Nanny 'n Me
KENYA
OT-CREATED
1000s OF NANNIES TRAINED
NOW IN KENYA
Meet your Nanny 'n Me Kenya Team
Together, Carmen and Tesni bring a wealth of experience, heart, and expertise to families across Kenya—supporting both children and the caregivers who shape their everyday world.
Choose what works for you
Face to Face Classes
Our in-person sessions bring play, learning, and connection into a shared space for your nanny and child.
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Weekly guided play sessions that support your child’s development
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Simple, hands-on activities your nanny can use at home
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Real-time support from a trained facilitator
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A supportive play community where nannies connect and feel less alone
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Opportunities for children to explore and make their first little friends
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Sessions held in a home or hall—easy for nannies to walk to
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A chance for neighbourhoods to connect and grow together
Face to Face Classes
Our in-person sessions bring play, learning, and connection into a shared space for your nanny and child.
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Weekly guided play sessions that support your child’s development
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Simple, hands-on activities your nanny can use at home
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Real-time support from a trained facilitator
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A supportive play community where nannies connect and feel less alone
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Opportunities for children to explore and make their first little friends
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Sessions held in a home or hall—easy for nannies to walk to
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A chance for neighbourhoods to connect and grow together
Online Classes
Our online option supports your nanny every step of the way—right from home.
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A library of simple, play-based ideas to support your child’s development
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Weekly videos and downloads shared via WhatsApp for easy, practical use
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Ongoing coaching and feedback to guide and encourage your nanny
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Weekly Zoom sessions to ask questions, practise songs and stories, and connect with others
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Progress tracking, with certificates that celebrate your nanny’s growth and learning
Both options are designed to support your nanny and your child.
Baby Class
(4-14 months)
A gentle, sensory-rich space to support your baby’s early development.
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Ideal to start as soon as your baby can sit with support
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Encourages movement through different positions to build strength and coordination
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Supports sensory exploration through touch, sound, and play
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Focuses on connection, bonding, and early communication
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Simple activities your nanny can repeat at home
Toddler Class
(15 months - 3 years)
A more active, social space where toddlers explore, move, and learn through play.
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Encourages language, thinking, and early problem-solving
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Builds confidence through repetition and mastery
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Supports independence while staying connected
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Includes music, movement, and imaginative play
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Creates opportunities for first friendships and social interaction
What You Can Expect
✔ Weekly baby & toddler play groups (0–3 years)
✔ Your nanny attends with your child
✔ OT-designed, play-based learning
✔ Simple ideas your nanny can repeat at home
✔ A supportive play community for both children and nannies
FIND A CLASS
Knack Integration
See it in action
This is what a Nanny ’n Me session looks like.
Simple, playful moments—
guided in a way that builds connection, confidence, and learning.
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And the best part?
These are the same kinds of moments your nanny can take home and repeat—
so the learning doesn’t stop when the session ends.
My nanny and now toddler have an incredible relationship! They have so much fun together, my toddler trusts my nanny and I have peace of mind that they are having fun and learning together at home and at Nanny ‘n Me classes.
Nikita
I’ve noticed a complete shift in our Nanny’s understanding of the importance of play - she now looks for play ideas and understands the purpose behind the play.
Shelley
What stands out most is how thoughtfully the activities are designed. It is clear that they are created by qualified professionals who understand child development deeply. The sessions feel purposeful, enriching, and perfectly suited to the children’s needs.
Suzette
Getting Started is Simple
1. Book your FREE trial class
Choose a class near you (or an online class) that fits your schedule.
2. Bring your nanny and little one
Come and let them experience a guided play session.
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3. See the difference for yourself
Watch your child engage and your nanny learn exactly what to do. It often only takes a couple of sessions to feel the shift
Carmen Maarschalk
Franchise Owner
Carmen is a teacher and certified strengths coach with a professional background in Occupational Therapy.
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With over a decade of experience in education, she brings a deep understanding of child development, learning, and relationships into her work.
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Originally from South Africa, Carmen has lived and worked in East Africa since 2009. As a wife and mother of two, she is passionate about supporting families and empowering nannies and caregivers—helping them feel confident in their role and strengthening the connection between nanny, parent, and child.
Carmen Maarschalk
Franchise Owner
Carmen is a teacher and certified strengths coach with a professional background in Occupational Therapy.
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With over a decade of experience in education, she brings a deep understanding of child development, learning, and relationships into her work.
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Originally from South Africa, Carmen has lived and worked in East Africa since 2009. As a wife and mother of two, she is passionate about supporting families and empowering nannies and caregivers—helping them feel confident in their role and strengthening the connection between nanny, parent, and child.
Tesni Anderson
Franchise Owner
Tesni is an Occupational Therapist, Therapeutic Play Specialist, and certified strengths coach.
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She has been based in Nairobi since 2007 and is a wife and mother of four. In 2012, she founded a baby rescue centre, where she continues to serve as a manager, therapist, and trainer.
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Tesni’s work is deeply rooted in supporting vulnerable children and equipping the caregivers around them. She is especially passionate about using play-based approaches to support emotional development, relational connection, and long-term growth.