Testimonials

These sweet sentiments come from the families I work with each day! Check out “Sunset Childcare” on Google, Yelp, and NextDoor.

“Cat is absolutely incredible! She’s always punctual and dependable, and we know our children are in the best hands when she’s here. She takes the time to understand and respond to each child’s individual needs and routines, creating a calm and joyful environment. One of our favorite things is hearing her sing to our littlest one—her warmth and care shine through in everything she does. She is a great communicator too, keeps us posted on their routines and schedules and new gains. We feel so lucky to have found her!” -Martha, NextDoor

“Cat has provided care for our son (2yo) for almost two years and we are SO thankful for her. She's an amazing caretaker who helps the little ones grow and build skills, confidence, independence, and also makes sure they have fun the whole time! Our older daughter also loves her, so she's great with many ages. She is an excellent communicator and really works with us to understand our preferences as parents. We have absolute trust in her judgement too in terms of handling all the challenges that come up daily with infants and toddlers. We are so thankful to have had Cat as a childcare provider, and would recommend her in a heartbeat to all our friends!” -Kevin, Yelp

“Cat has cared for our family for over four years now. She started with our son when he was a newborn and is now helping us with our baby daughter. Our kids absolutely love her and are always excited for the days she comes over. She’s steady, dependable, and just incredibly easy to work with. We’re really grateful for everything she’s done for us and look forward to "Cat time" for years to come!” -Jonathan, Google

“Cat has been our son’s nanny for two years in a nanny-share in our home, and we could not be more impressed with her in every way.

When our son was six months old, he was a champion nap-skipper, bottle-rejecter, and middle-of-the-night-waker — so much so that we hired a sleep consultant. Cat attended consultations with us and helped us implement the detailed “if this, then that” plan we devised based on how long he cried and what kind of cry it was. She was just as committed to his sleep training and bottle-aversion recovery as we were, and I’ll always be grateful for the difference she made in helping our son settle into healthy sleep and feeding routines.

As our son grew from infant to toddler, the challenges evolved, and Cat’s breadth of understanding of children of all ages became clear. She instinctively adapted with him as he developed. Whether it was throwing food, hitting, sharing toys, or giving others space, Cat handled each situation with sturdiness and grace. It warms my heart — and gives me enormous peace of mind — knowing that my son is learning what’s appropriate from such a compassionate yet direct caregiver.

From an administrative standpoint, Cat is superbly reliable and organized. Every day without fail, she sends a thoughtful text summarizing our son’s sleep, meals, potty training progress, and diapers — a small gesture that makes us feel connected to his day even while we’re working. If he ever gets a bump or develops a mysterious rash, she immediately sends an update and a photo, never leaving us guessing. And when she needs to take time off or feels under the weather, she communicates well in advance and with total professionalism. Her consistency and transparency have made it effortless to trust her completely — something any working parent knows is priceless.

And it’s not all problem-solving and professionalism! Cat has a delightful sense of humor and a natural ability to appreciate the quirky, funny sides of toddlerhood — from our son’s love of flamenco metal as his preferred nap wind-down music, to his habit of pointing out every cactus in the neighborhood, to his insistence on “helping” with laundry by sitting in the basket. Cat genuinely enjoys who he is and has formed a real, lasting bond with him.

Cat’s new daycare is sure to embody everything she has shown in her years with us — thoughtful, loving, fun, and sensible care, backed by professionalism and consistency. Any family lucky enough to have a spot with her will immediately feel the same peace of mind and trust we’ve come to treasure.” -Iris, Google