I’ve been traveling the globe as a professional travel nanny for the past six years, helping families make the most out of their vacations and being there when they need an extra hand. In addition to my work caring for babies, toddlers, and older children, I have also spent multiple seasons working as a camp counselor and film-making teacher at an international ESL summer camp, and was a 3 and 4 year old specialist youth activity counselor with Disney Cruise Lines.
I’ve had the privilege of helping families in Ireland, Cote d’Azur, Hawaii, Mexico, the BVI, California, North Carolina, and more. In the past few years I have homeschooled children while their family summers in France, worked as a live-aboard nanny on multi-week yacht trips, planned and carried out Disneyland Paris and California trips, accompanied my charges at weddings and funerals, flown solo with children on +9 hour flights, proxy parented for up to two weeks while the parents were out of the country, and cared for sick children. I’m a US citizen and currently based in the States, I’m also passport ready and love a challenge.
I don’t believe adventures have to stop after having kids. In fact, I think adding to the family means the start of a whole new world of adventure! That's where I come in. I take care of the minute and tedious details so that you can enjoy family time and time away from the kids, while knowing that they are in safe hands and are having a blast. It’s a lot easier for parents to relax and enjoy vacation when you know the dishes will be done, the clothes will be folded, and the toys will be packed up neatly by the time they get back to the house.
I’ve nannied on over 170 flights ( 60+ of those long-haul) and counting, so as you can imagine I’ve collected quite the bag of tricks! Travel with kids can be challenging but with enough preparation and the right attitude ( i.e. a fully packed kids bag and caffeine) it's also incredibly rewarding and fun.
My personal childcare style is energetic, honest, and full of laughter. I love a good song and dance, and I believe early learning is best achieved through play, art, child-led experiences, and narration to help little minds grow.
About Me
In my free time I surf, write, and rummage through vintage shops. I’m also a museum fiend, and am very close to having attended every museum in London thats open to the public. Years of summer camp have trained me to be up and ready at 6 with a cold brew coffee in hand if there is a beautiful sunrise to be seen. I love music and go to as many concerts as I am able to.
When I’m not working, I live at home in Indiana with my family, our two Great Pyrenees and a cat who runs the whole show.
Hi, I’m Jessie
Summer 2022 Filmmaking Class. Scotland, UK
Surf lesson in 2023 Maui, Hawaii
Self-portrait of four year old nanny kid, myself, and my purple “bag of tricks”( toys, games, snacks)
Qualifications
DBS, PVG, and background checked
Licensed Driver (experienced in driving on both sides of the road)
Pediatric First Aid & CPR certified
Fully vaccinated and non-smoker
Global Entry, TSA Pre-check, Clear
Comfortable caring for sick children
Experienced with children on yachts, in pools, and in/on wild water
Experienced in caring for children with severe allergies
Experienced in caring for children with Autism, ADHD, and various social emotional abilities.
Pet friendly
Social Media and Privacy
As a general rule, I don’t take photos of the kids I work with unless a parent has requested that I send them photos. I also don’t post children at all on social media. The photos on this website have been used with permission of both the parent(s) and the children.