About Crystiani

It’s hard to put into words just how much Crystiani — or Crys, as we call her — has meant to our family. We’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with her for over three years across multiple chapters of our lives, and I can say with complete confidence: she is the kind of nanny that changes everything for a family. Crys first came into our lives when our first son was just eight weeks old. As a brand-new mom, I was overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, and terrified to leave my baby with anyone — but Crys instantly put me at ease. Her presence is warm, calm, and trustworthy. She gave me the gift of peace of mind during such a vulnerable time, and I’ll never forget it. After a brief move to Miami — where we unfortunately had a very traumatic nanny experience — we decided to move back to Los Angeles in part because Crys was there. That’s how much we trusted her. For over a year, she cared for our toddler, and then our newborn when he arrived, juggling both kids with ease, energy, and endless patience. Crys is one of those rare people who is always fully engaged with children. She’s not a “set them up with a toy and sit back” kind of nanny — she’s down on the floor, reading, singing, chatting, playing. I genuinely believe our son’s early vocabulary and strong communication skills are due in large part to how much she talked with him from the very beginning. She’s high-energy, creative, and endlessly nurturing. She also has a true heart for neurodiverse children. Crys has volunteered multiple times with children with autism, and before working with us, she spent over a decade with one family — helping raise twin boys, one of whom had severe autism. She approaches every child with compassion, empathy, and understanding. When we were in transition (after our house was destroyed in the Palisades fire), she even flew out to help us get settled. That kind of loyalty, steadiness, and support is something I’ll always be grateful for. As parents who work from home, it was incredibly important to us that our nanny was not only good with our kids but also respectful of our space and energy. Crys fit seamlessly into our daily rhythm — never overbearing, always communicative, and genuinely helpful. She would offer thoughtful suggestions for toys and developmental activities, stay on top of our routines, and keep everything running smoothly. She took our kids on fun outings, always came prepared, and was beloved everywhere we went. In fact, other parents would often approach us at the park and ask if she was available to work with them — her magic with kids is that apparent. The only reason she's not still with our family is because of the fire that displaced us to WNC. We miss her deeply (we still FaceTime regularly & my son talks about her every day), and I only hope she finds a family that sees and appreciates her for the extraordinary human she is. If you’re lucky enough to have a chance to work with her — take it. You will be so glad you did. — Sarah T.