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Chanessa Richardson

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx/Riverdale, Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool; Graduated more than 5 years ago;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-07-06

duties

Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Outstanding, incredible full-time nanny available immediately for a loving family! Our former nanny, Chanessa, cared for my two sons for many years. The older one from 6 months to 5 years old and the younger one from birth to 4 years old. She is phenomenal, I witnessed it for myself during maternity leave, plus multiple neighbors and preschool teachers told me how nurturing she was and how lucky we were to have found someone like her. She prepared meals and snacks, kept a tidy house, took them to classes and play dates, did laundry, and she was always on time. She is completely trustworthy, honest, gentle, patient, kind, exceptionally hardworking, and an efficient multitasker. She is easy going and takes requests for modifications well, completely respects what we want as parents. She is mature and intuitive. She helped us through all the most difficult moments in our boys development: sleep training, transition into preschool, G&T prep homework, even potty training! (She gets all the credit for that one). Our boys love her and she loves them like her own. I highly recommend her. Wish we could keep her forever but our family only needs a part-time nanny now. Her number is 646-899-2887, but I'm also happy to talk to you as well (Kathy: 646-783-9186)!

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Posted on 7/05/2020

Farrah

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-08-01

duties

Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

We are looking for a new family for our nanny, Farrah, as we have decided to move out of NYC. Farrah has been with our family since our first son was born 7 years ago. She started with us when he was 3 months old and I had to return to work. Farrah has an incredible touch with newborns and was able to immediately calm him and make sure he felt happy and safe. He was very fussy as a baby and she used to hold him and rock him for hours to keep him calm. She also got him on a nap schedule which I was unable to do. Farrah prepared fresh baby food and made sure to try all different fruits and vegetables, blending them together and organizing them all in the freezer to make sure he had a large supply. Farrah was also very supportive of my nursing and made sure to maintain the breast milk very well. As my older son got older, she organized play dates and made sure to teach him to clean up his toys, respect others and engage with his friends. When my younger son was born, she easily juggled both boys and made sure that they both felt special and cared for. Farrah is always on time and highly reliable. Throughout the day she sent pictures and text messages, updating my husband and me about how the boys were doing, knowing that we missed them while at work. Before Farrah joined us, she was with another family for many years until those girls were in middle school and still sees that family. She is very loyal and honest. She is an amazing cook and prepared food for the whole family. She is looking for a full-time position in Manhattan or Brooklyn and is available to start as soon as possible. You can be assured that your children will be in great hands with Farrah! We are so sad to be losing her. Please reach out with any questions.

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Posted on 7/05/2020

Nisha Lalani

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English, Other, (other language is Hindi, Gujarati)

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Desired start 2020-07-15

duties

Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

My former nanny is looking for her next family. Due to the pandemic, her current family needed to relocate. She’s open to live-in or live-out. She was part of our family for almost 5 years and has been a nanny for over 18 years. She started with us when my daughter was 4 months old. In fact, my daughter called her Lala Aunty She has two grown children. Her daughter is a doctor in a residency program and her son/daughter-in-law owns their own businesses. Because of her family situation she has also demonstrated great flexibility with my family’s crazy (pre-pandemic) work schedules either coming early or staying late when needed. She has lived in the US for over 30 years and is a US citizen. I did not run a background check, but I did speak with one of her previous families as a reference. We lived in near City Hall/Brooklyn Bridge, so she is familiar with downtown Manhattan but she’s open to anywhere in the city. We can't say enough good things about our nanny. She adored our daughter and they have an incredibly tight bond so much so that people often ask if she’s her grandmother. We love her and consider her part of our family. She is fluent in Hindi and Gujarati, so our daughter has gotten immense exposure to our culture and language. Her English is good but not great (verbal is good/written ok.) I spoke with her in Gujarati to get some practice. That said, she gets along with my daughter’s friends’ nannies and communicates with them in English. Aunty has great common sense and if she doesn’t know something once you show her once she gets it. She is a great cook—my daughter eats Indian food almost every night which she makes for her a few times per week and will cook fresh roti’s for after school. When we hired her, Aunty was responsible for the baby and bathing/cleaning bottles/doing my daughter’s laundry/general tidiness for my daughter. (My cleaning lady handled our laundry and deep cleaning.) As the years have progressed and when my daughter is in school, she picked up a few more responsibilities. She occasionally cooks Indian food for us—it’s delicious. However, her primary focus has been my daughter. She is looking for a warm, caring family who is interested in a warm, caring, loving full-time nanny. Please let us know if you're interested or know of anyone who would be interested. She will be a great addition to your family.

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Posted on 7/04/2020

Michelle Henry

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool;

Availability: Full or part time, Will work before 7:30a, Desired start 2020-07-01

duties

Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Michelle is warm and caring! We absolutely love her. Unfortunately, with the COVID shut down, my husband was laid off from his job and we haven't been able to keep her on. She would prepare our sons meals, did a fabulous job entertaining him, and even did a bit of light housework. She is fantastic!

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Posted on 7/04/2020

Sonia

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-07-06

duties

Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

Sonia is the perfect nanny for working parents! She's incredibly dependable and in the 4 years that she worked with us, she virtually never called in sick. Sonia is warm, loving, and fun, but also very safety conscious. When our daughter was a baby, Sonia was excellent at keeping her on a regular feeding and nap schedule and making sure she was stimulated with play groups and activities throughout the week. Sonia has legal work authorization and is happy to work on the books.

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Posted on 7/01/2020

Mynette

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers; Graduated in the last 5 years;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-06-01

duties

Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Mynette has been our full time nanny and I highly recommend her. She is a true professional that is reliable, trustworthy and loving of our girls.We were new parents when we hired Mynette to work for us full time and she literally taught us how to be good parents, and nurtured our daughter into a social and smart toddler. Mynette has a unique balance of being a self-starter who takes charge, jumps in to get things done without needing a lot of direction, but is also extremely easy and accommodating in following our instructions and preferences. This was perfect for us as new parents who needed a caretaker who knew what to do, but could easily pivot and take direction as we developed our parenting style. Mynette has also proven to be resourceful on many occasions: whether it’s taking my daughter to see the doctor, attend music classes, or buying my daughter a new water bottle as she noticed she wasn’t drinking from her sippy cup. She organizes play dates with other toddlers in the neighborhood. She’s also great about informing me on things my daughter needed like new clothes, toys, items to aide in development, or snacks she liked. Some exceptional things that Mynette brings to the table: She has a deep understanding of children’s development and how to reach and exceed milestones She is exceptionally punctual and reliable Completely trustworthy and honest An exceptionally hardworking multitasker Gentle, patient and kind Our daughters love her and she loves them She is the best in the business with 10+ years of experience and I highly recommend Mynette. We absolutely love her and any family would be lucky to have her care for their children. You can reach Mynette at 929-434-1315.

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Posted on 6/30/2020

Margo Nicholls

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx/Riverdale, Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary; Graduated more than 5 years ago;

Availability: Full or part time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-07-15

duties

Can drive
Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

Margo has taken care of our 2 kids for the last 11 years since my older was 3 months old. She’s truly a part of our family, and has taken care of the kids like her own. She is very loving, warm and good with kids; a very positive person, and a good role model for them. She is also very flexible; we used to travel a lot for work and always trusted her with our kids even during multiple-day trips. With the kids older, we no longer need a full-time nanny and I am hoping to recommend her to another family.

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Posted on 6/30/2020

Monica

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Desired start 2020-04-01

duties

Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Monica has worked for our family for 6 years. She is fantastic, everything you could want in a nanny and more. She is one of the most honest, kind and upbeat people I have ever met. You cannot go wrong - she is a gem!

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Posted on 6/30/2020

Anne Marie Pinn

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool; Graduated more than 5 years ago;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Desired start 2020-08-01

duties

Can drive
Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

I can say whole heatedly that whoever ends up with Ann Marie as their nanny will be an incredibly lucky family. She has been a wonderful part of our family for over a year now. Unfortunately our circumstances are changing and we are moving out of New York City, so our loss will certainly be someone else’s gain. We have two children who are currently 2.5 years and 6 months old. Anne Marie has an incredibly intense work ethic, is very high energy and extremely caring and driven. She has never once missed a day due to being sick, is always on time and has been able to help us out whenever we are in a pinch and can’t make it home on time. Anne Marie really cares for our children, even with our older son in preschool over zoom, she has the patience and skill to be able to watch our 6 month old while still making sure our older boy is focused on his zoom class, which is no small task for that short attention span. Anne Marie loves the outdoors and always has the children outside, keeping a close eye and extremely attentive. She focuses on healthy eating habits for the boys (and herself) and has a great balance of learning and playing. We are so sad to have to say goodbye to Anne Marie but know she will continue to be a part of our family for time to come.

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Posted on 6/29/2020

Maribel Jimenez

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx/Riverdale

English, Spanish, (other language is CPR and First Aid Certified)

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary; Graduated more than 5 years ago;

Availability: Full or part time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-06-22

duties

Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

After 6 years, it is time to help our wonderful nanny find a new family. Maribel has cared for my two children since they were each 12 weeks old--she is like their second mother. Maribel is everything you would want in a caregiver: patient, loving and kind, observant, and experienced with children of all ages. She is especially skilled with infants and toddlers. From a very young age, Maribel got both of my children on a schedule. She arranged playdates in the neighborhood so they could socialize with other kids, and helped them form their first friendships. Maribel is active and always looking for ways to engage the kids--taking them to libraries, museums, parks and playgrounds. I get many compliments on my children\'s advanced language skills and manners, and I know that this is in large part because of how Maribel interacts with them. (Maribel is college educated and bilingual in Spanish and English.) Over the years I have also gotten many compliments from other parents on how wonderful Maribel is with my children. Maribel is very health conscious herself and with the kids. She is always taking them out for fresh air and exercise, teaching them about the importance of hand washing (this was true pre-COVID19), and making sure they are eating fresh, healthy food. My oldest has had health problems/dietary issues since infancy, and Maribel has handled it like a pro. She is the first to notice if a child has a rash, runny nose or slight temperature and alerts me right away. It\'s been such a relief to know that my children are safe and well cared for even when I\'m not around. She is also certified in CPR and First Aid. Maribel truly loves our children and we feel so lucky to have had her in our lives. She is such a wonderful person and caregiver. We will miss her terribly, but we know that there is another family who will benefit from her love and care. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions.

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Posted on 6/28/2020

Tracey

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx/Riverdale

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full or part time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-07-06

duties

Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Tracey has been a delightful extension of our family. She has been with us for the past 3 years, helping to raise my now 4-year-old and 8-year-old girls. Tracey is probably one of the most hard-working and reliable people I have ever met. She had never missed a day, arrived early every morning, would stay late when we had work commitments. She took amazing care of my girls and was always active with them. She'd pack up lunch/snacks/clothes and make sure they had plenty of activities throughout the day. If I signed the girls up for activities or play dates, Tracey was very independent and figured it all out. If it's cold / snowing outside, she'll do activities with the kids, hang out on the carpet and play board games. I always knew when I left in the morning, my girls were well taken care of from morning till dinner (and I have very picky eaters, but she got them to eat vegetables every night!) I was also very impressed with how Tracey entered our family. Our previous nanny had moved to another state, and we were in a position to bring a new person into my 5-year-olds life. I was introduced to Tracey by a mutual connection who also had an amazing experience with her. I loved how Tracey approached getting to know them - she did not come in too strong, too affectionate, or too authoritative. She built a mutual trust, and their relationship flourished into a very loving connection. We have now moved out of the city and my girls ask for Tracey constantly and miss her so much. I hope she can find another loving family to care for!

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Posted on 6/27/2020

Julieta Paez

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx/Riverdale, Westchester

English, Spanish

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Desired start 2020-06-29

duties

Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning:
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Julieta is a gem: very resourceful, honest, never late, and accommodating of our work schedules (my wife is an architect and I am a physician). She is first aid trained, maintains discipline, and takes safety seriously. She fills our daughter's days with joy and learning: home cooked meals, reading, physical exercise, and socially distanced field trips. Her photo updates throughout the day are a constant treat. While her English is not native level, neither my wife nor I speak Spanish and communication has not been an issue. Conversely, her fluency in Spanish has enriched all of our lives. We are so heartbroken to be parting with Julieta because we're leaving NYC (less sad about that part). If you are reading this, please get in touch with her and/or myself. You'll be happy you did.

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Posted on 6/25/2020

Nalo Singh

Manhattan, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Desired start 2020-08-15

duties

Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

After 10 years our needs have changed, and we are looking for a new family for our wonderful nanny Nalo. Both our boys will be in school full-time in the fall. Nalo began as our housekeeper 10 years ago and when my 7 year old son was born she happily shifted gears to child care. She has since cared for my 5 & 7 year old boys with such love. She made all their baby food from scratch, school lunches and healthy and nutritious dinners. She proactively worked with the boys to learn their letters, colors and numbers, took the boys to all sorts of classes, the library and was great at setting up playdates with other nannies. She does the boys laundry, light cleaning and everything for the boys. We’re very sad to have to part with her, any family would be lucky to have her.

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Posted on 6/25/2020

Nadira Singh

Manhattan, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Will work after 7:30p, Desired start 2020-06-22

duties

Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning:
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Our family is leaving the city and looking for a new family for our wonderful nanny Nadi. Nadi has been with us for nearly nine years and has been an amazing caretaker for our son since he was 3 months old. Nadi is hardworking, responsible, incredibly warm and caring and has become a part of our family. Through the years as our son became older, Nadi became a household manager for us while our son was at school. She was critical in enabling me to be able to work outside the home knowing that everything was running smoothly in my absence. Our loss will definitely be another family’s gain. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

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Posted on 6/23/2020

Shonnalee Ackies

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Bronx/Riverdale, Westchester

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary; Graduated more than 5 years ago;

Availability: Full or part time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-06-22

duties

Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

Our amazing nanny has been with us at least part-time since my twins were just over two and are now going to HS! We cannot say enough about Shonnalee. In recent years she continued to do some babysitting, mostly so we can enjoy her incredible cooking and her company. We have nothing but great things to say about Shonnalee. She is kind, caring, energetic, loyal, attentive and able to handle all ages of children. She is very flexible in her scheduling and is always on time. Over the years, Shonnalee has moved onto other families for her daytime employment, so I know that she is excellent with newborns as well. She is a very good cleaner and an amazing cook. Once you try her chicken and meatballs, you will think she should open a restaurant. Shonnalee is like family and can provide multiple outstanding references.

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Posted on 6/21/2020

Karleen Stephens

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx/Riverdale, Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full or part time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-06-19

duties

Travel: Yes, domestically only
Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, heavy cleaning
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

Karleen is the sweetest lady. She always comes to work with a smile on her face. She has lots of experience with all ages including newborns and baby nursing. She raised 3 children of her own that are now grown up. She has a very calm demeanor and is happy to help out however you need her to. Please contact me with any questions. Thanks so much!

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Posted on 6/19/2020

Jacqueline

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full or part time, Desired start 2020-07-01

duties

Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Jackie watched our son 2 days a week when I returned to work after maternity leave. She was highly recommended from another family who she has been with for 15 years and continues to be involved with that family. Jackie is extremely experienced and is very confident in her role as our nanny. Our son loves her and lights up every time he sees her. She is very professional, easy to work with and communicates any questions / concerns very clearly. My husband and I have made the decision to leave the city for the foreseeable future and we would love to find her a new family. She is open to it being a full time or part time position and is willing to work on the books.

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Posted on 6/19/2020

Janice

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Desired start 2020-06-17

duties

Can drive
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning:
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Janice has been our nanny and truly a part of our family for 3 years, caring for our two sons who are 3 years old and 10 months old. She has over 30 years of experience caring for children and is truly a professional at it in every sense of the word. I have learned so much about raising children under her guidance – from transitioning from bottles to sippy cups to potty training to managing through my older son becoming a big brother. She has always been 3 steps ahead of me in anticipating what my children need, understanding them and caring for them as though they are on her own. And the best part about her is that she does it with grace and gentle guidance and never makes me feel like she’s telling me what to do. A few things to highlight that stand out to me about what she has done for us: 1. Teaching my children manners – my son says please, thank you, cleans up after himself thanks to her proactive and continued discipline during the day while we are at work 2. Patiently showing him what it means to be independent -washing his hands, going potty, putting his dishes in the sink. 3. Having fun with him. The games, the jokes the laughs, my son is so happy just being with her at the park, playground museum or really wherever they go. 4. Giving us peace of mind. Through every stage I have never once doubted that my children are in the best care with Janice in our home. We are relocating out of the city and Janice lives 2 hours away so we are parting ways with her only because of the geographic circumstances. I cannot say enough about what she has done for us and would highly recommend her to any family. If you have questions/want to learn more, please contact me, Kristin at 201.819.5766 or [email protected] or Janice at 646-240-6342. (and she also has at least 3 other amazing reference families that can speak to her time with them).

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Posted on 6/18/2020

Lynette Wilson

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary; Graduated more than 5 years ago;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-07-06

duties

Travel: Yes, domestically only
Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

Our dear amazing nanny Lynette has been working with our two kids and us for 6 years now. She joined us when our son was about to be born, and our daughter was 4.5. The kids are now almost 6 and 10, and they are finally at one school. Between that and COVID forcing me to work from home (probably indefinitely), we are no longer in a position where we need help and sadly need to say goodbye. Prior to working with us, she was with another family and their 3 kids – all of whom she raised from birth – who she is still very close with. Lynette is loving, kind, fun, energetic, gentle, but in charge - and treats them truly like her own. Lynette always has my kids laughing and places a great emphasis on kindness and respect – and complete showers them with her love. She has helped us with so many transitions and has provided guidance and support through them all – weeing away from breast milk (and into solids) potty training, starting school, and the addition of a sibling. She does all of the kids' laundry (and ours) and makes all of the kids' meals (and sometimes ours) - including homemade baby food during that stage. I place a big emphasis on healthy food, and she happily abides. My house is always immaculate when I get home. I never understand how that is possible. She is flexible and happy to work late, nights, or weekends – and has always stayed with our kids when my husband and I have been out of town. In our 6 years together, she called in sick exactly one day and always arrives on time - and never rushes out. My son had a 9 hours skull surgery when he was 6 months (he was born with craniosynostosis). Lynette stayed with my daughter for the 4 nights we were at the hospital. When we arrived home, his eyes were still swollen shut, and it was a nerve-wracking situation. When we walked in the door, she scooped him up, bathed him, and had his eyes open and a giggle going within 45 minutes. She is scared of nothing and does it all with ease. She is great with all ages but is most definitely the baby whisperer. Lynette is very social and has a wonderful network of friends in the neighborhood – made on behalf of our kids. My son is essentially the mayor of Brooklyn Heights and literally knows more people than my husband and me thanks to Lynette. He has daily playdates – sometimes more than one – all scheduled and coordinated by Lynette. She is the nanny that other families ask to take their kids when they are in a bind. She is adored by anyone who knows her. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. She's the BEST!!!! You can reach out to me at (917) 825-7436 or Lynette at (516)732-4071. **SHE WILL HAPPILY NIGHT NURSE BUT IS LOOKING TO STAY LONG-TERM.

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Posted on 6/17/2020

Radekha Singh

Manhattan, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start ASAP

duties

Can drive
Travel: Yes, domestically only
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

I hired Radekha Singh to work as a nanny in my home two years ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. Radekha has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our child and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great with children. It is clear to me that working as a nanny is a passion for Radekha. She loves working with the children, and I see this manifest in her communication skills and creative ideas for activities. She keeps the children occupied and most importantly, safe. Ultimately, Radekha is an excellent nanny because she is so trustworthy. She is always on-time and held to high responsibility. My family has never known her not to be forthcoming and honest. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to Radekha. She prefers phone calls to emails.

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Posted on 6/17/2020

Maha

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx/Riverdale, Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut

English, French

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-06-17

duties

Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning: Yes, heavy cleaning
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

Maha is a tremendously warm, patient, and kind person who took excellent care of my two children for two years. She started when they were 6 months old and 2.5 years old. She skillfully juggled multiple schedules, helped potty-train our daughter, planned fun activities and kept the kids engaged, and cared for them as if they were her own kids. She is immensely trustworthy, dependable, extremely organized, and our children simply adored her. She is happy to help out with household tasks, cooked delicious meals for our family, and is also able to be flexible with hours - a huge help for our busy household with two working parents. She is seeking a new role because our needs changed as a result of the pandemic. Any family would be lucky to work with Maha!

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Posted on 6/17/2020

Carmen

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English, Other, (other language is Filipino)

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary; Graduated more than 5 years ago;

Availability: Full time, Desired start 2020-06-01

duties

Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

We cannot imagine a better nanny than Carmen. She is simply the best. We love her, and had no intention of letting her go -- unfortunately, due to job changes resulting from the COVID crisis, we are leaving New York. Carmen has cared for, loved, and helped raise our son, Teddy, since he was 3 months old (he is now 23 months old). She was with Teddy from Monday through Friday, from 8am-6pm every day. Some of the things that make Carmen so special... Carmen is outgoing and proactive. We had just recently moved to Brooklyn Heights when Carmen started working for us, and she had not previously worked in or spent any time in the neighborhood, so none of us really knew anyone at the beginning. Within a matter of weeks, Carmen had met and befriended a number of other nannies/babies in the neighborhood, and spearheaded a play group that resulted in some of Teddy\\'s closest friendships. And because Carmen always kept us fully in the loop, and would only make plans after connecting us with the parents of any babies she was making plans with, many of our friendships with other couples in the neighborhood were thanks to Carmen as well. Carmen is organized, meticulous and detail-oriented. Without us asking her to, when Carmen first started as Teddy\\'s nanny, she kept a daily log documenting his meals, sleep schedule, activities, etc. It was essentially a minute-by-minute report accounting for the whole day, and as first-time parents it was both comforting and helpful to have as a reference. Carmen is energetic, active, and totally present. Carmen and Teddy never sat idle in the apartment; they were constantly on the move, playing, exploring, spending more time outdoors than indoors, and finding new age-appropriate activities as Teddy grew. Carmen kept Teddy engaged 100% of the time, and she had an amazing impact on his development. Carmen was never on her phone in front of Teddy (unless she was texting us their whereabouts, or taking a picture of video of Teddy to send to us), and the TV was never on. Teddy always had 100% of her attention, and she showed boundless patience with him no matter what. Carmen kept us informed throughout the day as to what they were up to. Thanks a steady stream of pictures, videos, and text updates, we always had a sense of how Teddy spent his day, and we got to vicariously enjoy some of it with him. Carmen kept things in order. Thanks to Carmen, the apartment was always neat and organized. She did Teddy\\'s laundry multiple times a week. She cooked Teddy healthy, balanced meals, and introduced him to new foods and flavors. She kept lists for groceries, cleaning supplies, and other essentials like diapers and wipes so we always knew what was needed. Amazingly, we could keep going. We\\'ll stop the list here for now, but we would be more than happy to continue singing Carmen\\'s praises on a reference call. We absolutely adore Carmen, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a one-of-a-kind, warm, loving, compassionate woman who treated our child like he were one of her own.

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Posted on 6/17/2020

Rama Luitel Pandey

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Staten Island

English, Other, (other language is Hindi, Nepali)

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary; Graduated more than 5 years ago;

Availability: Full or part time, Desired start 2020-06-22

duties

Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning: Yes, heavy cleaning
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Our nanny is hardworking, respectful and has very strong work ethic. Rama took care of our son since the age of 3 months and has been a great support to the family. She has been a part of our family for over 1.5 years and if it wasn't for our relocation, we would have continued to have her with us.

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Posted on 6/17/2020

Carren

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full or part time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-06-15

duties

Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Carren is an amazing addition to our family! She has cared for our two girls for over 7 years. She clearly loves our kids and looks out for their best interests. She's helped the girls make their first friends and is great about scheduling playdates or keeping the kids entertained at home. Beyond that, Carren is willing to help make my life easier, cooking yummy dinners or folding a load of laundry that I didn't get to yet.

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Posted on 6/13/2020

Renata

Manhattan, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-06-15

duties

Travel: Yes, domestically only
Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Renata has been with our family and caring for our son from approximately 9 months old to 9 years old. I have stopped working and, at this age, we no longer need full-time care. However, Renata needs a full-time position. During her time with us she grocery shopped, prepared healthy well-balanced meals, was responsible for laundry, bath and general hygiene. She had no problems washing our clothes or emptying the dishwasher, etc. She was great about social interaction and making sure he was comfortable playing with others and, as he got older, coordinated his after school activities (e.g. soccer). She is the mother of two grown sons (20s) so her time is a bit more flexible. Prior to working with us, she worked for over a year with premature twin newborns. I would recommend her without hesitation.

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Posted on 6/13/2020

Leila Seedath

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full or part time, Desired start 2020-07-01

duties

Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

My family and I are moving out of the city which means our wonderful nanny is available to become part of a new family. Leila joined our family 6 years ago when my son was just 3 months. She is caring and loving, and extremely passionate about what she does. She has over 20 years of experience and has always stayed with her families for years on end (which is a testament to her loyal devotion to the children she cares for). In fact the only reason she has moved on from one family to the next is due to families moving out of NYC, like we are doing. She was never late-in fact always an hour or two early when I needed her to come just 15 minutes early. She took care of my son as if he was her own and they now have a loving bond. In addition to caring for my son, I always came home to an immaculate household (and a clean son :)) If you are interested, please reach out for more information.

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Posted on 6/10/2020

Doris Canizales

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx/Riverdale, Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut

English, Spanish

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full or part time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-06-20

duties

Travel: Yes, domestically only
Cook: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

Doris is kind, responsible, well-natured, honest, full of integrity, and extremely warm and caring with people, especially the children. She is reliable and punctual. She worked with us for 4 years, we have a 4 and 4 yr-old boy and girl respectively. She helped us get them ready for preschool, later kindergarten as well as during travel weeks for me stayed late to accommodate our schedules. We only released Doris of her services given the children are older now and our work arrangement changed completely.

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Posted on 6/10/2020

Allison Jack

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Bronx/Riverdale

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary; Graduated more than 5 years ago;

Availability: Full time, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-07-01

duties

Can drive
Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning:
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

We are helping our beloved nanny Allison her find her next family as we sadly relocated permanently outside of NYC. Allison cared full time for our baby since he was 12 weeks old until he was nearly 1 years old. She got him to take a bottle (miracle), she set his nap schedule which he still sticks to, she introduced solids to him, she introduced the library to him, and truly is responsible for the happy bubbly baby Dylan is. She taught me and my husband how to be parents - from bathing to clipping nails to introducing solid foods, she answered all of our questions with patience and years of experience and took care of anything and everything related to our baby. Her references, her demeanor, her work ethic are impeccable. She is also playful, active, and energetic; she constantly found new activities for our baby. Allison is creative with indoor activities, took trips to the library, and loved being outdoors when the weather was nice. Major life events unfortunately led to our move; we had no intention of moving in part because we know that Allison is irreplaceable. Our son continues to brighten and squeal with delight during our continued weekly FaceTime calls with her since we moved. She cared for her previous family for 5 years and the one before that for close to 10 and stays in close touch with us all. Please contact me if you would like to know more about Allison, she is wonderful and available for full time care starting July 1st. Thank you!

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Posted on 6/10/2020

Althia

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers;

Availability: Full time, Desired start 2020-06-15

duties

Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning:
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Althia is a wonderful nanny who has cared for both of our children since they were born. We cannot speak highly enough of her. She has cared for both of our kids with tremendous love and affection. Not only is she great with kids (and was especially helpful and supportive to me as a new mother) she is also incredibly reliable, respectful and all around good person. She was also invaluable to us when our son was born and I had some post-partum complications and needed her more than I thought I would. Both children have flourished under her care and she takes pride in teaching them developmental tasks, reading, singing etc. She actively engages with the kids. She took them to classes, cooked when I needed her to and also kept the apartment in great condition. She did the kids laundry, light housekeeping, did grocery shopping when needed. As a side note - as somebody who considered both daycare and a nanny I can't tell you how much I realized I made the right decision by getting a nanny and a huge part of that is because we were lucky enough to find Althia. She is highly highly recommended.

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Posted on 6/10/2020

Portia Callender

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Desired start June 15

duties

Cook:
Laundry:
Cleaning:
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

After 8 years together, it is with a heavy heart that we have to part ways with our nanny, Portia Callender, as our family is relocating to Italy. We are committed to finding a great family for Portia, as she has been great to us, and we owe Portia a huge debt of gratitude. She is kind, smart, trustworthy,, engaged and proactive and our kids simply adore her. She has been family to us and our kids grew up in a balanced and happy way thanks to her. Feel free to reach out to me for any reference at 646 238 5113 or to her directly at 347 512 3009. Thanks!

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Posted on 6/09/2020

Irene Guerra

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester, New Jersey

English, Spanish

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-06-01

duties

Can drive
Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for whole family
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

We are relocating temporarily per this Coronavirus madness and no longer need our nanny. Irene has been with us for 2 years. She’s cared for our daughter since she was 4 months. We are very sad she won’t be able to come with us as she has become part of our family. Irene is a very sweet person. My daughter has not seen her in 2 months and still asks about her everyday. She is super helpful around the house and we have come to see her as more than a nanny. She’s someone who is always looking to help out and is willing to lend an extra hand when one is needed. She not only takes care of our daughter, does her laundry, cooks for her but also keeps our house organized throughout the week (we also have a cleaning lady that comes regularly). We are both working parents and Irene’s willingness to help out has made our life way easier. She takes our daughter to the doctor, planned her bday party, altered her Halloween costume (which I bought a size too big), grocery shops for us and even buys presents ahead daughters friends bdays so we have something to bring to bday parties (sticking to a budget). True life saver She is very good at finding activities for our daughter from playdates to free classes at the local libraries. She also came up with activities to do at the house. From floor exercises to encourage crawling to sensory activities. Irene has taken multiple classes on children’s development and nutrition. Once we started the transition to solids she was great at trying new things and recipes to find what my daughter liked. She filled our daughters live with warmth and love and we want to help her find a great next family. She’s pretty open to direction and was able to adjust to the way me and my husband like things done. She speaks Spanish and has pretty fluid english. She is also a green card holder so can travel. She has a car and can also drive to avoid public transportation in these crazy times Irene is looking for something starting June but can be flexible on start date for the right family

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Posted on 6/08/2020

Joanne

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Desired start 2020-06-29

duties

Can drive
Travel: Yes, domestically only
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning:
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Joanne has been working with our family for over 5 years. The first 2 years we lived on the Upper West Side. Thereafter we purchased a home in Summit, NJ. For the duration of her employment with us she has resided in Brooklyn. For the past 3 years she has commuted from Brooklyn to Summit. She is reliable and terrific with our daughter. When we need her to come in early or stay late she is flexible. In the summer ahead we will be moving to London and know there is a family that will benefit from her services.

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Posted on 6/07/2020

Catherine Thomas

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens

English, French

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary;

Availability: Full or part time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start July 1st

duties

Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for whole family
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Only live-out

Parent Reference

Posting here to help our son's wonderful nanny Catherine find her next family. We have been spending time outside of NYC due to Covid-19 since we are both working remotely indefinitely. We recommend Catherine Thomas without any reservations for your consideration as a nanny. Catherine was a nanny full-time for our son from the time he was 8 months old. We decided to leave New York for the duration of Covid-19, otherwise we would still be employing Catherine. Catherine is an absolute joy to have in our family, she is kind, thoughtful, patient, and considerate. She has a very positive attitude and is very understanding. Our son absolutely adored Catherine. He looked forward to her arrival every morning and was sad when she left in the evening. They quickly developed a strong bond with one another, and had fun and learned throughout the day. Catherine is also fluent in French. Catherine helped our son grow & be active with daily walks (sometimes multiple times in a day). Catherine was never late in the morning, despite a long commute. Our apartment was always tidy when we returned home from work, and Catherine did our son’s laundry without us having to ask. Catherine clearly communicated with us with updates during the day. Our son loved Catherine and we truly felt he had the best care possible. Catherine is a joy to be around, she is kind, considerate, thoughtful, curious, patient, and she has great perspective. We cannot recommend Catherine highly enough. Please call, text or email Ryan Quinlivan if you are interested in Catherine's contact details or need further reference. Ryan is available at: (612) 616-4891 // [email protected]

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Posted on 6/07/2020

Isidora Avalos

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

English, Spanish

Experience With: newborns, toddlers, preschool, elementary; Graduated more than 5 years ago;

Availability: Full time, Will work before 7:30a, Will work after 7:30p, Will work weekends, Desired start 2020-07-01

duties

Travel: Yes
Cook: Yes, for kids only
Laundry: Yes, for kids only
Cleaning: Yes, light cleaning only
Live in/out: Will do either

Parent Reference

June 06, 2020 To the family considering Isidora Avalos (our beloved Isi): I’m tempted to be selfish, to not inform you of how truly wonderful Isi is – this way we could keep her nannying gifts all to ourselves. But, unfortunately, our child has become so busy with 1st Grade, after-school activities, and play dates that we’ve outgrown the need for a nanny. For over 5 years Isi has been an integral part of the family raising my daughter, Bayla, to be the happy, active, caring kid she is thus far. Since Bayla was 6 months old Isi has been providing loving, educational, adventurous, reliable care. Come to think of it, not just for Bayla, but for our whole extended family. Including tender care for our aging dog through his passing 2 years ago. Isi is the type of caregiver who doesn’t just read to Bayla, she creates a cozy, interactive, learning time with books. Doing voices, teaching words in English and in Spanish while still giving Bayla room to identify pictures, letters and numbers for herself. Isi doesn’t hesitate to roll around on the floor playing “sick” when Bayla is imagining she’s a doctor for the umpteenth time. The relaxed, fun reading with Isi has become even more important because as Bayla grows-up we’re discovering that she has a language arts-based learning disability. Isi’s unconditional support has helped Bayla confront her special learning needs with confidence, not fear. Isi is the type of caregiver who can orchestrate long, joyful days with Bayla assuming the responsibility of full-time parent while I’m am on shift. Her day with us typically lasts 15 hours. During that time Isi independently navigates Bayla’s playdates, playground romps, in-home time with dolls, trucks, kitchen and other toys, artsy projects, meals, light housework, laundry, personal hygiene and bedtime. Always punctual, often early, Isi also stays late without a peep of complaint (as often happens since I work in a Pediatric ER.) She asks for help when she needs it and takes instruction well, though she rarely needs that - keeping Bayla on a more consistent playing, learning, eating, bathing, etc. schedule than I (her mother) have ever managed to. She is a loving and fun addition to our family and always professional and handling infection control during the pandemic well. If our family schedule hadn’t shifted to eliminate the need for additional care we'd be moving forward with Isi without reservation. Don’t hesitate to call or write me if you want to know more or need specific questions answered. Sincerely, Rebecca Greene - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Newark Beth Israel -Pediatric ER [email protected] (310) 301-1031

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Posted on 6/07/2020

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