About Jess

Jess cared for our son, M, from the time he was six-weeks old until he was 19-months (and enrolled in school), and saying goodbye was/is very emotional for our family. When she started, we were inexperienced first-time parents still figuring it all out, and Jess was a reliable and supportive presence in our home. She embraced the approaches and routines we held onto tightly (like baby-led weaning and nap schedules), and was flexible/adaptable with the parts that we were still figuring out, or that are ever-changing with an infant and toddler. She established a routine with him and would take him on morning walks through West Asheville, rotating between the library (checking out books for him on her own card), playgrounds, and the Sunny Point garden. She prioritized outdoor time at the house, too, and would encourage his curiosity with water/ice play, bubbles, and gardening. They’d read books, listen to music, color, and play. She had a calm presence, respected our space, and never made us feel like a burden working from home. When we did cross paths during the day, she was eager to share in our excitement over his milestones, or exchange stories or photos of new or funny things he said or did. Jess is empathetic and loving, and M felt safe and had fun in her care. He would light up when she walked in the door every morning, which gave us peace of mind. We feel so lucky that our family had this time with her and give her our highest recommendation.