Meet Marisa Laurente★ Top Yaya Pick

Snapshot

Marisa Laurente has been working in childcare and domestic roles since 2001, accumulating over two decades of experience across multiple countries. Beginning her career as a nanny in Kuwait from 2001-2004, she later worked at a nursery day care in Lebanon for seven years. Marisa continued her childcare journey with nanny positions in Saudi Arabia and most recently served as a nanny and housemaid for a family in Dubai, UAE from 2017-2023. Originally from the Philippines, Marisa describes herself as someone who provides care with empathy, patience, and a positive outlook. Her experience spans both childcare responsibilities and household management, with expertise in routine management and creating supportive environments for those in her care. She notes that she is skilled in planning engaging and instructive activities tailored to individual needs, and values establishing enduring bonds of respect and trust with the families she works with.