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Kalinah W.

Full-Time Babysitter (Tutor, Nanny, Pet Care, Housekeeping)

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! If you're looking for an authentic, energetic, and highly reliable nanny/tutor with an open heart, I'm your girl! My name is Kali, I'm 28, and I'm bilingual. I've spent most of my life overseas due to my mother's work with the State Department. I began my career in Chevy Chase at a nonprofit daycare called Wonders, where...

Alexandra H. says "Kali is super talented in many ways ! Especially when it's time for the kids to crack down on homework . She finds very creative and fun ways for them...

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Madeline R.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a very patient person especially when it comes to children. I have two much younger brothers, one who has Down syndrome. I'm creative, fun, and very loving. I've watched children while parents were out of town multiple times. I've watched children with special needs other than my brother before. I'm very reliable and pretty...

Rachel P. says "Madeline watches my three children, ages 2-6, once a week. She picks one of them up from school, puts one down for a nap, and provides lunch and snacks....

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Xyriah D.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have years of experience babysitting that ranges from family members to family friends. I have experience babysitting for children as young as 8months. I am also very good with anything educational, so if your child needs help with homework or anything I can do that (I'm best at math and science). Also I graduated with a...

Care Member says "Xyriah watched my 3yr old autistic son over the summer for a total of 2 weeks, and he loved her! I was nervous about hiring a sitter for my special...

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Madison G.

Babysitter And Nanny!

New Orleans, LA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am a senior at Tulane University, living in the Freret neighborhood. Currently, I am looking for a part-time babysitting/nannying position for the Winter/Spring of 2018! My schedule is flexible right now, but I will be going part-time, so I'm looking to babysit or nanny during the day. I absolutely adore children and have...
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Maya R.

Happy To Help!

Harvey, LA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Maya R. and I currently have three years of experience in child care which includes babysitting as well as assistant teaching at the daycare that I currently work at. I have been fully vaccinated as a safety precaution against COVID-19. I have my CDA ( Child Development Association), I have been trained in...

Care Member says "Maya is an excellent person & caretaker. She’s a fast communicator, shows up promptly and is naturally great with children. My baby felt very...

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Geovana M.

Part-time Babysitter

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Full time Babysitter available. I most recently worked as a pre-kindergarten dance teacher at the British International School of Houston. I have 6 years of experience teaching and caring for children ages 0-15. I am first aid and CPR certified. I am fingerprinted and also have a federal background check available to you if...

Hector M. says "Gia was quick to respond when we reached out to her and on time for the babysitting appointment. She was very engaging and playful with our two...

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Lily C.

Miss Lily From New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Update Dec 2024: I am not currently looking for child care jobs until summer 2025. I am a former special education teacher taking a hiatus from classroom teaching. I am looking for work while I pursue a career change. I love working with kids of all ages, in particular supporting their social-emotional development. I am...

Adrienne F. says "Lily is incredibly experienced, thoughtful, dependable and energetic. I trust her with my infant son, which I can say about almost no one! Lily is also...

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Kira D.

Babysitter And Nanny

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have always been around children because I come from a large family. Of course, at the time, I was the built-in babysitter; however, I began babysitting for pay outside of my family during my freshman year of high school. The youngest child who I have cared for was 3 months old and the oldest I have cared for was 14 years old....

Jazmyn L. says "She's wonderful with my son! Her environment is always clean and she communicates very well! We love to have her!"

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Nyla J.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am Nyla, a recent graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana! I received my bachelor's degree in public health. I want you to know that I will be committed to making sure that you and your child will have a fun worry free experience. I have been babysitting for about 6 years and I have cared for children from 0 to 11. I...

Diana S. says "Nyla did a wonderful job watching our two boys! She was very friendly and managed to get both of our active boys to bed. We look forward to having her...

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Melissa K.

Stepping In When You Need To Step Out.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Melissa has Empathy and the ability to care for the client's social, emotional, physical and mental health. Exceptionally patient, good at listening and responding to others' needs. Ability to remain calm and handle any emergencies that may arise. she loves children, animals and life itself. I am fully vaccinated

Melissa K. says "Melissa is a very kindhearted young lady, she did everything for our children. We miss her dearly. If she ever moved back, I would definitely hire her...

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Chelsey J.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Chelsey, and I'm originally from Houston, Texas. I graduated from Howard University and I'm currently pursuing my science Master's Tulane University. I've always had a passion for science, but I also have a deep love for kids and childcare! I've been babysitting since college, and I've accumulated over 4 years...

Care Member says "She is reliable. Has great energy with children. My children do really well with her."

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Haileigh M.

Marrero, LA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children for about 8 years, I worked in a daycare for 5 of those years and have been a nanny for the past 4, I am a part-time student pursuing a degree in early childhood development. I am completely CPR/First-aid certified, I have my own car and would love to get to talk to you more

Care Member says "Haileigh is a great sitter for our two daughters (3yo & 5yo)! She is incredibly fun and thoughtful, and we have great peace of mind when she is...

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Marley R.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I have lots of experience with children of all ages; I worked at the YMCA daycare for a year, and have worked as a nanny for 2 families. My first position was 4 years long for 2 young boys, and the second was about a year and a half for two elementary-aged girls. I love working with kids and am willing to help with a...

Teresa M. says "We hired Marley as our after-school sitter and also used her this summer. She was amazing and the perfect fit for our family! Any family would be lucky...

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Sherry J.

Chalmette, LA

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
Hi my own experience with children started with my own. I'm a mother of 4 children that are all grown up and married with their own kids. I have 11 grandkids that also add to my experience with kids. I'm fun , loving and caring. I am pet friendly (dogs only )as I know this is always good to know. I like playing with children,...

Ashley H. says "We love Sherry! She is fantastic with our baby. She is always on time (a few minutes early), responsive, professional and attentive. She is great!"

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Sade F.

Responsible, Caring Sitter - With 10+ Years Of Experience -

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! My top priority is to keep your child/children safe. I am a dependable and safe driver. I have 10+ years of experience with nannying, house keeping, cooking, and curriculum building. I have experience with all ages and abilities. I have nannied children/teens who are gender fluid, have PTSD, mental health challenges, and...

Care Member says "Sadé babysat our energetic 1 yr-old twins during a summer break; we could not be happier with her care. My kids adore her! She took an interest in their...

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Charlotte S.

Need A Caring, Reliable Nanny?

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
My specialty is newborns and infants. I can help you get your baby on your schedule. I will get bottles ready for you and baby. I will tidy up as we go (and even clean up your kitchen for you!) I can also keep up with baby's laundry for you. I would love to take good care of your new baby! I am an experienced teacher,...

Care Member says "CC is amazing!! We were in between daycares for a month, so we had CC nanny our 5 month old daughter during that time. She was absolutely wonderful. We...

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Rachael B.

Part-Time Nanny Who Enjoys Creating Fun And Positive Environments

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of nannying children of varying ages. I work part-time with 2 children (NB, 1. 5yr) and with a family of 3 (6yr, 4yr, 2yr). I've previously worked for families with 1 to 4 children, for long-term, part-time and date night positions. I help with pick-up/drop-off, meal prep, bottle feed, diapering, bathing,...

Elaine F. says "Rachael is so great with our 4 month old son. He really enjoys her. She has learned our cloth diaper routine and is an expert now. Our dog and kitty love...

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Dzyani O.

Fun Sitter

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello Parents! I am an experienced nanny with over 8 years of dedicated childcare experience, encompassing infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children. I have extensive experience caring for children of various ages and characters, with a particular focus on nurturing the development of infants. My most frequent...

Olajumoke E. says "Dzyani is very dependable. She is a young lady of integrity. Always cheerful and can multitask. We had an amazing working relationship during her time...

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Yadira B.

Get To Know Me!

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I'm a 22-year-old Nanny from Texas but I currently live in East Nola. I'm a reliable and compassionate childcare provider offering expertise in planning activities and maintaining safety. I'm well-versed in the needs and behaviors of children between the ages of NB to 15yrs old. Skilled at coordinating events and directing...

Ashley H. says "Yadira was very sweet when she babysat out 3 month old baby. I would recommend her!"

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Rebecca N.

Student Doctor, Baby Watcher

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Rebecca, and I am in my fourth year of medical school. I have some free time before residency starts and would love o help you out with your kiddos! I can help with Swimming Supervision, Childcare, Carpooling, and Laundry. I am also a certified CPR/BLS course instructor and former EMT. Please reach out if...

Robert C. says "Rebecca came and sat with our 9 year old and toddler in our hotel room so that the wife and I could have a date night. She was very friendly, arrived on...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gretna, LA

Babysitters in Gretna, LA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Kalinah W.

Kali is super talented in many ways ! Especially when it's time for the kids to crack down on homework . She finds very creative and fun...

- Alexandra H.

Madeline R.

Madeline watches my three children, ages 2-6, once a week. She picks one of them up from school, puts one down for a nap, and provides lunch...

- Rachel P.

Xyriah D.

Xyriah watched my 3yr old autistic son over the summer for a total of 2 weeks, and he loved her! I was nervous about hiring a sitter for my...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gretna, LA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gretna, LA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 17 babysitters in Gretna, LA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Gretna, LA babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 per hour as of June 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gretna, LA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.

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