In their words

These are letters families wrote about Jackie. We've trimmed some for length and left the rest as they wrote it.

Jackie Allison smiling in a classroom selfie with a young child.

Jesse and Leila Fowler

Leila and I finally slept.

Jackie has been with our family for two months, and she has been a lifesaver. Those first weeks, feeding was hard and we didn't know why. Jackie noticed the signs early, helped us get answers from our pediatrician, and walked us through bottles and formula without a hint of judgment. Every morning we woke up to a calm handoff and a clear picture of the night. Leila and I finally slept. We trust her completely, and we would recommend her to any family bringing a baby home.

Phoenix, Arizona, 2026

  1. It was obvious the moment we met Jackie that we had found the one!

    Scott Porter and Scott Hayes

    Atlanta, Georgia · April 2012

    Jackie has been with us since that time, almost 6 years, and in that time has become a beloved, trusted member of our family. First and foremost, Jackie absolutely adores our daughter, and she cares for her as if she is her own child. Yet, almost as importantly, Jackie has always respected the boundaries of our family unit and has never encroached on those boundaries.

    Jackie has an amazing zest for life that is infectious. Her smile and joy brighten up a room and brighten up our days. ... We have had teachers at [our daughter's] school, other parents, and the choir director at our church all comment to us about how wonderful Jackie is with [her].

    We have always enjoyed very open communication with Jackie, which has been critical to our positive working relationship. Jackie has always been receptive to feedback and willing to make changes as we have requested from time to time.

    Jackie is also very smart and takes her role as teacher very seriously. ... We didn't ask Jackie to do this; she took the initiative to do it herself.

    Jackie generally has great initiative. She sees something that needs to be done and she does it. ... In fact, a couple of years ago we promoted Jackie to House Manager.

    ... The family that finds her will be truly blessed, as we have been.

  2. My husband and I do not have any family that live in state, so we would always refer to Jackie as our family away from family.

    Lauren Maloy

    Roswell, Georgia

    I hired Jackie to work as a Nanny in my home 2 years ago, and I would absolutely recommend her to any family looking for a reliable and loving child caretaker. Jackie worked first [overnight] for 12 weeks and then transitioned into our Full-time daytime Nanny for over a year. She demonstrated tremendous responsibility and love in caring for our newborn into toddlerhood and guided us through the journey of being first time parents.

    Working as a childcare specialist is a passion for Jackie. Not only does she love working with the children, but she also enjoys being [a] resource for parents. ... Jackie acted in a professional manner and brought an experienced approach when helping us transition through the various development stages that come with a newborn through their first year of life, while always respecting our wishes as parents.

    Ultimately Jackie is an excellent Nanny because of her dependability and trustworthiness. She is always on-time, keeps an open line of communication, and holds herself to a high standard. I could not recommend anyone more to care for your little ones.

  3. I wish we could have her with us every night!

    Mrs. Magill

    Family reference letter

    We loved having your support, and we would have no issues recommending you to others.

    Jackie is an absolute lifesaver! ... My husband and I were both in serious need of sleep and rest while I recovered. We had Jackie care for our newborn a couple of nights per week for the first month or so, and she was wonderful.

    She ... logged everything for us, which we really appreciated. She has such a warm personality, and we instantly trusted that she would do a fantastic job.

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A few moments with the little ones

  • Jackie Allison in a plaid shirt, cheek to cheek with a toddler.
  • Two toddlers play with toys on a blanket spread on the grass, a picture book beside them.

Tell Jackie about your family

Your due date or your baby's age, and the nights you need. That's enough to start.

Quick facts

Where has Jackie cared for families?

In Atlanta and Roswell, Georgia, and now in metro Phoenix, Arizona. Families wrote letters about her care; excerpts are on this page and redacted letters are available upon request.

Source: Families

Who is Jackie Allison?

Jacquetta "Jackie" Allison is an independent Newborn Care Specialist and newborn sleep specialist in metro Phoenix, Arizona. She has cared for babies and young children since 1991 and is the author of three children's picture books.

Source: About Jackie

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