interNational Nanny Training Day
is coming to Columbus!

Saturday, April 11th 2026 at COhatch Polaris

About iNNTD

interNational Nanny Training Day (iNNTD) is a global event dedicated to uplifting, educating, and celebrating nannies and childcare professionals. Each year, cities around the world come together on the same day to host workshops, share knowledge, and build stronger, more connected communities.

This will be the first iNNTD held in Columbus in ten years — a chance to bring our local nanny community together for a day of learning, inspiration, and appreciation for the incredible work nannies do every day.

Our theme this year is “Nannying Through the Ages” — we’ll explore caregiving through every developmental stage, from newborns to school-age children. Learn from an inspiring lineup of newborn care specialists, speech therapists, Montessori educators, and more!

Save the Date

• iNNTD is coming to Columbus!

• Save the Date • iNNTD is coming to Columbus! •

💛 Why Attend?

iNNTD Columbus is more than a training day — it’s a celebration of the heart behind childcare. Whether you’re new to nannying or have years of experience, this event is your chance to learn from experts, gain valuable insights, and connect with a supportive community that truly understands what you do.

You’ll walk away feeling inspired, empowered, and appreciated — with new skills, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections that can elevate your work and your confidence. Plus, you’ll enjoy great food, fun giveaways, and a day dedicated entirely to you. Get your ticket today!

🌿 Why Sponsor?

Becoming a sponsor means more than putting your logo on an event — it’s an opportunity to invest in the people who make families thrive. By partnering with iNNTD Columbus, your brand will be recognized by childcare professionals, families, and local businesses who value community and care.

Your support helps us provide a high-quality experience for attendees, and any remaining proceeds will be donated to the Nanny Relief Fund which offers financial assistance to nannies in crisis. Together, we can uplift the Columbus nanny community and make a meaningful impact — one that lasts far beyond event day. Click here for more info on sponsoring this event.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: CoHatch Polaris – Meridian Room
☕ Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
🎁 Extras: Swag bags, giveaways, and vendor showcases

Schedule Snapshot

8:00a – 8:30a Attendee Arrival & Breakfast
8:30a – 4:00p Speaker Sessions
4:00p – 4:30p Q&A Panel and Industry Chat
4:30p – 5:00p Networking & Vendor Showcase

Get Tickets

Meet the Speakers

Autism Society Central Ohio

Topic: Autism-Aware; Connection-Focused Care

Please join us for an in-depth discussion on turning awareness into action. This session provides real-world insights and hands-on strategies for supporting Autistic children and their families.

Amy Zender

President of Autism Society Central Ohio and an elementary school intervention aide. As a parent, she combines professional experience and lived insight to help caregivers build meaningful connections and understand behavior.

Ginny Bryan

Operations Manager for Autism Society Central Ohio and executive board member of the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities. With over 15 years of experience, she is a dedicated parent advocate who has helped raise awareness and acceptance for the Autism community across Central Ohio.

Mathias Wells

Board member of Autism Society Central Ohio. He combines his diverse background in special education, law enforcement, and sports with a high level of empathy to provide valuable communication and problem-solving skills.

Topic: Baby’s First Foods & Mealtime Safety

101 Before One

In this session, you’ll learn about the two most common approaches to starting solids—parent-led purée feeding and baby-led feeding with finger foods. We’ll cover what typical mealtime behaviors look like for babies beginning solids, including gagging, food throwing, and the inevitable mess, along with practical ways to respond. You’ll also learn how to safely prepare, cook, and serve food for babies 6 months and older, how to recognize the signs of an allergic reaction and what to do if one occurs, and how to have thoughtful conversations with parents about starting solids and their preferences around mealtime.

Julie Laux

Julie Laux is a local mom of two and the founder of 101 Before One, a national infant nutrition and feeding education organization led by pediatric doctors. She is a three-time published author, including Baby Leads the Way, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. As a Starting Solids Specialist, Julie helps parents and caregivers understand evidence-based best practices for introducing foods to babies through purees, finger foods, and baby-led feeding.

This session will give nannies practical, easy-to-implement speech and language strategies they can begin using immediately. We’ll focus on how to intentionally set up the environment to encourage communication, use simple modeling techniques to expand language, recognize early signs of speech and language concerns, and build connection through play, narration, and boundaries. The goal is to help caregivers feel confident supporting language development in everyday moments — without needing to be a specialist.

Topic: SLP Tools Every Nanny Can Use Tomorrow; Creating Communication Opportunities in Everyday Care.

United Speech Therapy

Jazmin Yadav

Jazmin Yadav, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist and CEO of United Speech Therapy, a faith-based, family-centered practice serving children and caregivers through early intervention. Drawing on her experience across medical, school, and home settings, she equips nannies with simple, play-based strategies that build language, confidence, and connection in daily routines. Her session is a must for nannies who want to understand communication development, partner effectively with parents, and help every child feel seen, heard, and supported.

Topic: How to spot common relationship challenges, and gently support without overstepping

Postpartum Together

Chelsea and Mike Skaggs are the co-founders of Postpartum Together, a relationship coaching practice helping couples stay connected through pregnancy and early parenthood. Their work blends relationship science, nervous system awareness, and practical communication tools to address mental load and emotional disconnection. They believe strong families are built in everyday moments — from honest conversations to bedtime stories and shared laughter. They live in Central Ohio with their two children.

Chelsea Skaggs

Chelsea Skaggs is a relationship coach and co-founder of Postpartum Together, where she helps couples navigate the invisible challenges of early family life — mental load, shifting identities, and emotional disconnection. She believes every woman deserves to find more of her voice every day, both at home and in the world. When she needs a pick-me-up, she’s always willing to return to Schitt’s Creek. Chelsea lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two kids.

Mike Skaggs

Mike Skaggs is a relationship educator, nervous system coach, and co-founder of Postpartum Together. With a background in psychology, he helps fathers develop the regulation skills and emotional availability that strengthen entire family systems. He lives in Central Ohio with his wife, Chelsea, and their two children—and is currently sharing the magic of Middle-earth by reading The Hobbit to his kids.

Cat Myers

Topic: Interrupt Bullying with Compassion and Confidence

Bullying can be challenging to navigate as a caregiver. This session helps nannies understand how child development, culture, and emotional disconnection influence school-aged children's vulnerability to bullying. Through teaching and discussion, participants will gain a trauma-informed perspective and practical strategies to respond with confidence, compassion, and clarity.

Cat Myers

Cat Myers is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over a decade of experience working alongside at-risk youth and families. Cat has trained hundreds of leaders in building meaningful relationships with youth and responding effectively to serious and sensitive issues. She has personally witnessed the powerful role informed and loving adults play in interrupting cycles of harm and fostering lifelong resilience. Her private practice currently focuses on supporting women in the helping professions and caregivers as they navigate giving to others without losing themselves.

Bethanie Rhodes

Topic: “Let me do it” (Toddler Independence)

Bethany Rhodes

Bethanie Rhodes has been part of Columbus Montessori since 2006. She is the Lead Teacher in the Toddler Preschool Program and the Program Lead for Infant/Toddler. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration as well as an Infant/Toddler Montessori Credential for children from birth to three. She is married with three children, all of whom attended Columbus Montessori. She has always loved working with young children, but discovering the Montessori philosophy completely transformed her understanding of how children learn and deepened her passion for guiding them with respect, intention, and joy.

Cherish Newborn Night Nursing

Topic: The Newborn Phase

Charity Baillargeon

Charity Baillargeon, BSN, MSN, RN is a highly experienced registered nurse and newborn care specialist with over 25 years of expertise in night nursing and infant sleep training. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), bringing a strong educational foundation to her hands-on experience in supporting families and newborns.

Charity is the owner and founder of Cherish Newborn Night Nursing, LLC, where she leads a team of over 30 women dedicated to helping families confidently navigate the early stages of newborn care and sleep training. Her professional background includes serving as a nurse practitioner with a breast surgeon for three years, working as a registered nurse on a postpartum unit for five years, and teaching newborn education and breastfeeding classes at Grant Hospital. In addition, she has more than two decades of experience as a nanny, providing compassionate and skilled care to families.

Driven by her passion for empowering parents, Charity envisions a world where every family can bring their newborn home with confidence and peace of mind.

Outside of her professional life, Charity’s proudest role is being a single mother to her now 20-year-old son. To balance her busy life, she is an avid runner and recently completed her 28th half marathon at the Columbus Nationwide Children’s Half Marathon in October.

Our Amazing Sponsors

• Our Amazing Sponsors •

Partner with us to empower and celebrate the Columbus nanny community! Your sponsorship helps make this event possible, and any remaining proceeds will be donated to the Nanny Relief Fund, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to nannies facing unexpected hardships. Your support helps ensure that the caregivers who dedicate their lives to nurturing others also have a safety net when they need it most. By sponsoring this event, you’re not just investing in families — you’re investing in the wellbeing of the people who make quality care possible.

Choose the level that best fits your goals and join us in making a difference. Use the form below to contact us.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Community Sponsor: $150

Logo on website, flyer, and social media
(1) Complimentary event ticket
Option to include items in swag bags

Partner Sponsor: $350

Logo on website, flyer, social media, and event t-shirt
Vendor table at the event
Half-page ad in event magazine
(2) Complimentary event tickets
Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media
Option to include swag bag items

Be part of interNational Nanny Training Day – Columbus and celebrate the nannies who make a world of difference every day. Whether you’re attending, sponsoring, or spreading the word — your support helps build a stronger, more connected nanny community in Central Ohio.

Get Tickets

Become a Sponsor