Our Founder

L’Agence Private Staffing was founded by Carolane Smiley, who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of L’Agence « French for The Agency ». 

Carolane has two decades of experience as a Private Educator and Childcare Professional, serving ultra-high-net-worth families, high-profile clients, industry leaders, and heads of state, throughout the United States of America and globally. 

Carolane has a background in Psychology and Medicine, with specialties in Human Development and Pediatrics.

In addition, Carolane received extensive training in Early Childhood Education, and a range of educational and parenting philosophies, such as: Montessori, Waldorf/Steiner, Reggio Emilia, Pikler, Doman, and Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE).

Carolane has earned numerous certifications in Nutrition and Health, Immunology, Manners and Etiquette, CPR, First-Aid, AED, and more…

Carolane is also a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Latin, and Creole. She is a classically trained pianist, African drummer, art connoisseur, calligrapher, nature lover, world traveler, lifelong learner, entrepreneur, philanthropist and humanitarian.

Carolane has dedicated her career to advancing and elevating the private-service industry, with a steadfast commitment to serving extraordinary families and the professionals who support them.