November Caregiver Spotlight: Savannah Williams

This month, we’re introducing Savannah Williams, a Governess and Family Assistant with over eight years of experience in private homes and schools. From teaching toddlers to read to helping children master potty training, Savannah loves being part of the village that helps children thrive. She also has a story involving a lake, a six-year-old, and a genuine impressive number of goose feathers. More on that in a minute!

Getting to Know Savannah

Savannah originally got into caregiving because she wanted to be an amazing mom someday. She had the opportunity to learn from a mom she describes as a “rockstar mom,” and what started as a chance to learn from someone she admired quickly turned into a genuine passion for working with children. Before long, she knew she wanted to make caregiving her career.

Over the past eight years, Savannah has developed expertise in child development, early literacy, and potty training. She’s helped toddlers learn to read and guided children through potty training in as little as three days. Her approach to caregiving comes down to a motto she lives by: “Leave it better, be the best!” Whether she works with a family for one day or stays for years, she wants to leave their home and family environment better than she found it.

Read on to hear Savannah’s experiences and perspectives on caregiving:

Why did you decide to become a professional caregiver?

I originally became a caregiver because I wanted to be an amazing mom someday, and I had the opportunity to learn from a rockstar mom I really admired! What started as a chance to learn from her quickly turned into a genuine passion for working with children, and I knew I wanted to make caregiving my career!

What is something you wish you knew before becoming a caregiver?

Although working with children came naturally to me, I wish I had understood Montessori principles more deeply when I first started! Learning more strategies has made an incredible difference in my approach to caregiving.

What’s one thing you wish more parents knew about your work?

There is no HR department! Communication is essential in the nanny and parent relationship, but it’s also a skill that takes practice, patience, and understanding from both sides. A little bravery goes a long way when it comes to having honest conversations, and those conversations are often what build the strongest relationships!

What would you tell someone who is considering doing this work?

Be patient when finding the right family, even if it takes months! Don’t be afraid to walk away from an otherwise great opportunity if the work environment isn’t right for you. Most importantly, pay attention to how parents interact with their children. It can tell you so much about the household environment you’ll be stepping into!

How do you think the caregiving profession might look different in the next 5-10 years?

I believe one of the biggest changes we’ll see is technology closing the information gap between parents and childcare professionals. As technology advances, families and caregivers will have greater access to specialized knowledge and practical guidance. I’m excited to see how tools such as Pyxie will make quality childcare information more accessible to everyone!

What’s your favorite story that shows a glimpse into nanny life for those outside of the industry?

One day, I took a six-year-old nanny kid to a lake. It was molting season for the Canadian geese in the area, so the lake was covered in feathers.

She wanted to collect the feathers, but I knew that the mom would not enjoy having them in the house. As a compromise, I told her she could have three as long as they were kept in the garage.

Before leaving the lake, I looked told her to make sure she only had three feathers. She told me she did, I said “I don’t think so,” knowing that she had put one in her pocket on top of the three she had in her hand.

All of a sudden, (I credit this to a child’s naïve honesty) she started pulling out what I could only describe is at least 100 feathers from every possible place! Her waistband, boots, sleeves, pockets, and even under her hat! She had so many feathers coming off of her person that it looked like she was shedding!

Needless to say bath-time was very important that day!

Why did you want to join Pyxie’s Caregiving Advisory Board?

I’m active in several Facebook groups dedicated to families and nannies, which is how I connected with Jenna! After learning more about Pyxie’s mission, I was excited about the opportunity to contribute my experience and be part of what they’re building.

I want to help shape the future of childcare by making specialized knowledge and reliable guidance more accessible to families everywhere! I’ve seen firsthand how much of a difference the right information can make.

Thank you, Savannah, for sharing your story with us! If you’d like to be spotlighted or join our Caregiver Advisory Board, please reach out to hello@mypyxie.com to learn more.