1) Devin D

To whom it may concern,

I have had the unbelievable good fortune of having Danielle S as our sitter. She’s seen us through all the charming transitions that populate 3 years of age to 4. She has provided a regular Mom’s night out and date night, weekly, and only a major move would end our relationship with her. It is not hyperbole to say she has changed our lives and that I don’t want to imagine them without her. Not unlike the mythic Mary Poppins, Danielle brings glee and whimsy with her every time she graces our door. It’s impossible not to be affected by it. She has brought more joy and fun to our lives than should be legal. Her love for the work she does and the children she works with, our son included, is unmistakable. What more could one hope for in a caregiver for one’s children? 

She’s very knowledgable and practiced and she brings that experience, an open heart and a sense of play to her time with our son. She listens to him. She dances with him. She lets him take the lead in imaginative play. She also honors our families schedule and norms and provides an extra level of safety by holding those routines and knowing their import. She’s also helped me with insight and know how on troubling parenting issues as they arise, which have been just as valuable as the free time her care has provided. 

Our son and Danielle’s relationship has been the most heartening part of her time with us. We had a less than ideal event occur while our son was with a caregiver, which involved a fractured foot and broken trust. Danielle was up against a real fear of anyone Mom and Dad might leave him with, and she stealthily and gracefully turned that healthy skepticism into pure love. They have their own lovely connection that has all but eliminated what was excruciating separation experiences we all had to endure whenever my spouse or myself left him with a caregiver. Now he excitedly asks if it is “babysitter” night and barely bats an eye when it’s time for us to say goodbye. Any Parent would be lucky to have Danielle working with their family. She not only embodies what I think it would take to be Nanny of the year but she is also the real deal, a true caregiver, in every sense of the word. I am blown away by her professionalism, ease and exuberance. I look forward to continuing to work with her and watch her relationship with our son flourish, mature and grow. 

Kind Regards,

Devin D

2) Yasmina J

To Whom it May Concern,

I am writing to recommend Danielle as a nanny. Danielle was our full-time nanny for three and a half years. She started with us when our daughter was 10 months old and was with us as our family grew to include two more children. Our older girls are now four and two years old and have grown up in her care. They love Danielle and consider her to be their best friend. In addition to her nannying skills Danielle is a pleasure to be around and truly became part of our family.

Danielle is thoughtful, responsible and kind. She is a strong communicator and we always felt like we were working as a team. We have a deep trust in her ability to keep our children safe while making them feel cared for and loved. She handled day-to-day tasks like getting the children ready for school, drop-off and pick-up, taking them to the park and a host of other activities. Danielle cultivated a network of friends and would organize playdates and excursions for the girls. Danielle has a natural ability to connect with children. She talks to them in an age appropriate way that makes them feel seen and heard while helping to guide them.

Danielle is calm under pressure and can easily handle tears and toddler meltdowns. Danielle can infuse fun into any situation. She was always genuinely invested in the children’s development and would come up with ideas and suggestions for daily activities as well as long term strategies for dealing with any issues that the girls were having. Danielle is passionate about child care. It is obviously a calling for her and not just a job.

She is always working to increase her skillset and challenges herself in a number of ways including continuing education. Her knowledge of Montessori teaching has been particularly helpful, she has cultivated a love of learning in both our daughters. During Covid lockdowns our oldest was two years old and Danielle taught her educational songs, games and was always coming up with projects or crafts for her to do. When our daughter entered preschool the following year, she was advanced and felt totally prepared. I know that would not have been the case without Danielle.

Throughout her time with us, Danielle demonstrated exceptional qualities that made her an invaluable part of our family. She is kind, loving and always put the needs of our children first. Her background in costuming and her wide range of personal interests only added to the fun and creativity she brought to the role. Danielle is an exceptional nanny and we deeply value her contributions to our family. I can recommend her whole-heartedly and without reservations.

Sincerely, Yasmina J

2) Kristen S

To Whom It May Concern,

I’m writing this letter to give my highest recommendation for Danielle S as a childcare provider. As a nanny agency owner and lead placement consultant, I screen and interview nannies on a daily basis. Danielle is a high caliber nanny and truly someone special. She is extremely knowledgable about children’s growth and development, safety practices, how to effectively teach gross and fine motor skills, along with kindness; as she is a warm, loving, positive role model. 

We placed her with her nanny family here in NY and I have received nothing but the highest regards for her. The whole family adores her and considers her part of their family. 

Danielle is a diligent worker and strives to be the best nanny she can be. She has many relevant accolades including NCS training, Montessori teaching diploma, Child Psychology and she continues to further her education and participate in childcare-related trainings for her ongoing professional development.

She is a joy to work with and I feel lucky to represent her as an A Nanny Match nanny. 

Kristen Szapka

Founder/Owner of A Nanny Match

3) Robin C

To Whom it May Concern,

I am pleased to write a reference for Danielle S.

I met with Danielle in October of 2018 for an interview through Boston Baby Nurse and Nanny. I was interviewing Danielle for a position with a family in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The family had their infant daughter prematurely and their timeline changed dramatically. Danielle was patient and professional during this time. She reached out to the family and myself to check in, monitored the progress and even became educated on the baby’s special considerations when she was still in the NICU. Unfortunately, the family was not able to follow through with a contract and after weeks of waiting, Danielle had to look into other options. 

Over the next few months Danielle and I navigated through different positions and  I introduced her to clients and gathered feedback. Danielle has proved to be an exceptional candidate. She is always timely, reliable, engaged and communicative. She is truly passionate about her field and has a desire to learn that I don’t see as often as I’d like. As a recruiter, I see many young ladies shirk responsibilities and disengage if the process doesn’t prove to be easy for them. Danielle is not that candidate.

Although I haven’t had the opportunity to place Danielle in Boston, I would recommend her to any agency moving forward. I believe that she would be a wonderful asset to a family and am certain that her drive to learn, paired with her professionalism and creativity will only lead to success.

Please reach out directly if you have any further questions.

Thank you,

Robin Cochrane

Boston Baby Nurse and Nanny Placement Coordinator

4) Breanne W

To whom it may concern, 

Danielle S. worked with my family for over a year caring for my son, she started when he was 3 months old. She also worked for 9 months with another family while we did a nanny share. It was apparent the first time we met Danielle that she had a true love for children, and that has continued to be the case as our son has grown. 

Managing a nanny share with two young children can certainly be challenging, but she handled it with grace and cared for the children with individual attention. 

Danielle has shown her commitment to childcare and is continuing her education in this field, further demonstrating her interest in being a capable, educated nanny. 

Danielle is reliable and responsible, and has a positive, pleasant attitude. We are happy she was part of our family and we would recommend her for future families. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need further information. 

Best regards,

Breanne W

5) Claudia G

To Whom It May Concern: 

It is my great pleasure to recommend Danielle as a nanny. She has been caring for our daughter since she turned 6 months old until 15 months old (January 2018 September 2018), under a nanny share structure, meaning that she was taking care of my daughter and another child at the same time. 

Nanny shares can be very challenging since the two families might have different preferences and philosophies. Danielle was able to manage the share in a very smooth and professional way. 

Danielle is reliable and affectionate. She knows how to structure time well but is also flexible. She follows instructions, respects our personal philosophies while being confident enough to independently make day-to-day decisions. 

Throughout the time she has worked with my daughter she was recognized as a dedicated and dependable individual. She is never late to work. One of her greatest strengths is her patience. She is a friendly and fun individual with an extraordinary good mood and loves dogs. 

Danielle knows childcare and housekeeping work exceptionally well. Taking care of two babies requires multitasking abilities and hers are above par. She always behaves and reacts professionally even in adverse situations. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like to hear more about our experiences with her. 

Sincerely,

Claudia G

6) Jacqueline S

To whom it may concern,

When I think of an exemplary nanny, the first person to come to mind is Danielle S. She is the epitome of kind, compassionate, and nurturing. You know as well as I do that being a nanny means more than entertaining a child for a set period of time; rather, our focus is on the wellbeing of the whole child, from cognitive health to physical health to emotional health. She demonstrates a constant and consistent awareness of what the children she works with need in all domains at any given time.

My first time meeting her was at the library both children we cared for attend regularly. Not only did she and the little one she works with know every librarian (making it clear how much she values everything the library has to offer & instilling such respect in such a young child), everyone at the library believed her to be the parent. This alone shows her ability to connect with the children she works with. The little one I look after immediately took to her, welcoming her and her little one in to play with the toys he and I were exploring. She is also quick to respond with whatever the child may need the instant they show any signs of discomfort, hunger, exhaustion or generally feeling bored. Her response to the child is immediate and instinctual. 

The best example of how considerate and strong a nanny Danielle is, however, seen in her relationship with other adults in the child’s life. It is plain to see that there is a strong sense of trust and respect between her and the child’s parents. One of the very first actions Danielle took upon hire was to bring her former Montessori binders for her new employers to keep at home and explore at their leisure. This allowed all three of them to be on the same page from day 1, to translate the work Danielle does during the day with the child to parental time in the evenings, maintaining consistency between all parties. 

As a nanny, I am constantly impressed with the care and consideration Danielle puts into her work every single day. She plans ahead and is always prepared for what the child needs in every developmental domain. On top of that, she is exceptionally kind and considerate to all she meets, from parents to fellow nannies, helping create a group of support for every adult caring for a child.

I thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline S, 

Nanny of 5 years & educator of 7 years

7) Gabby H

To whom it may concern,

I highly recommend Danielle S. as a nanny. Since meeting her I have seen her bond so deeply with the little girl she cares for.  From hand sewn costumes on Halloween, to buying or creating gifts for her employers, it is evident that she strives to provide the best care for the whole family.  Although her days are full of activities, errands and preschool preparation, Danielle still manages to carve out time in her busy schedule to spend caring for other nannies as well.  Her personalized cards for nannies during nanny appreciation week spread so much love to so many.  She is constantly a source of knowledge when it comes to new activities to try, children’s events to attend, and the ins and outs of milestones to reach.  Caring for children in New York City is no easy task but Danielle continues to do it flawlessly with a smile on her face! 

Best,

Gabby H

8) Emma S

To whom it may concern,

It is an absolute pleasure for me to write a recommendation letter for Danielle S. She is a loving, kind, and engaged caregiver, who consistently goes the extra mile for her little one. When in class Danielle is always actively listening and participating with her child and takes
the time to explain or further engage with every activity that they explore together. Danielle can often be seen helping other nannies and parents out in the classroom and her warm and compassionate personality has helped to build a great community with the caregivers in our area.

Danielle truly exemplifies the gold standard for nannies, she is nurturing, understanding, encouraging and tirelessly works to help all of the children around her grow and flourish. It is an absolute joy to watch her interact with not only the little girl that she nannies for but also with every child she comes in contact with.

Sincerely,
Emma S.
Programming Supervisor at The Wonder

9) Annie L

Dear Families,

I am writing in support of Danielle S as a caregiver. I’m a children’s librarian at the Mulberry Street Library and Danielle and I first met at
one of my story time programs; Book Babies. Danielle and her charge attended regularly and were active participants. It can be a challenge to get the adults to participate in singing but Danielle was always enthusiastic. It was a delight to have them attend the program.
Danielle and her charges are regular visitors at the library and over the past 3 and half years, I feel that I’ve gotten to know them well. Danielle is an excellent caregiver and is very attuned to her charges emotions. She has a very soothing demeanor and has endless amounts of patience. Danielle also seems like a very fun person to spend time with and I know
that her charges adores her. Danielle is an excellent nanny and I’m so pleased to be able to endorse her.

My best,
Annie L
Senior Children’s Librarian
New York Public Library – Mulberry Street Library

10) Brian S

To whom it may concern,
Please consider this letter in support of Danielle S. I have come to know Danielle very well since I started working at New York
Public Library’s Mulberry Street branch in February 2019 after I returned from infant care leave. Danielle is far and away one of the most personable patrons who regularly visits our branch and it’s always a delight to catch
up with her and charge, the incredibly sweet girl she cares for.
I have had the opportunity to observe Danielle interact with her charge as well as other nannies and children at our library and I have no doubt in my mind that she is a truly exceptional caregiver. As the father of a 1-year-old
boy, it’s my hope that all the caregivers in his life are as devoted and thoughtful as Danielle is in her care for her charges.

Kindest Regards,

Brian S.
Library Manager

11) Kristin S

To Whom It May Concern:

I’m writing this letter of recommendation for Danielle S, who is applying for a nanny position. Danielle was our family’s nanny from March 2015 – August 2016.

She took care of our son, Viran, from the time he was 4 months old and continued until he was 18 months old. Danielle cared for him full time, Monday through Friday, from 7:30AM until 5:00PM. She also completed light household work including tidying up the kitchen and the living room and doing the baby’s laundry.

Danielle has many strengths and her greatest asset to our family was her ease of communication. Any time I would text Danielle during the work day, she would reply quickly with updates and photos (and Viran was always so happy in her care!). She was open to discussing all of our concerns as new parents, including napping routines, activities/classes, and any adjustments to Viran’s schedule.

She took Viran to a weekly music class and promptly shared his experiences with photos and videos. Danielle was so easy to talk to, and of course very attentive to Viran’s needs. I left for work each day knowing Viran was in reliable, loving hands.

While she endured a long daily commute, Danielle was always punctual (often arriving a few minutes early), and she was happy to stay longer at the end of the day to discuss all the tiny moments of Viran’s day. She was attentive to detail and logged in all of Viran’s daily diapering and feeds on a shared app. I appreciated having all this information at my fingertips.

Danielle displayed a positive, professional disposition and calm demeanor, and she was always up for an adventure. She was comfortable taking Viran on public transportation and taking regular walks to the playground. She was able to anticipate his needs (often getting him to nap better than mom or dad could!) and she holds a special place in her heart for each child she cares for.

Viran transitioned to a home day care at 18 months, and even after his transition, we continued to hire Danielle for evening and sometimes overnight babysitting. We knew Viran was always in good hands, and peace of mind for a parent is priceless! Should you have any questions about our family’s experience with Danielle, please reach out, and I’d be happy to further discuss.

With best regards,

Kristin S

12) Jack D

November 18, 2024

To whom it may concern:

It is my pleasure to write this employer reference letter for Danielle S for any position as a nanny, caretaker, childcare professional and/or any other childcare role. She was employed with the family in New York for over 1 year, from 2023-2024, and during this time, worked as a nanny for their youngest son. 

While serving as the Chief of Staff to the family, I oversaw Danielle’s work schedule, communicated on the child’s schedule and needs, and observed daily performance and can attest to her exceptional dedication, reliability and loyalty. Danielle was predominately responsible for providing childcare to the family’s son from the ages of 8 to 9 years old. Danielle brought a positive attitude, upbeat energy and unwavering dependability to the role. She can adapt quickly and solve problems creatively, which significantly contributed to maintaining a positive environment. Furthermore, her warm demeanor, fun-filled spirit, wonderful instincts and trustworthy nature made her a cherished companion of the family. I am confident she will bring the same level of devotion and energy to her future roles. 

In addition to day to day nannying, Danielle was responsible for a wide range of roles for the family’s son. She would assist with coordinating after school activities, ensure completion of homework, and often work as a traveling nanny and travel companion for their son and the family. She was always punctual, organized, and honest while maintaining a high level of professionalism and adaptability. 

Due to growth and changes in the child’s needs, there was no longer in need of Danielle’s services, however, I can say with confidence that she would make a remarkable addition to any opportunity you see fit.  

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly, should you need any additional information.

Sincerely,

Jack D