Maggie Rose
Dallas,TX
Summary
I am a professional nanny, parent coach, and babyled weaning expert based in Dallas, TX. My caregiving style is inspired by Montessori, Waldorf, and RIE, with an emphasis on respectful, holistic, whole-family care. I am an advocate for slow-paced, simple childhood, independent, child-led, and uninterrupted play, a nutrient dense diet from the start, getting outside in all weather, firm discipline, and involving children in the daily rhythms of the household. I believe children should be barefoot whenever possible, food is medicine, sunshine is our friend, less is more when it comes to toys and activities, and that children are fully capable of contributing to the household from an early age.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Nanny
Private Family
09.2021 - Current
- Sole charge care of one child from age 13 weeks to 3 years. Responsible for all child-related daily tasks from infancy through toddlerhood including, but not limited to: feeding, maintaining hygiene, naptime and bedtime routines, potty training, creating and maintaining daily schedules, play dates, arts and crafts, and sleep support.
- Provided gentle, loving, attentive care and firm discipline and cultivated a warm, slow, intentional childhood.
- Introduced solids with babyled weaning method and provided parents with a full education of this method. Achieved "100 Foods Before Age 1", with a focus on nutrient density from the start.
- Collaborated daily with parents on developmental milestones and respectful and firm discipline methods.
- Responsible for child-related household tasks including, but not limited to: child's laundry, tidying and organizing the nursery and child's closet, grocery shopping, and light housekeeping.
- Designed, curated, and maintained a fun and unique playroom and fostered independent play. Responsible for the purchasing, rotating, donating, and organizing of toys.
- Taught practical life skills including, but not limited to: dressing and undressing, basic hygiene, setting a table, making tea, cleaning spills, helping with grocery shopping and laundry, picking up toys, basic self-care, and basic manners.
- Facilitated and prioritized independent play and child-led discovery, and got outside as much as possible, frequenting playgrounds and hiking trails.
- Safely transported child in personal vehicle to play dates, activities, and other errands.
- Performed solo overnight care as needed for trips up to five days.
Full-Time Nanny and Personal Chef
Private Family
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Sole charge care of one child from age 11 weeks to 18 months. Responsible for all child-related daily tasks including, but not limited to: feeding (mixing formula bottles), maintaining hygiene, naptime, bedtime, and bath routines, creating and maintaining daily schedules, play dates, arts and crafts, and sleep support.
- Provided gentle, loving, attentive care and support to the child and work from home parents during a global pandemic.
- Introduced solids with babyled weaning method and equipped parents with the knowledge of this method.
- Collaborated daily with parents on developmental milestones, activities, and gentle, firm discipline methods.
- Responsible for child-related household tasks including, but not limited to: child's laundry, tidying and organizing the nursery and child's closet, grocery shopping, and light housekeeping.
- Curated developmental activities for the child to teach and inspire play.
- Safely transported child in personal vehicle to play dates, activities, and other errands.
- Planned meals, purchased groceries, and prepared restaurant quality dinners and snacks for parents.
Full-Time Nanny
Private Family
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Sole charge care of one child from age 16 weeks to 19 months. Responsible for all child-related daily tasks from infancy through early toddlerhood including, but not limited to: feeding (including breast milk bottle preparation, weaning, and preparing vegan meals), maintaining hygiene, naptime and bedtime routines, laundry, creating and maintaining daily schedules, gentle but firm discipline, organizing toys, age-appropriate daily chores, outdoor walks, and sleep support.
- Provided gentle, loving, attentive care to child and supported work-from-home mom in the challenges of postpartum.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts, Baking, And Restaurant Management
Arizona Culinary Institute
Phoenix, AZ11.2018
Master of Science - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2012
Childcare Courses
Understanding and Promoting Infant Development
Understanding and Promoting Toddler Development
Infant Nutrition
Speech Sisters: Talk on Track
Big Little Feelings: Winning the Toddler Stage
Solid Starts: Toddlers at the Table
Books
The Gentle Parent- L.R. Knost
No Bad Kids- Toddler Discipline Without Shame- Janet Lansbury
Balanced and Barefoot- Angela Hanscom
Hunt, Gather, Parent- Michaeleen Doucleff
The Montessori Toddler- Simone Davies
The Baby and the Biome- Meenal Lele
Oh, Crap! Potty Training- Jamie Glowacki
First Bite- How We Learn to Eat- Bee Wilson
Elevating Childcare- Janet Lansbury
Simplicity Parenting- Kim John Payne
The Whole Brain Child- Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson Ph.D.
The Danish Way of Parenting- Jessica Joelle Alexander
Habits of the Household-Justing Whitmel Earley
Timeline
Full-Time Nanny
Private Family
09.2021 - Current
Full-Time Nanny and Personal Chef
Private Family
09.2019 - 12.2020
Full-Time Nanny
Private Family
07.2017 - 11.2018
Diploma - Culinary Arts, Baking, And Restaurant Management
Arizona Culinary Institute
Master of Science - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Grand Canyon University