Testimonials

These testimonials represent my years of experience with many families. As you read through these letters of recommendation, you’ll see that building relationships and dedication to serving families are the cornerstones of my vocation.

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Newborn Care

“Congratulations! On your newest addition(s), or soon-to-be addition(s) to your families. Marly is absolutely one of the best investments that you can make towards building a foundation for excellent sleep-habits; and honestly, a bonus is that she will be there along the way at whatever capacity that you feel you need advice on regarding all-things “child-care.” Marly is incredibly kind, dedicated (and absolutely loves what she does). She is nurturing, KNOWLEDGABLE and reliable — truly a real-life “Mary Poppins”. Marly not only helps in the moment but also in thinking ahead and offering valuable suggestions to create good habits and schedules for the baby. She has a wealth of information and references through her professional network for other services in the child-care industry: car seat experts, baby-proofing experts, even advice on baby gear and equipment that’s available to parents but so hard to filter through. If we have another child, I am calling her the minute I know I’m pregnant!” Marissa F. (See reference letter Marissa F.)

“We knew we wanted to create good sleep habits for our son but we honestly didn’t have the slightest idea how and we need we wanted to try the no tears method. We tried for about a week ourselves but felt completely lost and the books we read weren’t really helping because our situation wasn’t exactly the same. Nanny Marly shows extraordinary gentility and provides tender care for her little charges. As new parents, we were so thankful for the guidance that she offered and the peace of mind her presence provided. Words cannot describe the warmth, patience, and overall calming presence Nanny Marly brought into our home and our son’s life. We are truly blessed to have found Nanny Marly. We look forward to working with Nanny Marly when our second child arrives, and we strongly and without reservation recommend Nanny Marly.” Rachel T. (See reference letter Rachel T.)

“From our first meeting, she brought a sense of confidence and calmness that we desperately were seeking. She was much more than someone who was there to watch our children in the night while we slept. She is a teacher and someone with so much wisdom and experience, we felt as though we were writing down everything she said when she said it. She deeply loves and cares for not only our babies but for the families as well (this includes, puppies!)” Alexa S. (See reference letter Alexa S.)

“In 2016, we welcomed two blessings into our life. The first one was our precious daughter. The second blessing was hiring and getting to know Nanny Marly. Nanny Marly has been our backbone to successful parenting. She has such a calming effect on infants and knows exactly how to care for them no matter what their mood may be. With her help at night, we are able to be well rested and enjoy every minute with our daughter. It’s a joy to know that Nanny Marly will be in our daughter’s life for a very long time and we will be forever grateful for her support and love for our daughter.” Melissa M. (See reference letter Melissa M)

“As a single mom with two-month-old twin boys and a nine-year-old daughter, I found that I was overwhelmed, exhausted and in desperate need of sleep. I knew that I needed help at night. A friend of mine recommended Marly. I hired her on the spot! She came back five hours later and has been with us seven nights a week for the last four months. Marly quickly became the lead, guiding four others with tips, techniques, and schedules so that babies may have an easier time at night and start sleeping through the night. I felt comfortable scheduling my business trips knowing that my children would be well taken care of while I’m not at home. Marly has been a life saver! I truly don’t know how I will survive without her after her contract ends and she leaves us for a new family. I have come to rely on her and enjoy the friendship that has developed between us, as well as, the relationship she has with my children and family members.” Dr. R. F. (See reference letter Dr. R. F.)

“I wouldn’t only recommend Marly; I would endorse her for president! She is so kind, so gentle, so comforting, so knowledgeable, and the best part is, she absolutely LOVES what she does. Her love for babies and nannying radiates through her smile every time you see her. I began calling her “Nanny Ninja” because she would come in at night, usually around ten o’clock, dressed in dark colors to blend into my daughter’s dark room, chat with us a bit and then head upstairs where she cared for our baby from ten at night until six in the morning, when she would quietly leave. I don’t know what more you could ask for when searching for someone to help you and your family! As I write this, I miss her terribly!” Lindsey R. (See reference letter Lindsey R)

“Being a second-time mom, I knew from conversing with Marly that she was very experienced and had the expertise to help me solve this problem (4.5-month-old awakening during the night). Marly had strategy sessions and progress discussions with us about the baby’s nights. Marly has great intuition with infants. She was flexible, patient, and all around wonderful to have around. If we had another baby, I would definitely hire Marly again as our night nanny.” Kathleen C. (See reference letter Kathleen C)

“When I first met Marly, I knew immediately she was the right fit for my family. Her happy and relaxed demeanor was just what this sleep deprived mother needed. After reviewing Marly’s resume, I was impressed by her accomplishments and previous experience. She is more than qualified for any nanny position. However, what really stuck out was all the personal and glowing reference letters from previous employers. During her time with us, Marly had a personal tragedy of losing her home and most possession to flooding. Even after long days of dealing with this, she still showed up early, ready to work, and executed her duties all with a smile and positive attitude.” Emily G (See reference letter Emily G)

“Marly considers taking care of children a privilege, and it shows. Marly cared for our third child practically every night for the first four months of his life. She demonstrated warmth, experience, confidence, and competency with newborns. In fact, our older children also grew fond of her (and insisted she go to their bedrooms to say hello every night even though they were already in bed when she arrived). We now ask her to babysit all three children on occasion, and she is still the person I trust the most to watch the baby.” Anita M. (See reference letter Anita M)

“As a night nanny for my premature twin girls, Marly was an excellent nanny, providing exceptional care. It was not only in the technical aspects that Marly excelled, it was also in the caring and concern that was evident in her treatment of my children. It is evident that Marly is not only excellent at her job; she truly loves working with children. Marly was an essential member of our family and provided a level of care that I could only hope to achieve. Marly worked with us again two years later when our son was born and once again impressed us with integrity, knowledge, and love of children.” Arlene S-R (See reference letter Arlene S-R)

“Marly provided overnight newborn care for our family for ten weeks. We had quadruplets who were born prematurely at 30 weeks. We completely trusted her to stay in our home overnight while we slept. She would also come early some nights so that we could have a date night. We found her through a referral from a triplet family and were very pleased with her professionalism, friendliness, and how well she cared for and loved on the children.” Traci D. (See reference letter Traci D)

“Marly assisted us in bringing home our triplets after spending three months in the NICU. Marly aided us every step of the way and was able to formulate a schedule, recommend feeding techniques, and many other tips to make bringing our babies home so much easier. Marly was comfortable and competent in working with the monitors and dispensing medications. Marly was dedicated, flexible, punctual and extremely kind with our children. She was a pleasure to have in our home and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny.” Lauren L. (See reference letter Lauren L)

“Marly presented to us for interview prepared as well as degreed career professionals, being prompt, neat in appearance, and very pleasant in communicating. She offered an impressive resume, complete with various certifications in childcare related areas, letters of reference, and police background search. Her gentle and natural manner with our child gave us a great sense of peace of mind, and we grew to have a deep caring and respect for Marly. She proved to be dependable, conscientious, and trustworthy.” Hayley M. (See reference letter Hayley M)

“We have nothing but positive things to say about our experiences with Marly. She is a seasoned professional comfortable with a variety of families, children, and environments. She helped get our twin newborn boys on a regular eating and feeding schedule which let them to quickly being able to sleep the whole night through. Marly showed herself to be intelligent, personable, patient, and professional.” Dawn H. (See reference letter Dawn H)

“After meeting Marly for the first time, my husband and I immediately knew we would feel comfortable having her in our home with not only our 3-year-old but also our infant and two dogs. She has such a calming presence with both parents and children. When the time came for Marly to leave, we were so sad to see her go but it was not goodbye! Marly has continued to help us with any questions and concerns we have had. She is always available to chat with me and reassure me that I am not alone in our current journey of infant sleep training.” Neal M. (See reference letter Neal M)

Nanny

“Marly is a phenomenal nanny. For her, being a nanny is not just a job, it is a calling. She approaches every interaction she has with my children as an opportunity to teach them something about the world around them. Marly has done an amazing job contributing to the development of my children’s language, gross and fine motor, and social and emotional skills. Marly has always treated my children with love and respect, but also with consistency—particularly when it comes to discipline. She is gentle, yet firm when misbehavior occurs. My children know where the boundary lines are set when they are with Marly, and I believe that this has been a vital component in their emotional growth and maturation.” Cathy J. (See reference letter Cathy J)

“In an effort to save money, my son tried several childcare services before realizing that one gets what one pays for. When he came across “Nanny of the Year” aka, Marly, he set up and interview and asked me to go with him. I could feel my blood pressure go down as we got to know her in that interview. Marly was confident and kind, open and honest, warm and genuine. She presented my son with a beautiful folder of references and encouraged him to call each and every one of them. My son was a newly single father of a two and three-year-old, and his job required him to travel three days a week. After many epic fails in nanny hires, he and I both walked away from our meeting with Marly feeling like we had found Mary Poppins! She is sunshine, fun, caring, compassionate and willing. She is invested in her charges lives and doesn’t take it lightly.” Laura D. (See reference letter Laura D)

“Marly has been a Godsend to our family’s triplets. She is well-educated on child development as well as positive behavior management techniques. But more importantly, it was apparent that she loves her job! She is part of our family and I consider her another, sometimes better, parent to my children. I know, at all times, that my children are safe with her. Her heart and love for her children, combined with her respect for them and her investment in rearing them in a positive and healthy manner, makes her a “perfect” caregiver. She truly demonstrates the ethics and characteristics of the exemplary nanny.” Laura E. (See reference letter Laura E)

“Marly is, in a word, “tops”. Our daughters can hardly contain their enthusiasm upon seeing her each morning and our friends are constantly impressed by her. Indeed, one friend has aptly described her as “Mary Poppins” (no small compliment for a nanny).” Christine K. (See reference letter Christine K)

“I wholeheartedly recommend Marly as a nanny for any child, from infant through elementary school and beyond. She was always caring and responsible in her care of our children. As the boys grew, she was good at entertaining them and taking them on enriching outings. As our older son entered school and began homework assignments, she capably supervised the process. Our son credits Marly’s work for his strong reading skills – he was placed in the top reading group in the first grade. Marly’s other strengths include calm in the face of the terrible two’s (and three’s) and the fact that she is very well spoken (excellent grammar, etc.).” Amy C. (See reference letter Amy C)

“Marly joined us when I was pregnant with my twin daughters as a Nanny to my oldest daughter, who at the time was three years old. Marly accompanied our family on many vacations including trips to South Carolina, North Carolina, and Walt Disney World. Marly was included in all “family” gatherings, including Birthday Parties, Christmas etc. Marly had a positive work attitude, was extremely dependable and had wonderful interpersonal skills with both adults and children. Marly became such an intricate part of our family that all three girls still call her “Nanny”, even after 10+ years.” Kathy H. (See reference letter Kathy H)

The Early Years

“My son, David, and I would like to thank you for the help that you gave us during our visit to Sumatra.” Paul W., U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia (See reference letter Paul W)

“On behalf of CPI, I want to thank you for doing such an excellent job of babysitting for David W., son of the United States of America Ambassador to Indonesia. The Ambassador remarked on your maturity; and, I want to know that your actions reflected upon all of our American people in camp (Rumbai, Sumatra, Indonesia).” (Marly, age 13) Mrs. G. (See reference letter Mrs. G)

“Marly was 10 years old when we became her neighbor in Rumbai, Sumatra, Indonesia. Even at a young age, Marly was capable of attending to the children’s needs as well as entertaining them. After the birth of our second child, she was very sensitive to our older child when she came to visit for the first time. She chatted with our older child for a few minutes and then asked him to see his new sister. I was surprised and touched by her insight.” Nancy W. (See reference letter Nancy W)

“Marly is warm, loving, and has always been very approachable for my son. She is flexible, dependable, punctual, and has taught me a thing or two about toddlers and preschoolers. She is great with gently, nurturing discipline. Marly has been a wonderful addition to our lives in many ways. I would recommend her to anyone, as long as I thought they would take good care of her in return. She is a treasure.” Maggie S-C. (See reference letter Maggie S-C)

“I am a particularly nervous mother and the boys have never been left with anyone besides immediate family. Marly was not only wonderful with the boys, but also very patient with and understanding of my concerns. My children are always excited to see Marly. She has always been prompt and professional and I am confident in her ability to handle whatever situations are presented to her.” Debbie B. (See reference letter Debbie B)

“Marly possess a genuine understanding of children and the experience to address the entire range of their needs. Without exception, Marly is responsible and responsive; simply a pleasure to be around. Her manner is warm, caring, and upbeat.” Linda C-S. (See reference letter Linda C-S)

“Marly has always been a cheerful and personable girl. At quite an early age (8), she has been interested in children and babies. She has that relaxed and special way of making friends with children. With babies, she is able to soothe and happily care for them within or without the mother’s presence. Marly is responsible, trustworthy, and genuinely interested in children.” Mark F. (See reference letter Mark F)

“Marly has an immediate rapport with my19-month-oldd and handled my 7-week old son with complete confidence and maturity. I felt comfortable with her instantaneously and hired her on the “spot” for the entire summer to babysit during the day, night time, etc. On each occasion, Marly proved to be highly efficient, the children were well fed, clothed in night wear and peacefully sleeping.” Trudy J. (Marly, age 15) (See reference letter Trudy J)

“The children, ages 7, 4, and 8 months consider Marly as part of our family. We have found Marly to be well qualified and experienced in childcare matters which range from complicated health concerns to simple communicative/interactive skills. Marly is dependable, personable, has a neat appearance, is prompt and has a sincere personality.” Janet H. (Marly, age 18) (See reference letter Janet H)

“Marly is a very kind, generous, loving person who has a special place in her heart for children. Marly watched over my three boys with eagle-eyed attentiveness but at the same time allowed them to feel comfortable to play. Marly is a wonderful Nanny and an asset to any family.” Melanie V. (See reference letter Melanie V)