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Jun 2025 - Aug 2026
Joanna
"We feel so lucky to have found Lanaya and couldn’t have asked for a better nanny for our daughter. She started with us when our daughter was around a year old and had never been cared for by someone else before. Lanaya was so patient, kind, and caring, giving her the time she needed to feel comfortable and build a bond. Our daughter quickly grew to look forward to seeing Lanaya and spending their days together.
One of the things we appreciated most was how well Lanaya got to know our daughter and what she enjoyed. They spent their days reading books, drawing, playing, and heading outside for little adventures. Their time together was screen-free, and Lanaya was always present and engaged.
Lanaya was dependable, always on time, communicative, and so easy to work with. Most importantly, we completely trusted her with our daughter and in our home. We’re so grateful to have had her, and any family would be lucky to have Lanaya!"
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May 2024 - Jun 2024
Kathryn
"LaNaya is absolutely wonderful. My daughter had so much fun with her. She always had ideas for places to go and was happy to play games and go on adventures. LaNaya is very kind and caring, and I'm so glad we hired her."
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Aug 2023 - May 2024
Andrew
"She is kind and considerate. Gentle with children and is an excellent vegan cook. She has a strong work ethic and is very reliable. She is attentive to details and has a sincerity about her that my kids pick up - She engages the kids in her work when it is safe and they are interested. She has been helping us mainly by cooking and cleaning on Sundays while my wife works 14 hours in the hospital. I need help cooking and cleaning for the week - it's just too much right now with two kids under two and one that is seven.
I strongly recommend her."
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Qualifications
Certifications
Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified
Work Experience
9 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...
Versatile Care: Experienced with boys and girls from 5 months to 9 years, specializing in ages 6 months to 4 years.
Screen-Free Nanny: Committed to a no-screens environment, replacing devices with high-quality, engaging interactions.
Nature & Outdoors: Passionate about getting children outside for daily nature adventures and outdoor exploration.
Play Philosophy: Focused on creative, developmental, and child-led play.
Physical Growth: Active in encouraging gross motor skills through crawling, walking, climbing, jumping and exploring the outdoors.
Infant Milestones: Skilled in introducing solid foods and supporting language development.
Routine-Oriented: Committed to closely following and maintaining routines and schedules established by parents.
Screen-Free Nanny: Committed to a no-screens environment, replacing devices with high-quality, engaging interactions.
Nature & Outdoors: Passionate about getting children outside for daily nature adventures and outdoor exploration.
Play Philosophy: Focused on creative, developmental, and child-led play.
Physical Growth: Active in encouraging gross motor skills through crawling, walking, climbing, jumping and exploring the outdoors.
Infant Milestones: Skilled in introducing solid foods and supporting language development.
Routine-Oriented: Committed to closely following and maintaining routines and schedules established by parents.
Activities I enjoy doing with children...
Outdoor adventures for exploration and discovery--including splashing in mud puddles, looking for bugs, going on "hikes" (walks on nature trails), playing in water, going to parks
Reading
Singing
Playing
Cooking
Teaching them new skills
Facilitating achieving developmental milestones
Reading
Singing
Playing
Cooking
Teaching them new skills
Facilitating achieving developmental milestones
The most important part about being a nanny...
is being a positive role model and making children feel loved, valued and secure.
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