What to Expect

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FAQs

What should I send with my child?

Please send your child with the following items:

  • Back-up outfits

  • Formula / breastmilk if needed

  • Sleep necessities (sleep sack, pacifiers, comfort item, etc.)

  • Weather-appropriate attire (If the “feels like” temperature is between 15-90 degrees (F), we will try to get outside to play. Please send appropriate snow gear, swimsuits, rain boots, etc.)

I supply diapers, whole milk, lunch, & snacks for the children. I provide appropriate sleep spaces for the children, and keep back-ups of all items to use as needed. You’re welcome to send specific items if you prefer I use your own.

What do you feed the kids?

I offer the kids a variety of food groups throughout the day. Below are a few examples of foods that I may offer:

  • AM Snack: yogurt, fruit, cheese, toast, smoothies, eggs, pancakes, oatmeal

  • Lunch: soup, sandwiches, pasta w/ chicken or meatballs, vegetables, bean or chicken quesadillas

  • PM Snack: fruit, cheese, crackers, granola bars, raw veggies

We will occasionally have treats to celebrate special days (birthdays, last day of nanny care, holidays, etc.). I try to choose treats that are low-sugar, but sometimes we splurge. If you’d like me to limit sugar or other ingredients, please let me know!

What does a typical day look like?

I provide as much structure to our days as possible, but we all learn to be adaptable to meet everyone’s needs. A typical day tends to look like this:

  • 8:30am - arrival & AM snack

  • 9:00am - craft / fine motor activity

  • 9:30am - community outing or free play

  • 11:30am - lunch

  • 12:00pm - screen time

  • 12:30pm - quiet time / school prep

  • 2:30pm - PM snack

  • 3:00pm - walk / gross motor activity

  • 4:00pm - circle time / stories

  • 4:30pm - depart for home

If your child is taking more than one nap, I’ll work with you individually to discuss a tentative daily schedule! I joke that I have a Ph.D. in rolling with the punches; I promise we can make any schedule work!

I try to get us out of the house at least 2-3 times per week; most often we visit a playground or attend story time at the library, but occasionally we’ll plan something special. Click here to see my list of favorite play places! We also regularly meet for playdates with some of my friends who are nannies, teachers, and/or parents. It’s important to me that the kids gain confidence interacting with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of settings.

How do you communicate with families?

I use a shared Google Photos album to upload pictures of the kids throughout the day. I also use a shared Google Calendar to coordinate our schedules. I primarily communicate with parents through text. Invoices are sent via Quickbooks and can be paid via debit card, ACH, or venmo.

How does transportation work?

I have a minivan and large collection of car seats to accommodate the kids. If I am providing transportation for your child, we will determine a 15-minute pick-up window and a 15-minute drop-off window. For our community outings, we usually stay within 30 minutes of the city, but will occasionally travel further in the warmer months. We will never drive more than an hour from the city without prior parent permission. Please review the Inclement Weather policy.

What is your sick policy?

Please review all Terms of Service prior to your first day of childcare.