Shawna S.

Shawna started working for us in January 2015 when I returned to work and our son was just over 3 months old. Upon meeting her I had a great feeling about Shawna, and my gut feeling was 100% right! My little guy took a liking to her right away-she is calm, easy going, organized, and she does lots of fun and interactive activities with him all day. She reads to him, sings to him, and has even started teaching him sign language! I thought I would be a nervous wreck leaving my son with a caregiver when I went back to work, but Shawna made it so easy. She sends me lots of pictures and updates throughout the day, and each morning when I leave I never think twice because I know that my child is in great hands. The only reason she is now only with us two days per week is because I decided to take a part time position at my job so that I can spend more time at home. I feel so fortunate that she has remained a part of our family, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing part time nanny!

Shawna was with us for 6 months before she had to move back to Chicago. She took excellent care of our baby boy, and we were very sad to lose her. It is hard to find a caregiver that you can trust with your 3 month old baby, but we lucked out in finding that in Shawna. Not only is she punctual and reliable, she is also patient, kind, and loving, and truly enjoys spending time with children. We have a no-TV policy in our home, and she was great about reading to and playing with our son. She was always game to take him to the park, museums, baby classes, or other fun outings. Our baby developed a special bond with Shawna, and misses her already. I'm sure some lucky family in Chicago will appreciate her as much as we did.