JUNE 2026 · 14 NYC CHILD DEVELOPMENT COACHES · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Child Development Coaches in New York City
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Andrea Robbins
Parenting Vistas · New York
M.S.Ed. in Early Childhood · Certified Parent CoachI am a mom, stepmom, wife, former teacher, and certified parent coach. I help parents who are so frustrated with their children's challenging behavior that…
Don Campbell
Soulfire Parenting, LLC · Nassau County
Jai Institute for Parenting Certified Parent Coach · Certified ADHD Parent Coach · trauma-informed family development professionalI believe the parent is the intervention. Not the technique, not the script – the person doing the parenting. Which means this work is always about you first:…
Grace
Levity Parent Coaching · New York
RIE-inspired parent coachWith a blended approach inspired by respectful parenting, positive discipline, and RIE philosophies, and the belief that "all feelings are acceptable, but not…
Jennie Monness
Union Square Play / Mo'Mommies · New York
MA in Psychology and Education · Associate in the RIE® Educaring ApproachJennie Monness is a NYC-based parent and child educator. She is the co-founder of a parent-child haven called Union Square Play, a parenting community and…
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Leith Speer Barton
Leith Speer Barton / Nurtured Child · New York (Manhattan & Brooklyn)
RIE® Associate, Certified Parent Coach, Fair Play FacilitatorLeith is a RIE® Associate, Certified Parent Coach, Fair Play Facilitator and mother of two. She coaches parents 1-1 virtually worldwide and facilitates RIE®…
Mary Lynn Fiske
PD-Parents · Brooklyn
Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator · Certified Positive Discipline Classroom EducatorPositive Discipline (PD) classes and workshops provide you with non-punitive ways to encourage and empower your children and yourself. You'll acquire tools to…
Aneika Perez
Aneika Perez Coaching · Harlem, Manhattan
Certified Conscious Coach · Mindfulness Meditation Teacher · CPA by professionConscious Parenting Coaching -how to parent from wisdom instead of fear
Anna Ruth Myers
Nurtured Child · New York (Brooklyn/DUMBO & Manhattan/East Village)
MA, RIE® Associate, Pikler® Pedagogue candidate · certified doula, childbirth and lactation educatorAnna Ruth Myers, MA is an infant development specialist with over 20 years of experience supporting families and young children. A Pikler® Pedagogue candidate…
Ellen Gottlieb
Enlightened Parenting · Great Neck
Founder of Enlightened Parenting · mentored/trained by Dr. Shefali TsabaryLoving your children is not enough. Learn how to raise them more consciously so they can find true joy and comfort in their own skin.
Jessica Faith
Brooklyn Crèche · Forest Hills, Queens (serves Manhattan & Brooklyn)
RIE® AssociateI'm an educator, mom, and RIE Associate. Families know what type of environment they want to raise their children in – one that is deeply reflective of their…
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JillybeansNYC · New York
Early childhood educator · play and parenting coach · trained in RIE and Reggio-Emilia philosophiesI'm Jill, and I'm a play and parenting coach, early childhood educator, play expert, and a mom. I empower overwhelmed parents & caretakers to connect & engage…
Julissa DiStefano
Celestial Sage Parent Coaching · Brooklyn
Founder & CEO, Celestial Sage Parent Coaching · ~15 years working with parents and childrenI take a unique "adult first, child second" approach in which adults first shift their mindsets and upgrade their individual parenting skill set. In doing…
Kristin Eliasberg
Learn From Your Baby / Present Parenting · New York (Brooklyn & Manhattan/West Village)
RIE® Associate, RIE® Mentor TeacherKristin Eliasberg, inspired by the Parent-Infant Guidance classes she attended with her daughter, embarked on her RIE training in 2008. She is now a RIE Mentor…
Nina Colon
The Patient Momma · Long Island
Jai Institute for Parenting Certified Parent CoachHere at The Patient Momma, we know that you want to be a loving, peaceful parent that has a meaningful connected relationship with your children. In order to…
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Brooklyn child development coaches (4)
- Anna Ruth Myers Nurtured Child · New York (Brooklyn/DUMBO & Manhattan/East Village)
- Julissa DiStefano Celestial Sage Parent Coaching · Brooklyn
- Kristin Eliasberg Learn From Your Baby / Present Parenting · New York (Brooklyn & Manhattan/West Village)
- Mary Lynn Fiske PD-Parents · Brooklyn
Long Island child development coaches (3)
- Don Campbell Soulfire Parenting, LLC · Nassau County
- Ellen Gottlieb Enlightened Parenting · Great Neck
- Nina Colon The Patient Momma · Long Island
Manhattan child development coaches (6)
- Andrea Robbins Parenting Vistas · New York
- Aneika Perez Aneika Perez Coaching · Harlem, Manhattan
- Grace Levity Parent Coaching · New York
- Jennie Monness Union Square Play / Mo'Mommies · New York
- Jill JillybeansNYC · New York
- Leith Speer Barton Leith Speer Barton / Nurtured Child · New York (Manhattan & Brooklyn)
Queens child development coaches (1)
- Jessica Faith Brooklyn Crèche · Forest Hills, Queens (serves Manhattan & Brooklyn)
How NYC parents choose
- These are non-clinical coaches and educators — they support parents and do not diagnose or treat.
- For any concern about a delay or medical issue, start with your pediatrician for screening and referral.
- Approaches here skew RIE, Pikler, and Montessori; most offer virtual parent coaching.
- We list details verbatim; blanks mean unverified, and we did not pad this list with clinical providers.
Important
The coaches listed here are non-clinical educators and parent coaches. They do not diagnose or treat developmental, medical, or mental-health conditions. If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk with your pediatrician, who can refer you to a licensed evaluator or early-intervention services.
Common questions NYC parents ask
What does a child development coach actually do?
A NYC child development coach supports parents — not patients. They help you set up play, routines, and environments that fit your child’s stage, drawing on approaches like RIE, Pikler, and Montessori. They are educators and coaches, not therapists, and do not diagnose or treat conditions.
How is this different from early intervention or therapy?
Early intervention, occupational, speech, and physical therapy are clinical services delivered by licensed providers who evaluate and treat. The coaches on this page are intentionally non-clinical. If you suspect a delay or a medical issue, start with your pediatrician, who can refer you for a formal evaluation.
How much does a child development coach cost?
Rates vary widely and many coaches publish packages rather than hourly fees. Where a coach posts pricing, we show it verbatim; where they don’t, the field is blank. Expect a free or low-cost intro call with most.
Do these coaches work over video?
Yes. Most coaches here offer virtual sessions, which suit parent coaching well — you can share what’s happening at home and get a plan to try. We mark who offers virtual support.
My child seems behind. Should I book a coach?
If you’re worried about a delay, the first call should be to your pediatrician, who can screen and refer to a licensed evaluator or early-intervention program. A development coach can be a helpful complement for everyday parenting support, but is not a substitute for a clinical evaluation.
How we checked this directory
Every provider was checked against their own website, professional listing, and where applicable a certifying body or professional directory. We re-check monthly. A representative sample of our sources:
- Andrea Robbins · https://www.parentingvistas.com/
- Aneika Perez · https://www.aneikaperez.com/
- Anna Ruth Myers · https://www.nurturedchild.com/
- Don Campbell · https://www.soulfireparenting.com/
- Ellen Gottlieb · https://enlightenedparenting.co/
- Grace · https://levityparentcoaching.com/
- Jennie Monness · https://www.jenniemonness.com/
- Jessica Faith · https://brooklyncreche.com/
- Jill · https://www.jillybeansnyc.com/
- Julissa DiStefano · https://www.celestialsageparentcoaching.com/
- Kristin Eliasberg · https://www.learnfromyourbaby.com/
- Leith Speer Barton · https://www.leithspeerbarton.com/
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