Meredith I.

Meredith I. worked for us for almost 9 years, taking care of our daughter, Lydia, from 8 weeks old, and our son Emmett, from the age of 5. While she was an incredible care giver, she really became part of our family. Her responsibilities were initially focused on caring for the baby, and her expertise and patience in that arena were immediately evident. She bottle fed Lydia with pumped breast milk and eventually fed her solids as well. She was inventive and gentle with play, taking her to the park, talking, and reading to her. She also picked up our son from school, played Legos, board games and read stories. She was comfortable overseeing park outings and other activities with both children. And as Lydia grew, took her to the library, Music Together, and organized age appropriate arts and crafts activities. She’s an excellent communicator and was very good about keeping us informed as to how Emmett and Lydia were doing, and checking in and collaborating whenever an issue arose. She also helped around the house with basic chores such as laundry and dishes, and teaching and helping the kids to clean up toys. When Lydia was young she handled ordering diapers and supplies. As Lydia got older she was a great homework helper. Most importantly everyone LOVED Meredith. She was just great to have around. She’s an all around creative person with a wonderful sense of humor who was always up for playing a board game, hide and seek, or even inventing a game, making a craft, or a popsicle or a painting, or just snuggling on the couch with a good book. Perhaps the best recommendations I can give are Emmett’s and Lydia’s. When I told them that Meredith was looking for a new job and asked was there anything they wanted me to say about her, Lydia said: “She’s so fun because she always wants to talk and play with me and when I trip on something or a bug falls on me she puts it in time out. She’s so funny!” Emmett simply asked: “Why can’t she work for us?” :) I would be more than happy to discuss anything not covered here or answer any questions. I truly cannot recommend Meredith highly enough! You’d be lucky to have her!

Merry is great! Very dependable and trustworthy. She took care of our 4 year old son part time over the summer. He loved her and misses her! We recommend her without reservation!