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60 babysitters are listed in Ponchatoula, LA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Ponchatoula, LA
Hi! My name is Lauren. I just graduated from Louisiana State University in May. I have an online boutique but love to make extra money when I can. This is perfect because I love kids!
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Hi there! My name is Dede and I am currently w college senior at southeastern! I live in the Denham springs/ Baton Rouge area. I have had many years of experience working as a cna in nursing homes, and as a daycare teacher/ babysitter! I also have experience working as a behavioral tech with kids who have autism! I have dogs and...
Deanne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hi there! I'm Ty. I recently earned my degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Southeastern Louisianan University, and I have been caring for children for 6 years as a babysitter. I have a lot of experience working with children from infants to preteens. I truly love working with children, and I approach each child as an...
Tyrean can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Erica H.
Hammond, LA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Erica 27 and I used to be a daycare teacher along with a cna. I can babysit and take care of your child daily needs. I cook, clean and help with homework if need be. During the summer I don't mind going swimming or taking trips to parks or doing other fun activities. I am CPR certified with my own car. I do not smoke and...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Gayle T.
Mandeville, LA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Or Full-Time Nanny, Household Assistant, And Registered Nurse, With Flexible Hours
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired registered nurse with 3 grown kids who loves taking care of babies and children. My childcare experience includes babysitting since the age of 13 and helping with Sunday School, working in a VBS nursery, and caring for several families' infants and children. With my nursing background, I am very safety conscious...
Gayle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely amazing care for our twins, we've been so fortunate to have her in our lives."
Robert M.
Avione F.
Covington, LA
$17-28/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a mother of 2 ! I'm very great with kids and will take care of them like their my own when they are in my care!
Skills:
CNA
Carrie K.
Laplace, LA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I'm hoping to connect with a few families to sit for on a regular. My availability is Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Carrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Carrie has been helping our family for nearly two years - either watching our son or taking care of our cats (and house) while we travel. She is simply the best. She is always on time, full of energy and brings so much warmth and love. For our son, she brings so...
Mali C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa, I just moved here from California and I am a Preschool teacher in Baton Rouge, living in Mandeville, looking for a job closer to home. I am currently studying Early Childhood Education in college as well. I am a very positive, loving, and reliable person. I have years of experience as a live-in nanny,...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is a five star babysitter, she’s capable of facilitating all the responsibilities that I tasked her with and she took great care of my son and daughter! Thank you, Alyssa 🙏"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Logan. I have been babysitting since the age of 14. I have safe environment training, CPR, first aid, medication administration, and tons of professional development training. I have my CDA and I worked at a daycare for a little over a year, I left due to my grandmother being sick at the time. I have proof of...
Logan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Logan was on it! She showed up on time and logged all of my baby's diaper changes and feeds. When you text she responds in a timely manner and she is very friendly, and professional. I will definitely be hiring her again."
Carla S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Caroline and I have tons of experience with babysitting. I have my Bachelor's degree in Sociology and I'm currently in nursing school in New Orleans. I'm great with kids and also plan on working in pediatrics, as I have a tech job at Children's Hospital now. I have some freed up time over the summer and plan on...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Caroline is a gem. She is helpful and responsible. The kids love her and I can trust her. I am exhausted after a big move and not only did she take great care of the kids, it allowed me a time to rest. I will always be thankful and will give her kudos anytime....
Katherine L.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families! I'm an honest, cheerful, and loving person. I've been babysitting kids since I was an early teen. I love to cook and clean( picking up after the children, cleaning the dishes, and occasional laundry, etc.) I always keep homes spotless and clean:) Babysitting has always made be happy and I promise not to...
Merritt can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Merritt is very friendly, reliable and great with our kids."
Kimberly R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm 35 years old and married to my husband of 10 years and we have 4 children that are all school aged. My home is open or I'm willing to come to you. We have 24/7 video surveillance and a gate. Would like to stay within the Covington and Mandeville surrounding areas. I have over 8 years of private and professional...
Krystal can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Krystal has cared for my son for almost a year now (infant to toddler) and she's been so great to us. She is gentle, attentive, and my little guy adores her so much. As a first time mom I had a very hard time leaving him with anyone but Krystal went above and...
Morgan E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Gabrielle and I'm 21 years old. I currently live in Huntington Beach, CA. I have been working childcare (paid work) for 6 years now. I have worked with every age child from newborns to teenagers. I have experience with children with disabilities, working with multiple kids at a time, and even used to be a...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle watched my boy/girl twins from 3 months till 19 months! We would still be using her, but she had to move away and we miss her terribly! She was incredibly reliable and always on time. She did everything from changing their diapers first things in the...
Nikki S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Joelma, I am Brazilian and I love my family. I'm graduated in Law from PUC - Pontifical Catholic University of Goi s. I have an education 100% christian. I was born in a Christian home and I come from a family where my parents and grandparents also had an education rooted in biblical principles - Christians. I am a...
5.0
"Joelma is the best housecleaner/caregiver I've ever had! My house has never been cleaner! She is both detail-oriented and efficient and takes the time to find out what my needs are and exceeds them every time. She really goes above and beyond and is a pleasure to...
Chrissie K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have 6+ years of experience with infants, toddlers, young children & teens. I have worked with many newborns. I also have experience with special needs, non-verbal & autistic children.
Covid Vaccinated. I am CPR & first aid certified. I have a Nursing Assistant Certification. I have a business finance degree from Loyola.
I...
Imna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Imna has been great with my two daughters..like a mother to them...she helps with everything in the household..don't know what i would do without her!"
Ryan R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
20 years of childcare experience including a daycare center , operating my own in-home childcare the last 10 years, and having my own children who are 10 and 15 years old.
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda took care of our 1 year old toddler. She was fantastic with him. She always did fun activities while always making sure that the environment was safe. She was one of the few people, besides my Mom, that I trusted with my child."
Shelly C.
Rachael G.
Covington, LA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am an experienced nanny who has cared for a family of two baby girls full time for the past two and a half years. The oldest is now entering preschool therefore I am looking for a new family to care for! I have a reference from this family as well. I live in Mandeville and I am open to one time or part time babysitting...
Rachael can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachael has worked with children for many years, she is an artistic and caring human being who is great with entertaining and providing for the children under her care."
Meagan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Throughout my caregiving career I've had the pleasure of caring for children and adults of all ages. I am a CPR certified CNA and a medical assistant. I have a wealth of knowledge for caring for all types of medical and non medical needs while working at ST. Tammany Parish Hospital for 5 years. I have over 20 years experience in...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Theresa was great! Helped me with house, errands, cooking and cared for me when I came home from the hospital. Took care of me, my children and pets like they were her own. Spoiled my husband with ironing his clothes. Very kind and caring person and attention to...
Mary H.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Heather, I have over 10 years of childcare experience working with children ages ranging from infants to grade school. I have run my in-home daycare for 3 years previously. I have also worked in daycare center settings, and private nannied for a family with twins on the spectrum.
My true passion is to work in...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Heather was always very attentive to the knees of my daughter. We were always impressed with the effort she put into caregiving along with the creativity during crafts time. My children love spending time with Ms Heather."
Rachel I.
Tamika C.
Madisonville, LA
$18-25/hr • 15 yrs exp
4.4
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a loving caregiver that will take care of anyone, any ages. I'm not to much on words, I love to show because a lot of talk but never show, so I'm all about showing you how good of a caregiver I am. I love hearing stories of their past and helping them with their needs, I have a clean background and I don't mind if you check.
Tamika can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I called Tamika the night before and she was able to come watch my daughter the very next morning. I am so thankful she could come on such short notice! She is so sweet and made me feel so comfortable. Our little one was very well taking care of and Tamika went...
Carley C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ponchatoula, LA
Gayle T.
5.0
Gayle is an amazing care giver for children! She is energetic and on top of things and I could tell right away that she was very comfortable juggling my two boys, aged 1 and 3.5 years, along with another 2 year old boy. She is calm and approachable yet directive and keeps the kids on task. She...
- Jessica H.
Carrie K.
5.0
Carrie is amazing with my kids, she has watched them throughout their entire childhood and she has become like family. Attends to them promptly, feeds and make sure they are bathed and in bed at a decent time, helps with homework. The whole nine yards… WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! No one else I’d trust...
- Care member
Alyssa A.
5.0
Alyssa is a five star babysitter, she’s capable of facilitating all the responsibilities that I tasked her with and she took great care of my son and daughter! Thank you, Alyssa 🙏
- Care member
Logan T.
5.0
Logan was on it! She showed up on time and logged all of my baby's diaper changes and feeds. When you text she responds in a timely manner and she is very friendly, and professional. I will definitely be hiring her again.
- Carla S.
Caroline B.
5.0
Caroline is a gem. She is helpful and responsible. The kids love her and I can trust her. I am exhausted after a big move and not only did she take great care of the kids, it allowed me a time to rest. I will always be thankful and will give her kudos anytime. I highly recommend her.
- Katherine L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ponchatoula, LA:
How can I find a Ponchatoula babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ponchatoula, 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 13 babysitters in Ponchatoula, LA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Ponchatoula, LA?
The average rate for Ponchatoula, LA babysitters on Care.com is $15.38 per hour as of March 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Ponchatoula, LA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ponchatoula, 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.
Ratings for Ponchatoula, LA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Ponchatoula, LA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.