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Lisa was with my family for 16 years from when my daughter was 2 months old until my son was in 4th grade. She was referred to me by my baby nurse who had worked with her at a previous job. She is fantastic with newborns, babies and toddlers. She spoke to my babies constantly (they spoke early), she taught them to eat solids and potty trained them. Lisa is patient and creates routines and consistency. She will do their laundry, clean up after the kids and cook for them as needed. She is very reliable and flexible, which was very helpful when I was a busy working mom with lots of travel. She became part of our family and we highly recommend her.

Kerrian has been with us for 2 years and is such a gem. When she first started our daughter was 5 months old and Kerrian helped us get her on a schedule. She also helped us start solids and was a priceless resource when navigating schedule changes. She organized play dates, helped me brainstorm classes, came up with countless activities for our daughter and was so kind and patient with her. I’m so sad that our family is moving and we have to part ways, but excited for another family to experience Kerrian’s magic!

Our beloved former nanny of nine years, Anita O’Reilly, is looking for full-time employment. Anita was hard working, conscientious, affectionate, and a true partner in raising our children. She managed both kids’ school and activity schedules, and she easily handled both children at home, out at playgrounds, at indoor facilities when the weather is bad, and getting to and from all of these places. 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 our children would be with someone who will treat them as her own children. My son said all the time that he 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 did, he always commented to me later that evening how happy he was with the way Anita interacted 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. We want to do whatever we can to help her find a new family to work for! She can be reached at (917) 405-9842.

Rebecca

Latoya worked for me for two consecutive weeks as a full-time (24/7) newborn care specialist / baby nurse when we brought home my third baby in January 2026. Latoya met us at home on the day we came home from the hospital and integrated into our household quickly and easily. From conversations we had before she arrived, Latoya understood that it was very important to me to introduce my two older kids to their baby sibling while also limiting physical proximity due to my worry about exposing my newborn to daycare germs that the big kids might be bringing home. Latoya was great about hearing my goals and concerns and translating them into how she handled care for my baby and older kids too. She functioned as my partner, offering suggestions when I asked for them and lending an ear when I needed to talk something out. She was the primary caregiver for the baby, stepping in good-naturedly to handle every bottle and diaper change and fussiness, day or night. At a time when I worried about the monumental changes in my older kids’ lives, I loved how they thought Latoya was so much fun to have around! Thanks to Latoya, I was able to focus on my post-partum recovery and slept soundly knowing Latoya was taking care of the baby.

Our incredible nanny, Crystal, is looking for a new family to work with full time starting in June! Official start date is flexible.

She has experience in childcare for over 10 years and has cared and managed the schedules for babies 3 months to 10 years old. She has been very engaged and involved in caring for our baby boy  since he was 3 months old, has planned light activities, and taken him to nearby classes and playgrounds.

Crystal is CPR/AED/First Aid certified  and has multiple certificates from the University of Albany in the supervision and caring for babies and children.

Crystal is available after 7:30pm for the occasional date nights and with an uber provided back.

Wilma is an incredibly kind, caring, and proactive nanny that we are recommending without reservation. We are so sorry to be losing Wilma with our family’s move away from the city but know that any family would be lucky to have her. Wilma has been with our family for 3.5 years, as the full-time nanny for our now 6 and 3.5 year olds. Wilma is well-respected amongst her fellow nannies and other parents in the community, which has helped her organize exciting excursions for our children, including multiple trips with fellow nannies up to the Bronx Zoo. Wilma brings the city to the doorstep for our children. Whether for a family with a newborn or a family with older and more active children, we are confident Wilma will be an incredible resource and partner in family life.

Raissatou is very professional , polite, she is always punctual, reliable and very caring with my kids.

Katharine is a graduate student at NYU with 13 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to adolescents. She is warm, creative, responsible, reliable, and safety-oriented, and creates a caring, engaging environment where children can thrive.

She has extensive experience with homework help, creative play and activities, meal prep, bedtime and nap schedules, bottle feeding, diapers and potty training, bath time, administering medication, coordinating playdates and classes, and navigating NYC with children via public transit and taxis. She also loves reading, the arts, science, cooking, outdoor adventures, and imaginative play.

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 was 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.

We absolutely adore Waizero! She has been such a positive, loving, and dependable presence in our child’s life. From day one, she connected so naturally with our child through creativity, patience, and genuine care. She always comes prepared with fun activities, educational games, crafts, and little adventures that keep him engaged and excited.

One thing that really stood out to us is how attentive and emotionally aware she is. She doesn’t just “watch” our child, she truly interacts with him, encourages him, and creates a safe environment where he feels comfortable expressing himself. Our kid is always excited when she arrives and constantly asks when he’ll see her again.

Any family would be lucky to have her. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, nurturing, energetic, and creative nanny who genuinely loves what she does.

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.

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.

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.