I Noticed My Son Would Cry Every Time the Nanny Picked Him Up From Daycare — So One Day, I Decided to Follow Them

Isabella and Marco, culinary school sweethearts, built a thriving Italian restaurant and welcomed their son, Leo. As their business boomed, they hired Mia, a neighbor’s daughter, to care for Leo after daycare. Initially, the arrangement seemed perfect, easing their workload. But a call from Leo’s teacher, Ms. Denise, raised alarms: Leo was crying inconsolably when Mia picked him up. Concerned, Isabella and Marco investigated, observing Mia’s neglectful behavior—leaving Leo alone outside while she focused on her phone. Shocked, they fired Mia and

hired Gabriella, an experienced nanny recommended by Ms. Denise. Gabriella’s warmth transformed Leo, who began thriving under her care. The couple’s guilt over long work hours eased as Leo’s happiness returned, confirmed by his joyful stories and their new Friday tradition of sharing spaghetti with Gabriella. Isabella and Marco knew they’d made the right choice for Leo’s safety and well-being.