Some of Our Caregivers...
Alexandra
Allie Blogier has 14 years of childcare experience as a nanny, babysitter and camp
counselor.  Allie has newborn, toddler and twin experience, as well as experience with
older children. She has both live in and live out experience. She is artistic, loving and
interactive and loves reading with kids. As a camp counselor, she taught arts and
crafts and swimming. As a nanny, Allie has organized trips to museums, the zoo, parks
and play dates. Her former employer describes her as "the best of all worlds-- creative,
fun, joyful but at the same time responsible and willing to set boundaries for a
rambunctious toddler." Allie graduated from the University of Maryland and hopes to
one day write children's books.
Liz
Liz has ten years of experience as a childcare provider.  She is both warm and playful
as well as excellent at guiding children through difficult situations like challenges with
homework.  Her references describe her as "absolutely the best, we are sad that she
has moved away.  Our kids still ask about her constantly!" and "one of the best baby
sitters we've ever had.  She was always the preferred babysitter for both us and our
children."  In addition to her childcare experience Liz works as an actress, recently
finishing a run with a regional Shakespeare company.

Gillian
Gillian is the mother of 7 children, so she knows firsthand what childcare is all about.
But, it doesn't stop there: Gillian comes to Now Nanny with over 15 years experience in
professional childcare with children ranging from 6 weeks old to 13 years old. In
addition to her work as a nanny, Gillian founded Full Circle Daycare, which she ran for
9 years. She is CPR/First Aid Certified and has extensive Early Childhood Education
experience.

Takiyah
Takiyah is a recent graduate from Fordham University School of Law, as well as a
graduate of Duke University's Trinity College. She has over 5 years of childcare
experience with children ranging from 2 to 12 years old as a babysitter, tutor, and camp
counselor. Takiyah has a passion for performing arts and reading.  She loves to
engage kids in educational activities that encourage positive self-expression.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth has been a caregiver for more than 26 years and has been working with her
current employer for 17 years.  She has experience with newborns and twins.

Eve
Eve has been a caregiver for over 13 years.  She has experience with newborns and
infants and children with special needs. She also has 3 children of her own and
worked as a Certified Home Health Aide. She has excellent references.  She is
described as very honest and trustworthy.  Once reference said that “you couldn't find a
better person”.  Eve is able to handle the demands of running a home and has worked
with past clients doing tasks such as grocery shopping, bill payments, cooking etc.

Nardia
Nardia has over 6 years of childcare experience working with newborns, infants,
school aged children, as well as multiple children at once. She is consistently
described by her references as a "patient and energetic" caregivers who loves to play
and as able to work with a variety of personalities. Called "a real jewel", Nardia has
experience teaching within informal settings and providing homework help. She
currently works at Merrill Lynch, but is available to work on weeknights and weekends.

Desma
Desma has been a caregiver for over 4 years.  She has experience working with
newborns/infants, twins, and children with special needs.  She is very active and loves
spending time with kids outdoors.  She has worked in both live in and live out
situations.  Her past employers say their kids "adore her" and  "she helped our
household run beautifully".  In addition to childcare, Desma has done housework and
cooks amazing meals.

Agnes
Agnes has been a caregiver for over 8 years.  She has experience with
newborns/infants, toddlers and school aged children.  Agnes is described as upbeat
and fun loving as well as patient and responsible.  She has done housekeeping,
laundry and meal preparation.  A past employer says, "anyone who hires Agnes is very
fortunate!  She has really become one of the family."

Leandre
Leandre has been a caregiver for 10 years.  She has experience with
newborns/infants, toddlers and twins.  Leandre comes to us with glowing references.  
She is punctual, reliable, and in tune with the needs of kids.  Past employers say
"she's awesome" and "you couldn't find a better nanny". In addition to her childcare
experience, Leandre is First Aid/CPR Certified, an EMT and a Certified Medical
Assistant.

Carla
Carla has been a caregiver for more than 7 years and is experienced with infants,
newborns, adolescents and twins. In addition, Carla is a certified Domestic Violence
Counselor for Children. Carla's past employers have been delighted by her "calender
of events" that she would set up with the children as well her tutoring in penmanship
and encouragement in creative writing and art. In the past, she has handled drop offs
and pick ups, cooking, and light cleaning. Carla is First AID/ CPR certified.

Brenda
Brenda has been a caregiver for more than 6 years. She has experience with
newborns and infants. A past employer stated that “health, safety, cleanliness and
happiness are primary factors in our home and Brenda was able to meet the
expectations and needs of both baby and parents.” She is also described as
trustworthy, courteous and honest.  In addition to being CPR/ First Aid Certified, Brenda
is a certified Baby Nurse.

Sonette
Sonette has been a caregiver for over 7 years and is experienced with newborns and
infants. She enjoys going to museums, the park and can read a great bedtime story. In
the past, Sonette has handled specific dietary needs of her employer's family. She
comes highly recommended from a family that needed to leave their child in Sonette’s
care for one week. They described her capabilities as “exceptional” during this difficult
time.

Merlica
Merlica has been a caregiver for 8 years and has experience with newborns and
infants.  She has the ability to balance household tasks with a fun and educational
daily routine for the kids.  Merlica enjoys playing board games, puzzles and age
appropriate art and craft projects.  Past employers describe her as "calm, patient,
trustworthy" and "someone who has an amazing connection with my kids and is
equally understanding of my needs, always taking direction well".  Merlica is First
Aid/CPR Certified.