Nannies in Queens

Yvonne was our nanny from the time our daughter was a few months old until she was 11 and she is an absolutely wonderful nanny. She is a very responsible, caring, gentle and encouraging person. I particularly appreciated how engaged she was with our daughter when at home or on regular trips to the parks, museums and around the neighborhood. She was a dream come true for our family. I frequently received compliments from other parents about how great Yvonne was with our daughter and I always felt completely secure with leaving our daughter in Yvonne’s care. We had such a great experience with her! Yvonne also has experience with newborns, including working as a baby nurse. Happy to do reference calls.

I am recommending our prior Nanny who we’ve love to help find a family to grow with. Brenda was our nanny for nearly two years, beginning when our daughter was 6 months old. She was reliable, flexible, and a great support to our family during a busy time while my husband and I were both in residency. She took our daughter to classes, planned activities, and built friendships with other nannies and children in the neighborhood—many of whom remain friends today. She was attentive to our daughter’s routines and helped her navigate the many transitions from infancy to toddlerhood. Brenda is a passionate and caring person who becomes deeply invested in the families she works with. She is looking for a family with one child, ideally an infant, that she can grow with over the years, and I know she would bring dedication and support to the right family.

I am pleased to provide recommendation for Erika, who has worked as our nanny.
Erika joined our family when our daughter was 2.5 years old and our son was just 4 months old. Caring for children at such different developmental stages requires patience, flexibility, and skill, and Erika navigated those ages seamlessly. Throughout her time with us, she proved herself to be attentive, dependable, and deeply committed to our children’s well-being. Most importantly, I trusted Erika completely with our children. As a parent, there is no higher endorsement than knowing your children are safe, loved, and well cared for in someone’s hands. Erika consistently demonstrated sound judgment, responsibility, and genuine care for both of our kids.
Reason for leaving, my kids are in the school, Erika needs full time.
Please reach out to Erika first at (631) 455-2242 to get to know her. If you match please feel free to contact me, I’d be happy to talk with you. She has verified references.
Jeselle

We are so excited to recommend our beloved nanny, Patricia, who has been with our family for nine years and is available for a new family after the first week of September.

Patricia joined us in 2017, caring for our son from the time he was one, and then for our twin daughters from the day they were born — so she’s wonderful with everything from infants to school-age children, including multiples.

Her greatest strength is early childhood education: every day she runs a structured learning session with the kids, teaching reading, writing, early math, and more, and she makes sure they get outside daily for walks, the park, and the library. She also prepares the children’s meals, keeps their rooms and laundry in order, and communicates openly and warmly every single day.

The clearest sign of our trust: this past year, my wife and I traveled abroad for a full week and left all three children in Patricia’s sole care — the first time we’d ever left them with anyone outside our immediate family. Everything went perfectly, and the kids were disappointed when we came home.

Our only reason for the change is that our daughters are starting school and no longer need full-time care. Patricia is seeking a full-time, live-out position. She lives in Far Rockaway and commutes by public transit, so she’s well-suited to families in Queens, the Five Towns, transit-accessible Nassau, or NYC. We would hire her again without hesitation and are glad to speak with any interested family as a personal reference.

We are heartbroken to be writing this because we truly never wanted to lose Sattie. She has been with our family for almost two years, but with our son starting preschool in September, our childcare needs are changing, and we are sadly no longer able to offer her a full-time position.

Sattie has become part of our family, and anyone would be incredibly lucky to have her caring for their children. Our son absolutely adores her, and the feeling is mutual. She is endlessly patient, kind, energetic, and genuinely loves being with children.

She goes above and beyond every single day. Whether she’s running around playing soccer,  taking him to the playground or classes, reading books, or coming up with creative games, she is always fully engaged. She has a wonderful way of making learning fun and naturally incorporates educational activities into everyday play. Thanks to her, our son has learned so much while having the best time, including a plethora of Spanish words as she is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Beyond how wonderful she is with children, Sattie is dependable, trustworthy, communicative, and has cared for our son with so much love. Knowing he was with her gave us complete peace of mind every day.

We are devastated to be saying goodbye and would keep her forever if our circumstances allowed. We are happy to provide an enthusiastic reference and answer any questions. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to welcome Sattie into their home.

Our nanny, Sabrina, joined our family when I returned to work after maternity leave with our first child. After interviewing many potential nannies, Sabrina not only had the most experience, but she was also the easiest to talk to. By the end of our very first phone call, I already felt she was someone I could trust with my 4-month-old daughter.

My daughter is now nearly two years old, and Sabrina has been with us every step of the way. We are only parting ways because our family is moving out of the area, and we’ve decided to enroll our daughter in daycare as she’s becoming increasingly social and ready to thrive in a classroom environment.

Sabrina is incredibly attentive, patient, and nurturing. She is always tuned in to my daughter’s needs, communicates proactively about anything that comes up, and consistently goes above and beyond. She has cared for our daughter both while I worked from home and while my husband and I were in the office, giving us complete peace of mind no matter where we were.

Beyond providing exceptional childcare, Sabrina prepares meals for our family, helps with light housekeeping and laundry, and is always willing to lend a hand wherever it’s needed. She is dependable, hardworking, and genuinely cares about the families she works with.

There is no one I would trust more to care for my child. Sabrina has become such an important part of our family, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for us over the past two years. Any family would be lucky to have her, and I wholeheartedly recommend her without hesitation.

Aylin is a very affectionate, respectful, responsible, and empathetic nanny or babysitter. She has experience with newborns and young children. She took charge of the daily routine for my 4 month old baby and my young daughter. She is a great help in my children’s development and gives me great peace of mind. I recommend her with complete confidence.

Mai is a wonderful and loving nanny. It’s only due to our younger daughter going to school full-time now that we are sadly saying goodbye to Mai.

Mai started helping our family over 6 years ago when our older daughter was only 2 years old and has continued with us as our family grew with our second child. Throughout the years we have seen our daughters blossom with Mai’s care. We have seen countless other nannies who merely watch the child or transport them to an activity.  Mai is 100% of the time actively engaged. Our younger daughter asks questions with intellectual curiosity well past her age, that was in large part thanks to Mai’s style.  We think a few things set Mai apart: 
– She is a connector. Mai knows most of the other wonderful nannies in the neighborhood and gets the girls together with for play dates and activities. Both daughters have had the same core group of friends for the first years of their lives. AND many of them are also Francophone, so the kids are engaging in French and English with each other too.  
– She is loyal and trustworthy. We count on her and she can be depended on.
– She is part of the family. She found her place within our home, traveled with us, and cared for all of us in the way that only family does. She loves the girls and we love her.

We are extremely sad to part ways with our wonderful nanny of almost two years, Mayda, as our son will be starting school in the fall so our childcare needs have changed.

Mayda was with us from when our son was 4 months old until he turned two. She is extremely loving and caring and she developed a special bond with our son very quickly. She managed his schedule, his meals (including transition to solids), took him to classes and activities, helped him reach developmental milestones and more. She also taught him Spanish and many people comment on his proficiency in the language at such a young age. She was also attentive and nurturing, creating a warm environment for our son to learn, play and grow every day.

Mayda is trustworthy, kind and thoughtful and we feel lucky to have had her work with our family. She has over a decade of experience as a nanny and her references are all terrific. Please reach out with any questions or if you’d like to discuss further.

Sabina has truly become a part of our family since she started with us when our oldest was just five months old. What makes her so special is her pure, natural instinct with children; she brings immense patience, warmth, and genuine joy to the daily chaos of raising two active little boys. She handles the logistics of managing multiple kids at once with total grace and is incredibly proactive. Instead of just staying in the house, Sabina completely immersed our kids in the community, tracking down local playgroups and building a wonderful network of neighborhood friends so they were always learning and socializing. To show just how much she meant to everyone, Sabina organized a beautiful goodbye party for our boys, and it was clear from the tears that the local nannies and kids were just as heartbroken to say goodbye to her as they were to our sons. She is deeply reliable, trustworthy, and gave us total peace of mind every single day. We love her dearly and cannot recommend her highly enough for a family looking for a wonderful, long-term nanny.

Fantastic nanny – strongly recommend.

Do not miss this opportunity to work with the best nanny in the business!

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 since he was just 3 months old and has played a massive role in helping both children become happy, emotionally intelligent, creative, and confident. She is also incredibly dependable and always willing to stay extra time when needed to help us transition from work or handle last-minute responsibilities.

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.

We are so excited to recommend our incredible nanny, Melissa, to a new family through Mommybites!
Melissa has been an essential part of our family, bringing over 24 years of hands-on childcare experience with children ranging from as young as 6 weeks old through the early teen years. She is not only deeply nurturing and attentive, but also incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to child development, routines, milestones and is a mother to 3 adult women.

Melissa enters our home with a happy energetic disposition ready to get the day started. She has a natural ability to create a warm, loving, and structured environment where children feel safe, supported, and truly seen. From introducing solids and managing sleep regressions to potty training and navigating toddler transitions, she approaches every stage with patience, confidence, and care.
She is dependable, proactive, and fully invested in the well-being of the children she cares for.
Melissa takes initiative with assuming all responsibilities pertaining to the children from meal prep, organizing schedules, engaging activities, and ensuring each child’s emotional and developmental needs are met. Most importantly, she treats the children as if they were her own—with genuine love and dedication.

Melissa is currently available and looking to join a new family mostly on Monday and/or Wednesdays, (as she is currently working with another family) where she can continue to offer her exceptional care and become a trusted, long-term support system.
Any family would be truly lucky to have her.
Please feel free to reach out for more details or a direct reference—we cannot recommend her enough!

To Whom It May Concern,
I am very pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Angie, who has been caring for my daughter, Freya, since she was just four months old. Freya is now two and a half, and in that time, Angie has become a deeply trusted and valued presence in our home. We are moving out of NYC so our dear nanny will become available in July and is looking for a full-
time position. From the beginning, Angie has shown exceptional reliability, warmth, and genuine affection for Freya. She is consistently punctual, rarely calls in sick, and demonstrates a level of commitment that brings us tremendous peace of mind. It is clear that she truly cares about
Freya, and the bond they have developed is something very special to witness.
On a daily basis, Angie provides attentive, nurturing care—preparing Freya’s meals, taking her on walks, and visiting the playground twice a day. She keeps Freya engaged with a wonderful variety of activities, including reading books, playing games, and doing simple art projects. Angie is also introducing Freya to Spanish, which we deeply appreciate. Her calm, patient manner has supported Freya’s growth and independence in such thoughtful ways.
While Angie does not handle general housekeeping for us, she takes care to tidy Freya’s room, clothing, toys, and occasionally helps in the kitchen after meals. Her focus has always been on Freya’s well-being, safety, and daily routine, which we value above all else. I trust
her completely with my daughter.
I am truly grateful to have Angie in Freya’s life. Her dependability, care, and loving nature make her an outstanding caregiver, and I highly recommend her to any family seeking a sitter or weekend nanny. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with her will be very fortunate.
If you have any questions, I would be happy to speak further about our experience.

Our former nanny Gina is an incredible caregiver! She cared for our boy/girl twins full-time from when they were 3 months old until they were over 3 years old (until 3-K), and there wasn’t a moment during that time that we were concerned for their physical or emotional wellbeing.

In our eyes, Gina is super-human…she has a seemingly never-ending supply of energy and physical strength; sitting on the floor with the kiddos, lifting them up for big bear hugs, leading the charge on (successful!) potty-training, and taking them out every day to the park, the playground, the library, and other activities.

Gina cared for our children as if they were her own, but with arguably more sustained enthusiasm and patience then we mere mortal parents could muster day-in and day-out. Gina was always getting down on their level to engage with them by singing songs, playing instruments, reading books, and of course – crawling around, playing hide-and-seek, and helping them learn to kindly interact with each other and others through positivity and her own kind words.

As our soon-to-be kindergartners grew to find words of their own, the values of self-worth, independence, empathy, and gratitude Gina helped to instill show through as our kiddos engage politely with others and advocate for themselves.

We hope to help Gina find a wonderful new family to grow with as she did with ours. I can’t say enough about the genuine love and care Gina showed our two; any parent(s) would be so very lucky to have her and I would be happy to connect with anyone interested in connecting with Gina!

Mayda is an incredibly loving and caring Nanny that cared for my two children from birth until preschool. She became like another parent to them, and I know every other family she worked with previously felt the same. She came highly recommended with glowing reviews and exceeded all expectations. Mayda took the kids to the park every single day and made friends with all the other nannies and parents nearby, which gave us the start of a wonderful community we still cherish today. She does the children’s laundry, cleaning, dishes, etc. and has magic powers at naptime 🙂 She established a wonderful routine and schedule that was so helpful for us as new parents. Please reach out with any further questions, happy to chat further.

It is my pleasure to recommend Afyia Nelson wonderful, trusted nanny. She cared for our first-born, Sylvester, and another family’s baby, Ava, in a nanny-share, from the time they were 3 months old until they were 2 and went to playschool.

As first-time parents, she was everything. She’d seen it all, and seh brought so much experience. She has a calm, confident, and deeply nurturing presence that immediately put us and our babies at ease. The first day we met her, I remember all of us parents were sitting together and both babies started to cry inconsolably. We all just looked at Afyia. She just quietly picked them both up, and they immediately stopped crying. That told us everything we needed to know. I have a demanding job, and she brought the same lovely, calming energy to our home every day.

One of the many things that was super helpful for us was that she got them both on a consistent nap schedule within a week. Thanks to her expertise, they both quickly became amazing sleepers, which is legitimately the greatest gift. As our children grew into energetic toddlers, Afyia met each new stage with patience, creativity, and warmth. She read to them, sang and played music for them, guided them as they developed into every new milestone, and took them out every day to local libraries and parks. She even taught Sylvester to say “please” (sometimes).

I see loads of nannies and parents glued to their phones while their kids and charges are playing in the park (I’m sometimes guilty of this myself). This is not Afyia. She’s truly present with the babies, something that is so hard to find these days.

On several occasions, people from the neighborhood and other parents who have seen her in action, have come up to me (unprompted) to tell me that Afyia is amazing.

Table stakes but super important: she is highly professional and super reliable. In all the months she worked with us, she was never once late, and she never left us the lurch. So trustworthy. For working parents, this level of dependability was a true enabler.

We feel so fortunate to have had Afyia with us during these formative years with our babies.

Over the past 5 years, Carmen has been a wonderful nanny to our two daughters. She started when my oldest daughter was three months old and was immediately a kind and loving presence in our daughter’s lives. She is nurturing, calm, and gentle with all children. I have always felt so comfortable knowing that my daughters were with Carmen and I didn’t need to worry about them.

Carmen has extensive experience with kids (babies, toddlers, elementary) as well as on the upper east and west sides. She is a big believer in fresh air and is always getting the girls out of the apartment, to parks, playgrounds, museums, zoos and more. She is great about making friends with other nannies to make sure the girls have lots of playdates. We actually met close family friends through the other kids she introduced my daughter to around the neighborhood.

We are so sad to lose Carmen now that my kids are going to be in school full time. We hope she lands with a warm family in the area.

Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to chat.

Our amazing nanny, Sharon who has been with our family for almost two years, will be available in September as we transition him to Montessori school. My son was a NICU baby, who also came 3 weeks early making it one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. Sharon made that decision easy. We interviewed many nannies before meeting Sharon, and I knew immediately, the way she picked him up and she held him like he was her own. I think she forgot we were asking her questions, her and Leo were just instantly bonded! (He also fell asleep in her arms, and he was not a good sleeper!).

A few things that make Sharon truly one of a kind:
1. Loving, caring and she really takes pride in raising her children. She truly loves my son. You’ll hear her say “Nana Baby!” In referring to all her prior children. Sharon has built a real community around the families she’s worked with and the children she’s raised. She still keeps in touch with her prior, including the oldest who is 21 and texts her to check-in.
2. Immaturely clean and very tidy. She is very clean and keeps my son’s room and laundry organized and clean
3. Always early – she has never been late once. In the last year Sharon has arrived early at least 20-30 minutes early. When I had planned surgery and needed her at 7AM, Sharon came 30 minutes early even then
4. Excellent with socializing and teaching my son independence. She is excellent with teaching manners, and helping with socialization. I was always worried about if he’d get enough socialization and activities, and Sharon was so great in meeting other nannies, creating community for my son with his friends.
5. Always willing to take my son to activities! Sharon is so flexible with taking my son to his classes, MyGym, library story time, indoor playgrounds, even when things are far 25-35 minutes walk and more.

Working with Nerisia has been an absolute dream for the last 3.5 years. Nerisia approaches every day with kindness, energy, and adventure. She is fantastic with newborns and has supported our daughter’s development from 6 weeks through all of her major milestones. She has organized her meals every day, done laundry each week for both of our kids, and has curated exciting daily adventures around New York City. She has organized a wonderful playgroup for our daughter and even arranged and decorated her birthday parties. Whether it was picnics, playdates, museums, or rainy day art activities, Nerisia has always ensured that our daughter’s day was structured and engaging.

Nerisia brings immense joy and warmth to her interactions with children, making her a truly exceptional professional. As an excellent communicator, she ensures that we are aligned in our approach to instilling strong values and manners in our children, demonstrating them herself. Her dedication to our children’s education is evident in her willingness to help with homework and teaching our three-year-old her letters. Beyond her unwavering commitment, Nerisia is also incredibly thoughtful, reliable, and punctual. Our entire family regards Nerisia and her family as an integral part of our own, and she will remain a cherished member of our lives long after she finds another family to work with.

We would be thrilled to answer any questions about Nerisia.