About Sharla

I initially had a wonderful impression of Sharla. When we met, she was exactly what I was looking for in a nanny: warm, engaged, punctual, and proactive about planning activities, playing outside, and keeping my toddler stimulated without screen time. During the short time she worked with us, she connected well with my son, understood the level of interaction we value, and was highly communicative. However, her professionalism took a sharp turn. In her second week, she quit via text at the exact start time of her scheduled shift, stating only that the job was “not a fit.” She would not answer the phone or respond to follow-up messages. This left me without child care during a week when I had long-scheduled medical appointments for my other children, upcoming travel to prepare for, and a business to run on a short holiday week. Her abrupt decision forced me to cancel and completely restructure not only that week, but all the foreseeble weeks until I am able to find care. What makes this especially disappointing is that she had spent time in our home and learned about our special needs daughter, our nephew, and the complexities of our family schedule. She also knew how essential consistent childcare is for me to run my business and maintain my livelihood as a self-employed parent. I invested significant time communicating with her in advance, laying out expectations, and confirming that everything was a good fit. I cleared my entire schedule during her first week to ensure she was supported, fully trained, and able to ask questions and feel comfortable. To put that level of time, trust, and effort into someone only for them to quit on the spot without warning felt incredibly inconsiderate, disrespectful, and frankly heartless.

Kristin H.

11/24/2025