Laurie is your modern day “Marry Poppins” as she has been a professional nanny for the previous 17 years for children ranging from newborn to school aged. Her previous family employer told Santa Fe Nannies,”Laurie has a rare combination of skills and we recommend her without compunction. With Laurie you’ll know that your child is in great hands and you won’t have to worry about missing appointments or days at work because your nanny provider decided to take the day off or call in sick.” Outside of work Laurie enjoys reading, going to movies, and swimming. Laurie is available in Albuquerque for Full-time placements and babysitting.

Originally from the Midwest, Dena is a driven, active and professional, career nanny. Dena has received her Professional Nanny Certificate from Northwest Nannies Institute in 2002. Dena has been a full-time nanny/home manager in the DC metro area with the same family for the past 5 years and in addition she was an overnight newborn specialist and sleep trainer for several families during this time. Dena specializes in preemies, newborns, multiples and special needs/medically fragile babies. One of her previous family employers proudly states,”Dena clearly has a gift working with children. We highly recommend her services and trust her completely with our children.” In her free time, Dena enjoys swimming, running, photography, and arts and crafts. Dena is available in Albuquerque for part or full-time placements.

Teresa is an easy going, and artistic nanny with 3 years of professional nanny experience. She cared for 5 children in a nanny share, ages ranging from 1-5 years old. She also has 4 years experience as a camp counselor and tutor for school age children. Teresa has a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. She studied abroad in Italy and is conversational in Italian and Spanish.  Her most recent family employer told Santa Fe Nannies, “Her strengths are too numerous to mention. She’s patient, kind, very crafty with the kids. We used to joke around and call her the baby whisperer. The way kids act around her is amazing.” In her free time Teresa is an artist, and enjoys the outdoors, cooking and gardening. Teresa is available in Santa Fe for Part-time placements and babysitting.

Alicia is a compassionate, smart and warm hearted nanny with six year of babysitting experience and 3 years years as a professional nanny. Alicia has her degree in Early Childhood Education and looks forward to a rewarding job where she can apply all she has learned to better enrich a child’s development and education. She has also taken many culinary classes and enjoys cooking healthy and creative dishes. Her previous family employer told us,”I would recommend her one thousand percent! If you want somebody instilling great qualities into your child Alicia is a perfect fit.” In Alicia’s free time she coaches a junior high basketball team, volunteers at her church’s daycare and is the youth pastor at her church. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her friends and family. Alicia is available for Permanent, full or part-time placements in Santa Fe and surrounding areas.

Faith is an educated, nurturing and imaginative nanny with over 8 years of professional nanny experience. She has degree in Integrated Studies. Most of her classes were on family/youth/child studies and early childhood education. Her current family employer told us,”I highly recommend her!... I really like that she takes direction so well. Most of all my kids love her.” For fun Faith enjoys writing, theatre, cooking, singing, and arts and crafts. Faith is available in Santa Fe for permanent, full-time placements.

Born in London, Lisa is an outgoing and well traveled 30 year old nanny with many years of childcare experience and over 3 years professional experience as an au pair in London, Switzerland and America. She has cared for children of all ages, newborn to school age. She is conversational in French and Spanish and would love to teach your children a new language. Her previous family employer told us, “She’s patient, very fun, the kids loved her... We enjoyed her being in the house.” In her free time Lisa enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and doing new art projects. Lisa is available in Santa Fe for full-time placements and babysitting.

A native to Santa Fe, Yvonne is a sweet, outgoing and dependable nanny with 10 years of professional nanny experience. Her years of experience includes caring for infants, toddlers, special needs children and multiples. Yvonne is also a mother of two teenagers. Her previous family employer told Santa Fe Nannies,” Whoever hires her would be so lucky to have her because she’s a very helpful and caring person. She doesn’t just take care of them, she cares about their feelings and what they like.”  In her free time Yvonne enjoys cooking, baking and reading. Yvonne is available in Santa Fe, Albuquerque and surrounding areas for full-time placements.

Camille is a fun, creative and active nanny with over 3 years experience as a professional nanny. She has also worked as an on-call nanny for a nanny agency in Las Vegas, NV for one year. Her previous family employer of 2 years told Santa Fe Nannies,” I can’t give her a strong enough recommendation. If you don’t hire her your nuts.” Camille loves animals, cooking, art, yoga and spending time with her children. Camille is available in Santa Fe for Full-time placements.

Samantha describes herself as organized, flexible, responsible, an excellent multi-tasker and easy going. She has 7 years of babysitting experience, and one year experience as a nanny/mother’s helper. She interned at the Museum of Natural History, White Sands National Monument and Nature Camp 2010 where she led educational classes, hikes, and activities to children ages 2-13 years old. She worked in her college daycare for a semester where she gained even more experience with children 6 months to preschool age. Samantha is taking online courses through New Mexico State University and will graduate this Spring with a degree in Wildlife Management and Educational Psychology. Samantha’s previous employer had so many great things to say about her,” I love her attitude! She’s always happy and such a good person to have around. Her flexibility was a real asset too!” She enjoys art, the outdoors, her dogs and traveling. Samantha is available in Santa Fe for permanent, full and part-time placements.

Kathryn is a friendly, hard working and natural care taker with 5 year of professional nanny experience and 10+ years of babysitting experience. She is also a trained EMT and has extensive experience with special needs children. Kathryn’s long term goal is to  attend medical school and become a pediatric oncologists. She is a linguistic hobbyist and is conversational in French and Spanish, she has also studied Russian, Japanese, Italian, Czech, Swahili, and a handful of other languages! Her previous family employer told us,”I highly, highly recommend Katie. A family will not find anyone else that can serve them as well as Katie. She has worked with hundreds of kids and is extremely qualified.”
In her free time Kathryn loves to cook and read. Traveling is a passion of hers and she has been to Italy, France, Greece, London and England. Kathryn is available in Santa Fe for permanent, full and part-time placements.

Carolyn is an active, cheerful and smart nanny with 4 years of babysitting experience, and 2 years experience as an elementary school teacher. She has also tutored children from 3rd to 6th grade. She has her degree from UNM in Elementary Education. In her free time she enjoys competitive horseback riding, swimming, cooking, tennis and golf. Carolyn is available in Albuquerque for full-time placements.

Maria is a loving, and reliable nanny with a very strong work ethic. She has over 24 years of childcare experience which includes 20 years as a kinder garden teacher, 3 years as an elementary school teacher and 1 year as a middle school teacher. Maria is also a mother of three grown children. She has studied and received certificates in Childcare and Nearolinguistic. She is from Mexico but has gained her United States Citizenship and is bilingual in Spanish and English. Her previous supervisor told Santa Fe Nannies,”As a worker she gives the best she can.” In her free time Maria enjoys cooking, exercising, classical music and traveling. Maria is available in Albuquerque, Santa Fe or Los Alamos for full-time, live-in positions.

Laura is an easy going, nurturing and loving nanny with over 15 years of professional nanny experience. She has her bachelors degree in Child Development and has been a certified doula/childbirth coach for the past 7 years at St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. Laura can provide prenatal, postpartum and breastfeeding support for families. As a career nanny, Laura keeps current with the latest information by attending childcare conferences and workshops on a regular basis.  Her previous family employer of 12 years,”I trust her completely... We just really adore her and have this very close relationship. She has become part of our family, like an auntie to the kids.”  In her free time Laura enjoys gardening, reading, garage sales, arts and crafts and cooking. Laura is available in Santa Fe and Albuquerque for Full-time Placements.

Chloe is a sweet, smart and energetic nanny with over 5 years experience as a professional live-in nanny and babysitter. She has worked at daycares and after school programs for children ranging in ages from newborn to 12 years old. She was a certified life guard for 4 years and taught children’s swim lessons for 2 summers. She has worked at the UNM Children's campus where she received 8 months of training in the infant room. Chloe has also been a tutor and mentor for Elementary school students. She will be graduating this December with a Bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Relations. Her future goals are to become a Certified Family Life Educator and earn her Master’s degree in Education. Her previous family employer told us, “I like that you feel safe when you leave your kids with her. She gave me a reassurance that she was old enough and mature to handle everything when I was gone. A family considering Chloe would be a very lucky to have her.” In her free time she enjoys reading and cooking. Chloe is available in Santa Fe and Albuquerque for full or part-time placements and babysitting.

Kelsey is an outgoing and fun, young woman of integrity with over 11 years of experience as a babysitter and mother’s helper. She has worked in her church’s nursery for 8 years and was in charge of childcare care during a weekly Bible study where she watched 15-20 children at a time. Kelsey put together fun activities, games and songs for the children. Her previous family employer told us,”I trust her completely! I think she’s a great influence on our kids and I feel they are safe when we leave.” In her free time Kelsey enjoys the outdoors, sports, riding bikes, swimming, Wii and board games. Kelsey is available in Albuquerque and Santa Fe for full or part-time placements and babysitting.

Shaya is an outgoing, energetic, and sweet nanny with 7 years of childcare experience consisting of babysitting and daycare work. She is the second oldest of 9 children. She is attending CNM this fall and working towards her goal of becoming an ER Physician. Her previous family employer told us, “She was very reliable, always on time, and there when I needed her, plus my son loved her!” In her free time Shaya enjoys time at the lake and spending time with her fiance and family. Shaya is available in Albuquerque for Part-time placements and babysitting.

Natalie is a loving, fun and experienced nanny with 8 years of babysitting and nanny experience for children ages newborn to 12 years old. She is a certified nurse aide and is working towards her degree in nutrition with a minor in children’s studies. In her free time she enjoys cooking, sewing, speed skating, and outdoor activities. Natalie is available for Part-time Placements in Los Alamos and surrounding areas.

Eliesa is a friendly, sweet and responsible nanny with 8 years of babysitting experience for all ages, 3 years as a 4H camp counselor, and 3 years as a children’s swim instructor. She has been to Culinary school and enjoys cooking healthy and nutritious meals for others. Her previous co-worker told us,” She has a sparkle in her when she’s working with children!” Eliesa grew up on a farm in Eastern Kansas and is currently living on an organic farm with her husband. In her free time she enjoys the outdoors, snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing and reading. Eliesa is available in Santa Fe for part or full-time placements and babysitting.

Elizabeth is an experienced, calm and nurturing nanny and doula with over 10 years of childcare experience. She also teaches birthing and personal growth classes for parents. She has raised four children of her own and is now focusing on helping others. She has a degree in art and education from UNM. Her previous family employer told us,”She’s not just a nanny, not many nannies have long term doula experience. She is extremely qualified.”  In her free time she enjoys gardening, meditation, hiking and spending time with family. Elizabeth is available for part-time placements and babysitting in Santa Fe.

Heather is an outgoing, funny and educated nanny with a marvelous skill set for children of all ages. Heather has a Bachelors degree in Elementary and Special Education and a Masters degree in Literacy. During her interview Heather told Santa Fe Nannies, ”I want to be a nanny so that I can make a difference in a child's life, help them grow, provide support, guidance and engaging activities to promote child development. I love to make the world we live in and experience a teaching moment and learning moment for kids.” Her previous family employer told us,”She’s a trained teacher and she knows how to deal with any situation.” In her free time Heather enjoys reading, walking, bowling, photography and spending time with her teenage daughter. Heather is available in Albuquerque for full or part-time placements.

Tiffini is a sweet, nurturing and loving nanny. She taught as a lead teacher in the infant room at a daycare for 3 years. She has completed her 45 hour training of childcare with certificates in the following: Environment/Interaction, Basic Needs, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Rating Skills, Observing and Assessment, Health and Nutrition, and Early Childhood Development. Her previous employer told us,”She’s very organized, very clean and interacted very well with the children and the parents.” For fun she enjoys spending time with her husband, camping, hiking, and arts and crafts. Tiffini is available for Part and Full-time placements in Albuquerque and babysitting.

Lee Ann is an outgoing, caring and intelligent nanny with 11 years experience as a professional nanny, 17 years of babysitting, 3 years of tutoring and 1 year of volunteering at an elementary after school reading program. She graduated from Portland State University with her BS in Psychology, Social Sciences, Liberal Studies, and Arts and Letters. She is also currently working on her Master’s in family Studies at UNM. Her recent family employer of five years told us, “She had a good balance of being a teacher and a friend to the kids. She knows how to relate to every age group. You should snatch her up before anyone else does!” In her free time Lee Ann enjoys arts and crafts, playing music, singing, and crocheting. Lee Ann is available in Albuquerque for Part-time placements and baby-sitting.

Lea is an upbeat, intelligent, and experienced nanny with over 10 years as a professional nanny. She has her bachelors degree in English from the University of Oregon. She studied abroad in Europe for 7 months and can speak French and Italian. Her previous family employer of 10 years told us,”Lea always went above and beyond...She knows how to relate to children of all ages on all levels.” In her free time Lea enjoys outdoor activities, hiking, reading and writing. Lea is available in Santa Fe for Part-time Placements and babysitting.

Heather is a professional, educated and organized nanny with three years experience as a teacher and eight years as a tutor. She is an excellent tutor who specializes in math, spanish, science and organizational skills. One of her clients told us,”My daughter’s report card went from C’s and D’s to A’s and B’s. You can’t go wrong with Heather!” Heather enjoys making learning fun by creating educational games. In her free time she enjoys jogging, exercising, reading and cooking healthy meals. Heather is available in Santa Fe and Albuquerque for permanent, full or part-time placements.

Katja is an active, creative and compassionate nanny with over 15 years of childcare experience. She has her Bachelors degree in English and is working towards her Masters in Social Work. She has worked at a therapeutic preschool and an after school Montessori program for children ages 2-7 years old. She is a certified yoga instructor for children and adults. She is conversational in Spanish. Her previous preschool director told us,”She was energetic, creative, very bright and engaged with her kids.” For fun Katja enjoys cooking, the outdoors, crafts, yoga and dancing. Katja is available in Albuquerque for babysitting, and full or part-time placements.

Kathleen is an outgoing, intelligent and creative professional nanny.  She has a degree in Child Development from the College of San Francisco. She has been working as a preschool Director and Teacher for the past 12 years, and has been babysitting occasionally for 8 years. The parent of one of her students told us,” She’s very good with kids, very loving, very nurturing, very reliable, and honest. A family would be lucky to have her!” In her free time she enjoys outdoor activities, playing with her dog, and anything creative. Kathleen is available for Full-time placements in Santa Fe.

Sunny is a positive, experienced and energetic nanny with over 30 years of childcare experience. Sunny worked at the Santa Fe Children’s museum for 14 years as the Head Floor Manager. She kept the children involved with numerous fun activities which include recycled art projects, gardening, and feeding the animals. Sunny’s reference told us, “She is wonderful with children. She’s always full of new ideas and so full of energy.” Sunny’s positive attitude helps her to see the “sunny” side of life in all situations. In her free time she enjoys cooking, sewing, reading and exercising. Sunny is available in Santa Fe and Albuquerque for full or part-time placements.

Blake is a high spirited, outgoing and caring nanny with 10 years of babysitting experience and 2 years of nanny experience.  She has worked as a childrens summer camp director for the YMCA and coached a children’s soccer team for 2 years. Blake is currently taking classes at UNM for a degree in Environmental Science. Blake’s recent family employer told us,” I could tell that she loves my children and cares about them. She wanted to come over and care for them. It wasn’t about the pay for her. “ In her free time Blake enjoys painting, gardening, sewing, yoga and pilates.  Blake is available in Albuquerque and Santa Fe for Part-time placements and babysitting.

Stacie is a nurturing, creative and professional career nanny with over 20 years experience. Stacie has received the Harriette Grant Service Award Pin at the International Nanny Association for 20 years of service as a professional nanny. She also attends yearly conferences put on by the National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC) and International Nanny Association(INA).  Stacie believes it is her passion and calling to be a nanny and enjoys helping children develop, grow and learn. Her previous family employer of almost 4 years told us,” Stacie truly, truly regards these children as if they were her own. She loves to be there for them, celebrate their accomplishments and loves being a part of their lives. You really couldn’t ask for a better person to truly love and care for your children.”  In her free time Stacie enjoys reading, photography, and crocheting. Stacie is available in Albuquerque for permanent, full-time placements.

Katie is a joyful, confident, smart and compassionate nanny with a passion and love for children of all ages. Katie has over 15 years of babysitting experience, 6 years of on-call nanny experience, 2 years as a camp councilor, and 2 years working at Girls Inc. Katie has her Bachelor’s degree in Humanities and in the future plans to finish her Masters degree in Elementary Education. Her long term goal is to write and publish children’s books. Katie’s previous employer told us,” She would be a great addition to any family. She’s very intentional, she’ll put her full self into taking care of anyone’s child. I know she will keep them happy and teach them new things.” In her free time Katie enjoys writing, sledding, skiing, dancing, and reading. Katie is available for Part-time, Permanent placements in Santa Fe.

Nicole R. is a smart, artistic and confident nanny with over 12 years of babysitting experience and 4 years of child-related work experience. Nicole has her degree in counseling psychology and will be attending grad school this fall to pursue her passion for expressive and play therapy. Nicole worked as a stage manager for a Children’s theatre for 4 years with children ages 4-17 years old. She has also worked as a Behavior Management Specialist where she worked one-on-one with at risk youth ranging from 4-17 years old. Her previous family employer told us,”Nicole is one of the strongest young adults I know! She’s intelligent, she’s patient, she’s very dependable and she’s great with kids. I would highly recommend her.” Nicole enjoys singing, dancing, art, music, swimming, and she describes herself as very organized. Nicole is available in Albuquerque for temporary full or part time positions and babysitting.

Sarah is a sweet, compassionate, and down to earth Nanny with ten years of childcare experience which includes, babysitting, nannying, volunteering at her church’s nursery and working as an infant teacher.  Sarah is taking on line classes towards her nursing degree and desires to be a neonatal nurse.  Her previous family employer told us,” She would be an excellent hire as a nanny!” In her free time, Sarah enjoys cooking, skiing, hiking, walking her dog, arts and crafts and camping. Sarah is available in Albuquerque for full or part- time positions and babysitting.

Aparna is a confident, caring, mature and self-less young woman with 10 years of babysitting experience and 6 years of child-related work experience. She grew up in India where she lived in a community that valued love and compassion above all. She dedicated one year of her life to AmeriCorps where she completed over 1500 hours of community service to disaster relief, education and the environment. She was awarded the Congressional Award of Service, Presidential Award of Service and the Team Motivator Award. Aparna is currently working towards her degree in Elementary Education. Her previous family employer told us,” I think she’s highly intelligent, confident and very mature. She’s the kind of person you would trust to help raise your kids.” Aparna is trilingual with intermediate skills in Spanish, and fluent in Malayalam and English. In her free time she enjoys volunteering, hiking, swimming, art, singing, and the outdoors. Aparna is available in Santa Fe for Part-time placements and babysitting.

Nicole is a warm, nurturing and confident nanny with four years of professional nanny experience working with children from infants to school-aged. She has her Bachelors degree in Agronomy and an Associates degree in Liberal Arts. Her love for children has inspired her passion to become a pediatric nurse in the future. Nicole grew up on a ranch with a close knit family that taught her strong work ethic and good character. She also trained for 10 years as a figure skater. Her previous family employer told us, “ I would hire her again in a second, because my son has such a great relationship with her and I trust her one hundred percent!” Nicole is fluent in American sign language and has a basic understanding of conversational Spanish. In her free time Nicole enjoys photography, the outdoors and animals. Nicole is available for Full-time permanent placements in Albuquerque.

Merilee is a hardworking, loyal, incredibly cheerful, generous, and sweet nanny. She has been a professional nanny for the past 6 years. She is experienced with infants, specials needs, and medically fragile children. She has extensive music education and tutoring experience for children of all ages, both privately and in the public schools. She cherishes the opportunity to help children grow and develop as well as assisting parents with other needs such as running errands, making appointments, washing dishes, cooking, cleaning, and laundry. She is currently pursuing a degree in education and music. Music is one of her many passions, as she grew up in a family full of musicians and her mother is a music teacher. Her talent is singing and she has sung in school, church, and community choirs her whole life. For fun, she enjoys hiking, gardening, horseback riding, watching movies, and reading. Merilee is available for part or full-time, permanent placements in Santa Fe and surrounding areas.

Shannon G. is a sweet, trustworthy, and dependable nanny originally from California. She has a bachelor’s degree in history and English from the University of California. She has 9 years of professional childcare experience including nannying, working as a mother's helper, and working at the YMCA as a respite care provider. She has volunteered to work with Girl Scouts and at her church's daycare. Her previous family employer's advice for other families is this, “If you can get her, you would be lucky! She was the best babysitter we've ever had! We love Shannon!" In her free time, Shannon enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, walking, and biking. She also likes dance, yoga, and performing arts. Shannon is available in Albuquerque for full-time permanent placements and babysitting.

Amanda is a creative, mature, and peaceful 20-year-old with three years of nanny experience. She worked at Growing Tree Daycare, where she spent one year working with infants and toddlers. Her previous family employer told us, "My daughter loves her and I do too. She made me feel comfortable about going back to work. The most important thing to me was the relationship she formed with my daughter." Amanda is a natural caregiver as she grew up in a very loving and large family with six children. For fun, she enjoys photography, drawing, reading, and playing her guitar and piano. Amanda is available for full and part-time placements in Albuquerque.

Cheryl is a compassionate and fun nanny with a zeal for life. She will graduate December 17th with a degree in social work. She worked three summers in a row as a camp counselor at the Winshape camp for girls. She counseled, taught, and led activities for five new campers every two weeks, ages 7 to 11 years old. Cheryl's camp supervisor told us, "Cheryl would make a great nanny, she's great with kids of all ages. She has the energy and excitement that's necessary when working with children. She was also a great communicator with our staff and parents." Cheryl is proficient in speaking Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, cooking, swimming, ice skating, roller-skating, skiing, and shopping. Cheryl is available for part or full-time permanent placements in Santa Fe.

With more than 15 years of childcare experience, Michelle is a joyful, energetic, and experienced kindergarten and preschool teacher. She has a bachelors of science in communications and is currently taking classes for a degree in early childhood education. Michelle's reference told us, "She is extremely energetic! The kindness she has for children is amazing. She loves to teach learning in fun and creative ways." Michelle loves cooking, new cultures and is fluent in Spanish! She is very knowledgeable about child education and development. In her free time, Michelle enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her niece and nephew. Michelle is available for full or part-time placements in Santa Fe and surrounding areas.

Sage is a warm, genuine, and positive nanny from Oklahoma. She has worked with children at the YMCA and was a teacher's aid for 2 years working with children ranging from 6 months to 16 years old. She is currently a film student and has a passion to create new things. She enjoys
painting, writing, sewing, and playing music. She finds it rewarding to "empower children to help them make good choices." Sage is available for part or full-time, permanent placements in Santa Fe and surrounding areas.

With 20 years of childcare and babysitting experience, Anna is a dedicated, patient, and loving nanny. She was an au pair for 2 years in South Africa. She has experience as a professional family and child photographer and would love to take pictures for your family! She enjoys writing and is currently working on a novel. In her free time she love spending time with her daughter, going on walks, and taking pictures. Anna is available for full-time permanent placements in Santa Fe.

Erin G. is a very energetic, fun, and outgoing professional nanny with a hilarious sense of humor. She was a career nanny for 3 years for two different families. She is a very artistic person highlighted by her many years as an actress. She was a children's swim coach for 4 years. She enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and walking her dog. Erin is available for babysitting in Santa Fe.

Ellen is a compassionate, responsible, and professional individual with a wealth of knowledge and life experience centered around childcare. For the past year, she has been a career nanny working with children ranging from newborn twins to preschoolers. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and was a reading tutor for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders. Ellen loves to sing, play the piano, cook, hike, and spend time with her family. She speaks some Spanish and a little bit of French. Ellen is available for part-time permanent placements in Santa Fe.

Meg is an expressive and incredibly cheerful 28-year-old yoga and dance instructor with a great love for children. She grew up on an organic dairy farm in Vermont. She spent the last fours years working on a farm where she created "on-farm workshops" for children ages 3-17 years old. These classes helped educate children on nutrition and where their food comes from. She has also worked in elementary schools to help create better lunch programs and taught after school programs on health and wellness. She has taught yoga, gymnastics, and dance classes for children in the past and would love to do the same with your children! She also enjoys cooking, arts and crafts, swimming, animals, gardening, painting and riding horses. Meg describes herself as reliable, punctual, great at multi-tasking, fun, practical, rational, loyal, honest and a little silly at times. She also speaks a good amount of Spanish and would love to teach your children a second language! Her reference said, "She has the biggest heart out of any person I know. She has an infectious joy and energy that draws people to her." Meg is available for full or part-time permanent placements and babysitting in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

Originally from New Mexico, Erin P. is a confident, positive, loving, and passionate 26-year-old with many years of professional nanny experience. She graduated in three years with a degree in elementary education while maintaining a GPA of 3.98 on a 4.0 scale. She is also a certified birth doula with a future goal to become a midwife. Erin's zeal and love for children is so inspiring! In our interview Erin shared, "Children are the most honest, understanding, and loving individuals on earth. I am fascinated by the growth and development of children, and I feel there is so much I can learn from them, as much as they can learn from me." Her past family employer described Erin as, "The best nanny I have ever worked with!" She also said, "Erin was really professional and had a great understanding of child development." In her free time Erin enjoys the outdoors, reading, music, culture, and traveling. Erin is available for part-time or full-time temporary placements and babysitting.

Joan is a creative, responsible, and energetic nanny with over 30 years of professional child care experience. She has her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and is a former kindergarten teacher and pre-school director. Joan is also certified in infant massage therapy. Her past employer said, "Joan is very knowledgeable when comes to children. She knows what stages they are going through and how to encourage creativity and learning for every age. She's a very trustworthy and loving person. We love her, and our children love her." In her free time, Joan enjoys painting, quilting, reading, and cooking. She has also been writing children's books for
many years and loves the inspiration the children bring to her writing. Joan is available for part- time, permanent placements and babysitting.

Allison is a motivated, responsible, and outgoing nanny. She grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, with a close knit family and started babysitting at ten years old. With fifteen years of babysitting experience and 5 years of professional nanny experience, she considers herself a natural home homemaker. Her previous employer describes her this way: "She's very organized, positive, and dependable. I would give her the highest rating possible! I can't imagine a better person for a nanny job!" She believes in constancy for children is the best thing. She received her bachelor’s degree in youth and children's ministry from Lipscomb University in 2007. For fun, Allison enjoys playing sports, sewing, gardening, cooking, and walking her dog. She is available for full-time, permanent placements in Santa Fe.

Clorinda, from Santa Fe, is a nurturing, genuine, and fun young woman with a great sense of humor. She has been babysitting since she was twelve years old. Clorinda worked two summers with the Santa Fe Youth Program. As a youth aid she interacted with children ages six to twelve, read them books, played with puzzles, and led athletic games. Her past employer says, "Clorinda was the most motivated employee we had. She was quick to respond when there was a problem. The children loved her! She always made sure the children were having fun and were in a safe environment. Clorinda would also stay late to clean. She was always punctual and great with communication. I would highly recommend her to other families." In her free time she enjoys playing and watching sports, reading, arts and crafts, and listening to music. Clorinda is available for part-time permanent placements and babysitting jobs.

Originally from Flagstaff, Kennabah is a responsible, warm, pleasant, and personable nanny with a marvelous skill set after six years of babysitting and over three years of professional nannying for two families. The mother from her most recent nanny job told me, "She's a mom and dad's dream of what they are looking for in a nanny; she's nice, she's outgoing, she's responsible, she's punctual, and most of all my children loved her!" She volunteered ten years for St. Vincent de Paul's Traveler Aid Center and received Flagstaff's Volunteer of the Year award. In her free time, she enjoys reading, knitting, painting, and drawing. When asked why she wants to be a nanny she replied, "I love working with children. They make me so happy! I love watching them grow, walk, and talk. It feels so good to instill great morals and habits into them. Also, I'm majoring in education so it's a great experience to have for my future." Kennabah is available for a full-time, long-term placement in Santa Fe.

Marlyn is a patient, hard working, and compassionate nanny from Santa Fe. She has great childcare experience as she is a mother to a 4 year little boy. Marlyn is bilingual and would love to teach your children a new language! She grew up in a very loving family. Her reference said, "She was great with our children. I would hire her again." She is passionate about cooking and loves creating new masterpieces in the kitchen. Marlyn is available for full-time, permanent placements.

Shannon is an intelligent, nurturing, and patient kindergarten teacher. She graduated from Gettysburg College with a degree in psychology and elementary education. She grew up in a very small town in Idaho. In high school and college, she volunteered her time with children through organizations such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the Optimist Club, and the Boys and Girls Club. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, painting, drawing, hiking, rock climbing, camping, and settling down with a good book. Shannon is available for part-time temporary and full-time summer placements.