We no longer need full time help, so unfortunately are parting ways with our wonderful nanny, Hermi. She has worked with us for 3 months, but has quickly made an impression and easily got a handle on our 9 month old\’s routine and needs. She is so sweet and loving with our baby, she sings and dances, is energetic, engaging, cautious, and protective while out and about – you will never have to worry about your baby\’s safety while in her care. Our baby absolutely lights up when she arrives for the day and tries to follow her out the door when she leaves. I always hear them laughing and playing in the other room and it\’s been so sweet to see their bond grow, even in this short amount of time that she has worked with us. Hermi is great with babies, caring, and eager to please, and she always leaves our home neater than when she found it. She has handled everything from taking our daughter to classes and playdates, coaching me through starting solids, shopping for and making our daughter\’s food, doing our daughter\’s laundry, and alerting me to things that need attention. I would love to find her a great family to work with. She is based in Jersey City but commutes to us in Manhattan, so she is open to a variety of locations. Please reach out to me if you have any questions, or feel free to get in touch with her directly.
It is my honor to enthusiastically recommend Verena Awaye as a Nanny. Verena has been with our family for the last 4 years. My kids are ages 4 and 2, and she has been with us since our oldest was 4 months old. We are moving out of NYC this summer, which is why Verena will be available and is looking for a new position. Verena is loving, supportive, caring, and reliable.
Love – It is obvious to see how much Verena loves my children. From the moment she started working with us, my kids have loved her and gravitated towards her. Almost immediately after starting, my kids would smile whenever she came over each morning…and every day since!! Her love for kids is obvious, and evident throughout all that she has done for my kids for the last 4 years.
Development – As first time parents we were learning on the go, and Verena\’s considerable experience and deep knowledge of child development and infant care became an invaluable resource to us.
Education – Reading to the children is very important to Verena. Everyday she reads many books to the children. She has taught them how to pronounce words, she has helped them with their ABCs, and explained the meaning of new words to them.
Meals – Verena made home-cooked baby food and purees from scratch for my kids. She cooks delicious meals for my children, and is always teaching and reinforcing good manners and how to be polite and respectful during meals.
Reliability – Verena is incredibly reliable. In four years, she has never arrived late to our home in the morning. Additionally, I can count on one hand the number of unplanned sick days off that she took (and those are because my kids were the cause of her being sick). She was always very flexible and willing to stay late or work extra time if needed.
Play – Verena has worked in Brooklyn for many years and knows several neighborhoods quite well. She is proactive at finding playdates, activities and story time for my kids. Additionally, she takes the kids out to the playground as much as possible, and is always incredibly attentive when they are playing outside.
We will miss her very much; We know that Verena will be an amazing addition to your family. Please feel free to reach out to me if you are interested!
Cleo has worked with my family for 24 years helping me raise 3 daughters and run my house. She is exceptional with children of all ages, incredibly intelligent and well read and just a pleasure to be around. Any family would be lucky to have her in their home.\’
Pema is an incredible asset to any family. She radiates warmth with a bright smile and calm demeanor that immediately resonated with our daughter. Pema is fun, imaginative, highly communicative and organized and she manages to balance soft kindness with firmness and structure. Pema and our daughter are always having fun together, constantly playing, giggling and truly enjoying one another\’s company. We were particularly impressed with Pema\’s proactivity in organizing our daughter\’s schedule, arranging play dates, trips to art galleries or museums, she has a finger on the pulse of new and interesting spaces for kids and is always befriending other nannies within our community and making new connections. Pema is an exceptional communicator, she sends daily picture updates of what they\’ve been up to. Our daughter arrives home each evening in a wonderful mood. Pema is also a safe and confident driver, which we found very helpful in taking the children to various activities, and school pick up. Pema is incredibly trustworthy and as a mother herself she\’s sensitive, loving and deeply adores children. Pema came highly recommended through friends of ours and has been a joy to work with for the past 12 months, sadly with Kindergarten beginning in the fall, we have to now say goodbye. Pema has been an undeniable asset to our family and we know she will be to yours. We feel strongly about helping her find another wonderful, loving family and are happy to chat anytime to answer any additional questions. She\’s looking for a full time role to commence immediately.
Liliana cared for our baby Noah who is now 16 months old for 7 months until he started daycare and she was absolutely exceptional. We didn\’t want him to start daycare when he was 5 months so Liliana was a big help for us during those months until her turned 1. She is so dependable, warm, and has such a calming presence, Noah adores her. She helped him progress with sitting and crawling. She spent a lot of time singing and reading to him. Even now once in a while when she has time she helps on a weekend or evening to take care of Noah and he loves loves loves her.
My husband and I would have loved to continue with Liliana but Noah had been admitted after waiting a year to a very selective daycare. Deferring admission would have moved us to back of the wait list.
While caring for him, Liliana prepared all his food, kept everything related to him clean and organized. She also helped with light tidying around the apartment. She mostly speaks Spanish but understands some English. I don\’t speak Spanish but I was able to communicate with her using basic English and when that was not enough using one of the many instant translation apps there are. My husband speaks Spanish but he was always at work so I interacted with her 95% of the time with no issues. I even got to learn some Spanish which was a big plus for me.
We were so grateful to find her when we were desperate for a nanny and she was able to find another family after Noah for a few months but now that baby is also starting daycare so she is looking for another family. We recommended her to them and they are absolutely happy but also sad that their baby has to start daycare and can\’t be cared by Liliana anymore. I know that family would be more than happy to provide a second amazing recommendation of Liliana also.
Cleo has worked with my family for 24 years helping me raise 3 daughters and run my house. She is exceptional with children of all ages, incredibly intelligent and well read and just a pleasure to be around. Any family would be lucky to have her in their home.\’
We’re so lucky to have had Selma in our lives for the past 8 years. She’s a fun, nurturing, and incredibly experienced nanny with over 30 years of caring for children. Selma came into our lives when I was a first-time mom returning to work—an emotional and nerve-wracking time. From day one, she made the transition so much easier with her calm, warm presence and deep love for children.
Selma never once made me feel like an overbearing new mom. She was always understanding, empathetic, and supportive. She became a true partner in raising our daughter—offering guidance, encouragement, and so much care.
She kept our daughter’s days full of learning, adventure, and joy—whether they were out exploring the city, playing at the park, or enjoying playdates. She always found creative ways to keep her engaged and helped nurture her independence in the most thoughtful ways.
Selma is more than a nanny—she became part of our family. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her. She brings not only experience and reliability, but a genuine love that shines through in everything she does.
Keitha has been an integral part of my daughters first 4 years and my journey as a mother. She exudes joy, positivity and peace while caring for my daughter thoughtfully and responsibly. From newborn to now 4 years old, Keitha has shown incredible instinct and professionalism as a childcare professional. My daughter’s needs have always come first which has given me total trust in how Keitha takes care of her. She is gentle, intuitive, honest, and loyal. Always on time and willing to put in more time as needed. She prioritizes my daughter’s health, safety, and comfort through all situations. She is reliable and punctual; always easy to reach and an excellent communicator. Keitha loves to be on the go. She will find playmates, form baby/nanny groups, and classes and activities throughout the neighborhood. She is a connector and has a warm, kind personality and way about her. My daughter loves her like a family member. It is very hard to say goodbye as we move out of state at the end of this summer. We will miss Keitha very much. Keitha is available Sept 1st – I could not recommend her more.
After 5 years working with Cita we are moving out of NYC, and want to help find her an awesome new family to take care of. We cannot recommend her enough!! Cita has been exactly what our family needed – guiding us through parenthood with our first born and helping to build harmony around the house as we welcomed our second. Cita started when our (now) kindergartner was 8 months old, and within the last year she has seamlessly expanded her duties to care for our infant son who just turned 1. Our 5 year old daughter can be sassy and bossy, but we get SO many compliments from other parents and teachers who meet her about how honest, well-mannered, and interactive she is. We attribute a lot of this to Cita and how she has helped raise her over the years. Our daughter has made several friends around the neighborhood through Cita, as she has organized playdates (including trips to places like Coney Island, or Central Park) with other nannies and kids her age. Our daughter has severe allergies to multiple foods and she travels around the city with Cita to school + medical appointments daily/weekly. We trust Cita 100% to look out for our kids and keep them safe. Our 12 month old lights up whenever Cita comes in the room first thing in the morning. She sings to him, talks to him constantly, takes him to the library for story time and the park, and enjoys mat time with him. They are so happy together, and I can tell Cita is really in her element taking care of him. She is like an extended part of our family, and has relationships with my mom (she facetimes the grandparents sometimes on her own so the kids can say ‘Hi’). Cita also recently came to our daughter’s ballet recital on her day off just to support her. Cita is reliable – on time, hardly misses a day of work, and flexible if you’re running late or need her to start early once in a while. I’m happy to talk with you further if you’re interested! Shoot me a text or email.
We are privileged to have had Johanna as our nanny and a member of our family for over 12 years. During this time, Johanna helped us raise our three kids (17-year-old twin son and daughter (since they were 5) and our 12-year-old daughter from birth). She was equally skilled in the infant, toddler, preschool, kid and teen stages and has forged independent relationships with each of our children that have been critical to their development and well-being.
Johanna has been responsible for all aspects of childcare including cooking healthy and family-friendly meals, bathing, nap schedules, school drop-offs, homework and doctors’ appointments. She shuttled our three kids (and their friends) all over the five boroughs and for various activities. Johanna has worn many hats over the years to make our lives easier — from meal planning to homework helper to laundry to neighborhood errands. She is also a master Lego builder, board game player, motivator, sports game referee, baker, hair and clothing stylist, closet organizer and shopper.
While we have always partnered to set reasonable and consistent routines and expectations for our kids, Johanna has always implemented our plans respectfully. She has impeccable instincts and judgment and can be firm when needed but also knows just when a spontaneous ice cream outing is called for. She also often communicated with our children’s teachers on our behalf and is the best class trip chaperone!
Johanna is incredibly responsible, trustworthy and hard-working while also being fun and caring. She is a very warm person and is easy to be with. She traveled with our family many times, lived with us during the summers and bonded with our children’s grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. She is also super friendly and outgoing. She organized individual and group playdates and made sure our kids had a good mix of socialization and downtime. Our children’s friends (and their parents) were always happy to see Johanna at pick up and were thrilled to have Johanna supervising playdates at our home or at the playground.
During the time that Johanna has worked with us, I have been a stay-at-home mom, a mom that worked part-time from home and a mom that worked out of the home and Johanna has been able to navigate each of these situations comfortably. When I am home, we divide and conquer childcare and household needs and when I am at work or traveling, I have tremendous confidence that Johanna has everything under control and most importantly that my children are safe, well-cared for and loved. Whether we were making baby food together, packing the kids for a vacation or sleepaway camp, organizing after-school schedules or comforting a child after a tough day at school, we are truly a team.
Johanna is a gem, and any family would be beyond lucky to have her care for their children. I simply cannot say enough in a few paragraphs about Johanna and what she has meant (and continues to mean) to our entire family. Please contact me at any time for additional information.
I am writing to highly recommend Hazel as a nanny. She has been with our family for the past year and has been caring for our daughter since she was just 3 months old. In that time, we have come to rely on her as a trusted member of our family and a dedicated and loving caregiver for our daughter. Unfortunately, we will be moving out of NYC soon, so we will no longer require Hazel’s services.
Hazel has a natural ability to connect with children (especially babies) and create a warm and nurturing environment for them. She is patient, kind, and always goes above and beyond to make sure that our daughter is safe, happy, and well-cared for.
One of the things that impressed us most about Hazel is her ability to adapt and be flexible to our ever-changing schedule. She is always willing to work around our schedule, including staying late or arriving early to provide an extra set of hands when my husband or I am traveling for work. She is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our daughter is well taken care of.
Hazel’s ability to connect with our child is truly remarkable, and she has been instrumental in helping her develop and grow in her first year. Hazel has helped her to reach her milestones, and she has also been a great support to me as a first-time parent and adjusting to being a working mother. We will all miss so many things about her!
Overall, I cannot recommend Hazel highly enough as a nanny. She is a truly exceptional individual, and I have no doubt that she will be an asset to any family that is lucky enough to have her care for their children.
Our wonderful nanny, Aleia, is looking for full-time employment beginning this summer. We first met Aleia in 2017 when she was working in her first job as a teacher at our older son’s daycare, where her warmth and skill with children immediately impressed us. When we needed childcare for our baby, we knew she would be perfect for our family.
Aleia has been caring for both of our children since 2020 and has been absolutely fantastic. She’s energetic, and has a special talent for working with babies and toddlers. Her patience seems endless, and she brings positive energy to our home.
What sets Aleia apart is how engaged she is with children. She’s constantly thinking of new activities, whether it’s trips to the playground, library story time, or playdates at home. She keeps us well-informed throughout the day with updates and photos but she is careful to avoid using her phone in front of the kids.
Aleia has been reliable and flexible. She rarely takes time off, is almost never sick, and has been more than willing to accommodate our changing schedules when work demands require it. She’s also open to occasional travel with a family if needed.
We’re genuinely sad to lose Aleia, but both of our children have reached ages where they no longer need the same level of care. We cannot recommend her highly enough – any family would be lucky to have someone so dedicated, caring, and naturally gifted with children.
Our nanny, Winnie, is looking for a new role at the end of the summer. She has been a wonderful presence in our lives joining at the start of 2021 when our eldest son was nearly a year old. She helped greatly with the birth and care of our daughter who was born two years later. She has treated our children with kindness and love for over four years and helped them grow into happy, healthy children.
Winnie has helped the children grow and develop, organizing playdates, finding community activities as well as ensuring the kids are intellectually stimulated with age-appropriate play, music and reading. She has taken the effort to connect with other care-givers in the neighborhood, ensuring that the kids have a rich and fulfilling social experiences with their peers as well.
Winnie has helped keep the children healthy with her homemade smoothies and wonderful Jamaican food (I’m a big fan), developed their skills, taking the children to various extracurriculars activities such as soccer and dance, and has been a great source of flexible childcare for dinners out and trips.
I have no reservations in recommending Winnie as an experienced, patient, loving caregiver.
Our wonderful nanny, Cheryl, is looking for a new family. She has 20+ years of experience and excellent references.
Cheryl is a deeply attentive and engaging caregiver who truly connects with children. She’s playful, talkative, and always finds opportunities to teach and nurture. Unlike many, she’s never on her phone — her full focus is always on the kids.
Cheryl has been with our family for three years, caring for our three children (now ages 1 to 6), and we couldn’t be happier. Under her care, we’ve watched them thrive, learn, and grow in so many ways.
She’s always eager to take them outside, prepares delicious meals, and leaves our home spotless. Cheryl is also incredibly punctual, reliable, and professional. Any family would be lucky to have her!
If you’re interested, please contact Cheryl directly. I would also be happy to chat and share more about our experience (please contact me by email or WhatsApp only – text will not work while we are away for the summer).
Leslie is such a great source of energy when it comes to caring for children. Mine gravitated towards her so quickly. She is reliable and always prepared to take care the child. Communication is a key valuable trait that she has.
Sattie has been working for our family for a while now – initially looking after my second son until he started preschool and then looking after my youngest. We are now moving overseas for an extended period which is why I would love to find Sattie a new family to join who will love her as we have.
Sattie is kind, loving, generous and adores children. My middle son, who does not naturally take to most people, has loved her from the moment she entered our house. The baby squeels and kicks and flaps excitedly as soon as he hears the doorbell in the morning. Even my oldest, who is neurodivergent, trusts her and feels safe with her.
Importantly, whenever Sattie walks in the door, it’s like a huge weight is lifted from me. She is such an amazing carer for the kids, but she also looks after me, doing little things to help out whenever she can, just to make my life a bit easier (I have 3 busy boys).
Over the time that Sattie has worked for us, she has been reliable, on time, flexible with our chaotic lives and always happy to take direction. She prepared my son for preschool by practicing letters, and numbers, reading to him every day, doing arts and crafts and teaching him some Spanish. She speaks Spanish to the baby as well and reads to him every day, structuring his day around learning and fun. With both kids, she has always taken them out every day to let them get fresh air and exercise and find them little friends to meet with regularly at the playground.
Sattie communicates everything clearly about my kids’ day. She is a miracle-worker at getting them to nap in the day (far better than his parents) and helped out with toilet-training my middle son. I would whole-heartedly recommend Sattie as a nannie and would be happy to answer any other questions.
Siv was our nanny for a decade. She started with us when my son was just a month old and stayed with us through my daughter’s birth and until they were in the 4th and 6th grades. To this day, we consider her part of the family and check in with her regularly. We eventually moved away from the city but my kids, now grown, still take Siv to lunch when they visit New York. Siv is EXCELLENT with babies, toddlers, and school aged kids. She is extremely careful, attentive, and loving…..is literally like a 2nd mother in the best way. She always shows up on time. Very reliable and flexible. Would stay late when we needed. I saw all my friends in the city rotate through so many nannies that didn’t work out. But, we only had one and she was the absolute best. I recommend highly and am happy to talk to anyone interested in hiring her.
I am pleased to write this letter in strong support of Dianne Gopee for a nanny position. What began as a chance encounter at a playground grew into our most valued working relationship for our family. Starting out with our two young children, Dianne had to multitask and manage difficult situations ranging from child sickness to varying school schedules, all which she handled with skill and grace.
As our children got older, Dianne’s role evolved and developed into what could be described as a House Manager. The kids’ schedules became more complicated with sports, school and tutoring and Dianne took on more responsibility with food shopping, cooking and cleaning and continued to demonstrate immense reliability and strong work ethic.
I have witnessed firsthand Dianne’s dedication and professionalism. Others have too, frequently other families would approach her to work for them and lamented the fact that they could not find someone who measured up to Dianne’s caring, kindness and enthusiasm.
Dianne has consistently demonstrated quick problem-solving and attention to detail. Regardless of the situation her thoughtfulness and personable nature puts everyone around her at ease. I have no doubt that Dianne will contribute greatly to any family, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need anything further.
Our nanny Triph is looking for work with newborn to elementary school-aged kids starting in August. Triph has been working with us for 22 years, since my youngest daughter was born. She is extremely reliable, always shows up on time, plans playdates and trips to the park, and managed my three children all by herself.
Over the years, we have gotten to know Triph quite well. She goes beyond her job description because she truly cares for my children and enjoys spending time with them. For years I have been coming home to them all around the dinner table laughing and having fun. Triph is a kind and gregarious person who loves to make friends with other kids and their nannies. Our children would not have had as many playdates and trips around the city with friends or our beloved neighbors without Triph.
Triph has also been working with another family part time for over six years, and she takes care of everything from school pick-ups and drop-offs to cooking, helping with homework, and all the little things in between. This family shared that Triph’s “punctuality, loving nature, extreme patience, and overall thoughtfulness have made her an invaluable part of our daily lives.”
Any family would be lucky to have Triph working with your children. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Our wonderful former nanny, Yvonne Brissett, is looking for her next long-term family. Yvonne was a true partner to my husband and me in raising our child. She made it possible for us to balance demanding careers with parenting—giving us total peace of mind that our little one was safe, happy, and thriving.
From day one, Yvonne made our child her top priority. She became deeply attuned to their needs and encouraged independence, curiosity, and learning. She celebrated milestones, engaged in real (not baby talk) conversations, and created a joyful, loving environment.
Beyond her exceptional care, Yvonne was a joy to have in our home. She’s energetic, funny, and professional. She traveled with us frequently—both with our child and when we needed care while traveling solo.
A few additional highlights:
20+ years of experience as a career nanny, with a background in hospitality—she’s warm, polished, and communicative
Extremely reliable and punctual—critical for us with our long and often unpredictable work hours
Flexible and accommodating—always willing to stay late or adjust plans on short notice
Goes above and beyond on household tasks—handled all child-related chores and more (dishes, tidying, grocery runs, tracking supplies like diapers and wipes)
Development-focused—suggested toys and activities to support learning, read regularly with our child, and encouraged language development from an early stage
An excellent communicator with family and community—kept grandparents updated with photos and FaceTimes, and built friendly relationships with others in our daily life like our housekeeper and doormen
Yvonne is hoping to find a loving, long-term family. Please feel free to reach out to her directly—or I’m happy to answer any questions or chat further about our experience.