Tiny Nation Educator - Upper Hutt - Amanda

About Me

I was born in Chile and moved to New Zealand when I was 5 years old. Thankfully, I am still able to speak Spanish even though I came here so young. I studied at the Ashton Warner Nanny Academy in 2020 and achieved a Level 5 Diploma in ECE there. In 2021, I moved to Wellington to be closer to my now-husband and worked as a Live-In Nanny for 1 year. I got married in 2023 and continued to work as a Nanny for a few different families and cared for children aged 5 months to 12 years old. I’ve always been interested in doing In-Home Care, so when my husband and I bought our first home in 2024, I decided to give it a go. I started at the end of 2024 and have absolutely enjoyed doing In-Home Care through Tiny Nation. I cared for 4 children up until I went on maternity leave to have my first child, Luca. After all these years of looking after other children, it’s been so fun and special to be able to love and care for my own! I look forward to starting my business again and having other children join our little familia.

My Environment

I have a range of resources suited for all ages. From books, puzzles, play kitchen, musical instruments, train tracks, play dough, arts & crafts, toy cars, dollhouse, mud kitchen, water play toys, paddling pool for summertime, to a tuff tray for messy play. I also enjoy going out and about. I meet with friends and other educators for playdates, park visits, playgroups (local and Tiny Nation), Te Papa, Bounce & Rhyme classes at the Library, cafes, and any Tiny Nation trips like Story Time at Te Papa, gymnastics, visiting the Fire Station, Blueberry Farm, and many more!

"Incredibly patient and attentive"
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Amanda as our nanny for about a year when I went back to work. From the moment she started with us, she formed a strong bond with our son, who was just 9 months old at the time. Amanda’s warm, nurturing nature and her ability to create a safe and loving environment made our son feel secure and happy. She is incredibly patient, reliable, and attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure our son’s well-being. We’ve watched him thrive under her care, and we are deeply grateful for the positive impact she has had on our family. We wholeheartedly recommend Amanda to any family in need of a caring and dedicated nanny."