Today we’d like to introduce you to Stacey Wodin.
Stacey, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I’ve been a nanny for the past 17 years, and at the time when I started Los Angeles Nannies, I was 14 years into my career and I had no nanny friends.
There was so much about the industry that I didn’t know, and I was really interested in changing that. Living in LA, I knew there were tons of nannies, and I wanted to find a way to connect us all; give us a sense of community.
Being a nanny can be a very isolating position. Unless you work in a fully staffed home, you don’t have coworkers, and therefore you spend your days with just children. Our positions are very personal, and because of this, we deal with a lot of things that the normal person who works a 9-5 wouldn’t normally deal with. Having friends who aren’t in the same profession means that they might not truly understand what you go through on a daily basis, and therefore makes it difficult to get advice or support from. Because of all of these reasons, Los Angeles Nannies was created.
I started Los Angeles Nannies a little over 2.5 years ago in order to bring people in the childcare field together. It’s a place where people can find a sense of community, support, guidance, and where they can meet other people who truly understand, and are not scrutinized by the stigmas of working as a nanny. It’s grown into something that I could never imagine, and now we have lots of get together, playdates, and even training.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It’s been a very positive experience for everyone involved, but with anything new, there have been some setbacks. A group like Los Angeles Nannies never existed in LA before, and because of it, things have gotten shaken up in the LA nanny industry a little. Nannies are becoming more aware of their rights, their worth, and the laws that govern them. The group has given nannies a voice that they didn’t necessarily have before. Because of this, I have experienced some backlash in the industry. But, I guess that’s what happens when you’re trying to change things, right?
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Los Angeles Nannies – tell our readers more.
Los Angeles Nannies isn’t a business, it’s a group of childcare providers. We have nannies, mannies, newborn care specialists, and doulas in our group. It is run by myself, and a fellow nanny, Heidi Joline.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
Our plan for Los Angeles Nannies is for it to grow. The goal of the group is to be a known name in the childcare industry; where professionals can connect, collaborate, and become educated on industry standards and trends within not only the Los Angeles market, but in the industry as a whole. Professionals who work in the Los Angeles market are some of the most sought-after, qualified, experts in the industry, and we want to be the go-to space where we set the gold standard. With over a thousand plus members strong already, we anticipate growing our numbers and providing expert advice and education for all of our members. One of our goals is to work side by side with agencies to provide our members with amazing career and professional development opportunities.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.losangelesnanniesgroup.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LosAngelesNannies/
- Other: Instagram: Los_Angeles_Nannies
Image Credit:
Krystle Hughes Photography
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