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A Night of Community at Michael Angelo’s Winery

Cleveland, Ohio | 2026

There is something powerful that happens when childcare professionals step out of private homes and into a room filled with people who truly understand the work.

At Michael Angelo’s Winery, 91���� hosted our Paint the Town Pink community gathering, and what unfolded was far more than a networking event.

It was connection.
It was recognition.
It was belonging.

We welcomed:

• Career nannies
• Newborn care specialists
• Family assistants
• Childcare professionals

Some currently placed with 91���� families.
Some exploring what is next.
All deeply committed to their craft.

And for many, it was the first time in a long time they felt fully seen in it.

The Nuance of “Networking” in Our Industry

In most industries, networking looks like business cards and LinkedIn connections.

In private childcare, it looks different.

It looks like:

• Two nannies exchanging stories about navigating a toddler’s nap schedule
• Managing a family’s packed extracurricular calendar
• Seasoned professionals offering guidance to those just entering the field
• Shared laughter over experiences only someone in private service could understand

This work happens inside someone else’s home.

It requires:

• Emotional intelligence
• Discretion
• Flexibility
• Professionalism at a very high level

But it does not come with a break room.

That is why nights like this matter.

Meeting in person bridges the gap between resume and reality.

It allows us to see:

• Personality behind the paperwork
• Warmth
• Humor
• Presence

The subtle qualities that do not always translate on paper but make all the difference in a family’s home.

When we truly understand who someone is, we can:

• Advocate more effectively
• Create better placements
• Match families and caregivers with real alignment

More Than Just Appetizers

Michael Angelo’s gave us the perfect backdrop:

• Warm lighting
• Beautiful space
• A relaxed but elevated atmosphere

But we did not gather just to enjoy a night out.

We gathered to strengthen the foundation of this industry.

Private childcare can be isolating.

Your workplace is someone else’s home.

There is:

• No water cooler
• No colleague at the next desk
• No shared hallway to decompress in

The emotional labor is real.
The responsibility is significant.
The expectations are high.

When caregivers have community, they are:

• More grounded
• More supported
• More sustainable

And that directly benefits the families they serve.

Why Community Matters for Families

If you are a parent reading this, here is why this matters to you:

A supported caregiver is a sustainable caregiver.

When nannies feel:

• Valued
• Connected
• Respected

They are:

• Less likely to burn out
• More likely to stay long term
• More likely to thrive in your home

The professionals who filled that room at Michael Angelo’s represent the caliber of talent in Northeast Ohio:

• Intentional
• Skilled
• Invested in growth
• Proud of their careers

By fostering connection, we are not just hosting events.

We are:

• Reinforcing standards
• Strengthening retention
• Elevating professionalism
• Protecting alignment between families and caregivers

That is The Pink Standard.

The Energy in the Room

We saw:

• Introductions turn into mentorship
• Placed nannies reconnect with our team in person
• New professionals realize they are not alone

We saw:

• Pride
• Confidence
• Community

We saw what happens when an industry that often works quietly behind closed doors steps into the light together.

And it was powerful.

What’s Next for 91���� in Ohio

Paint the Town Pink is not a one-time gathering.

It is part of our ongoing commitment to building meaningful community within the childcare industry.

Next up:

International Nanny Training Day Cleveland (iNNTD)

Where education and professional development continue to raise the bar for private childcare in our region.

A Final Note

To every nanny who showed up:

We see you.
We value you.
We are proud of you.

To every family considering 91����:

This is the community your future nanny is part of.

And we are just getting started.