✿ Columbia, Maryland

Where Every Child
Blooms & Thrives

"Loving, Play-Based Childcare from the Heart."

Welcome to Daffodil Hill Childcare! With 25 years of nurturing experience, we provide loving, child-led care that feels like home — where every child's unique spirit is celebrated.

Our Story

A Lifetime of
Loving Children

My journey with children began over 25 years ago — starting as a babysitter and blossoming into roles as a live-in nanny, preschool teacher, and Newborn expert. Along the way, I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, in family homes, classrooms, and across the country.

I started Daffodil Hill Childcare because I believe every child deserves care that feels like home — warm, consistent, and deeply loving. Play-based and child-led, my approach honors each child's unique pace and spirit.

Our mission is to provide a warm, inviting, and safe environment where every child feels loved, valued, and free to be themselves. Through play-based and child-led care, we celebrate each child's unique spirit, nurture their self-esteem, and foster a sense of inclusion and belonging — creating a community built on love, respect, and joy.
Certifications & Training

Trained, Certified & Ready

Adult, Child & Infant CPR + First Aid
Basic Health & Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Medication Administration
SIDS Prevention
Supporting Breastfeeding in Childcare
Including All Children / ADA
Childcare Preservice
Child Growth & Development
Preschool Methods & Materials
90-Hour Lead Teacher Certification
What We Offer

Care for Every Season of Family Life

From a single evening to long-term nanny care — flexible, heartfelt support tailored to your family's needs.

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Babysitting

Dependable, warm in-home care for a few hours or a full day. Your children will be safe, engaged, and joyful.

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Overnight Care

Loving overnight supervision so parents can rest easy. Expert nighttime newborn and child care.

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Nanny Services

Consistent, relationship-based care as part of your family routine — full-time, part-time, or as-needed.

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Postpartum Nanny

Gentle, knowledgeable support for new families — newborn care, breastfeeding guidance, and emotional reassurance through the fourth trimester.

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Postpartum Overnight Nanny

Overnight newborn care so healing parents get restorative sleep during the tender early weeks.

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Household Manager

Light household tasks, organization, meal prep, scheduling, and logistics so your home runs smoothly.

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Travel Babysitter / Nanny

Seamless childcare on the road. Available for family vacations, destination events, and extended travel.

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Coming Soon

Daffodil Hill Playschool

An in-home daycare and play-based preschool rooted in child-led learning — led by a 90-hour certified lead preschool teacher.

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Experience & Expertise

25 Years, Every Age, Every Stage

From tiny newborns to teenagers, across homes, classrooms, and travels — a depth of experience that brings confidence and calm to every family.

25+Years Experience
0–18Ages Served
90hrPreschool Training
10+Certifications

Roles I've Held

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    Babysitter & nanny
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    Live-in nanny
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    Preschool teacher
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    Travel nanny
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    Postpartum & newborn specialist

Specialty Knowledge

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    Breastfeeding & formula feeding support
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    Baby-led weaning & homemade purees
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    Cloth diapering
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    Play-based & preschool curriculum
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    Inclusive care for all children
Testimonials

Words from Families We Love

Nothing means more than hearing from families who've trusted us with their most precious people.

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"She became like family immediately. Our daughter looked forward to every single day and truly blossomed under her care."
— Add your first review here
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"Her postpartum overnight care quite literally saved my sanity and my recovery. She was calm, knowledgeable, and so kind."
— Add your second review here
★★★★★
"Her warmth, expertise, and genuine love for children is something you truly cannot teach."
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Get in Touch

Let's Care for Your Little One

Every family is unique. Reach out and let's chat about how we can support yours.

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Find Us

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Location
Columbia, Maryland
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Availability
Days · Evenings · Overnight

Service Areas

Howard County Baltimore County Baltimore City Anne Arundel County Carroll County