Rachael D.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Rachael. From day one, she gained the trust of both of my kids through her warm tone, playful energy, and genuine attention to who they are as individuals. She has a special talent for making everyday moments fun and cooperative. For example, when my son was deep into space and astronauts, she turned breakfast into “astronaut fuel from outer space” — and suddenly eating was an adventure instead of a struggle. She’s thoughtful like that. She remembers little details about each child (like how my younger one likes his morning “nest” with all his stuffies and a blanket) and uses those details to make them feel safe and understood. She is incredibly responsible and reliable — always on time, communicative, and easy to coordinate with. I especially appreciate how responsive she is. Mornings can be hectic, and she consistently shows up ready to help. One of her first questions is, “How can I help?” — and she means it. She’ll jump in to tidy up blankets, reset the couch, or handle small things without being asked. It makes such a difference. What stands out most is how calmly and proactively she navigates tricky moments. Once when my son was upset and crying in the car, she had already anticipated the possibility and brought bubbles to help him regulate — which worked beautifully. Another time, she noticed him swinging a chip clip on a string in a way that could have been unsafe. Without any prompting, she stepped in kindly, explained the issue, and he willingly stopped — and hasn’t done it since. She handles safety with confidence and warmth, not fear or overreaction. She drives my kids to daycare in the mornings, and I feel completely at ease knowing they are with her. She brings a bubbly, joyful presence into our home that we all genuinely look forward to. Any family would be lucky to have her.

Rachael worked with our family for 10 years, and we truly cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She was extraordinary from day one! She is reliable, responsible, warm, and capable. Over the years she cared for our children from infancy (10 months) through their early teens, and she supported our family through every stage with grace and good judgment. Rachael handled daily routines and logistics with ease: driving the kids everywhere they needed to be, making dinner, keeping the house tidy, and even accompanying us on family vacations. When we traveled without the children, she stayed at our home and managed everything seamlessly. She followed instructions perfectly, but one of her greatest strengths was her ability to anticipate needs and figure things out independently when no guidance was provided. She is incredibly creative and playful, and our children formed a deep bond with her that has lasted even after she moved too far away to continue working with us. Even once our kids were older and no longer needed a nanny, Rachael continued helping our family with extra driving, errands, and personal shopping. She's also wonderful with animals, and our pets adored her. Rachael is trustworthy, intuitive, and exceptional in every way. I would hire her again for absolutely anything. Any family would be lucky to have her.