Protected: The First Milestones

A local, full-service nanny and doula placement agency, owned by a local Fort Worth mom and lovingly serving Tarrant, Johnson and Parker county families.

Company overview

We started The First Milestones in 2020 to help parents find experienced and caring nannies for their loved ones. We all know it takes a village to raise a child – our village provides different perspectives to caregiving and offer enrichment to our children in ways we never imagined. As a first time parent with no living parents, and siblings and in-laws living far away, Karen had to build her own village.

Karen started The First Milestones after recognizing a crucial need in offering families with a strong support network through comprehensive parenting resources and qualified, loving caregivers.

She also recognized that parents need resources to navigate managing their caregivers. Though we often consider our nannies a part of our family, we still have a responsibility to be people leaders and help our nannies grow in their careers. With years of experience leading large teams in a marketing agency, Karen has applied her direct knowledge to develop employee management resources for parents.

Core values

Integrity: We believe in transparency, honesty, and upholding the highest standards.
Humility:We believe in acknowledging our abilities and limitations and in valuing others’ perspectives.
Community: We believe in giving back to our community with our time and resources.

Mission

Our goal as a placement agency is to be an advocate for parents and nannies alike by providing resources that help establish and maintain great working relationships by setting clear expectations, advocating for fair and legal pay, and educating families and nannies on industry best practices.