I would have hired any of the candidates Ann sent me, but we’re so happy to have Alicia. E very time I go to work I have no worries at all. She fits in our family really well. She goes above and beyond too. She gives our daughter constant attention. She’s been wonderful. -- Kathy Miller, Mira Mesa

Two of the most important people in my life I met through you. Lindsey was our first nanny and now she’s married and has her own kids. My kids were in her wedding several years ago. Marta has been with us for 10 years and has become my children’s grandmother. My mother passed away 2 years ago and Marta now fills that role for them in addition to being our nanny. We’re so grateful for the amazing job you do in finding great nannies. You’ve touched so many lives! -- Sally Wells, Carlsbad

We still have the nanny that Ann placed with us in 2001. My children are now 11 and 13. I don’t think any other agency does the job that Safe and Sound Nannies does. I talked with other agencies and met their nannies, and they hadn’t been screened. Whenever I hear of someone who needs a nanny at my husband’s office I refer them to Safe and Sound Nannies. Marta is part of our family. We were reminiscing the other day that when Marta first met my daughter she was a 5 month old bald baby with a wide grin. Marta never stops; she’s never sitting. She’s lovely; she’s very nurturing. Now she’s helping my daughter with her Spanish homework which is working out great. -- Kim Lande, Cardiff by the Sea

Dear Ann

We’ve been very happy with your professionalism, attention, and advice. You’ve made finding a nanny a much easier experience by providing us with highly qualified and responsible candidates. Thank you for your GREAT WORK and we will recommend you to all of our friends and colleagues.

Sincerely,

Cherie Blank, Oceanside

As a psychologist and pediatrician couple, my husband and I were pretty particular when it came to finding the perfect nanny--and nanny agency--for our soon-to-be daughter. I interviewed other nanny agencies, but Ann was a great mix of professionalism, promptness, and unpretentiousness...As for the nanny search, Ann sent us three great candidates, and we ended up with Sara, who we are extremely happy with...We just hope we never have to relocate because we love Sara!...Ann offers a great service for professionals who either don't know how or don't have the time to launch their own comprehensive nanny search. If we ever need to find another nanny, we would definitely work with Ann again. -- Holly Ramsawh, Banker’s Hill, San Diego

Ann -- I got the job! I’m so excited and can’t wait to start with them. Thank you, Ann! You are such a blessing in my life and I am so grateful to have found you. I feel like you’ve really stood by me and helped me find the best family for my personality. -- Danielle Vildibell, Poway

Safe and Sound Nannies was recommended to us by a work colleague. We were very impressed with the depth and rigorous screening process for candidates as well as Ann’s diligent efforts to find a match that met our family’s needs. Ann was exceptional in her communications with us to ensure we understood how the search was progressing. Ultimately the result was a fantastic caregiver for our infant son. For the first time in months I feel confident that he’s in good hands. We would recommend Ann and her firm to any family seeking a qualified caregiver through a thorough search and placement process. --Peri Lynn Turnbull, Mission Hills

Dear Ann,
I’ve been very happy with all of the families you helped me find. You’re wonderful. I’m so glad you’re going to help this family that I’m sending to you. You are not only thinking about the family but you also are trying to make the nanny happy too. You want to make everyone happy. I think you are a very giving person. I’ve very thankful that I found you. --Fabiana Badan, Nanny, Poway

Andrea, the nanny you placed with us 6 years ago, has become a member of our family over the past 6 years and has watched over our children with the same level of care that I would provide (sometimes even better!) She is the perfect blend of meticulous and flexible, providing structured yet warm and loving care for them as well as keeping a neat home (for my sanity), and also being patient with our changing schedules and routines as our lives constantly seem to be in flux. I trust her as I would my own family members and can’t be thankful enough that we’ve had her to care for our children. -- Theresa Pappas, Carmel Valley

Ann provided us with a stream of high quality nannies. Literally every person we saw we would have felt comfortable hiring. We were impressed with Ann's service, responsiveness and professionalism. -- Chethan Ramachadran, Carmel Valley

I very much appreciate all your personal attention and dedication that you put into matching us with optimal candidates and helping us work out a plan that was optimal for Luisa as well. You are providing an outstanding service! -- Erin Reid, M.D., Carmel Valley

We were given 4 separate referrals to Ann at Safe and Sound Nannies. This really increased my comfort level. We had never hired childcare before. This is our first baby. Ann gave us very timely responses; she was very personable; she really tried to understand who we were and what kind of nanny would be the best fit for us. She’s really easy to work with. The timing of the candidates she provided was aligned with our financial situation. Karen (our nanny) is really experienced, really helpful. Her sister is a doula. Karen is very resourceful. She asked us early on for feedback. She’s really down-to-earth, which is what we wanted. She’s helpful and is a great resource, but she holds back when appropriate. All of our friends really like her. Our son does really well with her. It’s amazing how quickly they’re bonding. It’s beyond positive. -- Shannon Devers, San Marcos

I am particularly pleased with the outstanding service and follow-up provided by Safe and Sound Nannies (Ann), which exceed my expectations and certainly gave me a completely new experience in working with a nanny placement agency. -- Clarice Barrelet, Rancho Santa Fe

Jen is fabulous. I love her professionalism, communication, memory, exactness, punctuality… She’s organized. She took tons of notes on the first day. I have this expectation that people will get it right the first time and I’m really amazed because she can do that. She’s going to be a part of our family. We’re very happy with her. -- P.C., Carmel Valley

You made it so easy. I’m a lot less stressed out now that Anita’s with the kids. They love her. She has tons of energy. She’s reading to them in Spanish and English and she really helps out around the house. We love her. They’re learning a ton of stuff and it’s only been one week. -- Vickie Davidson, Sorrento Valley

As first time parents, we were nervous about how to go about finding a nanny. We talked with many friends to find out how they found their nannies, and that's how we heard about Safe and Sound Nannies. We got information on possible candidates the week our son was born. They all sounded great! Unfortunately, we were unable to call them right away because our son was in the NICU. Ann called us several times to check on how we were doing and how our son was doing. We were fortunate to find a fantastic nanny. One of the things that made us most comfortable was the extensive process we knew she underwent before she even got to us. We definitely recommend Safe and Sound Nannies, and should we ever need to, we would not hesitate to use them again. -- Carrie, Matthew and Taylor, Carmel Valley

We were really happy with the personalized attention we received from Safe and Sound Nannies. -- Emily Trask, Carmel Valley

I’m so glad we connected with you. There are so many referral services out there. We couldn’t be happier with Glenda. She’s got tons of experience and I feel safe leaving him with her. He was having a cranky day and the way she handled him was wonderful. We feel very lucky to have her. You’ve given us great people to interview. We appreciate your screening process and all the time and commitment you’ve given us. I’ll highly recommend you to anyone who’s looking for a nanny. -- Amy Tuttle, Ph.D., La Mesa

Hi Ann, I wanted to add a comment to the testimonial’s section about our experience with Safe and Sound Nannies. I wanted to thank Ann for helping my husband and I find a replacement nanny. When our wonderful nanny moved out of town, we were really disappointed because we all loved her so much. Ann was very helpful and dedicated to finding us another nanny. She was also attentive to our needs and found us several well qualified and experienced nannies to care for our children. I have recommended Safe and Sound Nannies to a friend of mine who is about to go back to work. Ann’s service makes finding a great match easy and her thorough background process gives parents peace of mind. Thanks! -- Vicky D, Carmel Valley

Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that things are going really well with Carmen. She is terrific, and I have total confidence in her. Our 5 year old absolutely adores her, and she is wonderful with our baby. I hope she is as happy as we are. I met another family that has used your services on several occasions the other night, and we discussed what great nannies we have found through your agency. Thanks for all of your help. --Julie B, San Diego

I've worked with this agency for years and I absolutely love Ann. She has always sent me incredible candidates who have turned out to be excellent nannies. Ann takes the time to get to know your needs and to make sure that she is matching you with the right nanny. I can't say enough great things about this service. --Kendall McMahon, Santa Luz

We LOVE Angie-she's perfect for us. I will take good care of her! Looking for a nanny, someone that ends up being part of your family, is a challenging endeavor. Working with Ann and Safe and Sound Nannies made the process so easy and so comfortable. I felt like Ann really listened to me and sent me the nanny best suited for our family and needs. We are SO HAPPY with our new nanny and am confident she'll be with us for years to come! Thanks Ann! --Carlie Kyle, La Jolla

Safe and Sound Nannies is a tried and true agency with an excellent reputation. I am an RN with 25 years of critical care experience who has had the pleasure of working with Ann in San Diego in 2004. It is rare to meet a person with such a committed and stellar work ethic. We screened nannies together and I was very impressed by the agency's thorough and thoughtful process. --Kathleen Eastwood, Rancho Bernardo

I am coming to you again five years later for a second nanny, this time for our newborn baby. You are the only one we trust to find us a nanny. I have referred so many moms to you, and they all love their nannies too. -- Sylvie Sakata, Del Mar

I refer every mom I know to you. When I began our nanny search, my husband insisted that I look at every alternative. I've tried everything out there and your service is the only one that works! --Julie Umansky

I just wanted to say thank you for helping us find our nanny, Andrea. When I contacted you, our family was in quite a childcare crisis, and your compassion and responsiveness were invaluable and instantly calming. --Marci Roke, San Diego

Rob and I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for all that you did to help us find a nanny who is such a terrific fit for our family. Working with you is a pleasure and we could not be more pleased with Shannon. --Lauren and Rob, Carmel Valley