Friends and Supporters of Sarah’s Sweet Slumber

Melissa Larocque-Twin Lights Wedding Design

http://www.twinlightsweddingplanner.com/

Lauren Matera

https://thestudioofduxbury.com/

Diane Lopes

Postpartum doula and Certified sleep consultant

https://www.bumpbabyandbeyondboston.com/

Julie Brill IBCLC, CCCE, CLD

http://www.wellpregnancy.com/

Heather North-Mcgraw

http://nannytucket.net/

Lynne Ricardo BSN,RN,IBCLC

Lactationconsultantsofthesouthshore.com

About

Hi, I’m Sarah. I have been working with children from birth to 18 years since 1995.

I started as a Sleep Coach and Newborn Care Specialist in 2004 and it has become my passion. I love helping families with little one(s) at home who feel like sleep is a distant memory. Whether I am partnering with parents as a newborn night nurse, a sleep training expert, as a nanny, or accompanying them on vacation, I work with diligence and care to ensure all children under my watch are nurtured and loved. Perhaps it’s my midwestern roots, but I believe warmth and kindness are of the utmost importance.

I started as a mothers helper of twins in 1995 and from there I have worked in day care and private home settings until I focused my work on overnight newborn care and sleep guidance. I have helped countless families by teaching them healthy sleep habits and helping them understand their babies needs.

Babies and children are my passion and I love helping people. I’m proud to say I am Adult/Child/Infant CPR Certified, First Aid Certified, and a member of the International Nanny Association (INA). I also have been trained as a Postpartum Doula through DONA International and received my Newborn Care Specialist Certification with Gentle Ventures.

Most importantly, I LOVE my job and I take great pride in working hard and making sure the families and babies I partner with are happy, healthy and safe. And I’m fortunate to work with an amazing group of caretakers who share my mission.

I wish you all healthy days and restful nights.

Our NCS Team

Sarah Childers-Rossi

Owner- NCS

Laura M
Social Media Director
Laura has been passionately working with newborns and their families since 2004. She is a trained Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist and additionally holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Human Development. Laura specializes in twins (she has worked with 18 sets to date!) and has completed advanced training specific to working with multiples. Laura has also completed training pertaining to pediatric nutrition, baby-led weaning, babywearing, and RIE. Laura believes there is no one way or “best” way to help your baby thrive and will work closely with you to incorporate your family’s specific goals and parenting styles into her work. Laura’s past clients describe her as loving, patient and knowledgeable. When not helping tired parents get a bit of sleep Laura enjoys hiking, yoga and photography. Laura recognizes and appreciates how nerve-racking it can be to open your home up to a stranger during these uncertain times. Please rest assured that she takes precautions very seriously, follows all guidelines and will stay in close communication with you regarding any changes in health or exposure. She is CPR and First Aid certified and has all her vaccinations!

Cheryl B
Senior Manager
Hi my name is Cheryl Bean,I am married with 4 children of my own! I started as an infant/toddler teacher through a co-op High School. I eventually became a certified Lead infant/toddler teacher and taught at the same daycare in Chelmsford, MA for 10 years. I keep my CPR certification up to date and I am also Newborn Care Specialist certified through Gentle Blessings. I am also up to date on all vaccines and follow all CDC guidelines.In 2005 I began doing overnight infant care and I love it!!! I was with another agency where Sarah was the manager and then left them to join Sweet Slumber in 2019 when Sarah founded the company. Working overnights with newborns and their families has been the most rewarding job I have found. I love snuggling with the babies at night and helping families learn healthy sleep habits so they have wonderful sleepers their whole lives!

Greetings Families, my name is Amber Sarah P. I have been working in childcare since 1998. During my academic career I studied child development, family counseling, and medical assisting. As part of my professional career I have nannied from infants to teens, traveled with families, answered pediatric triage lines, and been a Newborn Care Specialist. I am very Covid conscious and have had every vaccination and booster available to me. I have also had my flu and pneumonia vaccines. And although I enjoy caring for every stage of life, newborns and infants have always been my passion. I am a wife and a mother to a beautiful sassy little girl. With my natural inclination to nurture, personal and professional experience I am truly looking forward to helping you and your family during this new and exciting journey in your lives.

Luciana G
Training Manager/NCS
I have worked as a helping hand for busy parents and their children for over 18 years caring for their children from newborns to 7 years of age. My experience in childcare and household management has directly improved the day-to-day life of the families I have worked for. I am CPR/First aid certified and up to date on all vaccinations. Over the years I have encountered a variety of children and family situations which have shape me into a flexible and quick-thinker worker. I am organized, flexible, great communication skills, excellent multitasking, problem-solving, kind and compassionate. In 2015 I started to specialize in Newborn Care and found my true passion, caring for new parents and their babies providing care, support and education to help your little one develops healthy sleep habits that lead to sleeping through the night. I find great joy in empowering new parents with the confidence and skills to help your little one thrive.

Julie K
Hello! My name is Julie, and I am proud to say I have been a nanny for over 15 years, NCS and Post Partum Doula Certified and mother of two spirited teenage kids! I am college educated, licensed in social work, and keep up with continuing education on a regular basis in the social/mental health/person centered arena. I developed skills over the years through training, experience, education and found that through a caring, calm, and a nurturing demeanor I can be an added value to the family environment. My experience is with various ages from premature babies all the way up to teenagers and young adults with disabilities physical, mental, and chronic care needs. However, my passion and extensive experience is with infants/newborns, sleep training and parents. I am completely comfortable working in settings of all types. Having been in homes in all different places, traveled with families, hospitals, and community residential settings. I am quick problem solver, dependable and easy going. I will offer advice if you would like it, but I am able to take direction and follow them as I respect each parents’ ability to know their baby and their family best. I am judgement free care provider. I have had the pleasure of working with all different types of families, all different ways to raise children and believe that if the child is surrounded by love and is safe that child is well cared for! Being a childcare provider is such a rewarding and unique experience and I look forward to working with your family in this short but important part of development!

Jill M
I’ve worked with infants for over 24 years , 10 years as a nanny and 14 years as an overnight Newborn caregiver. When I started as a Newborn care specialist I decided this was what I was meant to do. I found that working nights in a family's home is so rewarding. I love helping families develop healthy sleep habits so they can have the best life they can have! Providing support along with getting parents good night sleep has made me so happy. Helping parents navigate this new chapter in their lives has been the best thing I have ever done.I’m the proud mama of 3 teenagers.In my free time I like to work out and spend time with my family.I am CPR/First Aid certified and have all my vaccinations! I look forward to working with your family during this special time!

Hi my name is Shai and currently I reside in back bay with my 6 year old daughter. I have almost 18 years of experience in the childcare field and I hold a masters degree in early childhood Ed. Majority of my experience consists of infants and toddlers with some experience with pre school age. I love providing care to children because I love to see their growth in such a short amount of time. I consider myself a very vibrant & silky individual who can be very passionate. I am up to date on my vaccinations & I am also first aid/cpr certified for infants & adults!

Hello families, my name is Kelsea C! I am 26 years old and live in the north shore.I have been working with children as a nanny from newborn to 6 years old for the last 7 years.I found my love for caring for children when my cousins were born when I was 10! I remember having my grandparents drive me to Conneticut some weekends just so I could visit them!I am currently taking classes online to get my postpartum doula certification, I am cpr and first aid certified and also have my flu and up to date on all covid vaccines. I loved being a nanny but I really enjoy the newborn stage, which is way I decided to become newborn care specialist! I am a very warm and calming person and find joy in helping others!

Clarice N
I am a mother of 2 children aged 30 and 20! I am CPR/First Aid certified, Covid vaccinated and boosted and I receive my flu shot every yearI have been caring for children and infants for over 20 years in the greater Boston area. Overnight and daytime experience. I have cared for single children and as many as 3 at any given time. I have experience as an overnight Nanny for infants and toddlers. As a nanny, I cared for twin children for 3 years. Home care, taking to day camps, school, and fun trips. General babysitting for two children aged 5 and 7. Daycare for a one and two-year-old for a year. General daycare for two children aged 5 and 9 for over 5 years. General responsibilities included transporting children to and from school, and camp, feeding/comforting infants and toddlers, and creating fun activities for older children. When I became an overnight newborn care specialist I decided that was what I was meant to do! I have enjoyed starting with families at the very beginning and watching them learn and grow to be the best parents they can be. I will provide the best care for your baby while you get the rest you need while also supporting you in every way to become the best parents you can be.
I look forward to working with your family

My name is Luisa V, I am 31 years old, and a mom to 6 year old Julian, and 3 year old Emmie.
I have always loved children. I was always the kid who wanted to hold all the babies at every party (I’m still like that to this day. If there’s a baby nearby, you can bet I’m waiting for my turn to snuggle them!)
I’ve worked with children for many years. First in high school as a teacher’s helper for our co-op; then as a Physical Therapy Aide for pediatric PT; then I was a full time nanny for 4 years. After that I worked as a Newborn Care Specialist for 2 years, until embarking in my greatest adventure - becoming a mom. I took a break from overnights to raise my kids but missed the overnights so I went back to NCS work and have been doing that ever since!
I am CPR certified and covid vaccinated and boosted.
After having children of my own, I grew to appreciate quality rest more than ever. I have experienced the benefits of establishing healthy sleep habits first hand, and I would love to help other families discover these benefits, and create a more rewarding sleep routine.
When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking with my husband and kids, swimming, gardening, and hanging out with our 7 chickens!

Evelyn M
Hello I am Evelyn, I live in South Boston. I am an empathetic and informative newborn care professional.In my free time you can find me trying new foods and recipes! Before becoming a newborn care specialist I worked as a nanny and early education teacher for the last decade. I am proudly bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish,I became a postpartum/newborn care specialist because I wanted to support parents with all of the things that come up in the delicate time when babies are young. I love equipping parents with confidence and easy-to-implement strategies. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I use knowledge and experience to provide customized, evidence-based sleep support and plans based on their unique goals, children and family.I am up to date on all covid vaccines,flu shot and Cpr/first aid certifications and I am a trained/certified EMT.If I’ve done my job well, I will have laid the foundations for success–from healthy sleep habits, to social emotional development and cognitively-appropriately activities. I very much look forward to working with your family!

Hi, my name is Crystal D. I have worked in childcare for the past 10 years. The last 5 years I have worked as a PCA on the postpartum unit at Mount Auburn Hospital. Along with being a newborn care specialist. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant with my CPR/First Aid certification. I am fully up to date with all my covid and flu vaccinations. Working with parents and infants at the hospital from the age of 17 has inspired me to continue this work especially through the critical transition from birth to home. Supporting new mothers and comforting infants is my top priority. Having clear communication with empathy and compassion is what you will always receive with my care. With my background in the medical field along with many years as a personal nanny I am proud to help you and your family during this transition.

Hello,
My name is Denise G and I would love to share a bit about myself! I started working
with children 23 years ago as an early childhood educator. Early on in my career I became
certified as a lead Infant/Toddler Teacher. I’ve spent many years teaching both age groups and
truly enjoy doing so. During this time I’ve worked closely with hundreds of families to create
wonderful bonds and consistent, loving care.
I’m certified in first aid/CPR and have received both CoVid vaccines as well as the booster.
Through Gentle Ventures, I’ve earned my certificate as a Newborn Care Specialist!
Besides being a teacher, I’m a mom to two wonderful girls! It’s an amazing journey where I find
myself learning something new each day. I’m excited to embark on a new adventure with
Sarah’s Sweet Slumber! I love caring for infants, they just give the best cuddles! I truly enjoy
watching them learn about their new world, reach amazing milestones and see their sweet
personalities start to shine through! I look forward to meeting you and your little one!

Kelsey P

I have been working in childrcare for over 10 years both with private clients and through agencies in day settings and overnights. I have always preferred newborns which is why I love being an overnight newborn care specialist so much! I am truly blessed to have worked with so many wonderful families of singles, multiples, premies, and infants with special needs. My goals are to support and guide you through this time to help develop healthy sleep habits for the whole family. Sleep is so important for baby and family and I will be there every step of the way. I will work with your family to create a great routine so everyone can be well-rested. I will always provide the highest level of care and professionalism so you can be confident your baby is safe and healthy with me. I am CPR and first aid certified as well as up to date on all vaccinations. I am currently working towards my doctorate in Physical therapy at MGH Institute of Health Professions. During my free time I enjoy going to museums and exploring New England! Congratulations on your little one and I look forward to working with you!

My name is Heather C and I am an overnight newborn care services provider in the Greater Boston area. I am a highly experienced, educated and loving professional with over 20 years of experience providing nighttime newborn care to: singletons, multiples, premature infants, infants with reflux/GERD and babies with special needs. I have an MS in Child Development/ Family Support, and Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist training.

I am a naturally warm, supportive and empathic person, a "nurturer by nature". I am also attentive to detail, organized/ structured and believe in the importance of providing a consistent and predictable routine to help babies feel safe and secure in the world and to gently help them develop the healthy sleep habits that will serve as the early foundation for a lifetime of good sleep.

I love partering with both first time and repeat parents and providing support and encouragement as well as sharing my knowledge and experience. Above all, I cherish the close work that comes with helping families to care for their babies and I find it deeply rewarding to make a lasting difference in the lives of babies and their families.

Hi, my name is Larissa O. I am from Brazil. I have been living in Natick,
Massachusetts for almost 4 years.
I came to the US as an Au Pair, to take care of a newborn and I have been
working for this family for all those years. During this time they had another baby
that I also took care of since he was a newborn.
I have been working with children for around 4 years. During those 4 years I
went from being Au Pair, babysitter, nanny, and newborn care. I have always
loved babies and toddlers, when I was 16 years old I started working as a
children's party entertainer in Brazil. That was my first job and that's when I
discovered that I really enjoyed working with children.
I am CPR and first aid certified. I have tons of infant experience. I am fully
vaccinated and have been since April 2021
I am so excited to be working with such an amazing community by helping
families with their babies. It is great knowing I am helping in such a positive way
and parents knowing that their babies are being taken care of as they rest. It is
truly a rewarding job and I am so happy to help others.

Ariana R
My name is Ariana Rainone, I am a Newborn Care Specialist, CPR and First Aid certified, and up to date on all my vaccinations. I have a bachelors in nutrition and have taken numerous childhood education classes. From an early age I have always loved caring for babies. I would bring my baby doll (named Jake) everywhere I went, put real baby clothes on him, pretend to feed him, and care for him as if he were real. Once I was old enough to start helping family members on occasions I began my nanny career. When I started college in 2013 my nanny career expanded. I worked with children of all ages and even began teaching in preschools, as well as for non profit organizations, such as Jumpstart. My love for the care and development of infants/toddlers grew once I started working at Celebree School in 2020 as a lead infant/toddler teacher. After that I committed myself to learning more about pregnancy, newborn development, and started my career as a NCS. Through my certification program, I have gained valuable knowledge in various aspects of newborn care, such as feeding, sleep training, and basic infant first aid. Additionally, I have hands-on experience working with infants through my work at Celebree and with multiple families. This experience has allowed me to develop strong skills in effective communication with parents, as well as an attentive and nurturing approach towards infant care. As a unique and special working relationship, this profession allows me to guide your family into the first few months with a new baby and help make the transition into your new lives as smooth as possible. Each and every day with a newborn is rewarding and I hope to provide the support and care your family needs over the next few months. I will be continuing my education this year to become a lactation consultant as well.