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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently away at college. I will be able to resume babysitting again May 25th! I am an enthusiastic and reliable nanny!
I have five years of experience with children of
various ages. I've nannied for a family with an
9-month-old, a family with a 6 and 11-year-
old. I was a college athlete, so I love playing...
Ouriya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madison D.
Opelousas, LA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of experience, however I am the oldest of 10 so the experience started well before that! I have had numerous babysitting jobs, and been a nanny to two families. I took care of one family with three children, and one with four including a special needs child. I am an education major, at lsue. My heart is children!
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
A little bit about me - I'm recently married & a new mom to a sweet baby boy. I graduated from UL in Child and Family Studies in 2021. I have been babysitting for over 15 years and a full time nanny for 6 years. I have references upon request! I'm comfortable caring for multiple kids at a time and I have experience with all...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jordan. I'm 29 years old and I live in Louisiana . I have 14 years experience with working with children of all ages. I started caring for my special needs cousin when I was 13 and every job from then on have been in childcare. I've worked in daycare facilities, was a live-in nanny, and have worked under home health...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jordan is such a joy to be around. She is very good with children. Though she has only babysat for me once, she has made a lasting impression on my daughter, Every time my daughter sees her, she wants to go and talk with her. Jordan plays well with the children and...
Angie D.
Donna G.
Breaux Bridge, LA
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up in a large family. Although I dreamed of having a large family of my own God had other plans. My husband and I was blessed with one son (now 13) and a beloved black Labrador retriever. From a young age I tended to my sibling, cousins and cousins children. We were then blessed with nieces and nephews whom I love to...
Donna can also help with: Travel, carpooling
5.0
"Donna is a very caring and organized individual. She is extremely dependable and always wants to provide the most complete care possible to get the job done. Donna is very observant and always aware of her surroundings to ensure the environment is both safe and...
Sheila E.
Kelsey P.
Lafayette, LA
$14/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Kelsey and I'm 37 years old. I am a mother to a two children, ages 14 and 12. I worked at a daycare where I was lead teacher to the toddler classroom for almost 4 years where I also earned my Child Development Associate. I was also a Nanny for 2 years, so I have lots of experience with children. My...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey babysat for me for the first couple years of my daughters life. Kelsey has had such a positive impact on my child. She cared and taught my daughter better than I could ever ask. Kelsey taught my daughter social and emotional skills, helped with fine motor...
Care member
Hi! I'm April. I'm a mom to 2 girls. Now that my girls are both in school I have lots of time on my hands and I'd like to help you!
April can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
I am a Christian mother of 5 children & grandmother to 4. I have cared for children since I was a teenager. I enjoy caring, nurturing, teaching & having fun with children of all ages. I am a custom to the hustle of tending to the well being of children as well as, getting kids where they need to be (extra curricular activities)....
Darlene can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Evelyn C.
Lafayette, LA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have been babysitting from time to time and happen to be a substitute from pre-k to 8th grade. I'm used to being around kids and would love to finally being a full time nanny.
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Cassi A.
Ville Platte, LA
$11-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm the oldest of 5 and took care of my younger siblings up until I got married and moved out. Along with that I babysat for several families and worked for a nanny in our neighborhood. I have 2 fur babies of my own and love all pets!
I just want to help parents out. As of being the oldest of 5 and have to raise most of the...
I've had 20 + experience with kids. I am a Houston native. I started babysitting my hometown baseball team . I babysat for numerous yrs with them. My last family I worked for was 9 yrs until their move from LA. I love to be silly with them, I love to teach them things, love to read stories, just having fun, bake cookies. I...
Elizabeth B.
Ville Platte, LA
$23/hr • 9 yrs exp
Always Love Doing Activities, Getting Crafty Or Even Just Watching Their Favorite Cartoons.
I have always watched over my younger brothers since I was old enough to stay home alone. My mom always trusted me. Then I went to babysitting baby cousins, my Mom's friend's kids & etc. Always told myself I would be a babysitter or nanny. I have not yet got hired on by someone before but I am hoping this will be my start.
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.7
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have been a live-out nanny for the past 12 years. I have worked with children in age from infants (as young as 2 days old) to 14-year-olds. I have previous experience in caring for multiples and children with special needs. I am CPR and First Aid Certified as well as training on SIDS and SBS. I have a BS in Psychology and a BS...
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
3.0
"We hired Cassie to watch our 5 month old daughter while I was home doing work. Cassie was great with our daughter. Cassie was always on time and gentle with our daughter. We were happy because we needed someone good with our daughter so that we could feel...
Lawrence L.
Hi, my name is Breonna. I'm from Louisiana and am currently a travel CNA here in Lewistown, MT. I'm currently looking for a nanny who is responsible and has experience in child care. I have a 1-year-old who is very energetic and full of energy. I work days from 6 a.m. till 2 p.m. so looking for an 8-hour coverage till I get off....
Breonna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Opelousas, LA
Jordan A.
5.0
Jordan is such a joy to be around. She is very good with children. Though she has only babysat for me once, she has made a lasting impression on my daughter, Every time my daughter sees her, she wants to go and talk with her. Jordan plays well with the children and can definitely keep their...
- Angie D.
Donna G.
5.0
Donna is a very caring and organized individual. She is extremely dependable and always wants to provide the most complete care possible to get the job done. Donna is very observant and always aware of her surroundings to ensure the environment is both safe and clean for the those around her. It was...
- Sheila E.
Kelsey P.
5.0
Kelsey babysat for me for the first couple years of my daughters life. Kelsey has had such a positive impact on my child. She cared and taught my daughter better than I could ever ask. Kelsey taught my daughter social and emotional skills, helped with fine motor skills, and helped to potty train my...
- Care member
Cassie K.
5.0
Cassie is an incredible person to work with. I can't recommend her enough. She cared for our son from 4 to 6 months and was a huge blessing for our family. I had just returned to work and she truly made that emotional time so much smoother and easier. She was always punctual and I would consider her...
- Ellie B.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Opelousas, LA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Opelousas, LA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Opelousas, LA is as of is $12.50 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Opelousas, LA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 2 in Opelousas, LA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Opelousas, LA?
You can find different nanny services in Opelousas through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Opelousas, LA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.