National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is September 20-26, 2026. NNRW is a week during which families, businesses, and the media will be encouraged to celebrate the positive aspects of the nanny profession, the important role nannies play in the lives of the families and the wonderful contribution they make in the lives of the children they care for.
In honor of this exciting week, here are just a few of our nannies that we want to recognize. Please make sure to follow our social media channels during NNRW (well, and all year too) - we'll be posting fun things every day to celebrate!
Amy Byrd
Amy has been a nanny with A New England Nanny for more than four years. She has an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Newborn Care Specialist certification, and postpartum doula training. We can attest to her exceptional qualities and skills working in childcare/eldercare. Amy has worked with several families throughout the years and formed lasting bonds. In addition to her job skills, Amy possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. She is a dedicated and reliable individual who consistently goes beyond expectations. Amy has demonstrated her ability to take the initiative by keeping in contact with our office in reference to any new work that may be coming in that she can help with, and she keeps her schedule updated. She has been an amazing asset to our agency and we are grateful to have her as part of our team.
Arden Amber
Arden has worked with us for almost 3 years. She currently is studying psychology at the University at Albany. Her goal is to become a school therapist and work with children ages 5 to 20. She truly values caring for others and is helping raise her two little sisters. Arden is one of the most attentive, patient, and compassionate nannies we have worked with. Her dedication and professionalism as a nanny are unwavering. She creates a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and feel comfortable being themselves. We value the strong relationships she has built with agency, the children, and the families she has cared for. We are grateful to have her be a part of our agency and we are proud to recognize all the hard work and effort she has put in.
Barbara Z
We wanted to recognize Barbara for National Nanny Recognition Week because she is an outstanding member of our agency, and has been for more than 20 years. She has an extensive 35-year career as a professional nanny, demonstrating her expertise in various aspects of childcare. In addition to nurturing her own children, she holds an Associate’s degree in early education and a Bachelor’s in psychology. She is truly exceptional and a remarkable! Barbara gives 110% of herself to each family she has worked with. We are so happy to have her as part of A New England Nanny!
Nela Jettoo
Nela has been such a wonderful asset to us at A New England Nanny. She has worked with us for the past 5 years, bringing loving, kind, and compassionate care to each one of the families she has worked for, both long-term and short-term. She is one of our main nannies who takes overnight shifts to help parents ease into having a newborn. Nela has 23 years of experience and her passion and gentleness with infants has brought many families happiness and joy through her assistance. It is wonderful having her on our team!
Skyla-Belle
Skyla-Belle has been a valued member of our agency since 2023. With a background in child development and a genuine passion for caring for children, Skyla-Belle has made a lasting impact on every family she has had the privilege to work with.
She has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and warmth. She embodies everything that makes a truly outstanding nanny: she is knowledgeable, dependable, compassionate, and deeply committed to the well-being and development of the children in her care. She is not only a wonderful caregiver but also an outstanding representative of the A New England Nanny community. Her commitment to her profession, the families she serves, and the children who thrive under her care makes her truly deserving of recognition. We are proud to celebrate Skyla-Belle and all that she contributes to both the industry and the family she supports every day.
Yong
Yong has recently come back to the agency after spending 12 years with the family that she was placed with through us. She brings more than 15 years of nanny experience in childcare, as well as also being a mom to her now adult son. Yong has been working with many short-term families and her eagerness to work and willing to take a last-minute shifts has really shown us her dedication to the agency and to the field of childcare. She brings a gentle, calm, and loving presence to every home she is in. She has truly been such a great asset to us, and we are glad she is back!
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