International Nanny Training Day Westchester
About the iNNTD
iNNTD was created and designed to recognize the needs of young children and to raise awareness of the positive correlation between educational training and improving quality care within our communities. This international incentive is a part of "The Week of the Young Child," an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
During the month of April nannies and educators all over the globe will gather to attend events designed to meet their unique needs. We have worked diligently to bring you an array of exciting workshops with topics given by local experts in their fields. This affordable training is a wonderful opportunity to network with other nannies in your area and enhance your professional skills and knowledge.
Lora Brawley, of Nanny Care Hub, organized the first NNTD in spring of 2012. It has grown and expanded ever since and went international in 2016. The idea behind all this is simple, advanced training increases the quality of care. While nannies want to be given all the rights and privileges of professionals, we also have the responsibility to continue to improve our practice.
We also see iNNTD as a way to shine a light on local communities of nannies and provide one day every year where we celebrate the amazing work that nannies do. We do this in conjunction with the Week of the Young Child because we are deeply committed to being early childhood educators.
In 2015, NNTD found a home with Nannypalooza and Sue Downey has coordinated the effort ever since. Last year, events were held in 38 cities.
Head over to Nannypalooza.com to learn more.
During the month of April nannies and educators all over the globe will gather to attend events designed to meet their unique needs. We have worked diligently to bring you an array of exciting workshops with topics given by local experts in their fields. This affordable training is a wonderful opportunity to network with other nannies in your area and enhance your professional skills and knowledge.
Lora Brawley, of Nanny Care Hub, organized the first NNTD in spring of 2012. It has grown and expanded ever since and went international in 2016. The idea behind all this is simple, advanced training increases the quality of care. While nannies want to be given all the rights and privileges of professionals, we also have the responsibility to continue to improve our practice.
We also see iNNTD as a way to shine a light on local communities of nannies and provide one day every year where we celebrate the amazing work that nannies do. We do this in conjunction with the Week of the Young Child because we are deeply committed to being early childhood educators.
In 2015, NNTD found a home with Nannypalooza and Sue Downey has coordinated the effort ever since. Last year, events were held in 38 cities.
Head over to Nannypalooza.com to learn more.
International Nanny Training Day Westchester
Meet Your Westchester County
iNNTD Planning Committee
iNNTD Planning Committee
Tassecia Simpson-Little
(Event Organizer)
(Event Organizer)
Tassecia Simpson Little, affectionately known as "Nanny Tass," is a professional nanny with over 21 years of experience dedicated to supporting families and empowering childcare professionals. She is the founder of The Nanny Cards, celebrating nannies through unique greeting cards, and the Fairy God Nanny Foundation, which provides education and resources for nannies.
Since 2023, Nanny Tass has Co-hosted International Nanny Training Day (iNNTD) in Westchester, NY, fostering professional development and community. She is currently organizing the 2025 event. Honored as NYC Mommybites’ 2021 Nanny of the Year, she also serves on the International Nanny Association Board of Directors, advocating for the advancement of the profession.
Passionate about inspiring change, Nanny Tass is committed to uplifting nannies and helping them make meaningful contributions to the families and communities they serve.
Since 2023, Nanny Tass has Co-hosted International Nanny Training Day (iNNTD) in Westchester, NY, fostering professional development and community. She is currently organizing the 2025 event. Honored as NYC Mommybites’ 2021 Nanny of the Year, she also serves on the International Nanny Association Board of Directors, advocating for the advancement of the profession.
Passionate about inspiring change, Nanny Tass is committed to uplifting nannies and helping them make meaningful contributions to the families and communities they serve.
Betina Mele
(Event Organizer)
(Event Organizer)
With two decades of experience in the nanny world, Betina's journey started with a deep passion for caregiving that has only grown stronger over time. As a former nanny, she's experienced the joys and challenges of this incredibly rewarding profession firsthand. Those experiences inspired her to create Caring Connections Nanny Agency, fueled by Betina's commitment to empowering nannies at every stage of their journey.
Having walked in your shoes, she understand how vital ongoing education and professional growth are in shaping exceptional caregivers. That’s why she's thrilled to co-host International Nanny Training Day once again—a celebration of our community’s dedication to learning, growth, and excellence!
Having walked in your shoes, she understand how vital ongoing education and professional growth are in shaping exceptional caregivers. That’s why she's thrilled to co-host International Nanny Training Day once again—a celebration of our community’s dedication to learning, growth, and excellence!
Jess Crothers
(Food & Hospitality Coordinator)
(Food & Hospitality Coordinator)
With over 20 years in the nanny industry Jess’s career has made many stops from au pair to live out nanny to high profile nanny and house manager. This experience has given her a strong understanding of the various roles within the industry. She’s been helping connect nannies and families since 2013, and in 2020, she launched A Nanny’s Guide to help bring advice and resources to fellow nannies.
In her free-time, she can be found playing in her band, trying new restaurants with her food critic husband, spending time with her step children and doting on their family dog, a rescue Aussie mix.
In her free-time, she can be found playing in her band, trying new restaurants with her food critic husband, spending time with her step children and doting on their family dog, a rescue Aussie mix.
Adriana Shoemaker (Speaker Coordinator)
Committed to nurturing healthy emotional foundations, Adriana brings over 10 years of experience working with children across multiple settings in Colombia and the United States. She is a mental health counseling graduate student and professional nanny with a strong academic foundation in psychology, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on childcare experience. In 2023, Adriana was a speaker at the International Nanny Training Day, providing specialized training on challenging scenarios within the childcare industry, and has since joined the organizing team. Her work emphasizes fostering emotional well-being while supporting children and their families with practical, evidence-based strategies.
Adriana Ariza (Treasurer)
Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Adriana Ariza is a financial expert and entrepreneur whose journey embodies resilience and determination. After completing high school in New York, she pursued a degree in Business and Finance at La Salle University.
In 2010, as a devoted mother of three, Adriana founded her own tax preparation business, which quickly grew into a full-service financial consulting firm. Her expertise in financial planning, wealth protection, and retirement strategies has empowered individuals and families to achieve financial security.
In 2010, as a devoted mother of three, Adriana founded her own tax preparation business, which quickly grew into a full-service financial consulting firm. Her expertise in financial planning, wealth protection, and retirement strategies has empowered individuals and families to achieve financial security.
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iNNTD 2026 SPEAKERS
Dr. Virginia Schwager
Dr. Virginia (Ginny) Schwager holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology and specializes in family operations management and childcare systems design for high-net-worth households. With over 15 years of hands-on experience working directly with private families, Ginny founded The Formator Institute to provide professional development for experienced nannies and strategic management support for families with complex needs. Her approach integrates child development expertise with operational excellence, creating seamless care systems that align nannies, therapists, educators, and family members around consistent, evidence-based care practices. She leads a growing team of consultants who serve families across the country, while also maintaining a limited direct practice.
Adriana Ariza
Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Adriana Ariza is a financial expert and entrepreneur whose journey embodies resilience and determination. After completing high school in New York, she pursued a degree in Business and Finance at La Salle University.
In 2010, as a devoted mother of three, Adriana founded her own tax preparation business, which quickly grew into a full-service financial consulting firm. Her expertise in financial planning, wealth protection, and retirement strategies has empowered individuals and families to achieve financial security.
In 2010, as a devoted mother of three, Adriana founded her own tax preparation business, which quickly grew into a full-service financial consulting firm. Her expertise in financial planning, wealth protection, and retirement strategies has empowered individuals and families to achieve financial security.
Crystal Reyes
Born and raised in NYC, Crystal has been bringing elevated care to the entire family system for almost two decades. Primarily a nanny, she enjoys being the constant and the reliability in busy households. She is known for being calm under pressure, and bringing a calm and warm disposition to any environment. Crystal is also an NCS and is a certified postpartum doula. Her range includes working with newborn triplets to onboarding and drafting contracts for household staff and everything in between. On days off, which are rare, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling the world, scuba diving, working out, and continuing her personal and professional growth.
Ana Cristina Gordillo
Ana Cristina Gordillo is a bilingual English–Spanish educator, John Maxwell certified coach, trainer and speaker, podcaster and the Founder of The Magic Box for Children, an emotional education movement focused on helping children grow confident, emotionally strong and connected from the inside out. Ana integrates her passions into a new category Emotional education in early childhood combining over 10 years of hands-on experience working with children and families, leadership principles and personal development tools to create intentional spaces where children feel safe, learn to regulate their emotions, build confidence, communicate effectively, develop resilience and grow from within. She dedicates her work to bringing emotional education into real-life and intentional learning environments. Her approach is structured, experiential, practical and deeply human, offering tools that support emotional calm, confidence and connection for both children and the adults who guide them.
Jess Sweet
Jess Sweet Jess is a local Upstate NY Professional Nanny and strong advocate for industry standards in her communities and recognizable advocate for the National Industry. She was a 7 year full-time nanny in Saratoga Springs, NY before making a full transition to becoming a Career Travel Nanny. Jess has negotiated contracts with well know National agencies, such as Adventure Nannies and Pavillion Agency in NYC and has learned the importance of advocating for herself during contract negotiations. She has consulted with industry leaders such as "Nanny 911" Stella Reid, Lora Brawley, Nanny Care Hub and Homework Solutions Payroll Service for clarification on contract components and template revisions. She welcomes the opportunity to share her knowledge of all things contracts with other Nannies to support their journeys.
Support International Nanny Training Day Westchester by Becoming a Sponsor
Our nannies pour their hearts into the families they serve — and they deserve the same level of support in return. Sponsoring International Nanny Training Day Westchester is an opportunity to stand with our community, champion professional growth, and help elevate the work of caregivers everywhere.
Location
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Date & Time
April 18, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thank You To
Our 2026 Sponsors
Our 2026 Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our previous year's sponsors for their invaluable support of International Nanny Training Day Westchester. Your contributions empower us to provide impactful training, foster professional growth, and celebrate the essential role nannies play in shaping families and communities. Together, we are advancing the art of nannying and inspiring excellence within our profession.
Thank you for being a part of this important mission!
Thank you for being a part of this important mission!
Contact Us
Connection is at the heart of what we do. If you’re a nanny, educator, sponsor, or community partner looking to learn more or collaborate, don’t hesitate to reach out. For general inquiries, event details, sponsorship opportunities, or partnerships, please contact us using the form and a member of our team will respond shortly.We look forward to connecting with you.
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