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D'anna S.

Westwego, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been baby sitting since the age of 13. I have had about 20 children throughout the years whom I have been with for years at a time. I have cared for multiple children in different age groups at once, and I have also cared for 2 different sets of twins (4months to 7yrs old).

Rebecca D. says "D'Anna is such a kind and fun caregiver. She watched my twins plus toddler for a week and brought along her sweet boy as well. My girls loved playing...

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Hannah N.

Westwego, LA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Hannah, and I'm a loving, dependable, and responsible young woman who genuinely enjoys caring for children. I love creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can feel comfortable, loved, and encouraged to be themselves. I'm patient, attentive, and happy to help with everything from playtime and...
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Tee G.

Westwego, LA

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$22/hr
2 years experience
As I am a behavioral technician working in the field of ABA, nurturing young minds is a true passion of mine. With two years of experience caring for children ages 4-5, I find immense joy in fostering their growth and development. My approach is patient and calm, and I love engaging kids with creative activities, educational...
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Ellyndra C.

Westwego, LA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm a 27-year-old Wife & Mother of a 7-year-old little girl. I'm a very energetic & outgoing person. I love caring for elder's & children. I babysit my nephew and also my cousins children. I also help in my church with the youth. I always loved working with children and I guess coming from a big family plays a very big part.
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Helen H.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Helen, and I have previously worked in a childcare center for 2 1/2 years, during which time I babysat for over a dozen families. I have been babysitting and nannying on and off ever since. I'm 32 - a mature, responsible adult with my own vehicle. When I am in your home, I will always engage with your child. I...

Stacey H. says "Helen gets my son off to school in the morning. He really likes her and we think she is fantastic!"

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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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Imna M.

Mature, Friendly Babysitter/Nanny Available

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have 7+ years of experience with infants, toddlers, young children & teens. I have worked with many newborns, breastfed and bottle fed infants as well. Covid Vaccinated. I am CPR & first aid certified. I have a Nursing Assistant Certification. I have a business finance degree from Loyola. I work part-time as a...

Care Member says "She helped me with organizing our cluttered home. She's very efficient and helpful. Great with problem solving to make our home work better. "

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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Annie F.

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter Available

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I have always loved being around babies and children. I started babysitting as soon as I was old enough. I graduated from The Governor's Academy in Newbury, MA and am a sophomore business major at Tulane University minoring in psychology. I am from New Castle, NH. My Interests include long-distance running, yoga, and baking. In...

Ruth B. says "Annie takes care of my three children, ages 7, 5 and 2. She is warm, caring and fun. She's also extremely helpful, super reliable and my kids love her. She...

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Jenny L.

Private English/Reading Tutor

Harvey, LA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am a Tulane graduate with numerous years of childcare experience. I had recurring babysitting and private tutoring throughout my undergraduate experience. I pursued a degree in Anthropology and secondary education certifications in English and Social Studies during my time at Tulane. Upon graduation, I moved to Dallas, TX to...

Melody R. says "I've known Jenny a few years now - she is hardworking, trustworthy, conscientious and VERY friendly. She is always asking what more she can do! She's...

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Catherine T.

Kenner, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
During the summer, I would run a summer camp with outdoor activities, which included outdoor games, sprinkler, wading pools, finger painting, and much more. I started working at daycares in 1981. Before I babysat for my siblings, nieces, family friends children, from church) I love teaching and showing them the world

Pauline S. says "Catherine is absolutely wonderful. She is so very knowledgeable about pets and willing to go above and beyond to make sure our Pink is healthy, happy...

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Keyonte Q.

Full Time/Part Time Baby Sitter And Pet Caregiver

Kenner, LA

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Keyonte I'm a dedicated childcare provider with over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages ; from precious newborns as young as three days old to energetic teens. I've had the privilege of working with 27 amazing families, building strong bonds and creating safe, nurturing, and fun environments for their...

Camille F. says "Keyonte was punctual, very professional and communicative. We will definitely hire her again."

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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
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Marley and I am currently a rising senior at Tulane. I have ample 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...

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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Michelle F.

Get To Know Elle!

Metairie, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, you can call me Elle! I'd describe my personality as friendly, patient, caring, and understanding. I am fully vaccinated, CPR/AED and First Aid certified, and I have 9 years of hands on experience with all ages. My schedule is flexible, and open to changes. I value working with kids, helping them and their parents is quite...

Celine E. says "Elle is very sweet. My daughter really enjoys playing with her! She seems very attentive, does not leave her alone. She also has an interest in teaching...

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Chloe M.

Experienced, Trustworthy, Patient, Fun!

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Chloe. I am 23 years old, a recent graduate from Loyola University NOLA and a lover of all children and animals. I have 3 siblings (currently 6, 6, and 3 years old). I studied education for 2 years, taught in a Montessori school and volunteered with young children's programs throughout the South. I am fluent...

Karena L. says "Chloe is the sweetest and most responsible care taker I've ever had! My kids absolutely adored her."

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Sophie D.

French Baby-sitter Available!

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Bonjour! I'm Sophie, a friendly, experienced babysitter & French tutor I'm a native French speaker with years of experience working with children of all ages, from toddlers to teens. I've taught in kindergarten, elementary school, high school, and even at the university level. I hold a PhD from Tulane University and currently...

Maria V. says "Sophie is a caring and understanding sitter. Even when my child isn't in the greatest of moods, she understands and finds a way to get them to calm down....

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Danielle D.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is my passion. For the past seven years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My college degree and Early Child Development coursework have given me a strong foundation. I am also a special education teacher. I am comfortable caring for up to four children. I'm...

Casi R. says "Danielle was great with our two boys (1 & 3)! She was comfortable with supervising them while swimming and did a great job of keeping them engaged in play...

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Holly W.

Holly - Infant/Toddler Montessori Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, Artist

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
I am a Certified Montessori Teacher at the Infant/Toddler level with 4 years of childcare experience. I have experience with household management, extended live-in-home care, & travel nannying. I'm confident working with larger groups of children & all age ranges. I love animals & will be happy to help out with the pets as...

Molly J. says "Holly has been an incredible babysitter, teacher, and friend to my family. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her genuine, unique connection with...

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Olivia B.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm a 26-year-old graduate student who loves children and pets. I love to read, be outside, and enjoy the nature around me.

Michael H. says "We strongly recommend Olivia! She worked with us for almost a year on a part-time basis (10-20hrs/wk) caring for our 4 year old boy. She is dependable,...

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Rachael B.

Part-Time Nanny Who Enjoys Creating Fun And Positive Environments

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Westwego, LA

Babysitters in Westwego, LA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

D'anna S.

D'Anna is such a kind and fun caregiver. She watched my twins plus toddler for a week and brought along her sweet boy as well. My girls...

- Rebecca D.

Helen H.

Helen gets my son off to school in the morning. He really likes her and we think she is fantastic!

- Stacey H.

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

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Westwego, LA

The average rate for babysitters in Westwego, LA on Care.com is $18.75 per hour as of September 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.
Finding a babysitter in Westwego, LA often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 4 babysitters in Westwego, LA, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.
Babysitters in Westwego, LA offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.
When choosing a babysitter in Westwego, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.
Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Westwego.
How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Westwego offer flexible or same-day availability.

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