Hi, I’m Naomi.

I am a holistically-minded, Charlotte Mason-inspired, outdoor-loving nanny and family assistant of 20+ years, currently working in Kerrville and Fredericksburg, TX.

Get in Touch

As a cluster of small towns with no local staffing agencies, it can be difficult for nannies and families to connect in the Hill Country. I often get asked by both families and nannies if I know of anyone looking. If you are in need of a nanny, feel free to send me a job description. If you are a nanny looking for a position, feel free to send me your resume. I’m happy to help connect people when I’m able to.

About Me

Continuing Education

  • Love and Logic Parenting

  • Montessori in the Home by Prepared Montessorian Institute

  • The Baby Sleep Course by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Feeding Picky Eaters by Regenerative Cooking School (Kate Pope/Wild Nutritionist)

  • The Writing Road to Reading by Spalding Education

  • The Power of Play by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Compassionate Discipline by Institute of Child Psychology

  • The Impact of Technology on Children and Youth by Institute of Child Psychology

  • The Ins and Outs of Risky Play by Institute of Child Psychology

  • The Self-Driven Child by Institute of Child Psychology

  • The Making of the Resilient Child by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Joy: It’s an Inside Job by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Childhood Brain Development by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Making Sense of Childhood Brain Development by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Supporting Social and Emotional Development by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Decoding Preschoolers by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Understanding Sensitive Children by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Childhood ADHD: From Struggling to Thriving by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Sensory Foundations by Institute of Child Psychology

  • Helping Children with Grief and Loss by Institute of Child Psychology

Skills and Experience

  • Cared for children ages 0–10 with age appropriate, developmentally focused support

  • Twins experience

  • Experienced with proxy-parenting, sole-charge, and shared care

  • Worked collaboratively with parents and other household staff

  • Supported families in both domestic and international travel, private and commercial, including solo travel with the children

  • Helped children develop an understanding and respect of boundaries and how to confidently implement their own

  • Effectively worked with children on developing appropriate behavior through natural and logical consequences and firm but loving guidance

  • Supported the children’s health by preparing nutritious snacks and meals and working alongside them to overcome picky eating

  • Supported infants and toddlers in developing their communication skills by modeling signs, words, and routines

  • Worked with babies and toddlers in respectfully building independent sleep habits

  • Fostered a love of learning through literature and play based education

  • Homeschooling and supplemental learning experience

  • Assisted children, ages 4-7, in developing strong reading skills

  • Researched and prepared curriculum and learning opportunities, preschool-2nd grade, to suit each child’s individual learning style

  • Provided a loving and safe environment while allowing children the freedom to explore and learn about life

Employment Terms

For all positions, I require a formal contract with guaranteed hours, payment through payroll, and benefits including PTO, holidays, and sick time. My hourly rate typically falls in the $30-$35+ range, depending on the specifics of the role.

Availability

At this time, I am committed to working full-time for a wonderful family. However, I’m still available for occasional weekend or overnight care or family assistant support on a flexible basis. If you’re looking for assistance, feel free to reach out, and we can discuss how I might be able to help!

Family Assistant Duties for the Busy Family

  • Home organization

  • Household inventory

  • Grocery shopping

  • Errands such as dry cleaning, post office, returns, etc

  • Wash dishes/tidy kitchen

  • Declutter and straighten home

  • Meal prep and make lunches

  • Playroom organization and toy rotation

  • Schedule appointments and activities

  • Oversee home maintenance

  • School and activity pick-ups and drop offs (with vehicle provided)

    Please be aware that I do not provide deep cleaning, however I am happy to recommend several housecleaning services. My role as a family assistant is to help maintain the house, shorten to do lists, and generally help ensure your household runs smoothly.

Recommendations

Naomi is incredibly intelligent and she shared her love of reading and exploring with her kiddos. One thing that sets Naomi apart is she is well versed in several home education programs, Charlotte Mason philosophy and Montessori principles. She never hesitated to keep the girls active in nature, even on the hottest of Texas summer days! Naomi was always a source of knowledge and introduced us to so many lovely books, programs, and concepts. She respected and honored our home lifestyle choices (feeding our children a balanced organic diet, used non-toxic products at home and on body, no screen time, etc.), bringing me peace of mind that the girls were nourished physically and mentally.

Naomi started caring for our daughter since she was 2 months of age. Five years later, we have a wonderful creative kindergartener who has a love of nature, books and a kind mind. It is without a doubt that Naomi's care and involvement in her development directly contributed to that. Many days our daughter would end her day playing outside, which made her very happy (even on days she was covered in dirt from outside play time). They explored many aspects of *the city together, including public libraries, parks, museums and nearby farms. She is more than a nanny to us, she is a part of our family.

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Naomi is cool, calm, and collected. Even with our wild daughter always testing her limits, she managed to maintain her position as the authority in our home and helped to provide more structure to my daughter's life. Her positioning with children earns her respect from her little ones. Although clearly the authority in the house, Naomi is also the silliest one with the kiddos - always playing, jumping around, doing silly faces and voices, and doing imaginative play. The girls are still giddy every time Naomi comes over. They are just ready to jump all over her!

Naomi is extremely hands-on and entirely focused on our children when she is with them.  I am never worried about them when she is taking care of them, and I know that they are in great hands and will be well cared for and learning with her.  She creates fun activities and games and new ways to play.  She is playful and silly with the boys and, at the same time, disciplines them in a way that I am extremely comfortable with and try to emulate.  We love how much she encourages outdoor play and exploring nature and the world around them.  The kids do not watch TV with Naomi, and I can tell the boys’ curiosity and exploration grew because of her influence and their time at parks, the splash pad, the nature center, and even the library.  She successfully and safely managed outings with all three young children every day, which is not easy, but she truly seemed to enjoy it and so did all three kids.  I give Naomi the credit for potty training my boys in a few weeks also!

What makes Naomi so exceptional as a childcare giver is difficult to put succinctly into words! She devotes her full energy and attention to her charges. She plays with them, interacts with them, cares about them and is unafraid to expose them to activities. I believe she is confident of her abilities and knows she is doing right by the kids she watches. In our case she has often brought *our children back to us dirty, exhausted and thoroughly happy! I have never heard anything from my children about Naomi other than positive comments.

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Naomi is experienced, knowledgeable, and brought order to the chaos of early mornings with our young children. She is always prepared with age appropriate learning activities, loves to get outside and take the kiddos fun places. She truly has a passion for childcare, and we had a peace knowing our children were in such capable hands every day.

  • Over 20 years Nanny Experience

    22 beautiful children, newborn through elementary school

  • Educational Experience

    phonics-based reading, math play, art and music studies, nature science, literature-based history, etiquette, handicrafts

  • Family Assistant Experience

    assistance in keeping your household running smoothly through organization, errands, scheduling, etc