Meet Shannon

Infant Care Specialist & The Heart of Serene Beginnings

I've loved babies for as long as I can remember, starting with my dolls as a little girl and continuing through years of hands-on care as a postpartum doula, baby nanny, mother's helper, and in various care settings with infants. From those early days to now, this work has been my passion and calling. As a mom myself, I know how much it means to leave your baby with someone you trust, and I treat that trust with great care.

A Research-Backed Approach to Infant Care

My care philosophy is influenced by the work of leading child development experts, including Steve Biddulph, Penelope Leach, Jay Belsky and more. Their extensive research highlights the importance of primary attachment, responsive caregiving, and low-ratio, low-stimulation environments during a child's foundational first years.

Experience and research keep affirming what I’ve seen firsthand: the environment matters deeply. Many group settings are bright, loud, and overstimulating, where babies can quickly become overwhelmed. Babies thrive best in a calmer, predictable space with one-to-one or small-group care, where a consistent caregiver can truly know them, respond promptly to their cues, and offer the steady presence that helps a growing brain feel safe.

What Makes Serene Beginnings Different

Small Group: Never more than 3 babies, so each one gets real attention.

Consistent Caregiver: The same familiar face every day.

Calm Home Setting: Soft daylight and quiet, not a busy classroom.

Flexible Hours: Book the time you need.

Knowledge & Experience: Years of hands-on infant care, guided by child development research.

Credentials & Peace of Mind

Licensed Child Care Provider

Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certified

Child Development Associate (America & Scotland)

Specialized Training in Safe Sleep & Gentle Sleep Support

Background-Checked & Fully Vetted

Protecting the wonder of infancy, one quiet moment at a time.

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