Maribel Avery
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Avery
Chief Operating & Data Protection Officer
Meet Our Amazing Childcare Superheroes
Handpicked and thoroughly vetted, the nannies and babysitters at 808Nanny are the best of the best! Our diligent recruiting team interviews candidates all day, every day to ensure that clients have access to the best caregivers available, at any given time. We receive an incredibly large number of applications each month, and less than 4% of candidates pass our rigorous, Comprehensive Screening. The candidates’ backgrounds, experience, and education vary; some caregivers specialize in infant care while others are well-versed in the needs of elementary school-age children, children with special needs, or even family and household assistance.
Our expert recruiting team searches high and low for top-caliber candidates so that at any time, no matter the request, we will have fantastic caregivers available to meet the unique and varied needs of our clients. Whether you are visiting Honolulu on vacation and in need of a babysitter or hotel care, headed back to work after maternity leave and in desperate need of a part-time or full-time nanny, requiring the assistance of an after-school nanny, or looking for a nanny who can jet-set right along with you (24/7) — we’ve got you covered! All our nannies and babysitters can be seen on the Childcare Superheroes page and showcase the caliber of caregiver you can expect to meet through us. We delightfully await working with your family! Meet a few of our rockstar nannies and babysitters below:
Alexsi W.
Bio:
Alexsi is a kind, compassionate, loving, and selfless caregiver, who will go to great lengths to please the people she cherishes and adores most in her life, and loves to bring joy and happiness to the people around her, whether it be professionally or personally. Her expertise lies in caring for children ages newborn to 12 years. Being the fun, energetic soul she is, her favorite pastime is engaging children in outdoor activities, especially, Honolulu beach walks during sunset! Her past childcare experience includes providing after-school care to intermediate children, babysitting for family and friends, and serving as a chaperone for a group of Japanese middle school and high school students exploring Oʻahu. Those who know her will say she is astonishingly youthful and can relate and get along very well with younger children — we couldn’t agree more! As a final wrap-up, she enjoys spending time with kids, relishes those moments playing with and entertaining them, and is ultimately a kid at heart!
Skills & Qualifications:
- 4+ years of childcare experience
- BA in Communications
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Able to teach dance lessons
- Proficient in Japanese
- Intermediate cooking abilities
Alexsi W.
Nanny & Babysitter
Alexsi is a kind, compassionate, loving, and selfless caregiver, who...
Alyce P.
Bio:
Alyce is very patient with a caring heart and loves both animals and children! During her days off, she enjoys visiting the Honolulu Zoo. Professionally, her passion and expertise lies in caring for children ages a few months to 7 years. Additionally, she is a master at infusing the kinesthetic learning model (arts and crafts projects, beach walks, parks and recreation activities, etc.) with auditory learning (storytelling, Broadway play attendance, music singing, etc.) to help develop cognitive and fine motor functions as well as emotional and social skills.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 20+ years of childcare experience
- AA in Social Science
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- PATCH Special Needs Inclusion certificate
- Volunteered at Special Olympics West Hawaiʻi
- Knowledge caring for children with special needs:
- Allergies or asthma
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license
- Swimmer
- Cultural understanding of Germany and Korea
- Intermediate cooking abilities
Alyce P.
Babysitter
Alyce is very patient with a caring heart and loves...
Brianna C.
Bio:
Brianna is an energetic, fun, and loving caregiver, who loves kids of all ages. Whether it’s shuttling children to extracurricular activities or managing errands, she can do it all. Brianna’s expertise lies in caring for children ages newborn to 8 years. Along with her extensive training in childcare, she has experience working as a toddler and preschool teacher as well as a certified nursing assistant. To keep children physically active and mentally stimulated, she prefers to take them to the beach, museum, zoo, or pool. Additionally, she likes to engage children in art projects and sensory exercises. During her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, swimming, snowboarding, and running. Above all, Brianna believes every child deserves a nanny or babysitter they can admire.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 8+ years of childcare experience
- Currently in college (pre-elementary education)
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Theories of Child Development certificate
- Principles of Child Development certificate
- Experience as an infant & toddler and preschool teacher
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Intermediate cooking abilities
Brianna C.
Nanny & Babysitter
Brianna is an energetic, fun, and loving caregiver, who loves...
Chelsey T.
Bio:
Chelsey is a compassionate, fun, loving, and energetic caregiver, who has experience caring for children ages newborn to 13 years. Chelsey began her childcare journey over ten years ago, and for the past three years, has dedicated herself to serving as a full-time nanny for some incredible families. Whether in need of multiples, twins, or overnight care, Chelsey is equipped to handle it all. Likewise, she is extremely passionate about children and their learning and appreciates those moments taking them outside to explore, having them do arts and crafts, and engaging them in other types of sensory exercises. Unsurprisingly, Chelsey is very dependable, punctual, and aspires to enrich the lives of the people around her. Some hobbies that she enjoys are scuba diving, hiking, bowling, and tossing a frisbee around on a sunny day. Helping little ones learn new things and being part of their early childhood education is the most rewarding aspect of her life. With that said, she truly loves this field and the children’s lives she touches every day as a result.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of childcare experience
- Some college education
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) certified
- ARC Advanced Child Care Training certificate
- Participated in the “Adopt an Ahupuaʻa” Service-Learning program
- Knowledge caring for children with special needs:
- Allergies or asthma
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Intermediate cooking abilities
- Willing to travel with family both domestically and abroad
Chelsey T.
Nanny & Babysitter
Chelsey is a compassionate, fun, loving, and energetic caregiver, who...
Heidi C.
Bio:
Heidi is a fun, loving, outgoing, charismatic, and responsible caregiver. She’s had experience working and caring for children ages a few months to 15 years. Her professional repertoire also includes working as a preschool teacher aide, zoo winter camp leader, modern Hawaiʻian history teacher assistant, and after school program teacher. She has babysitting experience caring for multiple children up to four at once and twins. She enjoys reading, singing songs, crafts, walking and playing outside in the backyard or at the park with children. She enjoys pets, has a flexible schedule, and owns a car that can fit two baby seats comfortably. She is currently attending college, taking online courses, and hoping to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. Heidi is interested in short and long-term care as well as short notice care.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 8+ years of childcare experience
- Currently in college (pre-nurse practitioner)
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Experience as a preschool teacher and teacher aide
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Able to teach dance lessons
- Intermediate cooking abilities
- Willing to travel with family both domestically and abroad
- Able to meal prep
Heidi C.
Nanny & Babysitter
Heidi is a fun, loving, outgoing, charismatic, and responsible caregiver....
Julia C.
Bio:
Julia is a fun, charismatic, and responsible caregiver, who has ample experience caring for children ages newborn to 17 years. Julia is originally from Barcelona, Spain and is “pentalingual” speaking English, Spanish, and Catalan fluently and French and Italian semi-fluently. In addition to her childcare expertise, she has obtained prior practical knowledge through working as an after-school leader, general tutor, high school teacher, and eLearning program coordinator. Furthermore, she has served as a nutritional advisor and culinary consultant due to her creativity in the kitchen, a keen understanding of specialized nutrition for different life stages, and possessing a holistic background in natural treatments that help promote improved wellness, relaxation, cognitive function, and pain relief. Julia has also received in-depth training utilizing state-of-the-art technology such as interactive games, virtual tools, and augmented reality to promote more robust learning. Lastly, kids mean the world to Julia, and her profound passion is serving as a role model to them and fostering their academic journey.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 15+ years of childcare experience
- MA in Education and Information and Communication Technology
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Experience as a high school teacher
- Knowledge caring for children with special needs:
- Allergies or asthma
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Coaching experience
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Able to teach dance lessons
- Proficient in Spanish and Catalan
- Semi-proficient in French and Italian
- Cultural understanding of Spain
- Expert in healthy eating and cooking
- Willing to travel with family both domestically and abroad
Julia C.
Nanny & Babysitter
Julia is a fun, charismatic, and responsible caregiver, who has...
Leah B.
Bio:
Leah is a highly motivated and assertive caregiver, with multiple skills. Specifically, she is an expert at applied behavior analysis and executing interventions for safely managing behaviorally challenged children, including those with disruptive, aggressive, and self-destructive behaviors. She can work in a self-directed manner without supervision and has experience caring for children ages newborn to 17 years. Leah believes in providing a loving, nurturing, and secure environment from which children can explore, learn, and grow. She thinks that children need to have limits set and enforced and positive reinforcement is essential. Furthermore, Leah’s education has equipped her with the requisite knowledge to engage children in fun activities that promote strengthening and mastering cognitive and developmental milestones. In short, she feels that consistency and follow-through are vital to a child’s maturation and being open and transparent is key to effective communication.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 15+ years of childcare experience
- MA in Community Counseling
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Handle with Care Behavior Management System certificate
- Knowledge caring for children with special needs:
- Allergies or asthma
- Anxiety
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental delays
- Down syndrome
- Emotional disturbances
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- Sensory sensitivity
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Intermediate cooking abilities
- Willing to travel with family both domestically and abroad
Leah B.
Nanny & Babysitter
Leah is a highly motivated and assertive caregiver, with multiple...
Lexa G.
Bio:
Lexa is a loving, organized, and outgoing caregiver, who has experience caring for children ages 2 to 12 years. During her free time, she enjoys chasing the Honolulu sun, hiking, working out, and seeking new coffee shops (being the coffee aficionado that she is). Lexa would be the perfect fit for the ideal family in need of full-time childcare as building a long-term, close, collaborative relationship with both the parents and children is extremely important to her. Since devoting herself to the profession, she feels it’s critical to engage children in a comprehensive array of fun, challenging activities, including those that improve creative thinking through participating in storytelling and theme activities, enhance cognitive function via partaking in letter and name recognition, and develop motor skills and dexterity by performing hands-on exercises. Above all, she wants to inspire children and help make a difference in their lives.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 6+ years of childcare experience
- BS in Elementary Education
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Pre-Primary Endorsement
- Experience as a preschool and elementary school teacher
- Knowledge caring for children with special needs:
- Allergies or asthma
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Coaching experience
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Intermediate cooking abilities
- Willing to travel with family both domestically and abroad
Lexa G.
Nanny & Babysitter
Lexa is a loving, organized, and outgoing caregiver, who has...
Lisa D.
Bio:
Lisa loves meeting new children and enjoys the things they teach her! Her expertise lies in caring for children ages 4 to 10 years. She has experience as a classroom aide, tutor, coach, pre-kindergarten teacher, and elementary school science teacher in New York City for ten years. Additionally, Lisa is an active pickleball player, plays the ukulele, and enjoys the water. She also volunteers at Hui Manu-o-Kū, a group dedicated to the conservation of white terns (manu-o-Kū) in Honolulu. Finally, when she is not shaping young minds, you can catch her outside enjoying all of nature’s beauty — and birdwatching!
Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of childcare experience
- MS in Nutrition/Biology
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Experience as a pre-k and elementary school science teacher
- Knowledge caring for children with special needs:
- Allergies or asthma
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Coaching experience
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license
- Swimmer
- Able to teach the ukulele, tennis, and pickleball
- Instructor of wet felting and linoleum block printing
- Expert in healthy eating and cooking
Lisa D.
Babysitter
Lisa loves meeting new children and enjoys the things they...
Maile R.
Bio:
Maile is fun, loving, and nurturing, and enjoys working with children. As a result, she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Since 2008, Maile has cared for children ages newborn to 12 years. Moreover, Maile has worked at Ho’olauna Puna where she supervised a group of fifteen students on excursions around the island. Additionally, she served as a group leader for grades three to six at the YMCA A+ After School Program. Maile also worked at a daycare for two years caring for children ages a few months to 5 years and as a full-time assistant teacher in the toddler division of a Catholic Montessori school. Maile has also worked at the Pearl Harbor naval base child development center and currently employed at a Honolulu Christian preschool. On her days off, Maile enjoys soaking up the sun outdoors, swimming in the beautiful ocean, or creating arts and crafts. She is an avid hula dancer and deeply rooted in the Hawaiʻian culture and language. Her ultimate career goal is to eventually become a school teacher or open a daycare and early learning center someday.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of childcare experience
- Currently in college (pre-early childhood education)
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- PATCH Hawaiʻi CANOES registered
- Experience as a toddler and preschool teacher
- Former caregiver at a daycare and child development center
- Knowledge caring for children with special needs:
- Allergies or asthma
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Able to teach dance lessons
- Proficient in Hawaiʻian
- Intermediate cooking abilities
Maile R.
Nanny & Babysitter
Maile is fun, loving, and nurturing, and enjoys working with...
Maribel A.
Bio:
Maribel is a dedicated and experienced caregiver, who has experience caring for children ages newborn to 17 years. Her energetic and assertive personality is a perfect match for the busy, on-the-go family with changing needs. Maribel loves animals, dancing, working out, and traveling. She is a responsible, reliable, and trustworthy individual who considers working with children each day a new adventure.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of childcare experience
- BA in Early Childhood Education Administration
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- PATCH Hawaiʻi CANOES registered
- ARC Advanced Child Care Training certificate
- ARC Babysitting Basics certificate
- INA Credentialed Nanny
- INA Credentialed Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)
- TrustLine registered
- Experience as an infant & toddler and preschool teacher
- Mentoring at-risk students experience
- Knowledge caring for children with special needs:
- Allergies or asthma
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Able to teach dance lessons
- Proficient in Spanish
- Intermediate cooking abilities
- Willing to travel with family both domestically and abroad
Maribel A.
Nanny & Babysitter
Maribel is a dedicated and experienced caregiver, who has experience...
Neli C.
Bio:
Neli is a kind, warm, gentle soul who has considerable experience caring for children ages newborn to 17 years. Notably, Neli places tremendous importance on family and friends and sincerely values honesty. When providing childcare, her utmost priorities are being attentive to detail, staying interactive with the children, and ensuring the home is well-kept with an enjoyable atmosphere. According to Neli, being a caregiver isn’t just a job but more so a calling. To that end, you will always catch her wearing a big, bright smile on her face whenever learning about the prospect of working with a new family — a true testimony to her genuinely loving what she does! Moreover, anyone who has met Neli will swiftly say she is adorably friendly, exceedingly fun, and extremely playful! And it should not go unsaid that on her free time, Neli’s hobbies include building arts and crafts, hiking the beautiful trails of Oʻahu, walking along any of the gorgeous Honolulu beaches during sunset, and last but not least, enjoying time with her kids.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 20+ years of childcare experience
- BA in Graphic Design
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Experience as a kindergarten teacher
- Knowledge caring for children with special needs:
- Allergies or asthma
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Coaching experience
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Able to teach dance lessons
- Proficient in Bulgarian
- Cultural understanding of Bulgaria and Turkey
- Intermediate cooking abilities
- Willing to travel with family both domestically and abroad
Neli C.
Nanny & Babysitter
Neli is a kind, warm, gentle soul who has considerable...
Regina N.
Bio:
Regina would love to complement your family on date nights, weekends, school holidays, and summer vacations. She has experience caring for children ages a few months to 12 years. She will give your child the love and affection of an “aunty,” and they will always have fun, display a smile on their face, and feel a sense of comfort when she is around. As a former teacher of over thirty-five years, Regina understands the importance of positive interaction with young children and places a child’s safety as a top priority. Some interactive activities she likes administering to keep children engaged include storybook reading, playing board games, and going for walks to the park and along the beach. Moreover, she is reliable, punctual, and an expert in time management. Most importantly, Regina will offer your family professionalism and peace of mind by caring for your child in a positive, nurturing fashion.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of childcare experience
- BA in English
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Experience as a K–12 substitute teacher
- Adjudicator for the SCSBOA (California)
- Coaching experience
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Able to teach dance lessons
- Intermediate cooking abilities
Regina N.
Nanny & Babysitter
Regina would love to complement your family on date nights,...
Theodosia F.
Bio:
Theodosia “Theo” is a fun, energetic caregiver with a passion for compassionate communication and teaching her kids how to be independent and resilient. Theo’s expertise lies in caring for children ages newborn to 13 years. Growing up, she was never consciously taught about emotional intelligence and now believes that this should be a more integrative part of early childhood education. She is hands-on, and her number one goal is to give her children her undivided attention. In addition to childcare, Theo holds a job as a birder and naturalist with Hawaiʻi Birding and Nature and loves taking children outside and helping them discover the excitement of the natural world. She is an athlete, 5th-grade lacrosse coach, vegetarian cook, ecopreneur, and yoga teacher, and loves leading organized activities with large groups of children. She strives to meet the individual needs of each client and is excited to work with your kids.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 9+ year of childcare experience
- BA in Biology and Ecology
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Wilderness First Responder certification
- Experience as an elementary teacher
- Coaching experience
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license
- Swimmer
- Able to teach dance lessons
- Proficient in Spanish
- Intermediate cooking abilities
- Willing to travel with family both domestically and abroad
Theodosia F.
Nanny & Babysitter
Theodosia “Theo” is a fun, energetic caregiver with a passion...
Victoria R.
Bro:
Victoria is a hardworking, attentive, loving, supportive, and highly experienced caregiver, whose expertise lies in caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children, including twins and multiples, ages newborn to 17 years. Her primary objective is to offer a fun and safe environment for children while families are away. Victoria’s impressive list of credentials includes being a Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE). Moreover, her focus is on providing families with excellent newborn care, sleep education and techniques, postpartum help, breastfeeding support, and formula feeding assistance. Additionally, she is a freelance writer and public speaker, so if you know of anyone who needs a shout-out, she’s your girl! On her days off, she enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, and spending time with her family. As a final wrap-up, Victoria has a strong work ethic, adheres to utmost professionalism, and is a responsible and respectful person, who is passionate about providing the best care possible.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 15+ years of child experience
- BS in Maternal Child Health and Lactation
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Extensive experience with newborn apnea and reflux, making infant food, and cloth diapers
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE)
- NCSA Certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)
- Knowledge caring for children with special needs:
- Allergies or asthma
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Coaching experience
- Tutoring experience
- Has a valid driver’s license and can provide transportation
- Swimmer
- Intermediate cooking abilities
- Willing to travel with family both domestically and abroad
Victoria R.
Nanny & Babysitter
Victoria is a hardworking, attentive, loving, supportive, and highly experienced...
Meet Our Experts
808Nanny collaborates with some of the most well-regarded domestic employment and industry professionals to provide clients with direct access to legal, payroll, and household staffing experts as well as experts in other applicable fields and trades, many of whom caregivers can benefit from too. Our experts are handpicked, vetted, and chosen for their expertise, high level of service, and positive feedback from our clients.
Charlie Cafazza
Founder at ClearChecks
ClearChecks is an FCRA-compliant data and risk management company providing background checks, motor vehicle reports, drug testing, and other data services for childcare agencies (like us) and families nationwide. Their technology automates various identity and screening functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Debbie Brown
Account Manager at Aloha Insurance Services
Aloha Insurance Services is a full-service insurance agency in Honolulu with a strong background and proven track record when it comes to brokering the best deals on professional and general liability insurance for caregivers providing in-home day care and those working at day care centers, as well as caregivers providing in-home and mobile childcare services.
Eric Barsatan
Chief Instructor and Owner at Hawaiʻi CPR Training
Hawaiʻi CPR Training specializes in providing high-quality infant, child, and adult first aid and medical response training for current and future caregivers. They are an approved training site for the American Heart Association (AHA) and training center for the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).
Eric has over 25 years of experience. He is a former corporate instructor for CPR/BLS/Emergency Cardiovascular Care/First Responders and taught at accredited educational healthcare institutions. He is also a former lifeguard and an educator/trainer for one of the top hospitals in the state.
Hidayat Ullah
Web Designer & Developer at Alexis786
Alexis768 is a leading freelance web design and development agency specializing in modern front-end and back-end development, custom responsive web applications, content management systems, complex integrations, and search engine optimization. Whether you’re building a new website, or elevating an existing one, Alexis768 believes that great design is more than beautiful imagery; it solves problems, engages users, and establishes a memorable presence — perfect for small businesses requiring mission-critical deployment of robust internet services as well as caregivers fancying a superb digital résumé or families wanting a gorgeously crafted online job description.
Rachel Lawrence
Agency Partner Specialist at HomeWork Solutions
HomeWork Solutions specializes in providing household employers and their tax preparers real solutions for nanny tax compliance. They are nationally recognized experts in the field of household employment taxes, regularly consulted by media such as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
As a proud mother of three young children, including a set of twins, Rachel joined the HomeWork Solutions team in 2019 to become their Agency Partner Specialist. Rachel has a solid 15-year foundation in the in-home childcare industry. She has worked as a nanny, has operated her own boutique nanny placement agency, and as a working mom, she is also a nanny employer. Most recently Rachel served as the Operations Manager for the International Nanny Association, and subsequently as a Placement Specialist for a large agency.
Rachel is a big proponent of developing and adhering to high industry standards. She has held membership in the International Nanny Association and has also served on their board of directors. In 2008 Rachel was awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for her commitment to excellence, by a partnership of regional and national Small Business Associations. She regularly attends industry conferences, including those put on by the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies and the International Nanny Association.
Randall y. Kunn char
Principal Attorney and Owner at Randall y. Kunn char, A Law Corporation
Randall y. Kunn char focuses on business/commercial/corporate law, and real estate law. The firm also is familiar with childcare law.
