From The Classroom,
To Your Home

Bridging professional insight and personal care for children and families.

Ever wish you could bring your child’s early childhood teacher home with you?

Someone who truly understands development, co-regulation, and the messy, beautiful work of caregiving?

That’s what I offer.

About Sheila

Hello! I’m Sheila Wahezi, a private childcare provider, early childhood educator, consultant, and coach. I offer a combination of traditional childcare with the professional-level insight and intentionality of a seasoned educator.

With a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and an M.S. in Early Childhood Education from CSUEB, I bring both academic knowledge and practical experience to my caregiving approach.

Since 2018, I've worked closely with children in various capacities:

  • Registered Behavior Technician: Supported children on the Autism Spectrum, enhancing my understanding of individualized care.

  • Preschool Teacher (2019–2025): Six years of classroom experience with children aged 0-5, fostering development through play and structured learning. I am a previous GeoKids educator and so much of my work is reflective of their program.

My commitment to professional growth includes over 100 hours of early childhood professional development, certification in Jane Nelson’s Positive Discipline Approach, and participation in the esteemed Reggio Emilia Approach Conference in Italy, emphasizing child-led learning.

From my years of education and experience, I have learned just how important play and care are to a child’s development. I see the connection between how we care for children and how we care for our own inner child. Children play an important role in our world and deserve respect and support, as do their families. The saying “it takes a village,” truly is no joke.

My mission

is to bridge the best of early childhood education with the intimacy and flexibility of in-home care. I bring my experience as a classroom teacher and my studies in the Reggio Emilia approach into families’ homes, offering personalized, developmentally grounded support that fosters connection, security, and growth.

At the heart of my work is a belief in consistency, emotional attunement, and long-term relationship building rooted in mutual respect and collaboration. I’m here to support children in becoming more themselves, and to support parents in feeling more resourced, confident, and connected along the way.

I am proud to offer care that bridges school and home—guided by curiosity, relationship, and intention. I am passionate about supporting my village, allowing you rest, time, and peace of mind.

On a more personal note, I am a Bay Area native, born and raised in Hayward, and currently residing in Palo Alto. I enjoy sunny days at local parks, exploring markets, watching movies, thrifting, and listening to podcasts.

I look forward to connecting 😊

Services ☀︎

  • Trustworthy, present, playful.

    My childcare style is gentle, grounded, and thoughtful—with a focus on helping children feel safe, seen, and at ease. As a childcare provider, I provide consistent, developmentally attuned care rooted in connection, trust, and curiosity. My background in education and child development informs everything I do—from daily routines to conflict resolution to crafting sensory-rich experiences that honor each child’s unique path.

    Care includes:

    • Flexible, emotionally attuned, & responsive care in your home or neighborhood

    • Child-led play and storytelling

    • Nature walks, library trips, and local adventures

    • Gentle limit setting and conflict resolution

    • Soothing bedtime routines and transitions

    • Support for potty learning, transitions, and family routines

    • Safety-first practices and home familiarity

    • Clear, collaborative communication with caregivers, including debriefs to ensure consistency

    One-time, recurring, and emergency care available. Rates vary based on number of children present, and if additional care is needed, such as driving, house management/cleaning, or taking care of pets. You can find my rates and expectations here.

    Recurring care can be planned monthly. My recurring hours range from 4-30 hours a week. I’m happy to discuss other needs as they come up.

  • Collaborative, curious, attuned.

    My consulting offerings are designed to support parents, caregivers, and educators in creating more easeful, connected environments for children—whether through practical strategies or thoughtful reflection.

    Consulting support may include:

    • Designing home spaces to be developmentally appropriate and engaging

    • Guidance on navigating challenging behaviors with empathy and research based strategizing

    • Support around routines, transitions, and emotional regulation

    • Reflective conversations about caregiving values and approaches

    • Tailored resources and perspective-sharing from an early childhood lens

    • Support with researching and finding preschool programs for your child

    Consultations take place via Zoom.
    Please inquire for rates and scheduling via email.

  • Reflective, empowering, grounded.

    My coaching offerings are in development—stay tuned.

    This service is being thoughtfully designed to support both early childhood professionals, and individuals on a personal growth journey. Rooted in the same lens I bring to caregiving and consulting, my coaching approach blends practical tools with deep reflection—often drawing from the same compassionate strategies we use with children to help adults reparent themselves with curiosity and care.

    Coaching support may include:

    • Guidance for early childhood educators navigating classroom dynamics, center structures, or burnout

    • Mentorship for those dreaming of launching their own care-based business

    • Support for anyone seeking to apply developmentally informed, relationship-based tools to their own inner work

    • Reflective dialogue around identity, values, and self-leadership

    • Resources and encouragement grounded in both experience and heart

    Sessions will be held virtually.
    Rates and scheduling coming soon—please reach out via email to express interest.

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Testimonials

  • "Sheila's guidance was tremendously helpful as we navigate parenting a toddler and baby for the first time! Her immense knowledge and depth of experience in the field of early childhood education is incredibly evident. Sheila was able to create and share with us a plan to help our 2 year old gain independence in self care tasks including using the potty and getting himself dressed. She gave him the skills and confidence to achieve these tasks, and made it a positive and stress free experience for all of us. Sheila also helped us create a transition plan for our baby as he transitioned from home to full time school. She helped us understand his needs at his current developmental stage and how we can best support him through this major transition in a way that is attune to his emotions and needs. Sheila has made a tremendous difference in our parenting journey, and I could not more highly recommend her consulting services!"

    -Swati
    ‘23-current client

  • “We have known Sheila for a few years now, but it feels like we’ve known her forever! She has been an educator at my kids’ school, a babysitter for all 3 kids, and a friend. Sheila is a warm, loving, hyper-observant caretaker. She is interested in each child she’s interacting with, listening to them and responding with truth, wisdom and authenticity. She’s thoughtful and respectful. Her sense of humor, problem solving mind, and real passion for her work make her a joy to work with! As an educator, we were already blown away by Sheila’s positive impact on our son Mikey and all of our kids. And then as a babysitter, Sheila impressed us even further with her calm, relaxed demeanor while staying organized and tidy, and somehow juggling all the kids with various schedules! Sheila is meant for this line of work, and you can feel it immediately when you meet her. She is trustworthy and honest and truly loves working with kids. We love her!!"

    -Katie
    ’22-current client

  • “Sheila was a wonderful partner in helping us through the journey of parenting a toddler - communicative, knowledgeable and a helpful resource to have especially for first time parents.  Equipped with years of experience and child development training, Sheila handled any and all challenges with our child flawlessly from potty training to tantrums (terrible two’s!). When you meet her, you can feel her passion for working with children. It is truly rare to find someone who is so invested in your child’s growth and happiness. I can’t imagine having a nanny that is more caring and loving than Sheila.  I highly recommend her services.”

    - Jessica
    ’24-25 client

  • “Sheila is an absolute gem! Not only was she a wonderful preschool teacher to all three of our children, but her Positive Discipline expertise truly transformed our parenting approach for the better. Now, as our trusted babysitter, Sheila seamlessly implements those same positive techniques whenever she's with our kids and creates a consistent and nurturing environment. Last year, we felt completely at ease leaving our three children in her care overnight for 3 days while we were on vacation – that's the level of trust we have in her. The kids absolutely adore her, and frankly, so do we.”

    -Drea
    ’23-current client

  • "From the moment Sheila first connected with our daughter Megh as her preschool teacher, we knew she was something special for her. Megh isn't one to warm up quickly to new faces—but with Sheila, there was this instant click. When we had the chance to bring Sheila into our home as a part-time caregiver, we embraced it. What touches us most is how Sheila doesn't just "watch" Megh—she truly sees her. Sheila's background and skills in child psychology definitely shows, but it's her natural way of connecting emotionally with Megh that makes all the difference. She's helped her master toilet training and build independence in ways that previously only we as parents could accomplish. There's this depth to their relationship that goes beyond typical caregiving. Our family absolutely adores Sheila. If you're looking for someone who goes beyond just "watching" your child, Sheila is your person. We couldn't recommend her more highly!"

    -Bony & Mas-ud
    ‘24-current client

Get in Touch

Sheila Wahezi
M.S. Early Childhood Education

sheilawahezi@gmail.com

Palo Alto, California.