Philadelphia Doulas

I AM NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. MY PROFILE WILL BE UPDATED IF THAT CHANGES. I'm a doula, a former Au Pair, an experienced babysitter, and a certified child music class teacher. I'm particularly looking to work with newborns and infants. After graduating with a BA in 2018, I lived in the Netherlands as an au pair, and I am currently in training to become a full-spectrum Doula while caring for many local families. My qualifications include 12 years of babysitting for ages 0-12; teaching parent-child music classes; one summer as a full-time nanny (18mo, 3, 5); one summer as a camp counselor; and 6 months in a kindergarten classroom. I also minored in Education/Child Development in College. As a childcare provider, I prioritize the child(ren)'s development by fostering an environment of fun and emotional health that aligns with the family's personally held values. It's important to me that these values are similar to my own. Please reach out to me if you think I could help your family!

CURRENTLY HAVE A FULL TIME JOB BUT TAKING OCCASIONAL AND DATE NIGHT WORK! Hi parents, my name is Gess and I am a nanny, doula, home manager, and swim instructor. 10 years experience working with kids, 6 years experience as a full-time nanny - Have worked with newborns to teenagers - Have watched up to 15 kids at a time - CPR/first-aid certified. Bonuses: Trained doula, in the process of certification - 5 years experience teaching private swim lessons - 4 years experience coaching swimming - skilled at organizing cluttered spaces - dabble in photography. I love to read aloud, and will do it for as long as their attention spans allow. I adore animals! I love to travel and am passport ready. I am interested in nutrition and am accustomed to feeding the kids I care for healthy, varied meals. I am adaptable, affectionate, love being silly but am always efficient.

UPDATE SUMMER 2020: CURRENTLY EMPLOYED FULL TIME INDEFINITELY. I have been a nanny for 8 years and I hold an Associate's degree in Early Childhood education. I have found my passion in children and supporting their development both at home and school. I am from Colombia and speak English and Spanish fluently and have used this skill with children and their families in the past. I've had experiences as a birth and postpartum doula and with infants through toddler hood as a nanny share consisting of three children and I loved every second of it. I really enjoy working with infants and toddlers since the changes and learning that they go through in such a short period of time amazes me and encourages me to improve on my developmental approaches. Each family and its dynamic are different and there's always something to offer and to learn in return. I am continuing my education in the education field next fall.

I went to school for fine arts and was a professional chef for 7 years and love kids! I have always casually babysat children since I was a teenager, but didn't start professionally working as a nanny until 2010. Prior to moving to the city I also trained to be a Doula and have attended 4 births. My experience ranges from infant to 10-year-olds but I have the most experience with infants. I have lived with 2 families that had an infant/13-month-old at the time. My nanny style is that I like to cultivate a dual respect between myself and the child, which I feel is extremely important. I pride myself in my patience. I believe this is why I get along with children so well. Without ego, I am usually liked by all children. I am very upfront and also expect good communication between myself and the parent. My qualifications are perfect for busy parents that would like to spend more quality time with the family, and not be burdened with "life stuff" like cooking, cleaning, and running errands

Hello, my name is Katie! I am a Nanny and Full Spectrum Doula in Bucks and Philadelphia! I've worked as a care giver for 10 years. A little about my background: For 3 years I was entrusted with the care of triplets. I became their nanny when they were 2 years old. I was their nanny full time for 2 years and then during my third year I switched to part time so they could go to preschool. Since then I have cared for several other sets of multiples (twins and triplets) and a number of other families! I also became involved with birth work as a Doula. I can provide care during birth, postpartum, miscarriage/fetal loss, abortion and more. I am qualified to teach preschool/pre-k curriculum, I have taken CPR, First Aid and communicable diseases courses. I am willing to expand my knowledge through classes and courses if so desired. I also have experience teaching swimming lessons. I love music-I sing and play piano! I also cook, clean, do laundry and love animals!

I started my journey in the child care industry when I was very young. I grew up in a large family. My mother has 8 siblings and they all have their own children which I helped raised from when they were born. I'm comfortable with all ages from newborns to teenagers and I can multitask and take great care of more than 1 child at a time. While going to school for my nursing degree, I've worked side by side with another nanny, who has 10+ years of experience and has recently opened her maternity consultant company. Under her management, I've learned all the tools needed to be an awesome nanny. One of the things I specialize and I'm very passionate about is child nutrition. I believe that the health of a kid starts when he is in the womb. With the right knowledge and training, a mother can learn the secrets to introducing healthy foods to their 6-month-old child. By introducing new healthy foods in a fun and exciting way, your child will be in path for a healthy diet forever. Aside from eating time, I am comfortable doing light housekeeping, doing laundry and organizing clothes. I believe it's important to involve children in stimulating activities such as art classes, music class, play dates with other children, walk around the park and discover the city, etc. I'm very involved in the mental and physical growth of the child and will engage him/her throughout the year. If you are looking for someone who is going to do more than just change your child's diaper and spend the day watching cartoons, I am the right person.

I am coming to childcare out of a desire to connect wholeheartedly and provide loving support to the family unit as a whole. I have a diverse background, including training and certification in integrative nutrition counseling, yoga, meditation, and doula work. I have a passion for helping people lead less stressful lives, and I strongly believe that you deserve support in your home and daily life. As a nanny, I will be present, caring, and encouraging with your child. I look forward to exploring the world with them through fun activities and educational play with attention to appropriate milestones. I am patient and understanding, and you'll usually find me with a smile on my face. You can count on me to be attentive, engaged, and committed to your child's well-being on all levels. During nap time, I am yours for laundry, food prep, or other chores. Anything to help the house run more smoothly! If you would like to know more about me, please reach out. I would love to meet you!

Hello! My name is Taylor - I am currently pursuing my graduate studies in Mental Health Counseling and have an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts and developmental psychology. Additionally, I am studying birth work and am a postpartum doula. I bring creativity and love to everything I do! Seeking a full time nanny position with 1 to 2 little ones, in Philly (West Philly, South, Center City or the surrounding areas). I can't wait to meet you and your family! I have all of my work clearances and am pursuing further clearances and certifications for working with special needs youth.

Hello! My name is Morgan! I've worked with children with special dietary needs, I have successfully taught children to potty train, help train children to dress themselves, learn manners and I can help distress infants with infant messages, I have experience working with infants with jaundice, asthma, I can help children with sensitive skin such as eczema with my special oat baths , not to mention I am pet friendly and lighthouse work friendly so it wouldn't be such a problem . I took early childhood development classes. Previous daycare worker and children's swim instructor. I am a birth and postpartum doula. My availability is flexible and I am willing to work ASAP. I have all of my clearances and I am CPR , AED , and First Aide certified for children and adults. Not to mention I am COVID-19 conscious and respect your families concerns. Moreover I would love working with you and you're wonderful children!

I truly love caring for infants and children. I have worked both part time and full time as a nanny for different families around Rochester, NY and Philadelphia, PA. Most of my experience is with children ages 0-10 and I am very comfortable around newborns. I have experience with newborn tasks, cooking meals, understanding bedtime routines, and organizing activities/entertaining children. Additionally, I have experience tutoring middle school and high school students. I graduated in 2013 from the University of Rochester with my B. A. in Public Health. The year after I graduated I worked full-time as a nanny and birth doula. I graduated with my BSN from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Nursing in 2015. I will continue my education at Penn in May 2016 to become a midwife. As a nurse I am CPR certified, I have obtained my PA Child Abuse Clearance, I have cleared the Federal criminal history background check, and I am up to date on all of my vaccinations.