Welcome to Nanny Notes! Nanny Notes is a thoughtful space dedicated to everything nannying! Written from the perspective of a professional nanny, this blog shares practical tips, honest reflections, and gentle guidance on childcare, child development, and the everyday moments that shape young lives.
January 4, 2026
I make lesson plans for infants.
I know, it sounds crazy! What does an infant need a lesson plan for?
Though I acknowledge that most infants don't need a lesson plan, I have always made one for every nanny kid I have taken care of FROM BIRTH!
When you think about it, infancy is when the most influential development happens. Speech is learned, motor skills are developed, and cognitive skills are being set. I find it helpful to be able to keep track of what milestones a child should be experiencing, activities that can help them accomplish those milestones, and maybe some areas where I could offer more support to the child.
I have had many parents give me a confused look when I first bring up this concept, but when laid out in front of them and shown just how helpful it is, parents are grateful for the amount of time, research, and effort that has been put into their child's development.
So, what's the takeaway? Hopefully what you take away is a new strategy of not only bettering your nanny child's development but bettering yourself FOR THEM. The individualized research and developing that you invest in them will inevitably make for a relationship that results in a well-rounded child.
January 13, 2026
If you couldn't already tell, I specialize in infant nannying.
I recently had a conversation with a fellow nanny about what activities we were doing with our nanny kids (NKs). When I told her that with many of my nanny kids I paint, go on walks to the park, visit museums, and go to the zoo, she was shocked!
She said she had never left the house with her then 9 moths old NK. I was floored! My current NK is 7 months old, and I can't even count on my fingers how many times we've taken as adventure outside. Even when we don't have a chance to go outside, I still find a way to ensure that we are able to enjoy the day with continuous play and ways to explore.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy the currently cold days is to paint! There's a brand of paints that I LOVE (Click Here)! It's made of dehydrated veggies so it's taste safe and can be explored with no worry to caregivers. My little guy has enjoyed being able to mush his hands into the paint and see how the colors spread across his paper. He takes occassional breaks to feel the paint in his hand and then goes right back to his creation. I feel like it's a great way to still stimulate sensory input even when we're unable to go outside.
All that to say, HAVE FUN WITH THOSE BABIES!