Nanny Recommendations from Local Mamas

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    Sherre DeLain

    Locations: Essex and Union County

    Years of Childcare Experience: 6 years

    Age Ranges Comfortable With: all ages

    CPR Certified through May 2027

    Full Time

    Contact: 201.486.3365

    * experience working with kids with Autism

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    Sandra Perkins

    Locations: Montclair, NJ

    Years of Childcare Experience: 20+ years

    Age Ranges Comfortable With: Newborns and Infants

    CPR and First Aid Certified

    Full-time, Part-time, Weekends, Occasional, and Overnights. Available for work starting late December

    Contact: brightlyshakirah@gmail.com (email then will exchange numbers)

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    Gilda Frederick

    Locations: Maplewood, South Orange, Milburn, Short Hills, Westfield, Montclair, Livingston, NYC- open to discussion

    Years of Childcare Experience: 25+ years

    Age Ranges Comfortable With: All ages

    Part Time and/or House Manager: 3-4 days and can work evenings and weekends and is open to traveling with a family as needed

    Contact: 973-885-3179

    Gilda can:
    • Set you up for a successful week by making sure your house is stocked with everything you need
    • Create and maintain organizational systems that actually work
    • Get down and play with your kiddos - she’s always been so active and engaged
    • Prep lunches and snacks that are yummy and nutritious
    • Go grocery shopping and run errands to keep your household running smoothly
    • Tidy your home from the day’s chaos so you can actually relax
    • Bring an amazing sense of humor and give you pep talks as needed!

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    “What makes you different from other nannies?”
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Community Reviews

  • Reviews by Families (can include star ratings and written comments)

    • “She’s been with us for 2 years and feels like family.”

    • “Great with our toddler and always on time.”

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