Mercer Island, WA 98040
from $27 per hour
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This is a criminal background check required for all caregiver before they can message families.
Experience: 15 yrs
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a background in trauma work and 21+ years supporting children and families • 15+ years of direct childcare experience (ages 6 weeks-15 years) in daycare and private nanny settings • Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Bachelor's in Psychology • After becoming a mom, shifted from crisis trauma therapy to the proactive side of healthy child development • Founder of a science-based child development education company that trains nannies and supports families • Calm, confident, and grounded in all situations, including high-stress moments • Strong at building trust, supporting milestones, and creating emotional safety • Believe deeply that parents are the experts on their own children • Shows up with warmth, patience, and playfulness • Use music, books, movement, art, and mindfulness to support growth • Deep respect for the trust it takes to welcome someone into your home • Very comfortable with pets Strong references
I first met Megan through her company when I took one of her workshops on emotion regulation. With her background as a therapist, it was immediately clear how deeply she cares about people and how thoughtfully she shows up for both parents and children. As a nanny, Megan is truly exceptional. She can handle any situation with calm attentiveness, vigilance, and confidence, and I always trusted her judgment completely. She is incredibly validating and empowering, and she has a natural way of understanding how children learn best—meeting them where they are and helping them thrive through connection and play. Most importantly, Megan is the most reliable and trustworthy person I know. Knowing my child was in her care gave me total peace of mind. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
2/10/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$27-30/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$30/hr
2 children
$33/hr
3 children
$36/hr
4 children
$39/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Education
Graduate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Additional details
Non-smoker
6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM
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