I have been a nanny for 6 WONDERFUL years and I have gained a great deal of experience in the field.

In 2008, while working for a nanny agency, I became certified in infant and adult CPR, First Aid and SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention, as well as defensive driving.

I am currently a nanny for a family of three girls: a 12-year-old, a 9-year-old, and a 1-year-old. I work 42 hours a week for them and I have become an important part of their family. I am especially bonded with their infant and have been there for many important milestones. Unfortunately, for financial reasons, my current family must put their infant in day care. It is heartbreaking for us all because we have become very close. But it is a regrettable reality that we must all face. I'm looking for the same kind of relationship with my new family.

My present duties included:
-meal prep and feeding of infant
-bathing when needed
-occasional overnight care at my home
-diapering (the infant is in cloth diapers)
-enriched play
-preparing and putting down for nap
-laundry
-transporting to play dates, doctors appointments, and sports
-craft planning and implementation
-proper car seat installation and use
-dressing the infant
-caring for the resident cats when asked
-giving medication
-dishes
-mending/sewing
-discipline
-homework help
-emotional support and love, including hugs and cuddles
-"wearing" of the infant in Moby, ring sling, and Ergo
-errands and shopping
-supervising playdates

Prior to this family, I nannied for two other families until the children transitioned to full-time school. I still maintain a close relationship with them.


Some additional duties/activities I am comfortable and experienced with include:
-cooking family meals
-swimming/beach
-vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free cooking
-intact care
-LGBT/alternative lifestyles
-homeopathy
-natural and organic foods
-special needs care


I have been taking care of children from the time that I was 11 years old. I was a volunteer with an organization that helped disabled children ride horses. It is called "We Can Ride." In addition, when I was living at home, my family and I became a certified Emergency Foster Family for the St. Paul Crisis Nursery. I also volunteered at the Minneapolis Crisis Nursery. In more recent times, in addition to being a nanny, I have watched some of my friends' children. At one period of time, I watched eight children all at the same time. I am not a stranger to the trials and also the joys of being with children.

As a former natural foods co-op employee, I am very knowledgeable of organic and natural foods, gluten free diets and vegetarian diets. I am also familiar with homeopathy, Waldorf and Montessori education and cloth diapering. I very much agree with the values and teachings of Attachment Parenting and I strive to nanny according to AP guidelines. I am GLBT friendly and "Intact" educated.

I have a perfect criminal and driving record. I do not speed and I have never been pulled over or ticketed. I haven't even had a parking ticket. I never let anyone ride in my car without seat belts. Even my dogs wear seat belts. My husband is a real "grease monkey" (car buff) and he has taught me how dangerous cars are. Most people forget that. I never will.

I am very rarely late and believe in being on time, if not slightly early.