Expert Guidance for
Every Family
Childcare is one of the most consequential decisions a family makes, and most parents navigate it without any real support. I bring 21 years of in-home experience and a graduate degree in family science to every consultation, so you can make your decision with genuine confidence.
The right childcare decision, made well the first time, is worth every conversation it takes to get there.
What I Bring to
Your Family
Most childcare advice comes from people who have read about it. Mine comes from someone who has lived it daily for over two decades, inside real families, and then went back to graduate school to understand it more deeply.
I work with a deliberately small number of consulting clients at a time. You will not get a template or a checklist. You will get focused, personalized guidance from someone who takes your family’s specific situation seriously.
21 Years of In-Home ExperienceNanny positions in Washington DC, New York City, Orlando, and Gainesville, serving families with newborns through school-aged children.
M.S. Family, Youth and Community SciencesGraduate research in childcare quality, child development, positive youth development, and family thriving. University of Florida, 4.0 GPA.
Author of The Childcare HandbookA research-based guide to choosing nanny, daycare, and au pair care, written for real families making real decisions.
Warm, Nonjudgmental ApproachEvery family is different. My goal is to understand yours, not to fit you into a predetermined framework.
Choose the Right
Level of Support
Childcare Clarity Session
- Review of your family’s goals, schedule, values, and budget
- Overview of childcare options specific to your area and situation
- Honest pros and cons tailored to your lifestyle
- PDF summary with personalized recommendations
Full-Service Childcare Planning
- In-depth consultation covering your complete childcare picture
- Custom childcare strategy with recommended timeline
- Two weeks of email support for follow-up questions
- Vetting checklist for nannies and questions to ask daycares
- Evaluation of 1 to 3 candidates in the context of your long-term needs
- Personalized decision-making guide to keep
Emergency Transition Support
- For families facing sudden childcare disruption
- Rapid assessment of your immediate options
- Clear action plan for the short and medium term
- Resource list specific to your location and situation
Additional Support
When You Need It
Daycare Review
I review a specific daycare program in depth, evaluating quality, philosophy, and fit for your child’s developmental needs and your family’s values.
Interview Prep or Participation
I help you prepare for nanny or daycare interviews, or join you for the conversation itself, bringing 21 years of experience to help you ask the right questions and read the answers.
The Childcare Handbook
Not ready to book a consultation? My 78-page research-based guide covers nanny, daycare, and au pair care in depth. A strong starting point for any family beginning this process.
From First Message
to First Session
You Reach Out
Send a message via the contact page. Tell me a little about your family and what you are navigating.
I Respond
Within 1 to 2 business days, I respond with my availability and confirm which service is the right fit.
You Book and Deposit
You choose a time that works for your schedule and secure your session with a deposit.
We Meet
We connect via video call. I come prepared. You leave with clarity, a plan, and something concrete to act on.
Follow-Up Support
Depending on your package, email support continues for up to two weeks after our session.
Start With The Childcare Handbook
My 78-page research-based guide covers everything a family needs to understand their childcare options. An instant PDF download written from two decades of experience and graduate-level research.
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