Find Trusted Doulas Near Me in Long Island City, NY
We have 60 doulas in Long Island City, NY! Compare and hire the best doula to fit your needs.
Find doulas in Long Island City, NY that you’ll love
60 doulas are listed in Long Island City, NY
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby doulas is 10 years
Doulas in Long Island City, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah, I reside in Astoria/LIC, Queens, with my partner and our fur babies. I am a passionate learner and creative individual. My background comes from Culinary Arts, Nursing and now as a Holistic Doula. I focus my practice as a Doula mainly on postpartum/infant care, as well as postnatal nutrition.
Prior to...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Can't recommend Sarah highly enough! She worked with our family from when our son was 3 months old until he was 12 months old and started daycare. The things that stand out the most about Sarah are:
1) Her patience. Our son was a total COVID baby and really...
Stacey R.
Imogen H.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Imogen, I grew up here in NYC and am currently a student postpartum Doula. I have experience both as a private nanny and working . First was with a lovely little boy since he was 13 months. Second is the family i'm currently with who have a newborn and a recently 1yr old. I also have multiple certifications from...
Imogen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Imogen is phenomenal. She’s patient, kind, engaged, and reliable. Our son has shown tremendous developmental gains since working with her. Imogen has him on a routine, they do sensory play, have outdoor time, reading time, and language development. Her background...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a full time nannying role starting August 2024
I am dedicated to enriching the lives of children through my 10+ years of experience as a part-time nanny, specializing in caring for newborns. Additionally, I manage a nonprofit organization focused on providing education and emotional support to disabled children in...
Jade can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jade is a wonderful nanny! She is compassionate, kind, patient, and responsible. The kids love her!"
Shanice S.
Lis O.
Brooklyn, NY
$24-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Lis (they/them) and I'm a non-binary babysitter based in Brooklyn. When I'm not babysitting, I'm working as a birth and postpartum doula and a creative movement teacher for children with physical and cognitive disabilities. I have 3 years of babysitting experience, along with 4 years of assistant teaching...
Lis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Lis after speaking with her on the phone. I needed someone for short term help as I was having medical issues. Her duties were to pick up my kids from school, meal prep, homework help, and take them to after school activities. She was sweet warm and caring....
Connie H.
Tanesha J.
New York, NY
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Dedicated, Loving Nanny Available For Full-Time Or Part Time Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As a nanny, I have invested more than 20 years of my love and nurturing care with children of all ages.
I have experience caring for multiples and working with a nanny share. I am very punctual and my work ethic is strong. I enjoy reading to children and exposing them to music and art. I am currently enrolled with The...
Tanesha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanesha is a kind warmhearted person. She's a lovely Nanny. Will take great care of children. She likes to go outside with them take them to the library find local programs going on. "
Kenya W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old artist currently living in New York, NY. I love working with children, and facilitating a fun, safe, and creative environment with them. I have been a babysitter, nanny, and au pair for children for over 15 years, and I am in training to become a doula. I love teaching and working with infants and new...
Skye can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Skye was a life-changing nanny for our family and our 1.5 year old grew to love her like another mom. Skye was a super fun and creative and energetic nanny who encouraged our kiddo to sing and dance and make art. Our whole family was inspired by Skye to play and...
Nora P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 34-year-old college educated nanny with tons of experience with children. I have been a caregiver for families for about a decade, taught dance at dance studios and summer camps, and worked as a stage manager/backstage assistant at an acting conservatory for children as well. I am trained to be a birth doula and am...
Elanor can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elanor was our nanny for 4 years, caring for our son starting at 6 months and continuing through the addition of our twin boys. She is wonderful and hard working, honest and sweet. So deeply caring. So flexible and understanding. Her responsibility grew over the...
Elizabeth P.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there!
I'm Ashley and I'm excited at the idea of meeting you and your little one(s)!
Although my experience in childcare is unconventional, I assure you my experience is still as invaluable. I started my childcare career helping my mother run her daycare while home for the holidays during university. After building...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Interviewed well. Very qualified. Easy to talk to. We chose an applicant that lived closer to us."
Jennifer C.
Abigale R.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids and am continually in awe of all that they are capable of. I am a recently trained doula through DONA and love all things babies and birth! I love providing a space for kiddos to grow and learn in. I believe it is an honor to be apart of such an important time in someone's life - their childhood!
Abigale can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Abi has watched my children since my daughter was one. She is kind and playful. My children love her and there are never any tears when I leave!"
Kriste D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Danielle!
I've been working in childcare for 15 years. I'm a career nanny and have experience working with high net worth and high profile families. I am First Aid and CPR certified, I have certificates in child development, child psychology, cooking for children, RIE, newborn care and professional nannying. I am...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle is a dream nanny. She is extremely responsive, punctual, and patient. Both of our sons (aged 7 and 2) love spending time with her, especially my older son who enjoys a great company. She radiates a warm, cheerful personality that draws everyone in our...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm Tessa and I have a passion for caring for children and families. I have a B. S. in Health & Nutrition Sciences.
I am the eldest of 10 cousins and have been working with children professionally since I was 15. I have taken care of countless children over that time from newborns to adolescence. From part-time sitter, date...
Tessa can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tessa was amazing! She watched our 7 week old baby for 8 hours and she hardly cried. My partner and I are convinced she is a baby whisperer. Very professional, kind, and gentle. We 1000% would work with her again in the future! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a freelance writer and Doula who seeks to fill a role with a family who is also seeking and values connection- based care. Over the last 12 years whilst finishing school I have worked as a long- term nanny and personal/family assistant. Additionally, I am a mother to an 8-year-old daughter who I attachment parented in early...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Jessica is very sweet and gentle babysitter. She helped take of my baby twins and older kids. Hope to see her again soon."
Monica O.
Nelle C.
New York, NY
$35-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, I'm Nelle, an experienced Newborn Care Specialist and doula! I am highly skilled at supporting both mom and baby along the childbearing continuum and genuinely enjoy empowering my families with heart-centered assistance.
I am looking to support pregnant mamas and babies as a birth + postpartum doula, night nanny,...
Nelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We started working with Nelle since I was about 30 weeks pregnant. Initially we were looking for a newborn care specialist, but we then learned that Nelle is also a doula. As first-time parents, we had very little knowledge and experience in pretty much anything...
Chi Z.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for considering me. My name is Jennifer, I am 40 years old with a genuine passion for childcare. I'm vaccinated and currently have a medical assistant degree and in addition volunteered at a pediatrician's office for 1 year. I'm CPR certified, and willing to re-certify as needed. I have a Bachelors Degree...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jennifer and two other caregivers provided child care for 10 kids (ages 1 through 9) during our wedding. Jennifer was wonderful with the kids, very communicative, and on top of everything. It was an innately somewhat hectic set up because the older kids were coming...
Sara M.
Ida Z.
New York, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Punctual , Proactive Professional Nanny, Baby Nurse & Doula
5.0
(6)
Hello Parents! I'm a Experienced CERTIFIED Professional Nanny, Baby Nurse, Doula , CPR & First Aid, I have positive personality, good listener, engaged, mature, fun, easy-going and extroverted person and so motherly. I strongly believe that children are born leaders with a sense of purpose and meaning, it is our job as parents...
Ida can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's very humble ,respectful, She very warm with a lot of energy And helped me with my premature baby as a nurse for 6 months. I would highly recommend Kady for any position."
Jun C.
5.0
(4)
My name is Natalie and I am a nanny and birth & postpartum doula. I serve Jersey City and New York City and providing trusted support to families is my #1 goal.
My career began in the social service realm. During this time, I supported mothers as they cared for their children ranging from 0-5 years old. I provided respite and...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie is an amazing person and is great with kids! She is a natural and knows how to connect with even the most anxious and shy kiddos. Natalie sets appropriate boundaries, while making children feel safe and cared for. She sees how every child is special in...
Sam T.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Journey. I am in my senior year at Florida International University as an online student. I hope to become a doula midwife, and I will be starting my studies for that soon. As for childcare I have had experience in childcare all my life, as I was the babysitter for my many of my relatives kids. I then became a...
Journey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Journey took care of our twin boys from ~10 months of age to ~20 months. She showed patience, reliability, receptivity to feedback, genuine care for our boys (and dog), initiative in teaching reading and speech and I couldn't have been more pleased. She came in and...
Suraj M.
3.7
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a NCS (Newborn Care Specialist) and support doula. I have been a childcare provider and support doula for over 20 years and I love what I do. I am pursuing my lactation consultant certification and couldn't be more excited. I enjoy working as a night nurse and helping new moms/dads come up with a schedule for their...
Sultana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sultana is truly a gift., We hired sultana for 6months of care for my newborn baby girl. She did everything from showing me how to massage a colicky baby sterilize bottles laundry and took amazing care of our baby girl. We moved to California in December and I wish...
Care member
5.0
(16)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
My name is Widline, I am a certified birth and post-partum doula, a baby nurse, and a babysitter with over 15 years of experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love outdoors, and I am a book lover. I plan child related activities to keep child engaged. I also prepare nutritious meals and encourage children to have a...
Widline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Hello there! I'm super late with this review.
Widline looked after our children full-time for two years and five months (8AM -8PM Monday through Friday) She started with our 9 weeks old daughter then a year later our son arrived. Widline was extremely patient,...
Cherl P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! I am a fully vaccinated, boosted caregiver with 13 years of experience working with little ones from newborn-7 years old. I am trained in, and transitioning into postpartum doula care and here to assist in the weeks and months after birth. I have assisted parents with breastfeeding/bottle routines, sleep training...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Holly was an amazing babysitter. She was reliable, dependable and proactive. Would highly recommend ."
Deb T.
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Long Island City, NY
Sarah S.
5.0
Can't recommend Sarah highly enough! She worked with our family from when our son was 3 months old until he was 12 months old and started daycare. The things that stand out the most about Sarah are:
1) Her patience. Our son was a total COVID baby and really struggled in the beginning having anyone...
- Stacey R.
Imogen H.
5.0
Imogen is phenomenal. She’s patient, kind, engaged, and reliable. Our son has shown tremendous developmental gains since working with her. Imogen has him on a routine, they do sensory play, have outdoor time, reading time, and language development. Her background in a daycare settings makes her the...
- Care member
Jade O.
5.0
Jade always shows up early. She has taken care of my kids for years now and is extremely trustworthy and respectful. She is very empathetic and my kids really love her.
- Aiyanna L.
Lis O.
5.0
I hired Lis after speaking with her on the phone. I needed someone for short term help as I was having medical issues. Her duties were to pick up my kids from school, meal prep, homework help, and take them to after school activities. She was sweet warm and caring. I found her to be very trustworthy...
- Connie H.
Tanesha J.
5.0
Tanesha has worked with us for several months part time. She has been a wonderful sitter that my girls enjoy being with. Her responsibilities were picking my daughters (6 and 9) up from school and after school activities, getting them home (walking/bus/subway), helping with homework, putting...
- Kate M.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Long Island City, NY
How much does a doula cost near me in Long Island City, NY?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Long Island City, NY is $20.00. That being said, it’s important to remember that the actual amount a doula charges per hour can vary based on their experience, the types of services you’re looking for, and other unique factors.
How can I find a doula near me in Long Island City, NY?
If you’re considering hiring a doula to support you in your upcoming birth, Care.com can help. You can search through a variety of Care.com doula profiles to find a doula near you in Long Island City, NY who offers the services you’re looking for. You can even read reviews from other mothers who worked with the doulas you’re considering hiring to get an idea of what they’re like to work with.
Is hiring a doula near me in Long Island City, NY safe?
Doulas don’t provide you with medical services and you will still have a doctor assist you while giving birth, but a doula can offer additional support and care during and after a pregnancy. We ask all doulas on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. If a doula completes a CareCheck they will have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We advise you to take extra precautions when hiring a doula near you in Long Island City, NY by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Long Island City, NY?
Doulas can provide support in a few ways. You can hire a birth doula to assist you during birth, you can hire a postpartum doula to provide you with care after delivery, or you can hire a night doula (also known as an overnight doula) to keep an eye on your newborn while you get some much needed rest. You can search Care.com to find the doula services you’re looking for near you in Long Island City, NY.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Long Island City, NY?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Long Island City, NY, it can be really helpful to interview a few different candidates to learn more about their experience and the services they offer. This is also a valuable time to see which doula makes you feel most comfortable and supported. You can ask them about how many clients they have worked with, what services they offer, and what kind of support they can provide during labor.