Career Nanny · Birth & Postpartum Support · Minneapolis Twin Cities
Rooted in care,
guided by experience.
I'm Cymone — a career nanny with 16 years of experience, plus a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, and newborn care specialist. Whatever stage your family is in, I bring the same real, hands-on care, without an agency standing between us.
"Because caring for a child is important. Caring for the people raising that child is essential."
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Why Luna & Roots
Rooted in Care.
Guided by Experience.
Luna & Roots was created from the belief that families flourish when they feel supported, informed, and deeply cared for — whether that's a nanny relationship built over years, or specialized support through your family's first weeks.
I combine hands-on childcare expertise with holistic birth and postpartum support to help families navigate every season, from newborn nights to school pickup lines. Through experience, presence, and personalized care, I help parents build strong roots while their children grow.
Because caring for a child is important.
Caring for the people raising that child is essential.
Nanny Care
Care That Grows With Your Family
Long-term, short-term, or occasional — every nanny placement gets the same standard: experienced, attentive care tailored to your children as individuals.
Long-Term Nanny Care
For families looking for consistency and a real relationship over time. I integrate into your household routines and grow alongside your children, from infancy through school-age.
Includes: consistent weekly schedule, developmentally-tailored care, seamless routine integration, and regular communication with your family.
Minneapolis–St. Paul FamiliesShort-Term & Temporary Care
Covering parental leave, a nanny transition, or a defined season of extra support. Same standard of care as any long-term placement, on a shorter timeline.
Includes: fast integration into your household, flexible day or overnight scheduling, and a clear, agreed end date. Backed by 6 years of travel nanny experience — available for out-of-state placements.
Local & Travel PlacementsOccasional & Date Night Care
For families who want a trusted, experienced caregiver on call for evenings out or occasional coverage — someone your children already know and feel safe with.
Includes: attentive, experienced supervision and flexible scheduling booked around your plans.
Twin Cities MetroBirth & Postpartum Support
Specialized Care For Your First Weeks
As a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, and newborn care specialist, I support families through labor, delivery, and the fourth trimester.
Overnight Newborn Care
You deserve to sleep. I provide intentional overnight newborn care so you can rest, recover, and wake up knowing your baby was fully cared for and loved all night.
Includes: feeding support, safe sleep implementation, soothing and settling, detailed nightly documentation, and morning handoff with a full update on your baby's night.
Available in MN & Nationwide TravelBirth Support
Labor is unpredictable. Having an experienced, calm presence by your side makes everything more manageable. I provide continuous labor support, evidence-based guidance, and emotional reassurance from early labor through delivery.
So you feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way. 6 years of travel doula experience means I'm also available for out-of-state births.
Home, Hospital & Birth Centers WelcomePostpartum (4th Trimester) Support
The weeks after birth are just as important as the birth itself. My postpartum packages provide in-home support during the fourth trimester — newborn care guidance, feeding support, emotional check-ins, and practical help so you can heal, bond, and find your footing as a new family.
Available in MN & Nationwide Travel
Career Nanny & Doula
Meet Cymone
At my core, I'm a nanny who builds lasting relationships with the families I work for. That said, my experience runs the full spectrum of a child's earliest years. As a birth and postpartum doula and newborn care specialist, I provide overnight support during a family's first weeks or months — work that's short-term by design, not by choice, but that's given me a depth of infant care expertise I carry into every long-term nanny placement that follows. Over six of those years, that work has also taken me to families outside Minnesota, so travel placements are something I'm well versed in.
I see every child as an individual, and I tailor attachment care to what each one actually needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach — drawing on RIE and Waldorf traditions to nurture imagination, self-expression, and a real sense of security.
Transparent Pricing
Packages & Rates
$30–35/hr for nanny care · Birth support starting at $1,800 (sliding scale available) · Rates confirmed on your discovery call
Long-Term Nanny Care
Ongoing, By Agreement
Starting at $30/hr
40 hrs/week · Full time rate
- Consistent weekly schedule
- Developmentally-tailored care as your children grow
- Seamless integration into family routines
- A real, long-term relationship and continuity — open to the right family fit
- Regular communication and updates
Short-Term & Temporary Care
Flexible, By Contract
Starting at $35/hr
Under 40 hrs/week or shorter contracts
- Coverage during parental leave or a nanny transition
- Same standard of care as long-term placements
- Fast integration into your household
- Flexible day or overnight scheduling
- Clear expectations and a defined end date
- 6 years of travel nanny experience — available for out-of-state placements
Occasional & Date Night Care
As Needed, Booked Ahead
$33/hr
4-hour minimum per booking
- Trusted care for evenings out or occasional coverage
- A caregiver your children already know
- Safe, attentive, experienced supervision
- Flexible scheduling around your plans
Overnight Newborn Care
6–16 Week Contract
$35/hr
Part time rate · Minimum 6 weeks
- Intentional overnight care so you can rest and recover
- Feeding support (breast & bottle)
- Safe sleep implementation
- Soothing and settling techniques
- Detailed nightly documentation
- Morning handoff with full night update
- Available in MN & nationwide travel placements
Full Time Care
12-Week Contract
$33/hr
40 hrs/week · Discounted full time rate
- Round-the-clock expert newborn care
- Sleep conditioning & safe sleep practices
- Feeding support and nursing guidance
- Diaper changes, reflux & colic support
- Developmental milestone education
- New parent education resources
- Nursery organization & light housekeeping
- Available in MN & nationwide travel placements
4th Trimester Support
6–16 Week Contract
$35/hr
Part time rate · Flexible shift options
- In-home postpartum support during the 4th trimester
- Newborn care guidance for the whole family
- Feeding support (breast & bottle)
- Emotional check-ins and parent support
- Practical help so you can heal and bond
- Option for daytime or overnight shifts
- Available in MN & nationwide travel placements
Birth Support
Flat Fee, Full Coverage
$1,800+
Sliding scale $1,500–$2,200 · Discussed on your consult
- Continuous labor support from early labor through delivery
- Evidence-based guidance and emotional reassurance
- Home, hospital, and birth center births welcome
- On-call availability as your due date approaches
- 6 years of travel doula experience — available for out-of-state births
From Our Care Notes
Newborn Tips
Prioritize Swaddles for Ultimate Comfort
Swaddling tops every new-parent essentials list for good reason. A snug, secure wrap recreates the womb's cozy environment, calming your baby and extending sleep stretches. Practice the technique until it feels second nature.
Optimize Baby's Sleep Space
White noise, a gentle red night light, a room temperature between 68–72°F, and blackout curtains work together to recreate the womb's atmosphere. These simple adjustments make a measurable difference in sleep quality for both baby and parent.
Embrace Baby-wearing
Wearing your baby fosters skin-to-skin bonding, supports brain development, and gives you hands-free freedom, while keeping your newborn close and settled in busy or unfamiliar spaces.
Let's Connect
Ready to feel supported?
Whether you're looking for a long-term nanny, short-term coverage, or birth and postpartum support, I'd love to learn about your family. Fill out the form and I'll be in touch within 24 hours.