María Fernanda (Mafer)

Mafer (María Fernanda) offers bilingual childcare and hands-on practical support for international families living in or moving to Quito. She reports international nanny experience in Virginia and Tacoma in the United States and in the Netherlands, as well as experience as a bilingual assistant and local fixer. Childcare • Creative developmental activities, games and outdoor play in English • Homework help and fun, conversational Spanish practice • Family errands and transport coordination, including driving the family's vehicle when needed (she reports a valid driver's licence and extensive driving experience) Expat assistance — practical guidance and coordination • Property searches and purchases, buying vehicles and local investments • Administrative processes such as opening bank accounts, legal documents and residency paperwork • Coordinating doctor appointments, medical care, emergency assistance and medicine purchases • Personalised tourism planning, travel itineraries, translation and cultural adaptation Mafer provides coordination and practical support only. She is not a lawyer, financial adviser or medical practitioner; for legal, financial or medical decisions she can help you connect with and communicate with qualified professionals. Mafer says recommendations from American families and clients she has worked with highlight her responsibility, discretion and care. Ecuador Connect has not independently verified these recommendations or her experience. Rates and availability: please contact Mafer directly for details.