with babies and young children. She is extremely trustworthy, reliable and hardworking.

During her time with us, she treated Jack’s health and safety as her number one priority. She also facilitated his growth and development in countless ways through her thoughtful care and attention. For example, Susan spent hours each day talking, reading and singing with/to our son from infancy onward. Susan also dedicated time every day to teaching him his numbers, letters, colors, and shapes using blocks, puzzles and magna-tiles. By the time he entered full time preschool, he could count to 20, recognized upper and lower case letters, and grasped early math concepts like sorting and patterns.

Susan also took Jack to a playground or for a walk outside on any day that the weather permitted. She maintains a network of fellow nannies in Park Slope, and our son played with kids from this group. Her efforts have made him both active and social — he enthusiastically participates in a number of sports and easily makes friends in new situations.

Susan introduced our son to his first solid foods and as he grew she prepared fresh, wholesome meals for him featuring foods like salmon, tofu, and veggies.

On a logistical level, Susan was always punctual, arriving by 8:00 am each weekday. She gave us ample notice for rare days off. And, as Jack grew older, she would also assist with household chores like laundry, dishes and cleaning his room.

In short, Susan’s thoughtful care and nurturing attention facilitated growth and development our son’s early years, and also was a crucial source of help for two busy working parents.

Gloria has been an incredible part of our family and has cared for our children with the same love, attention, and dedication as if they were her own. At times, it feels like she is taking care of all of us, not just the kids. She is exceptionally caring, attentive, patient, and engaged every single day.

She is constantly reading with the children, planning activities, taking them outdoors, and keeping them active and stimulated. She takes them to the library multiple times a week and genuinely enjoys helping them learn, explore, and grow. Everywhere we go, people in town recognize her and often stop us to compliment how attentive and interactive she is with the children.

She starts and ends every day with our kids with a big hug and a smile. Not once has she ever come in with a “bad mood” — she consistently brings warmth, positivity, and energy into our home every single day.

She has been with our oldest son (6) since he was just 3 months old and our daughter since she was born (4). Gloria has played a massive role in helping both children become happy, emotionally intelligent, creative, smart and confident. She is also incredibly dependable and always willing to stay extra time when needed to help us transition from work, handle last-minute responsibilities or squeeze in a date night.

She was so comforting and reassuring when she came into our lives as new parents and has grown to become a part of our family.

Our lives truly would not be the same without her. The impact she has had on our family and especially on our children has been immeasurable.

Our nanny, Alexis has been with us for almost 2 years in caring for our 2 young children since they were newborns. We will be moving out of state, therefore Alexis is looking to work with a new family.

Alexis is an instrumental and beloved part of our family. She’s an experienced, career nanny (over 15 years of experience). She is full of energy, warm, patient, and extremely reliable. She is always on time, helpful in managing the children’s routine and schedules, and extremely sociable (always organizing activities and playdates for our kids). Alexis is kind, caring and has become apart of our family. She helps with the children’s laundry, light cleaning around the apartment, and organizing the kid’s toys and belongings. She really is the best, and any family would be incredibly lucky to work with her!

Alexis is looking for a 4-day a week, full-time position. She is able to offer flexible hours and occasionally work on the weekend if needed.

I am writing to strongly recommend Carolina as a baby nurse/nanny. Carolina lived with our family and cared for our son from birth until six months of age. During that time, she reliably supported our household and provided steady, attentive and loving care to our newborn.
Carolina consistently kept detailed records of our son’s sleep, feeding, and play, which helped us track his routines and development. She sent countless pictures each day of his activities which helped us with missing him while at work. She maintained a predictable daily structure for him and took him on regular walks, ensuring he had a calm, consistent environment. We always felt comfortable knowing he was being well cared for.
As two physicians with demanding schedules, having someone dependable looking after our infant was essential. Carolina fulfilled her role reliably, and we felt confident leaving our son in her care each day. She was also very flexible with changes to our work schedules and open to supporting us however we needed.
Carolina is now seeking a position with a new family, ideally with a newborn with the possibility of transitioning into a long-term nanny role. She would be a wonderful addition to a household looking for consistent, reliable, loving and attentive early infant care.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I am happy to discuss our experience further.
Sincerely,
Kelsey Martin

Hi Moms – I’m hoping to help our incredible nanny, Gina, find her next family.

We are only parting ways because our family’s needs have changed with my work schedule — otherwise we would love to keep her forever. She has been with our daughter (now 19 months) and has been truly exceptional in every way. She will be available starting early July and is looking for a full-time role (45 min hours/week) with a consistent schedule.

Gina has played a major role in our daughter’s early development, particularly in language and communication. Her own daughter was the valedictorian of her high school, so she knows what she is doing! She has a natural gift for engaging with children in a way that is both fun and educational. Thanks to her thoughtful approach, we’ve seen tremendous growth in our daughter’s vocabulary and conversational skills.

Gina also brings a great energy to daily activities, always coming up with fun and enriching games, crafts, classes and outings that keep our daughter happily engaged. I have watched her interact during these outings and classes and she is often the most engaged nanny there – participating along the way and helping our daughter do her best (and listen)!

Gina was previously the nanny for our dear friends prior to coming with us, caring for their 2.5 and 1 year olds, and we were lucky to strike the timing lottery when they were moving out of the city.

We trust her completely and cannot recommend her highly enough. Please reach out to her via her work email address provided below.

I’m writing to highly recommend our nanny Hazel for a part-time position with a new family. She has been a wonderful presence in our home and has cared for our two year old son with kindness, dedication, and so much love. Hazel joined our family when our son was three months old. As a first-time mom, I was very nervous about transitioning back to work and could not have done it without Hazel. From day one she has been attentive, collaborative, and deeply caring. Hazel treats our son as her own and her utmost concern is for our son’s safety at all times.
Hazel has greatly excelled at engaging our son in developmentally appropriate play, music, and reading. Our son absolutely adores Hazel! She is a source of light, humor and joy as she cares for our son. Hazel has gone above and beyond to form connections with nannies in our building and neighborhood to create opportunities for daily playdates. She has been very helpful with finding sources of entertainment and education in our neighborhood. Additionally, Hazel aided with cooking and light housekeeping.

Lastly, I need to highlight Hazel’s flexibility and her ability to work around our changing schedules. She has been a great help to us not only during the week, but also, on weekends and during family trips. Hazel’s direct and open communication style aided our ability to all focus on our son’s wellbeing as the top priority. We are so thankful to have had Hazel as part of our family and she will be dearly missed by us all.

I’m more than happy to answer any questions or share more about our experience with Hazel!

To Whom It May Concern,
I am pleased to highly recommend Lesley Ann Stephenson, who has worked with my family for over five years. She has been an exceptional caregiver and has consistently gone above and beyond in providing outstanding care and support for my children.
Lesley ensures that all of my children’s needs are met each day. She assists with school pickups, makes sure homework is completed, and prepares dinner for the children regularly. By the time I arrive home, the children are clean, settled, and ready for bed, which has been an incredible help to our family.
In addition to caring for the children, Lesley also helps with light housekeeping duties, complementing the work of our weekly housekeeper and helping keep our home organized and running smoothly.
What truly sets Lesley apart is the genuine bond she has built with my children. As they have grown older, they continue to love spending time with her and enjoy her company immensely. She has become a trusted and valued part of our family. We have even invited her to travel with us on vacations because of the trust, reliability, and comfort she brings.
Lesley is truly a treasure, and any family would be fortunate to have her as a caregiver. I recommend her wholeheartedly and without hesitation.

Our truly one-of-a-kind nanny, Nad, will be available beginning in August/September (flexible on start date!), as both of our children will be in school full time. We would truly love to help her find another family.

Nad has been with our family since my oldest was just 4 months old. As a first-time (and anxious!) mom, I cannot overstate the comfort and confidence she gave me from day one. She is calm, loving, experienced, endlessly patient (!!), and unbelievably reliable. Most importantly, she genuinely loves the children she cares for and treats them as if they were her own.

Our kids absolutely adore her, and we have always felt complete trust knowing they were safe, happy, and cared for with Nad. She has such a gentle, intuitive way of meeting kids where they are emotionally, while still bringing warmth, structure, and joy to their days. She’s a true pro – confident and experienced without ever being rigid – but always respectful of our parenting preferences, routines or any direction given.

Nad is also the most dependable caregiver we’ve ever worked with – always on time, incredibly flexible, hardworking, thoughtful, and consistently going above and beyond for our family. We’ve done two nanny shares with her, traveled together as a family, and regularly relied on her for early mornings and late evenings. We often work from home in a small space, and she is always respectful, easy to be around, helpful, and professional. I actually miss having her around when she’s not here!

Quite honestly, Nad has become an invaluable part of our village. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her help raise our children over the past several years.

Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect or hear more about our experience with her — we cannot recommend her highly enough.

It is with a heavy heart but the deepest gratitude that we recommend Camille, our nanny of seven years. Camille joined us when our daughter was just 4 months old and has been the bedrock of our family through the birth of our son (now 4) and some of the most defining moments of our lives. We are only parting ways because I am taking a career break to focus on family—a transition made possible by the incredible foundation Camille helped us build.

Camille is a career professional with 20+ years of experience across NYC and Westchester. As a new mother, I relied on Camille for guidance. She shepherded me through my first years as a mother. Camille taught me every newborn trick, from managing bottles and feedings to preparing fresh baby food for the introduction of solids. She helped us to establish routines for our children as infants, with bathtime, reading, and their evening bottle, which we still in a way carry on today. Camille has helped us manage through every stage, from tracking feedings on apps and navigating sleep regressions to now helping with homework and school pickups. She is an expert at navigating the city safely and is a pro at finding engaging, fun, and developmental activities at every corner of the city (and now in Westchester). She knows every library class, every playground sprinkler, and the Central Park Zoo and Museum of Natural History like the back of her hand. Each morning she would pack a “master diaper bag” and head out with an exciting adventure planned. There is nobody I trust more on the subway with a child than Camille. I still remember when we interviewed Camille and she said “When a child is engaged in an activity, I never rush them.”. This has stuck with me…although I cannot say I always share her same level of patience!

What truly sets Camille apart is her unwavering devotion. She is the “calm in the storm.” We’ve been through a lot the last few eyars When my son faced a life-threatening, near-death medical emergency, Camille was the first to notice and called the ambulance. She stayed with our daughter and managed our home for multiple days and nights while we were at the hospital, no questions asked. Camille saw me through a breast cancer diagnosis and recovery, cared for our dog during his own cancer treatments, and even assists with my 95-year-old grandmother—dancing and singing to keep her spirits high. During COVID, Camille lived with us in our apartment. We had dinner together each night, watched movies, and really did get to know each other well during a strange and uncertain time. When we moved to Westchester, Camille chose to stay with us, even taking the initiative to secure her driver’s license to better support our family’s new driving needs.

Camille treats our home as if it were her own. She is proactive, fast to respond, and sends really and truly very “professional” photos and videos throughout the day. Hers are always better than mine! With schedules changed and the kids now in school, Camille handles food shopping, meal planning, house management, and laundry. She keeps the children’s bedrooms and toy areas meticulously organized. I have to say that Camille is never rushed or stressed. Whether a baby isn’t napping or plans change last minute, she goes with the flow and adapts with grace. She has received unsolicited praise from teachers and neighbors for years. One of Camille’s strongest attributes is her ability to create a network and foster a warm home. In both the city and in Westchester, Camille has built a network. She has helped my children develop great friends and has established our home as a place where people gather.

We often say we won the lottery when Camille entered our lives. She is a nurturing, honest, and street-smart woman with superior values. She didn’t just watch our children; she helped raise them into confident, kind people.

We trust Camille with everything we have. We are more than happy to speak with any family interested in welcoming this extraordinary woman into their lives.

Camille is targeting to start with a new family in mid-August but is flexible to start earlier if it is the right fit.

Experienced and amazing nanny available in May

Our amazing nanny, Danielle, is looking for a new family!

Danielle took care of our older son two years ago, and then (thankfully!) agreed to work with us again this year for a four-month stint before our baby starts daycare in mid-May.

Danielle immediately bonded with both of our kids, and helped us navigate various transitions during their infancy — eating solids, drinking from a cup, transitioning nap schedules, you name it. She’s warm and caring, while at the same time fiercely protective, which has always made me feel at ease when I’m gone for the day. Danielle also believes in talking to kids clearly and directly, which has helped our sons develop their language skills.

It has always been clear that Danielle views her role, in part, as being our sons’ biggest advocate. For both of them, that’s meant helping them build confidence at the play gym or park — and even telling us when we should consider buying different toys, cups, etc. It’s one of the many things that I’ve loved about working her.

I can’t recommend her highly enough!

Tricia has been with our family for the past five years, and she is truly exceptional. She is warm, calm, incredibly organized, and one of the most reliable people we’ve ever known. She brings a rare combination of structure and steadiness while also being deeply caring and present with children.
With our daughter, Tricia has always struck the perfect balance—she is nurturing, engaging, and playful, while also maintaining clear expectations and boundaries. Our daughter feels safe, regulated, and genuinely respects her, which speaks volumes about the trust and consistency Tricia creates. She is especially skilled with transitions and routines, making daily life feel smooth and predictable in the best way.
What really sets Tricia apart is her initiative. She anticipates needs before they arise, handles everything seamlessly, and consistently reduces the mental load of running a household. She is an excellent communicator, always on time, and fully dependable—you simply don’t have to worry when she’s in charge.
Tricia would be an incredible fit for any family looking for someone who brings calm, structure, warmth, and a true sense of partnership into the home. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her, and any family would be fortunate to do the same.

Hi! We are looking for a temporary arrangement for our amazing nanny between August and February while we are gone. We hope to continue with her once we return so looking for someone who can benefit from having a nanny for a short period.

She is Israeli, an exceptionally warm and dedicated woman and came to us highly recommended by another Israeli family. She walks in every day with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. She is very patient, sensitive and great with my many requests 😊

My daughter is a bit of a tough cookie and absolutely adores her. She sings to her, plays with her and reads her books. Very much a feeling of a Savta.

She is always punctual, responsible, pleasant, and has a big heart. Her English is limited so one parent must be able to speak Hebrew.

If there is a family looking for a nanny for this period of time or something similar (we’re flexible), I’d love to chat.

Posting to help my lovely former nanny find a new position!
Nisha was our nanny for 3 months when our long-term nanny had surgery and needed that time to recover.  Nisha stepped in to watch our three kids (at the time, ages 6, 4 and 1) and did so without missing a beat. She was always on time and just quietly assumed the position without requiring any hand-holding.  She is incredibly loving, kind and has a very quiet, calm demeanor.  When working from home, I would hear her laughter with the kids throughout the day.  I cannot recommend her enough!
She is looking for a full-time position with a newborn or toddler.  Please feel free to reach out to her directly (646-286-3654) or me (540-817-0436) if you have any questions, and happy to send a CV as well.”

We are moving to California at the end of June and our amazing, French speaking nanny will be looking for her next family. As a first time mom, I couldn’t have asked for a better partner during my son’s first year. She took so much mental load off my plate. She planned (and cooked!) all his meals, handled nap training, arranged play dates, found age appropriate classes for him in the neighborhood. I wish she could move with us, but NYC is her home! A bit more about her:

– 10+ years of experience, including newborn care and multiple children

– Montessori trained, with a focus on developmental activities for fine and gross motor skills, language development (English and French), and sensory exploration

– Highly nurturing and energetic. Flexible and attentive to family needs, adapting her approach to each child and family

– Structured, daily schedule, balancing academics, creativity, and physical activity to promote healthy routines, time management, and a sense of responsibility

She is looking for full time (45-50 hr/wk) in Manhattan, ideally with an infant or young child and her starting rate is $30/hr. She’s also flexible with hours and was always available for date nights and overnights!

I am pleased to recommend Nina, who has been an exceptional caregiver to our son, Auggie, who is currently 9 months old. What truly sets her apart is the warmth and genuine affection she brings to her work—she has a natural ability to make him feel safe, seen, and deeply cared for.

She is constantly engaging with Auggie in a thoughtful and developmentally supportive way. Whether she’s narrating daily activities, singing songs, reading, or encouraging curiosity through play, she creates an environment that is both nurturing and stimulating. Her instinct is always to connect—she talks to him, not at him, and is highly attuned to his reactions, moods, and needs.

Importantly, she is fully present. She is not distracted by her phone or anything else; her attention is consistently on Auggie, which is something we have deeply valued and trusted. She approaches caregiving with intention, focusing not just on keeping him safe and happy, but on supporting his emotional and developmental growth.

Above all, she is incredibly loving. Her care goes beyond routine responsibilities—she has formed a real bond with Auggie, and it shows in how comfortable and happy he is in her presence.

I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a nanny who combines professionalism with genuine heart.

We can’t recommend our nanny, Andrea, highly enough. She’s been incredibly warm and attentive with our little girl and strikes a great balance between being caring and keeping good structure throughout the day. She’s proactive about planning activities, gets our little one outside and engaged, and communicates clearly with us on schedules and any updates. Most importantly, our little girl loves her and feels safe and happy around Andrea. She has worked with multiple children, twins and stayed with her previous families for many years. She would love to be in the city or in the Westchester area and can drive (very safe driver!). She is currently working 50hrs with us and is very accommodating when we ask for a few extra hours for a week night event, etc. Andrea has also stayed with our little one while we traveled. She’d be a great fit for any family looking for someone patient, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in their child. If you are interested in speaking with Andrea, please call/text her at +1 (917) 705-8696.