Manhattan Nannies

Assana is an experienced professional nanny with over 15 years of experience as both a nanny and travel nanny. She has worked with multiple families, helping raise their children with patience, structure, and consistency. She has watched my family grow and has been a great addition to our support system.

We’re wholeheartedly recommending our wonderful nanny, Farah, who was with our family for over four years caring for our two daughters (now 4.5 and 2.5). She has been such an important part of their lives and truly cares for them with love, patience, and warmth.

Farah is completely trustworthy, dependable, and communicates openly. She prepares healthy meals and keeps the girls engaged with fun, age-appropriate activities. She regularly takes them to classes, playgrounds, and neighborhood outings, and is fantastic at organizing playdates and helping them build friendships in the community.

Farah is now looking for a part-time role in Manhattan (Monday–Friday, flexible with hours between 9-5, 30-35 hours a week), ideally with one child. Any family would be lucky to have her.

Feel free to contact her directly at 646-234-5001 and happy to talk more if you have any questions!

Lurine has been our wonderful night nurse for the last 8 weeks and has been an absolute blessing to our family. From the get go it was clear she has a wonderful personality, adores babies, is reliable, and is easy to communicate with. Over time we learned how much of a calming presence she was, particularly in those early days and regressions when times are tough. We looked forward to every night Lurine was with us, because we knew we could rest easy and our son would be taken care of. In the mornings, our son has the biggest smile waking up with Lurine. They sing songs, read books, play, talk, and she even got him to enjoy tummy time!

As a new first time mom, Lurine made me feel very comfortable and safe asking questions and learning how to be a new mom and care for an infant. I never felt judged or pressured into doing something, which I can’t say for all of my night nurse and nanny experiences. She is also very experienced with developmental milestones and newborn care, and she gave us amazing tips and encouragement to support our son.

Separately, our son has specific medical needs (he feeds from a g-tube) and it was difficult finding someone we could trust who was caring and attentive enough to learn different feeding and burping processes, and Lurine embraced the challenge beautifully.

Lurine is looking for her next family and is open to night nurse positions Monday – Friday in Brooklyn and Manhattan! We couldn’t recommend her strongly enough!

I am writing this note in support of our Nanny, Ruth George, as she looks to begin a long-term role with another family. Ruth started looking after my son when he was 4 months old and has been with us five days a week through his second birthday. We are moving out of Manhattan, or else would have happily continued with Ruth and would like to highly recommend her for her next position.

Ruth has helped us through various stages of our son’s development, including but not limited to regulating naps, introducing new foods, and speech development. She reads to him, plays with him, and makes him laugh. She loves taking him out on walks, whether that be to the park, library, bookstore, museums, or the many playdates that she proactively sets up with other children from the neighborhood. The playdates in particular have been great for developing our son’s social skills. She also spends loads of one-on-one timing engaging with him in whichever toys or books he is interested in that day. We also look forward to the photos and videos Ruth sends us throughout the day to show us the activities our son is enjoying.

Ruth also cooks our son’s meals, does his laundry, and cleans up his books and toys. She is flexible around our personal schedules and is also happy to take our son to appointments or classes whenever they are scheduled. Perhaps most importantly, we’ve always felt that our son is in safe, trusting hands with Ruth. She is also CPR certified and has experience in early childhood education.

I am confident that the family that hires Ruth next will be as happy and grateful as we are.

Anita O’Reilly was the loving nanny to our daughter, Sarah, from the summer of 2012, when she was eight months old, and to our son, Andrew, since his birth in March of 2016. Anita was the first candidate we interviewed, and I knew right away that she was the one for us. I still remember her cradling Sarah in her arms, and Sarah just gazing at up at her. We interviewed several other candidates, but my gut feeling was that Anita was the one. Speaking with Anita’s references only reinforced our decision to hire her, and we never looked back.

Anita was hard working, conscientious, affectionate, and a true partner in raising our children. She managed both kids’ camp and school schedules, and she easily handled both children at home, out at playgrounds when the weather is nice, at indoor facilities when the weather was bad and on all modes of transportation. She was always punctual and is a reliable employee. Most of all, it was a blessing to be able to leave the house every morning knowing that Sarah and Andrew will be spending the day with someone who will treat them as her own children. Andrew said all the time that the wanted Anita to stay at our house and spend the night; he thought of her as part of the family and couldn’t understand why she had to go somewhere else once I got home each day. He even coined the term “mommynita” to refer to the two of us. When my husband arrived home before I do, he always commented to me later that evening how happy he was with the way Anita interacts with the kids. Both sets of grandparents made similar comments, as did our neighbors.

I am happy to speak by phone with anyone who is considering hiring Anita to care for their child or children.

Our incredible nanny is looking for a new full-time position as our family recently relocated to the suburbs. She has been with us for over 2 years, starting when our son was just 5 months old, and has been a constant, trusted presence in our home ever since. Gricelda is warm, patient, incredibly dependable, and truly exceptional with kids. She has strong experience with babies and toddlers and brings such a great balance of being calm and nurturing while also very energetic and active. She has been wonderful in helping guide our son through every stage, from infancy into toddlerhood, and is very in tune with routines and development. She also prepares very healthy, well-balanced meals and has been great about making sure our son is eating nutritious foods. She is fluent in both Spanish and English and has been teaching our son Spanish, which has been such a meaningful part of his daily life. It’s been amazing to see him understand and use both languages through their time together. She is extremely reliable, organized, and a great communicator. She takes real pride in her work and has treated our son with so much love and care from the very beginning. Having someone stay with our family long-term was very important to us, and she has been exactly that kind of steady, committed caregiver.

We feel very lucky to have had her with us for over 2 years, and it is only because of our move that she is looking for a new position. Any family would be lucky to have her. We would be more than happy to speak directly as a reference.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Leema with our family for two years, and she truly became a part of our home. From the start, we had complete peace of mind knowing she was caring for our young son. Leema managed his daily schedule with such care; they were structured but never over scheduled which was important to me. On sick days they’d cuddle up and watch movies and if the sun was shining, they’d be outside all day long.

Leema’s exceptional ability is making everything an educational adventure. She kept our son engaged all day long with play that was both productive and age-appropriate. She even found ways to include him in daily chores, turning ‘work’ into fun, pride-filled moments for him.

Beyond childcare, she was a massive help to our household – consistently staying on top of laundry and tidying up. Our dog also adored her just as much as we did! She was a lifesaver when we worked from home; she naturally kept our son busy and happy, allowing us to focus on our jobs without interruption.

Leema is communicative, professional, loving, loyal and thoughtful.She treated our son, my husband, and me like we were her family. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Leema raised 3 children of her own (now adults), and has more than 6 years of nannying experience. She is looking to ideally find a family in New York City.

I cannot recommend our incredible nanny Shondell highly enough. She has been an integral part of our family for the past 2.5 years, caring for my child with exceptional patience, warmth, and dedication.

Shondell is reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely nurturing. Every day, She created a safe, engaging, and structured environment—planning age-appropriate activities, encouraging learning and development, and ensuring my child always felt supported, happy, and secure.

She consistently went above and beyond in every aspect of her role, from maintaining routines and preparing meals to keeping everything organized and running smoothly. Shondell’s professionalism and natural ability with children truly set her apart.

We are only parting ways because our family is relocating—otherwise, we would keep Shondell forever. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her.

Shondell is now seeking a full-time nanny position in Manhattan or Downtown Brooklyn with a loving family.

Please feel free to message me for more details or a direct reference – I would be more than happy to speak on her behalf.

Allie is an extremely caring nanny, who has worked with our family for the past three years. She joined us when our second child was 11 months old. Since then, our family has grown to three children, who are now 20 months to nearly 6 years old. During this time, she has regularly cared for multiple children at different ages and stages. Prior to working with us, she had over 20+ years of experience taking care of children.

She has worked more than 50 hours per week with us, typically caring for two children and often all three. She is organized and attentive, and she manages the different routines and needs of the children well. It is no small task managing all the different school pick up / drop offs, activities, play dates, etc., that come with looking after three small kids.

In addition to childcare, she helps keep our household running smoothly. She assists with laundry and does an exceptional job keeping our house clean, as well as other daily tasks that come with having young children. She is dependable and takes initiative when things need to be done. She has also made herself available for evenings and weekends when our schedule required it.

She has been a caring and loving presence for our children and we appreciate the support she has provided to our family. We remain very close with her and intend to stay close for years to come.

We are saying goodbye to our nanny, Asha, as our son has transitioned to full-time daycare. Asha has been with us for over one year (since he was 4-months old) but has helped other families ranging from a period of 3 to 15 years, is still in contact and very much loved by the children and families she’s helped. She is experienced with babies and older kids, kind and responsible.

As a first-time mom, I was nervous to entrust my newborn to anyone but after speaking with Asha over the phone and meeting in person, she quickly eased any concerns. She’s warm, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares for your child. Below are a few things that make her a great addition to any family:

– Patient & Nurturing: She treats children with patience, love, and genuine care. Our son was not the easiest with nap time nor starting solids but she took the time to follow his cues, acknowledging that each child has a different temperament, while encouraging milestone development

– Values & Manners: As our son began babbling and working on language skills, she was intentional about teaching kindness (ex: always saying hi, bye, thank you)

– Social Support: She took our son to play spaces and music classes, as well as facilitated playdates with a few nannies/children she became close with

– Dependable: She was always punctual and reliable. She sent pictures throughout the day and provided updates when I came home after work – most importantly, you could see our son was safe and happy

We’re happy to answer any questions you might have!

Our wonderful nanny, Sherry who’s been with our family since our daughter, Harriet was four months old, will be available starting April 2026.

We are going to miss Sherry enormously! She has helped our Harriet develop beautifully within a loving, calm, enthusiastic social environment, treating our family (and dog!) like her own. She is reliable, professional, and has an uncanny ability to understand and entertain little ones that seems to come easily to her that’s amazing to witness.

My wife is now able to spend her full time at home with Harriet, and Sherry’s helped her and I both establish a good routine with Harriet’s care. While we no longer need full-time childcare support, saying goodbye to Sherry is very bittersweet, and we feel beyond grateful for having found her.

We are both more than happy to chat about our experience with Sherry and speak to her qualifications and expertise. My (Jon) cell is 914-500-5866 and wife Anastasia’s cell is 203-524-3795, and please feel free to reach out to either of us. Cheers!

Yeli is the best nanny you could wish to have. She is loving, calm, respectful, and organised, always finding creative activities for the kids, arranging playdates, and keeping everything running smoothly. Our kids just love her.
She has been with our family for four years, caring for our oldest son since he was just two months old, and later helping raise both of our boys. Beyond childcare, she also helps with laundry and meal preparation, all with a smile. She speaks both English and Spanish, which has been a wonderful bonus for our family.
She is ideally looking for a full-time position (approximately 8am–6pm), but is open to other schedules.

We said goodbye to our beloved nanny, Nadine, as we moved, and we’re still hoping to help her find the amazing family she deserves. She has experience working with all age groups.
Nadine is so much more than a nanny-she’s loving, proactive, and incredibly skilled at fostering a child’s growth.
She helped raise our daughter into a confident, bilingual (French/English) little girl, all while filling her days with adventure, learning, joy., and lots of outdoor time.
She sets thoughtful boundaries with patience, cooks incredible meals, and brings warmth and structure into the home. Any family would be lucky to have her—we know we were
Feel free to contact her at 917-651-9519

Bibi is a caring, warm, trustworthy person. She has worked with infants – elementary age children. A mother herself, Bibi is sensitive to a childs needs is willing to do whatever is asked to help support their growth and development. Prior to working with us she took care of a 6month old for nearly a year when the family relocated. She currently cares for our 11 year old son for the past 2 years, bringing him to activities, appointments, cleaning our home, cooking meals, shopping doing laundry and even walking our dog! Bibi would love to work with a another family long term and watch them grow. She is open to doing anything she can to help out and make your life a little easier.

I am pleased to provide this reference for Norissa , who has worked with our family and provided exceptional care for our child. She demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and dedication to his over all care and wellbeing.
She has over 10 years of experience working with children, including those who require individualized support and specialized care. She has a remarkable ability to connect with children of different personalities, learning styles, and developmental needs. Her patience, empathy, and calm demeanor has created a safe and supportive environment where our child can thrive.
While working with our family, she assisted with maintaining his routines, developmental activities, educational play, and emotional support. She showed great skill in adapting activities and communication styles to meet our child’s unique needs. Her ability to remain attentive, organized, and nurturing even in challenging situations was truly impressive.
Beyond her professional skills, she is reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely passionate about supporting children’s growth and well-being. She consistently communicated with us about our child’s progress and worked collaboratively with our family to maintain a stable and positive environment.
I highly recommend Norissa to any family seeking a compassionate and experienced nanny. She would be a wonderful addition to any household.
Feel free to reach out to her directly.

Dear Sir or Madam,
I am pleased to write this letter in strong support of Dianne Gopee for a nanny position. What began as a chance encounter at a playground grew into our most valued working relationship for our family. Starting out with our two young children, Dianne had to multitask and manage difficult situations ranging from child sickness to varying school schedules, all which she handled with skill and grace.

As our children got older, Dianne’s role evolved and developed into what could be described as a House Manager. The kids’ schedules became more complicated with sports, school and tutoring and Dianne took on more responsibility with food shopping, cooking and cleaning and continued to demonstrate immense reliability and strong work ethic.

I have witnessed firsthand Dianne’s dedication and professionalism. Others have too, frequently other families would approach her to work for them and lamented the fact that they could not find someone who measured up to Dianne’s caring, kindness and enthusiasm.

Dianne has consistently demonstrated quick problem-solving and attention to detail. Regardless of the situation her thoughtfulness and personable nature puts everyone around her at ease. I have no doubt that Dianne will contribute greatly to any family, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need anything further.

Sincerely,
Francis Power
(646) 301-3479
powerpicz@gmail.com

I am happy to highly recommend Katherine as a nanny. She has been caring for our child since our baby was 5 months old and is now 17 months old. Over this time, Katherine has become an incredibly important and trusted part of our family.

Katherine is fully bilingual in Spanish and English, which has been a wonderful benefit in our home. She communicates clearly with both parents and children and naturally incorporates both languages during daily activities and play.

She is an exceptionally caring caregiver who truly goes above and beyond for a child’s needs. Katherine is attentive and never lets a child leave her sight, always ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. She follows all instructions from parents carefully and consistently keeps us informed about our child’s day, which we greatly appreciate.

Katherine is also extremely dependable and trustworthy. She is always on time and approaches her work with professionalism and dedication. She prepares meals for our baby, spends meaningful time playing, and gives our child her full attention throughout the day.

We are very sad to be parting ways with Katherine, but we are moving out of state, which is the only reason we are no longer able to keep her as our nanny. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have her caring for their children.

I wholeheartedly recommend Katherine to any family looking for a loving, responsible, and reliable nanny.

Pearl has been an incredible nanny for us. Her patience is endless and her love for our children (turning 6 and 2) is undeniable. She is kind, warm, thoughtful and flexible beyond measure. Pearl started with us when our youngest was just a few months old. Immediately they shared a bond which she constantly nurtures. She is very well-versed with the needs of a newborn and has been able to seamlessly balance the needs of our older son as well (which can be quite different!) The love Pearl has for both of our children and vice versa is evident with the big and small gestures they all make to each other daily.

She is a constant for them even when our family schedule can be unpredictable. With ease and grace, Pearl has been able to accommodate many changes to our schedule due to doctor appointments, sicknesses, afterschool clubs, etc. When our needs changed and we asked Pearl to pivot to different responsibilities, she did so seamlessly and without any hesitation.

Pearl is energetic and able to wrangle our wild children at all times. She loves spending as much time as possible outdoors and does not shy away from daily long walks no matter how inclement the weather may be. She gives our children her full attention and is able to gently re-direct them when their behavior warrants.

Our children will be very sad to see Pearl move on to her next, lucky family (and we fear telling them!)

Our nanny Shelly has been with us for 10 years and we love her! My kids will be in school full-time next year, so she’s starting to look for a new family.

What she’s looking for: A full-time position for a newborn on the Upper West Side starting in July/August.

Why we love her: She’s an incredible nurturer and teacher and has guided our kids flawlessly through many different life stages. Shelly started when my daughter was 3 months old (she’s almost 10), and helped us with feeding, napping, walking, potty training, discipline, playdates, learning letters and numbers, and much more. She then did that all again for my son, while also caring for my daughter, plus she cooks their meals, does their laundry and keeps their rooms organized.

My kids’ teachers often tell me how amazing Shelly is after seeing her interact with them. I also always ask Shelly for parenting advice, and will continue to do so after she leaves. Her enthusiasm for what she does immediately stood out when I first interviewed her. She still comes to work with that same enthusiasm — whether it’s helping with homework, playing board games, or doing crafts with my kids.
More reasons to hire her: She has a college degree in childhood education and 30+ years experience being a nanny. She’s also an expert on the UWS — she knows all the best playgrounds and classes. She has treated my kids like her own, and we all consider her part of the family. Happy to talk about all the incredible things she’s done for us. You can reach out to me at chidoni@gmail.com for more info, or contact Shelly directly at saberment@gmail.com or 516-455-9238.

E’Alsha was a nanny for a little over 9 years. She is CPR and First Aid certified and has prior experience as a baby nurse. She is vaccinated, boosted and Covid cautious. From the beginning, she has taken an active interest in helping our sons grow and learn. She is always suggesting classes, engaging with other nannies at the playground so our sons could have play dates with other kids and teaching our sons basic learning and development skills for their age. She’s always on the go, rain or shine, even when our sons were infants, she’s always coming up with creative ideas to keep our boys entertained. We credit our boy’s skillet and confidence largely to her. E’Alsha always kept us up to date through-out the day, sending pictures and videos or calling with silly stories. In addition to caring for our sons, she would offer to make purees for them when they were a baby as my sons got a little older, she would prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner if needed or directed. She does light housework, children’s laundry, potty training and more. She is patient, easygoing, reliable, thoughtful, trustworthy and very flexible. Things ran smoothly because we had a great and clear communication which we admired and respected. She is available to start in July 2026. Additional references can be provided if necessary. You can contact E’Alsha directly.