Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With 10 years of experience caring for up to four children, I provide a patient, calm, and creative environment for kids of all ages. Whether we are playing outdoor sports, solving puzzles, or working on imaginative crafts, I focus on fostering healthy growth and development. I hold CPR training and First Aid certifications to ensure your little ones stay safe. I am happy to assist with light housekeeping and am very comfortable around pets. I follow your lead on household rules and prioritize your preferred communication method for daily updates. I truly look forward to becoming a supportive, trusted partner in your family's daily life.

Was amazing with my nonverbal little during respite. 

Rachel is wonderful with kids, and it shows. She watched our two girls and went above and beyond to make sure they were taken care of. She checked in with us throughout, followed the directions we gave her without us having to repeat ourselves, and clearly enjoyed being with them. We felt comfortable the whole time we were gone. We’d have her again in a heartbeat.

Rachel is really present and playful. She prioritized the kids activities versus checking out on screens. 

Rachel was great and even sent crafts ideas ahead of time. 

Rachel was great with my toddlers. She thought of fun and enriching activities to do with them, and they both had a fantastic time. She is punctual, safety minded, and a good communicator. I am already planning to use Rachel again for babysitting. 

Rachel was incredible! She showed within an hour for a last minute child care need. My little one had a blast creating crafts and playing outdoor activities. 

Rachel was great with my 6 year old twins.  She was able to help us out on short notice and the twins really enjoyed their time with her.

My daughter just turned 5. She loves Rachel. Rachel is very interactive with her. She takes her to the zoo, the park, the pool and more. I never have to worry about my daughter's safety with her 

Rachel (Gypsy) has looked after our toddler 6 or 7 times, and we cannot say enough great things about her.  We knew about her through our nanny who regularly organizes playdates with Rachel and her two kiddos.  The kids get along really well, and our child talks about "Gypsy" regularly.  She gets excited on days she is told that she is getting to see her.     We use the idea of getting to see Gypsy as motivation to getting out the door.  On a number of occasions, when our nanny is off, we have asked Rachel to be  nanny for a day.  Our daughter loves it!  It is so comforting to know that our girl is excited to see Gypsy and has a fun time with her.   Gypsy is creative and engages so nicely with children.   She just seems to be a natural at it.  She is our first choice for childcare whenever our nanny needs a day off.

Kind & reliable which are most valuable to me.

Rachel is incredibly experienced and quickly engages children! She arrived early, giving us time to show her where things are and came prepared with several ideas to play with both my 8mo and 3 year old. My 3year old had so much fun he asked if she could come back to play! My 8 mo is starting to have a little stranger anxiety but Rachel was so experienced my little one quickly warmed to her. We will definitely hire again!

Rachel has nannied for us and our friends in a “nanny share” , which our daughter joined at 4 months old. Rachel has been amazing from the very beginning, and we say all the time that we couldn’t imagine anyone else being able to handle two babies, now 6 and 9 months, with such skill, knowledge, patience, grace and love. There are moments that I think would overwhelm me even as a parent, but I never doubt that Rachel can handle anything the girls through at her. Rachel is always taking the girls out and about on adventures, doing activities and crafts at home, and is very focused on making sure they are meeting their milestones and supporting them in doing so. She loves our babies in the way a parent can only dream of. Not to mention, she is always early and very dependable. Highly recommend Rachel  if you’re looking for reliable, intentional care for your children. I hope she’s a part of our family for years to come. 

Rachel was amazing with our daughter. She planned a trip to a kids center for them to explore and kept me updated at all times with texts and pictures. So thankful we found her!

Rachel babysat for my 11 month old when we visited Nashville, and truly went above and beyond! She was understanding when he was nervous about a new person, sent me pictures throughout their time together, and even brought an art project to do with him. She made me feel totally safe leaving my baby, and I’d love to work with her again. 

Rachel was on time and took great care of our toddler!

We are just a couple weeks into what I hope is a long relationship with Rachel. She is dedicated to her work and clearly sees caring for children as her calling. She has already done crafts with our 4 month old and is always looking for ways to make tummy time and other milestone exercises fun. She sings songs and cuddles with our baby. Rachel is a self starter and I can always depend on her to make our lives easier with baby things including baby laundry and washing bottles, etc.

For anyone looking for a trustworthy person to put you at ease while caring for your baby/babies, I would strongly recommend Rachel! ! I had 7 week old twins at the time when Rachel took on our nanny position job and she exceeded our nanny expectations. She is extremely knowledgeable in milestone/development techniques for newborns, dependable and flexible with any schedule you prefer. She made fun crafts with the babies (some artwork with footprints/hands) that was super creative and we will cherish forever! She kept me updated throughout the days on how they were doing and would include precious pictures, too! Most importantly, Rachel loved and cared for our babies like family. I'm devastated that our time with Rachel was cut short due to family business out of state. Rachel loves to work and loves what she does! She'll go above and beyond for you and your little ones. She's a gem!

I need temporary help for a few weeks and Rachel has already been amazing! She arrives early/on-time, is constantly doing activities with our girl (first day was gym/music lesson, out to lunch, walked the dog, took a trip to the park, played on the playground, painted, read, used stickers, etc.) and sends pics/updates throughout the day so that I still feel connected even though I'm missing spending time with my daughter. Highly recommend!

Rachel is wonderful and I feel at ease while she is caring for my children.  They love the fun activities and enrichment she provides.  I hope she is always available when we need care!

Rachel is a baby whisperer and a genuinely kind-hearted individual. Not only does she consider caring for your child her professional responsibility, but she also truly enjoys babies + kids, which is evident in her care taking. Rachel goes above and beyond to think of creative and age appropriate activities for them. I highly recommend Rachel as a loving and supportive addition to your household.

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