About
Welcome to Yours Truly – Philadelphia's premier babysitting service is designed to provide childcare at adult-centered events. Yours Truly sends trained and professional babysitters to entertain your little ones during weddings, conferences, trainings, fundraisers, and more! With Yours Truly, you can have your cake and eat it too!
At Yours Truly, we understand how challenging it can be to juggle the demands of adult-centered events while tending to the needs of your children. That's why we've created a unique and tailored service that allows you to focus on the event at hand while ensuring your children are having a great time, too! With our activity-based curriculum inspired by educational leaders such as Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and more, your children will be inspired, feel empowered, and have fun!
Mission
Through our one-of-a-kind, unforgettable, activity-based curriculum; inspired by a number of educational leaders, such as Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and more, Yours Truly Philly strives to provide families with ease and assurance by bringing entertainment to your children, throughout a variety of adult-centered events, such as weddings, speeches, or networking events.
Whole-Child Play: All of our packages provide intentionally designed toys and activities that nurture a child’s social-emotional development in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment.
Inclusive: Our packages are designed to be accessible for every child’s needs.
Creative Arts: Our packages are tailored to specific interests, like art, music, and dance. We offer a variety of arts and crafts using a wide range of materials. Children will get a chance to release their creative potential through the exploration of various art mediums.
Meet The Founder
Meet Gabrielle McNichol, the founder, and heart behind Yours Truly Philly, a premier childcare entertainment service specializing in adult functions. With a background in early childhood education and a passion for providing exceptional care, Gabrielle is dedicated to ensuring that parents and caregivers can enjoy their events stress-free, while their children are in safe and capable hands. Gabrielle created Yours Truly Philly to give adults the freedom to be, well, adults! Through their attentive and engaging childcare services, they will provide an experience where children can have fun and thrive, allowing parents and caregivers to fully enjoy their events with peace of mind.
Her journey as an educator took them around the world teaching English as a foreign language and gaining invaluable cultural insights along the way. Their experiences fostered a global perspective and an appreciation for diversity, which they bring to every interaction with children and families.
Gabrielle is a trained Montessori educator and Mindfulness coach. She values the importance of building confidence and creating positive memories for children. Recognizing the need for more sensitivity and inclusivity in everyday spaces, Gabrielle became trauma-sensitive trained and special-needs informed. She understands that each child is unique, with varying abilities, and is adept at providing a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive during their time with Gabrielle and her team. Gabrielle is also available to assist parents and individuals through virtual Gentle Parenting and Mindfulness coaching.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Gabrielle is deeply rooted in her community. When not creating memorable experiences for families, she devotes her free time to planning events for the LGBTQ+ community. She also finds solace in nature, often exploring the outdoors with her pet rabbit, Coconut, and dog, Gingerbread.