Raising Children With Intention.
TheraNanny was created for families who want more than help — they want development-aware caregiving delivered with presence, emotional skill, and calm authority.
In a world where childcare often prioritizes availability over qualification, we built a service rooted in depth, training, and insight. Our approach recognizes that children flourish when guided by caregivers who understand behavior, attachment, communication, rhythm, and the subtle science of childhood.
A nanny is more than supervision — they are memory-makers, emotional mirrors, language models, co-regulators, problem-solvers, and sometimes the adult who shapes the way a child sees themselves.
We take that role seriously — and beautifully.
Our Philosophy
Children Deserve High-Quality Interaction
Every moment is a learning moment — pouring cereal, tying shoes, naming emotions, waiting turn, choosing kindness. Small things shape the big things.
Caregiving Is Developmental Work
Play, conflict, rhythm, boundaries — these are the early building blocks of communication, self-worth, and self-management.
Predictability Creates Confidence
When expectations are gentle but consistent, children feel safe enough to explore and independent enough to try.
Excellence Begins in the Home
TheraNanny maintains a curated roster because quality cannot be mass-produced.
We work intentionally, personally, and with care.
Not perfection — presence.
Not pressure — guidance.
Not over-stimulation — grounded enrichment.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Shayna Labadie, M.S., CCC-SLP — Co-Founder & Clinical Director
Shayna is a speech-language pathologist with 20+ years working in early intervention, pediatric speech sound development, and autism-supportive communication. A mother of two, she brings clinical understanding and lived parenting experience into every decision the agency makes.
Her work is guided by curiosity, empathy, and the belief that behavior is communication. Shayna has supported families across schools, clinics, homes, and early developmental environments, helping caregivers understand regulation, connection, and communication in the everyday moments where progress is built.
Shayna is the voice of warmth behind Thera Nanny — ensuring placements align with both the heart and science of childhood.
Rebecca Green, M.S., CCC-SLP — Co-Founder & Placement Director
Rebecca is a seasoned nanny, educator, and licensed SLP with experience across early intervention, bilingual development, and school-based support. She has served children and families throughout California, Oregon, Portugal, and the Bay Area — giving her a global view of what responsive caregiving truly means.
Her background blends professional knowledge with deeply human connection. She believes the best childcare is calm, observant, developmentally attuned, and responsive to a child’s emotional needs.
Rebecca leads the placement side of the agency — ensuring families and nannies are paired with precision, personality alignment, and long-term success in mind.
Together, Shayna and Rebecca built Thera Nanny as a place where knowledge meets nurture — and where childhood is treated with the respect it deserves.