Rachelle was 17 when she realized she had a gift for nurturing and soothing infants while also getting them to sleep longer. She began working part-time as a night nanny through her sister’s nannying agency and continued this work through college. As a nanny, Rachelle realized that infants often can sense anxiety in their parents and caregivers. She learned how to reset her own internal nervous system to reach a real sense of calm, so she could help the infant do the same. Most nannies, doulas, and infant care specialists get their insights from having their own children. Rachelle, however, was able to develop a specialized approach that works for every baby through her infant care working with many diverse families and children.
Through nursing courses, Rachelle discovered the undeniable value of nutrition and switched her major to Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Combining her experience with new parents, babies, nannying, and nutrition, she was able to bring a restful night’s sleep to every home. After graduation, she officially founded Maternal Instincts in 2010. Rachelle has served over 5,000 families through her sleep groups and as a night nanny, newborn care specialist, doula, and sleep specialist. She has worked with newborns, multiples, and high-risk infants. Rachelle has supported families who were dealing with heart surgery recovery, feeding tubes, oxygen, colic, allergies, reflux, and more! Today, with nearly a decade of service through Maternal Instincts, Rachelle’s goal is to end sleep deprivation for babies AND parents, and to make parenthood a more restful, harmonious, and loving experience. To learn more about Rachelle and her staff, as well as her book “Creating Sweet Dreams,” visit her website below.
Cheryl Abrams comes from a close knit family in Philadelphia, PA. She joined the US Army because she wanted to travel and see the world. After ten years of Military service, she got married and started a family of her own. Cheryl attended intense classes on early childcare learning and became a Home Daycare provider for the Ft. Lewis Washington childcare system. In 2013 she studied to become a birth & postpartum doula and Night Nanny. Through her work as a night nanny, she noticed that some new moms were depressed which was concerning. She sought out information to become a certified postpartum doula in order to help new moms develop more confidence after giving birth. She also pursued newborn care and sleep training to enhance her ability to support families. Her desire is to help you and your family transition and to help educate about the importance of being a mother before and after giving birth. Cheryl Lives in Ft. Worth Texas her company is Babymoon Concierge.
Gianna is a part-time nanny at The Nanny Loft and has 5 years of babysitting experience. She loves being a nanny because kids bring so much joy and energy to any space. She likes to balance fun with safety and quality care. Her favorite age to work with is 3 to 5 years old because it’s a great age to get the kids outside and playing! She is about to start her junior year of undergrad majoring in business with a focus in marketing and sales with the goal of going into medical sales. She is an extrovert who loves being around people and loves to do activities with kids such as going to the park and doing arts and crafts. A fun fact about her is that she wants to travel and explore the world!
Summer is a babysitter and household manager at The Nanny Loft and has over 10 years of experience in childcare! She loves working with kids because she loves making each child feel special and cared about. Her babysitting style includes maintaining a positive and constructive environment where everyone can have fun, while also incorporating the structure and rules of the family. She loves toddlers because they are so excited to explore new things. She loves to play board games, hide and seek, and making forts. She is currently studying psychology and working on her masters in clinical mental health counseling with the goal of becoming a counselor. A fun fact about her is that she has a leopard gecko!
Kaelee is a babysitter with The Nanny Loft and has over 10 years of childcare experience. She has major experience working with infants but has experience with all ages. She loves working in childcare because she gets to support families when they need it the most. Her babysitting style is flexible and laidback to fit whatever preferences the family has for their childcare needs. Her favorite age to work with is infants but she enjoys working with kids of all ages. She loves doing arts and crafts with kids and is very pet-friendly! In her free time, she likes to cook. She has previously worked as an instructional assistant, is currently training to be a teacher, and is working towards her masters in special education. A fun fact about her is that she loves autumn!
Maria is The Nanny Loft’s Onboarding Specialist and has worked in Human Resources and recruitment for over 5 years. She is one of the point staff at The Nanny Loft for matching nannies to clients. Maria loves being a recruiter because it helps her get to know new people and be a bridge to helping people find fulfilling work. She aspires to grow in HR and earn additional HR licenses in the future. She loves to travel, play sports, and spend time with her kids! A fun fact about her is that she loves to sing!
Nora is a sitter at The Nanny Loft and has over 2 years of childcare experience in the preschool system and with 1:1 care. She has additional experience working with special needs children. Nora loves being a nanny because a personalized approach allows her to get to know a child and their individual interests and needs. She is passionate, outgoing, and always willing to adapt to a child’s style. She loves working with all ages, but especially toddlers who are knowledgeable, funny, energetic, and enthusiastic! She aspires to continue with nannying and also help The Nanny Loft with future programs. She loves to play video games, go on walks with her husband and dog, and do art projects.
Cameron is a babysitter at The Nanny Loft and has 5 years of childcare experience. She also used to coach cheerleading for ages 3-8 years old! She loves working in childcare because she enjoys seeing how children express themselves and discover their personalities. Her favorite age to work with is toddler to school age because they are learning who they are and are excited to communicate with you and share their discoveries. Her babysitting style is relaxed and flexible. She will always cater to your family’s preferences and activities your kids are interested in. She loves leaving room for exploration and creativity! She loves board games and arts and crafts. She is currently in school to be a physician assistant. A fun fact about her is that she can do a backflip!
Elaine is a babysitter at The Nanny Loft with 10 years of experience in childcare and early intervention. She has extensive experience in early childhood development and she has always been very passionate about working with children. She loves seeing their face when they learn something new and she makes sure to incorporate learning into her care. Her favorite age to work with is infant to 5 years old because the kiddos are experiencing everything for the first time! She loves to take the kids to museums and libraries so they can always learn new things. In her free time she likes to bake and spend time with family. A fun fact about her is her favorite movie is “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” and she watches it every December!
Maddie is a babysitter at The Nanny Loft and has 3 years of experience in childcare. She has multiple certifications including the Better Kid Care training from Penn State. She describes her babysitting style as flexible, choosing open play and letting kids guide the activity based on their interests and feelings. Her favorite age to work with is newborn to toddler because they are learning new things and realizing what they can do. She loves being outside, photography, and animals! She hopes to be an elementary school teacher and is currently working towards Associates and Bachelors degrees in early childhood education. A fun fact about her is that she loves dirt racing!
Logan is The Nanny Loft’s Communications Coordinator. She is a recent college graduate with 3 previous years of experience in communications. She loves working in Communications because she loves reading, writing, and making the world a more accessible place through language. At The Nanny Loft, she hopes to strengthen connections between TNL and the local community across our social media and website. She loves creative writing, hiking, going to the lake, and spending time with family. She aspires to enter the editorial and publishing industry in the future as well as publish her own novel. A fun fact about her is she has been a choral singer for over 10 years!
