Mikinzie S.

Mikinzie is fantastic. She worked with my son from ages 6-8 months, and I trust her implicitly. Until he was 6 months old, he had never been with another caregiver and we had just moved to Nebraska. She did an excellent job helping both him and me transition. Her instincts are right on, and she was very in tune to his needs. She was energetic and fun, and I never doubted she cared deeply for my son and his needs. She was always professional and prompt. She even brought a special gift for him from time to time. I genuinely appreciate Mikinzie and her big heart! Thanks, Mikinzie, for being there for my son and I during a difficult transition! You made it worry free for a worrisome mommy.

Mikinzie began sitting for our family in the early spring of this year as I attended nursing school and continues to sit for us on an as needed basis. We were very leery about allowing someone to watch my 11 month old son as he had experienced an injury due to lack of supervision at his prior daycare. We went months before we allowed someone to watch our son, including those in the confines of our own family. Eventually we came to the realization that we had to acquire a reliable sitter to watch my son while in school due to my husband's work schedule. Upon interviewing Mikinzie we found her to be very bright and warmhearted. She discussed with us her love of children and the experience she had in this area. We were impressed with her upon interview but even more pleased as she began to sit for us. As I was still uncomfortable leaving the home for the initial 5-6 times my son was in Mikinzie's care I remained in our home and was able to hear and experience her interaction with our son. I feel her talent and experience with children was obvious upon this observation. She interacts with our son brilliantly and is already quite aware and noticeably practiced in caring for children as she knew how to feed him, make bottles, change diapers properly, etc., and only needed minimal assistance and orientation on her VERY first day. It is quite easy to see how comfortable both my son and Mikinzie are together and I am extremely pleased with her ability and confidence in the caretaker role. She is very professional and shows up on time (if not early) for all sitting experiences and shows complete respect and conduct towards our rules and lifestyle. I completely trust Mikinzie with my son and am thankful for her being in our family's life. Elizabeth L.