Nadine took wonderful care of our newborn daughter in the spring of 2015. She was pleasant, knowledgable, on time, gentle and patient. I appreciated that she shared her expertise without imposing. Most importantly, our daughter was happy with her. Although it wasn't our goal to sleep train so young, Nadine got our daughter on a feeding schedule that had her sleeping through the night at 6 weeks. We are so grateful for the care and support Nadine provided to our family and strongly recommend her to others. C.Cockburn

Nadine looked after my son during the day, twice a week, from when he was 6 weeks to 3 months old, so that I could work on completing a book project. From the moment we met her, we liked her immensely and found her ample experience, expertise and extensive knowledge of newborn care to be deeply reassuring. She was warm, caring, thoughtful, extremely gentle and loving towards my son, always engaging him with conversation, music and even by reading to him. She was an absolute pleasure to have in our home. I couldn’t have asked for a better caregiver for my baby and remain eternally grateful to Nadine for stepping in during an extremely stressful time. N.Arumugan


We hired Nadine to come to our home to help us at night with our preemie triplets.  From the very first night, she put me at ease with the way that she handled the babies with gentleness and confidence - I was extremely nervous because I had never had anyone care for my newborns except family but my fear quickly subsided.  She was very supportive and encouraging of my plan to breastfeed and offered much help and advice to ensure that I was able to do so.
She was timely, courteous, organized, and hard-working. She was incredibly respectful of our wishes in regards to caring for the babies.  I would highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking a partner to come alongside to make the transition to parenthood as smooth as possible. L. Smith (triplets)

Nadine was our night nurse for the first three weeks after we brought our son home, and she was fabulous.  She got the baby on a great schedule -- and, after she left and the doctor said he'd gained enough weight, he began sleeping through the night, which I don't think is a coincidence.  There are very few people you want to see at 4 a.m. when you're exhausted and haven't slept, but Nadine was always calm and pleasant and easy to talk to.  She dealt with my over-emotional state really well, and was steady as could be even when I was crying, down in the dumps, etc.  She has a wealth of information about how to take care of both the baby and the mother, and was really helpful in solving breast-feeding problems without being pushy or doctrinaire about it. She knew when and how to introduce a bottle, when we decided to, and the baby went from breast to bottle and back again without any problems, thanks to her. And she was great about teaching us how to bathe the baby, how to swaddle him, what he should be wearing, how he should be sleeping, etc.  She was such a lifesaver in those first, utterly confusing weeks. I recommend her without hesitation. S. Clifford

My husband and I worked with Nadine for the first three weeks of our son's life, and she helped us through a very stressful time.  When our baby was only three days old he had to go the ER and then stay in the hospital due to a slight fever, which left us quite traumatized.  Nadine helped us immensely with our recovery from that, and was extremely patient with me in helping me get back on track with breastfeeding (we got thrown off during our extended hospital stay).  Because Nadine was helping us, we were able to get much more rest than we otherwise would have gotten, and she gave us a great amount of helpful advice.  Nadine worked very hard, and was always both professional and pleasant; we enjoyed our time with her.  We trusted her with our newborn completely - so much so that we were able to slip out twice to have a glass of wine together at a nearby cafe.  We definitely recommend her services and hope to keep in touch with her as our son grows up. E London

Nadine is a skilled and caring baby nurse. She was a huge help during the first few months of our daughter's life when we weren't sure what to do and didn't have enough rest to think straight. Nadine is a trusted caregiver and I look forward to using her again when we have our second. D. Rao

 We hired Nadine to help us out for two nights when our twin boys were just a few weeks old. She came to us at a time when we desperately needed support and some sleep! She is very professional, gentle, warm and loving with babies, and dealt with our fussy little boys with aplomb. We also learned from her, as she showed us swaddling techniques to prevent babies from breaking free, and shared breastfeeding tips with us even before we hired her. We liked that she was very mindful of newborns’ compromised immunity – she changed clothes as soon as she came for her night shift and was diligent about hygiene. Overnight, as we got our much-needed sleep, she tandem fed bottles to the babies, straightened up their room, and soothed their gas-related crying. She also cleaned out all our bottles really well that had gotten cloudy because of constant sterilizing and before she left, gave the babies their baths and left them fresh and clean. They were too young for sleep training but somehow she got them to sleep between feedings – something that they refused to do for us in those first few weeks! With her multiples experience, she was able to handle both of them deftly and efficiently.We also appreciated Nadine’s flexibility – what we needed was occasional help (and sleep) because we couldn’t afford a baby nurse every day of the week. And she provided care for the babies and respite for us in those harried early days.We would heartily recommend her to anyone who needs help, whether one baby or multiple. B.Ray (twins)

As first time parents, Nadine not only relieved us from the night shift, but she taught us the basics of a newborn & gave us the confidence that we were going about things the right way. No matter how much you read before your first child, it's different when the time actually comes that you're home from the hospital, exhausted & with lots to absorb. Nadine taught us how to bathe our newborn, how to relieve her colic & improve her dry skin, how to soothe her, as well as some best health practices which we would otherwise have not known. She had an incredibly calming impact on us & our newborn & we had complete peace of mind when Nadine took over the night feeds. Having help during the first few months of parenthood made the overall experience more enjoyable & memorable. Plus we gained a lot of confidence on how to approach different baby scenarios. Nadine was professional & a calming soul for us & our baby. We highly recommend her. R. Cohen

It's hard to put down just how much good-will you feel towards someone when they are taking excellent care of an extension of your heart. When we first hired Nadine as caregiver, my daughter was 8 weeks and I was a nervous new mom. Not only did Imogen smile and coo at Nadine, her calming presence helped put me at ease when I walked out the door to go to work. Nadine has an intimate understanding of how children work. One of her strongest points as a childcare provider is the creativity that she brings to the job.  She sings and plays the guitar. Often, my husband and I would come home to great suggestions as to how we could rearrange our living space to create a nurturing playscape or to find her playing a game with our daughter. I'm a work-at-home mother now, but if I weren't, we would definitely use her again. K. Houston

I'm not sure we would have survived our first week home without Nadine's expertise and patience and help and support. She made a big difference in our confidence as new parents. Not only did she teach us the rhythms and concrete steps of caring for a newborn baby, but she was tremendously resourceful and supportive when issues with the baby's latch meant we had to feed her formula for a few days. Nadine constantly reinforced that, with perseverance, we would be able to nurse again, and she came up with creative solutions to try so that I never gave up hope (and she was right). She clearly loves babies, and showed our daughter so much care, attention, and affection that it allowed my husband and me to get some rest during the night, knowing our baby was well cared-for. She encouraged us to get some time out of the house, both individually, and together, to maintain our sanity. During her week with us, she voluntarily sewed a blanket into a swaddle on her (extremely few) off hours, and used her photography experience to shoot some adorable pictures of the baby that we still cherish. She has continued to check in on us and the baby. R. Posner

Nadine came to us when our daughter Faye was only 5 days old. Nadine presented herself with excellent references and we immediately loved the way she handled Faye. I was reassured from day one. At 3 months, seeing Faye's reaction every evening when Nadine arrived was wonderful as babies have their own way of expressing their excitement. I also would like to stress that Nadine was always on time. My husband and l both have tight schedules, and punctuality was very important to us. Nadine came always as scheduled and never missed a day of work. She is creative and very active. I would really love to recommend Nadine. She was lovely to be around.  B. Arens

Nadine watched both of our children for almost two years, starting with our daughter when she was two and our son when he was a newborn. One simple way to describe how important Nadine has been to our family is how the kids became attached to her. She is the third nanny for our daughter but the first one my daughter talked about on nights and weekends, to the degree that she never mentioned our last nanny but she brought up fun things she had done with Nadine on the very first week Nadine was with us, and continues to do so. The other simple way is in the way our kids act. They are happy kids who laugh readily, are curious about everything, listen attentively when we are outside and stay close by, eat well, and are polite.  Nadine exercises their hearts and minds, is calm yet firm, feeds them well and has them mind their manners. L. Muldoon

Nadine has worked for us for the past year. We are saddened to let her go because she has been a great joy to our home.  Nadine started with us at a point in our lives when we had made major changes.  We moved from the UWS to the UES and took Char out of daycare. Needless to say, we needed someone who would make the transition for our then 18 month old easy. Nadine helped our little one make new friends, provided structure and creativity. When we moved to the UES we were concerned that Charlotte would not have friends to play with.  Nadine soon got on the ball, and made friends with nannies and parents who had children the same age as Charlotte.  She even solicited information from our doorman on kids in the building who were the same age as Char.  Due to her friendly disposition and keen judgment, Charlotte has had a large number of great friends; some of whom we hope to be lifelong. From day one Nadine brought structure and worked on creating various routines for Char.  Among these were breakfast play dates, lunch play dates, Barnes and Noble readings, library activities and naps. Every part of the day was filled and there was always anticipation from our little one of what came next. Nadine was always on top of the activities, registering for classes, finding out about events in the community and solidifying play dates. On top of that, she also got our then 20 month old, Charlotte, to take naps in her own bed during the day, a feat that seemed impossible. Creativity is a great asset that flows effortlessly from Nadine. She did lots of projects and found fun ways to reinforce letters, numbers, shapes, etc.  Nadine sang to Charlotte and exposed her to various genres of music, from Country to the Beatles.  Nadine provided a safe environment for an active 2 year old wherever they were.  She can be stern when she had to, but with love. Charlotte has blossomed into a very happy, active, dancing and twirling 2.5 year old, who absolutely adores Nadine. Incredibly enough upon the arrival on our second daughter, Nadine showed extensive knowledge and care for our newborn. She made hospital visits, prepared the nursery, and helped us adjust to the newest addition to our family. Nadine has been an asset to us. She is a smart, intelligent young lady that is easy to get along with. M. Lynke

We have had the pleasure of knowing Nadine. She joined us 7 days after our second daughter was born and quickly became familiar and adapted to caring for a newborn and a toddler at the same time.  During the year and a half that Nadine has been caring for our children (current ages of 1 ½ and 3 ½) her responsibilities have ranged from providing nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day to bathing and dressing them, from setting up play dates to bringing them both to activities throughout New York City (and everything in between). Her responsibilities in this capacity have grown with the activity level of a toddler and pre-schooler.  Both of our children have really grown to love her. Nadine has a great disposition.  She is an intelligent, capable, dedicated, and personable young woman.  She is cheerful, very organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with very young children as well as adults.   She is very creative in planning activities for the children and their friends.  She is always quick on her feet, with sensible reactions in all the circumstances we've seen her in. We feel confident in saying that she is capable of handling any situation with thoughtfulness and maturity. M. Buckley

I am writing this letter on behalf of Nadine Kennedy. She has served as a caretaker for my 4-month old son for 18 months. Unfortunately, we have to let her go as my recently-retired mother is moving to New York to spend time with her grandson. Nadine has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is very nurturing and loving towards Sammy, and has a calming effect on everyone in her presence. Nadine always looked for new opportunities for Sammy – new classes, new friends, and new experiences. She took Sammy on many outings – on the bus, to the park, to the library. She is diligent and thorough, always following through on what I asked of her – often doing a better job than I would! She is punctual, reliable, and amenable.  Nadine is thoughtful and sensible in her decision-making process and I always felt comfortable that she would handle every situation maturely and carefully. A. Leff

Nadine Kennedy worked with our family for 2 years as a nanny.  She cared for our two boys, at the time ages 3 and 5 years old. Nadine put so much energy into every day spent with the kids.  She is very creative and likes to be active.  She planned lemonade sales, scavenger hunts and art activities with the kids -- often times including other kids from our neighborhood.  She never wanted to hang out on the bench with the other nannies gossiping.  That is not her style. Nadine was with us during some very difficult times in our Country.  She was with us on September 11th when the Twin Towers fell.  She was also with us during the blackout in NYC.  Nadine handled each and every situation with such good judgment and complete selflessness.  Her priority was to make sure our boys were safe and were sheltered from what was being shown in the media.  She completely put her own personal needs and fears aside during these emergencies to care for my children. Open communication is very important to Nadine.  She wants to know that she can give and receive feedback openly with the family she is working with.  She needs to feel comfortable in her environment. Nadine has so much love to bring to the kids.  She can be strict when needed and teaches good manners and appropriate behavior.  She loves music and often played guitar for the kids. Nadine was a true asset to our lives and my boys will never forget her.  It is my pleasure to recommend her for employment.  J. Tallerman

I have known Nadine for three years.  First I must acknowledge that, if you are interviewing Nadine, you are very fortunate. Nadine took care of my 4-year-old son Shomari excellently. What impressed me the most are her diligence, organization, and ability to communicate with both parent and child. As a single mother, I relied heavily on Nadine for support with Shomari. Nothing was ever too much for her. When she was faced with a challenge, such as tantrums and food pickiness, Nadine found unique ways to deal with them. She brought to the job her skills as an artist and singer, spending many creative moments with my son. Nadine is an intelligent, caring, and easygoing individual; she is also straightforward. She commits herself 100% to the task at hand.  She is very goal oriented and works towards achieving goals she has set, whether on the job or personal. She is reliable and exercises good judgment. I never felt insecure or worried when Shomari was in her care. I know he was well cared for, loved, fed and safe. Nadine was a great value and inspiration to me. My son loved and adored her tremendously. She will be missed. I would not hesitate to recommend Nadine Kennedy for any childcare position.   A. Fraser