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60 babysitters are listed in Westwego, LA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Westwego, LA
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work with special needs kid during the day as a fulltime Teacher's Assistant. I do classroom management and help students to complete assignments.
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Karen was great. Though her hours didn't work out for what we needed, she still wanted to meet with me and discuss the job and offer he services in the event she could help out."
Terra J.
I am a single mother of one with full time employment in child welfare. In 2003 I earned my child care certificate from Cullier Career Center and I also earned my high school diploma that same year. In 2008 I graduated from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. My...
Sheri can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ty B.
Westwego, LA
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Meet Ty ! I Am A Committed And Life Long Support For Children! Get To Know Me More :)
I started working with kids when I became a tutor and then a Kindergarten/1st grade teacher. I tutored young kids in English/Reading during my time in college & once I graduated I became an assistant teacher. Since then, I began my masters degree in early childhood education as a teacher at Tulane University.
In my spare time,...
Dominique S.
Westwego, LA
$15-20/hr
Hello,
I am a wife and mother of two. I majored in Psychology for my bachelors degree and graduated in 2014 from Dillard University. I went on to receive my masters degree in school counseling and now serve as a Louisiana certified school counselor. I love trying new restaurants, traveling, and I enjoy doing CrossFit.
Dominique can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Kristen W.
Westwego, LA
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is Kristen and I am a 23-year-old graduate from Spring Hill College. I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education. I have four years of experience working with children ages 2-17; I have gained this experience through babysitting, student teaching, and tutoring. Most recently, I have had experience...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Amaya G.
Westwego, LA
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Amaya I am 20 years old. I am currently a full time toddler teacher but skilled to work with any ages. I began my career immediately after high school. I am patient and passionate in my work. I will love your child/children as if they were my own. I enjoy working with kids because I love watching them grow and...
Skills:
CPR
I have 17years of experience with working with the seniors and special needs , and I have 16+ years experience working with kids. I assist with shopping, running errands, accompany to Dr. visits and daily activities, transportation, eating, bathing, food preparations and storage, light housekeeping, medication reminder,...
Escalither can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Geovana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 daughters (4 and 2), yet still able to keep them in check in a positive way. We had stayed with Gia and our girls to...
Hector M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Annie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 helps with homework, cooks simple meals for my toddler, drives the older kids to activities. She is all...
Ruth B.
Lauren S.
New Orleans, LA
$20-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Learning & Care With A Creative Flair: Babysitting And Tutoring You Can Trust!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey y'all! I am a certified teacher with over 10 years of experience in child care and education. I'm passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially and emotionally. I offer babysitting and tutoring services for up to 3 days a week, 3 hours per day, with flexibility for additional hours if needed.
I have a...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was amazing! She was the best nanny I've ever had. She treated my children amazing and became part of the family. She is a great nurturer, amazing tutor and awesome human. I always knew my children were safe with Lauren. If you hire her you won't regret it...
Patrice W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Jenny can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"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 also great with kids - truthfully, she is so personable that she is great with anyone!"
Melody R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm Jeremica and thank you so very much for taking the time to review my profile. I have such a unique passion for this field and a background that matches. I have been working with kids for 8+ years. from Sunday school, occasional babysitting, mission work, volunteering, and being a pediatric behavioral tech at a...
Jeremica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jeremica was AMAZING! My 2 year old adored her, she took him the the aquarium, exploring even with all that is going on in New Orleans she was flexible with the schedule and so easy to trust. We used her 3 days in a row and will use her next time we are in town....
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca was great with my little guy. I could tell he had fun with her and we will definitely use her again. "
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5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"CC is absolutely amazing! She is truly an angel. She became a part of our family and loved working with our son. We will undoubtedly keep in touch with her forever. If you're lucky enough to catch her when she's available, I strongly recommend you hire her on the...
Devon R.
Olivia B.
New Orleans, LA
$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"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, kind, outgoing, smart, and fun. She's studying the history of New Orleans, so a strong fit for any family that...
Michael H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Maya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maya has been a great addition to our family. She's reliable and available last minute. What she lacks in experience, she makes up for in her ability to take direction, learn new skills, and implement feedback. She's very loving, playful, and patient with my...
Christina E.
Catherine T.
Kenner, LA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"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 and content. Catherine is perfect for what we need and is one such a wonderful person. Our hours vary and she...
Pauline S.
Nyla J.
New Orleans, LA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
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...
Nyla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"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 babysit again!"
Diana S.
5.0
(1)
Over 20 years of childcare experience. Looking to work with a baby or children under 5. Love animals and helping kids with art projects, handwriting, learning to read, and other tutoring. Can fold clothes and organize in the Marie Kondo method, dishes, and light housework.
Specifically seeking a baby with chubby thighs to...
Rachael can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is a kind, punctual, responsible, flexible, nice person. She helped us with our 9 month old daughter. She kept me updated throughout the day. She did everything I asked her to do. She was open for feedback.
I will hire her again if I will need."
Victoria G.
4.8
(25)
Hired by 36 families in your neighborhood
I have 5- 10 years caring for children, as an educator as well as a child care worker. I love kids and am very playful. I don't have a age preference. I like to read, play games, and go places... pretty much whatever makes the kids happy.
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassandra was fabulous! Our group hired her for a date night while visiting NoLA for Jazz Fest. We gave her three tired and wound up little boys. She created an instant rapport with each child, exuding a calm command that I found very reassuring. Within an hour,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Westwego, LA
Karen V.
4.0
Karen was great. Though her hours didn't work out for what we needed, she still wanted to meet with me and discuss the job and offer he services in the event she could help out.
- Terra J.
Geovana M.
5.0
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 daughters (4 and 2), yet still able to keep them in check in a positive way. We had stayed with Gia and our girls to get them to bed before leaving, to...
- Hector M.
Annie F.
5.0
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 helps with homework, cooks simple meals for my toddler, drives the older kids to activities. She is all around great and I highly recommend her...
- Ruth B.
Lauren S.
5.0
Lauren was amazing! She was the best nanny I've ever had. She treated my children amazing and became part of the family. She is a great nurturer, amazing tutor and awesome human. I always knew my children were safe with Lauren. If you hire her you won't regret it and your children will love her.
- Patrice W.
Jenny L.
5.0
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 also great with kids - truthfully, she is so personable that she is great with anyone!
- Melody R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Westwego, LA:
How can I find a Westwego babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Westwego, 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 7 babysitters in Westwego, LA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Westwego, LA?
The average rate for Westwego, LA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Westwego, LA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Westwego, 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.