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In-Home Childcare for Expats
Thoughtful childcare for international families who want more than basic supervision.
This is not just babysitting. It is intentional, emotionally aware care designed for families relocating to Mexico and Latin America. Totters Care brings trusted professionalism and steady warmth into your home so your child feels safe, supported, and at ease while you step confidently into your new chapter.
Relocating to Mexico or Latin America with children is overwhelming.
At Totters, we specialize in providing premium educational and childcare services tailored for expats, international travelers, and diplomats residing in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, and Panama.
Our professional and loving caregivers are committed to offering a seamless adaptation to your lifestyle and educational preferences.
Nothing feels fully settled yet.
Routines are inconsistent. Your child or family may seem unsettled, more emotional, clingy, or withdrawn. You notice small changes and wonder if they’re normal, temporary, or signs that something isn’t quite right.
You’re constantly asking yourself:
Am I choosing the right childcare?
Can I really trust someone in a new country?
Is my child adjusting, or just coping?
Am I doing enough?
Emotionally, it’s exhausting
You’re doing your best to stay strong for your family, often without your usual support system nearby.
You’ve tried to figure it out on your own
- You’ve searched online.
- Asked in expat groups.
- Met caregivers who seemed “fine,” but didn’t fully understand your values or your child’s emotional needs.
- Adjusted routines, schedules, and expectations, hoping things would settle.
But deep down, you still don’t feel fully at ease.
Because this isn’t just about finding childcare.
It’s about finding someone you can truly trust with your child during one of the most vulnerable transitions of their life.
At Totters, we truly get you.
Relocating with children is one of the most emotionally complex experiences a family can go through. It deserves more than trial and error.
You deserve to experience this chapter with more presence, more confidence, and more peace.
It all starts here
Here’s What Makes Totters Different
Clarity and preparation before care begins
We begin by understanding your relocation timeline, your child’s developmental stage, and the unique season your family is in. Whether you are arriving with a newborn, a toddler, or school age children, we design a care plan that supports emotional adjustment, daily rhythm, and long term stability from the very start.
Trusted professionals carefully selected for your stage of life
From newborn and infant care to in home preschool, tutoring, or relocation specific childcare, we carefully match your family with professionals who meet our highest standards for safety, emotional awareness, cultural sensitivity, and educational preparation. Every placement reflects your child’s age, needs, and your family’s expectations.
Care that evolves as your family settles and grows
Relocation is not a single moment. It is a transition that unfolds. As your child adjusts, begins early learning, or moves into new developmental stages, our support adapts with you. From short term stays to long term childcare and learning continuity, we provide structure, communication, and guidance so your home feels steady while everything else changes.
How we can support your family
Professional In-Home Childcare Program
Intentional, emotionally aware childcare that brings stability, trust, and consistency to your home.
Designed for international families who want professional childcare that feels structured, safe, and aligned with their values.
Early Childhood Learning Program for ages 1 to 8
Personalized early learning that supports emotional development, school readiness, and continuity during relocation.
Education that feels calm, engaging, and developmentally thoughtful.
Download our free guide: Relocating to Mexico With Children:
Moving to Mexico with Kids?
A Thoughtful Parent’s Guide.
Learn how relocation impacts children by age, how to create stability during the first 30 days, and how to choose safe, emotionally aware childcare so your family can settle with confidence.
Hi, I’m Montserrat Armesto, a pedagogue and child neuropsychologist with specialized training in positive and gentle parenting.
I’ve worked with families from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Panama, Guatemala, Argentina, and Peru, supporting children through emotional and developmental transitions.
I firmly believe that when we truly see children for who they are, not who we want them to be, and give them space to grow without imposing adult expectations, they develop stronger emotional foundations for life. Today, we hear so much about how childhood shapes adulthood and how many adults spend years trying to “heal” what they didn’t receive early on. That reality deeply informs my work.
I started Totters because I wanted to help create a different path. One where children grow up with supportive systems, emotionally aware adults, and environments that allow them to thrive from the beginning, not recover later.
Fun fact: when I’m not working, you’ll probably find me treasure hunting in vintage and thrift markets, spending time with my cats, swimming, walking in nature, or writing.
“I’m very grateful for the speech therapy my child receives. The monthly progress meetings with the team give us confidence in the progress being made. Having therapy at home makes everything much easier for our family. I highly recommend this service to any family looking for effective, personalized speech therapy.”
Atenea G.
“I couldn’t be happier with the childcare service I received. I initially found them through a recommendation, and I’m so glad I did. It was such a relief to have a team that could communicate with me in my native language, which made everything much easier. While I attended my event, I had complete peace of mind knowing my children were safe and having a great time with their nanny. I highly recommend Totters to any parent looking for reliable childcare.”
Erica Medina
“I chose to work with them because from the very beginning, their communication and service proposal felt highly professional. One of the things I value most is the peace of mind they provide by offering backup support if my nanny is unavailable—especially important when I have scheduled surgeries I can’t postpone.”
Emily Miller
“I chose to work with them because from the very beginning, their communication and service proposal felt highly professional. One of the things I value most is the peace of mind they provide by offering backup support if my nanny is unavailable—especially important when I have scheduled surgeries I can’t postpone.”
Daniel Wilson
“As a diplomatic family, finding trustworthy staff who could adapt to our specific needs—and travel with us long-term—was essential. What impressed us most was the opportunity to meet several candidates before making a final decision, which helped us find the perfect fit for our family. Additionally, the selection process included integrity assessments that gave us even greater peace of mind knowing we were hiring reliable, trustworthy people.”
Fernanda Gómez
“We’re very happy with the tutoring service. The dedicated study space and the tutor’s presence create the right environment for focus, and my child knows that once the session is over, he has free time to enjoy. Now he has an effective routine that has improved both his academic performance and overall well-being.”
Fernanda Gómez
“I’m very grateful for the speech therapy my child receives. The monthly progress meetings with the team give us confidence in the progress being made. Having therapy at home makes everything much easier for our family. I highly recommend this service to any family looking for effective, personalized speech therapy.”
Atenea G.
“I couldn’t be happier with the childcare service I received. I initially found them through a recommendation, and I’m so glad I did. It was such a relief to have a team that could communicate with me in my native language, which made everything much easier. While I attended my event, I had complete peace of mind knowing my children were safe and having a great time with their nanny. I highly recommend Totters to any parent looking for reliable childcare.”
Erica Medina
Testimonials
Relocating with children is a lot. You don’t have to hold it all by yourself.
Let’s bring clarity, support, and trusted care into your home so your family can settle with more ease and joy every step of the way.
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