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Ivana J.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
from $1 per hour
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About Ivana
Experience: 10 yrs
I am a loving and extraordinarily dedicated nanny with over 15 years of experience. I completed extensive coursework in psychology and neuroscience, which informs my emotionally attuned and brain-enriching approach to childcare, ensuring each child receives attention, affection, appreciation, and high-quality interaction. Having cared for more than 30 children, including serving as the first nanny to 17, my experience spans a broad age range with a special focus on babies and toddlers. I am committed to nurturing every dimension: emotional, cognitive, physical, social, and linguistic, so children feel confident, happy, and empowered to thrive. Known for my funness, I turn even the most ordinary moments into joyful adventures. I love creative play, reading books, everything music and arts, nature explorations, obstacle courses, and pretend science experiments that foster curiosity and a love of learning. B. S. Finance, USC Post-Bacc. Social Neuroscience, UCLA M. S. Biomimicry, ASU
Most recent review
Ivana has been with our family since our daughter was 4 months old. She is now 8 months old and continues to thrive under her care. As new parents, having Ivana taking care of our daughter has been incredible. She is an endless source of knowledge and advice. I find that I've stopped needing to panic-google my (countless) questions because I can just ask Ivana! I've also stopped attending Mommy + Me classes, preferring Ivana's specific and tailored advice instead. She is wonderfully collaborative - always seeking ways to help our daughter thrive and learn. Her scientific background is a perfect foundation, because her recommendations are always thoughtful and researched. Since implementing her recommendations our daughter's development has considerably accelerated. The biggest fear I had with having someone coming in to take care of our daughter was sleep. How could someone else put her down for a nap when we would spend countless hours rocking, bouncing, walking and feeding her to sleep? From day one, Ivana has had the magic touch. My daughter will sleep for hours on end in her lap. I wholeheartedly recommend Ivana to anyone who is looking for a highly professional, caring, and joyful person to care for their little ones.
Kate O.
4/12/2026
Services
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$1-49/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$1/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Craft assistance
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Univerity of Southern California
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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8:00 AM–5:00 PM
tue
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
wed
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
thu
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
fri
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
sat
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
sun
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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