Mikiko K.
Meet Mikiko
A short hello from Mikiko before you meet.
Why I do this work
“Hi parents! I’m Mikiko! I’m a friendly, adaptable, and sociable childcare professional who truly enjoys supporting families and helping children feel comfortable while traveling. Born and raised in Japan, I also studied English in New Zealand, which allows me to communicate easily with international families. I aim to create a warm, safe, and engaging environment where children can feel relaxed, have fun, and fully enjoy their time in Japan while parents can travel with peace of mind.”
Mikiko's background
I have over four years of professional childcare experience across Japan and Australia. I worked for 2.5 years at an international childcare center in Japan as lead staff for a class of two-year-old children and also gained experience in public childcare settings caring for infants and toddlers. In Australia, I worked at a childcare center supporting children of various age groups and also served as a live-in babysitter, assisting with daily routines, developmental activities, and feeding babies. Currently, I continue working as a babysitter in Japan, providing attentive care tailored to each child’s needs and developmental stage.
- CPR and First Aid Certified Certified Childcare Worker
What we confirmed
What families say about Mikiko
“Our experience with Travel Nanny was nothing short of amazing.
From the very beginning, the team was professional, friendly, and incredibly supportive. Before we even arrived in Japan, we had the opportunity to meet our nanny, Mikiko, over Zoom. That simple meeting made such a difference—it gave us peace of mind, allowed us to get to know her, and meant that when we met in person, it already felt familiar.
Mikiko was absolutely wonderful with our two daughters, our 6-month-old and our 3-year-old. She was warm, caring, patient, and attentive, and both girls were so comfortable with her. She adapted so naturally to their different ages and needs, and it was such a relief knowing they were in such capable and loving hands.
Having a trusted nanny while travelling made our trip so much more enjoyable. We were able to experience activities together as a family while also having extra support when we needed it. One of the highlights was that my husband and I were able to enjoy a date night together, just the two of us, knowing our girls were safe, happy, and being cared for by someone we completely trusted. As parents, that peace of mind is priceless.
A huge thank you to Mikiko and the entire Travel Nanny team for making the whole experience so seamless. We highly recommend Travel Nanny to any family travelling with young children and wouldn't hesitate to use their services again on our next adventure!
From the Al-Mallou Family”·
“Both nannies were kind, friendly and punctual. They connected well with our 6 year old son.
They were able to follow us on visits, or spend time with him 1:1 for plays.
Thank you Shiyo and Mikiko for making our Japan trip memorable!”·