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My name is Jennie, and I'm a professional family care provider. With over 15 years of childcare experience - including 5 years as a nanny and over 150 families served - I have the experience and passion to help families thrive. When you work with me, you're not just finding somebody to watch your kids for a few hours; you're bringing in an expert who knows how to connect with your children while advancing them through the stages of development and supporting their emotional wellness.
As a proud queer woman, I enthusiastically support all families who hold values similar to my own.
I follow gentle/conscious 'parenting' approaches, and I love working for families who do the same! I focus on connecting with children on their level (literally and figuratively), and I often incorporate music, whether it's to help brush teeth before bed or to get out some big energy with a dance party. I work with you to set and enforce consistent boundaries that bring your child/ren a sense of security while allowing them as much freedom as possible to explore, learn, and make joyful memories.
I am uniquely passionate about babywearing, carseat safety, and raising children to have a healthy relationship with food (Division of Responsibility).
"Jennie is just so special. We’ve had the pleasure of working with her loads over the past two years and will continue to beg her to sit any time she’s available FOREVER. Not only is she smart, reliable, and incredibly experienced, she’s also super fun with our kiddo. And silly with him, and so compassionate, so creative. She snuck into his heart in no time, and believe me when I say that is no small feat. We hope Jennie will be in his life a very long time." - Whitney A.
"Jennie watched my daughter from when she was about 2 1/2 months until we were forced to stop because of COVID. She is very nurturing and engaging, helping with her developmental skills. I always trusted Jennie, she's reliable and has great experience with young babies and children. Couldn't have been happier to have her with us." - Maureen D.
"Jennie was such a pleasure to have as our nanny last summer! I have three young kids and Jennie had all the energy needed to keep up with them (and make it look easy). She is smart, dependable, responsible, patient and a great communicator - both with myself/husband as well as our children. She was always on time when arriving each morning. She had planned fun events to keep the kids busy, engaged and learning. I would highly recommend Jennie to anyone looking for a nanny or babysitter...I'd hire her again in a heartbeat." - Jen G.
"I have known Jennie for almost 7 years, and she has been a childcare professional for the entire time I’ve known her. As I pursued my own journey to have a child, Jennie was someone whose advice and knowledge I sought above all others. Jennie is an intentional childcare provider, who sets the standard for what it means to care for children and put them first. Now that I’m a parent, Jennie is someone I trust wholeheartedly with my own child. She is engaging, joyful, thoughtful, and educational, and our daughter loves her time with Jennie. Any parent would be lucky to have Jennie in their child’s life!" - Kat O.
I'm the co-owner and instructor of The Family Music Class! Check out www.TheFamilyMusicClass.com to learn more about our programs and parties for children 0-5 years old with their favorite grownups.