Nikki is a CACHE Certified and Advanced trained Newborn Care Specialist who began their career in 2011 as a Professional Infant/Toddler Nanny. After many years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschoolers as well as multiples, she transitioned to the NCS field in 2021 while earning her degree in Child Development.

She believes that all families succeed when they get the support they need, and as an NCS, she is a part of that support network.

Nikki employs inclusive, culturally relevant, and evidence-based care practices. She empowers parents with parent education and encouragement to reach their full parenting potential and experience a positive newborn phase. Her goal is to leave parents feeling confident in their abilities.

Through respectful, responsive, and nurturing care, Nikki provides newborns with a feeling of security and love, so they know they are cared for. Her favorite part of being an NCS is the ability to help families enjoy the newborn phase.

Nikki currently holds an associate degree in child development and is a CACHE Certified Advanced Newborn Care Specialist.

She holds the Nanny Credential through the International Nanny Association. Her professional affiliations include the International Nanny Association and the Newborn Care Specialist Association, as well as nationwide Nanny/NCS placement agencies.

Additionally, she has education in lactation, caring for multiples, safe sleep and sleep conditioning, formula, eco-friendly/non-toxic products and practices, personal and professional experience with allergies/intolerances, and multiple parenting/teaching styles. Nikki believes in continuing education to consistently provide families with the most up-to-date, best care practices and information. Nikki has recently started their Certified Lactation Support Provider through Gold Lactation.

In her free time, Nikki enjoys spending time with her husband and cats, reading, and planning trips to Disney.