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Sep 2024 - Mar 2025
Katie
"Donna is a caring, thoughtful, and reliable caregiver. She supported me with my 3-month-old twins during a time when I felt like a first-time mom all over again, even with a toddler at home.
She helped create a schedule, engaged lovingly with the babies, and always respected my boundaries—especially around feeding challenges with one of my twins. When I was ready, she stepped in with ease and confidence.
Donna also provided emotional support and encouragement during a difficult period. I’m truly grateful for her calm, compassionate presence and highly recommend her."
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Oct 2025 - Apr 2026
Joy
"Donna is a wonderful nanny! She is incredibly reliable, experienced, and a pleasure to work with. She is very intentional around doing developmentally appropriate activities that are fun and teach new skills. She is warm, caring, and observant. She is a great communicator and always checks in about how things are going and is genuinely interested and invested in my child's learning and development. I highly recommend working with her!"
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Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
Maura
"Donna worked for our family as a nanny and was reliable, punctual, and attentive. She created a safe, structured environment and handled daily routines with good judgment and consistency. She communicated well and was easy to work with.
We trusted her with our children and appreciated her steady presence in our home. I would recommend her to any family seeking a dependable caregiver"
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Qualifications
Certifications
Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid
Work Experience
10+ years of experience caring for:
Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
More About Me
Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...
I worked for Lutheran children’s daycare center 3 years in the infant room 2 years in a toddler room.
Activities I enjoy doing with children...
I love to do tummy time to teach infants how to roll over, how to track with your eyes how to reach for toys. Toddlers I like to go for a walk read books and sing songs. Teach them body parts. Paint, color.
Run around play sports.
Run around play sports.
The most important part about being a nanny...
Being a nanny is not just a job. It’s my passion. I love being around kids and helping them grow. Making sure they are safe and having fun with me. I am bringing up a little human being. Helping them to strive in life. Bonding with the parent’s.
My experience with special needs children...
I don’t have any experience with special needs children
The most important part about being a nanny...
My favorite Nanny moment is when I walk in the door and I see a great big smile on the children’s face and they embrace me and I embrace them. When the children are waiting by the window or door before you come to see them. When the child takes their first step.
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