Meet our Nannies

 

Tacia
Full-time, northern suburbs
Childcare Experience 15+ years. Tacia has experience with children newborn through teens, including those with special needs.
Education University of Phoenix, BS, Business (2016)
Special Experience or Training Tacia has received her CDA (Child Development Associate) credential from Rasmussen College and a certificate in Early Childhood Leadership from National Louis University.
References "Tacia talks to children like they are real people. She cares about their opinions and feelings - getting input instead of just telling them what to do. I think she understands kids really well. Tacia is also wonderful at setting and holding to boundaries - firm but loving. She is really magic at making kids feel loved, heard and important while also holding them to the rules and boundaries."

Tacia has worked with children of all ages in many different settings, but she loves her career as a nanny and is looking forward to joining a new family when her current engagement ends in September. She would like to partner with a family who have young children so that she can be there long-term as they grow. Tacia says: "I believe that every child is capable of their best. Their best might not be their friend’s best, and that’s okay, and should still be recognized and celebrated. I absolutely love life skills and teaching children throughout every aspect of the day, not just with a pen and paper, but with the environment around us."

Carolyn
Full-time, northern suburbs
Childcare Experience 10+ years. Carolyn has experience with children infant through school-age including multiples.
Education Carolyn graduated from Libertyville High School in 2011. She has done coursework at the College of Lake County that included child development and psychology classes.
Special Experience or Training Carolyn is a Certified Nurses Assistant and a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach.
References "Carolyn has nearly too many strengths to name - she truly became a part of our family and was much more than I could have ever imagined when we started our nanny search. A few of her biggest strengths include her genuine care and patience and her positive approach and outlook. One of my favorite traits of my son's is how caring and kind he is and I attribute a lot of that to Carolyn, how she cared for him, and her positive approach to every single day. Carolyn is also a very clear communicator, reliable, and dependable."

After living in Colorado for the last few years, Carolyn recently moved home to the northwest suburbs to be closer to family. She is looking for her next long-term nanny position. Carolyn says, "Parents never have to worry if I will call in last minute or be a no show, I take pride in my timeliness and that families can count on me." She is able to be flexible for a family, including travel and overnights, and can care for kids of all ages. Carolyn has helped families manage their households and for a time juggled multiple part-time families to make full-time work. She is well-organized and loves to be active with kids, getting outdoors as much as possible. Carolyn would love to work with parents who value open communication and forming a trusting partnership with their nanny.