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60 nannies are listed in Gretna, LA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years
Nannies in Gretna, LA
5.0
(1)
Hello.
I'm a 63-year-old and have 21 years of professional nanny experience.
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Karen has been like a second mother to my children . She cared for my children, full-time for years, starting with us when they were one month and four years old. We love and trust her implicitly! She is kind, responsible, organized, intelligent, fun, creative, and...
Care member
Holly W.
New Orleans, LA
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Holly - Infant/Toddler Montessori Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, Artist
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"Holly has been an incredible babysitter, teacher, and friend to my family. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her genuine, unique connection with children. She is the only non-family member we have trusted our children with when we go out of town. She is...
Molly J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Krista! I am currently in my second year of medical school at LSUHSC in New Orleans. I'm looking to help out families in the New Orleans area with childcare. Most of my schoolwork is done online, so a lot of my time is free! Though I am still a while away from having to make a decision, I am fairly certain I will be...
Krista can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids absolutely loved her! She was very attentive to their need and also super fun/engaging. She even handled an epic meltdown from my super tired, overstimulated and very frustrated younger child with EASE! Highly recommend."
Alicia C.
4.4
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Children are my expertise. I've been a nanny several families for over a decade. I adore the work I do, and the bonds I have made with my previous families have enriched my life in ways I can't even describe. I hope to continue this trend for as long as I can!
Carmen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carmen cared for our son from age 3 months until he was nearly 4 years old. She was unerringly loving, set clear boundaries, helped our family through sleep training, bottle transitions, potty training, tantrums, starting preschool and anticipating a new sibling...
Jennifer D.
5.0
(1)
Art Therapy & Counseling Graduate student seeking Part-Time Nanny position. My nannying, housekeeping, and arts programming experience is reflective of my youthful heart, grounded presence, and seemingly endless patience! Message me to learn more about my childcare experience.
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am writing to review Lauren. My husband & I are both working parents. My husband is a physician and I am a pharmacist. We hired Lauren to take care of my 2kids( ages 2&5). She helped us for 1 year before she had to leave to pursue a career in arts. Lauren is a...
Rola A.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started caring for children early in my life and have loved doing it ever since! I began babysitting at 15, and the following year started working part-time at a camp for two years in the child care department. My second year of college, I got a work-study job at a modified Montessori daycare/pre-K focused on individual...
Harriet can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Harriet is absolutely amazing! She has been a regular babysitter for our now 2yr 9mo year old for over a year and has recently helped care for our 3 month old. We all get excited on the days she comes over. She's always willing to help out in any way possible....
Jeannie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophia. I'm currently working a full time nanny for a wonderful family of six, but I'm looking for some extra opportunities in the evenings and especially on the weekends. I have 7 years of experience working for families with children from infants to preteens, and I can provide references if requested. I have 5...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Sophia is kind and responsible and very lovely to work with!"
Lauren S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Meghan. I am a former special education teacher. I am a Louisiana State Certified educator and have received training in diapering, first aid, CPR-etc. I have lovingly helped students through major health concerns such as seizures, allergic reactions, etc. I also have nannying experience with children ranging...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We strongly recommend Meghan! She worked with us regularly on a part-time basis (10-12hrs/wk) for several months caring for our 4.5 year old boy. She is dependable, kind, outgoing, smart, and fun. We just had twins and needed to find someone full-time to care for...
Michael H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 28-year-old living in New Orleans with a passion and drive for care-taking. I am certified in CPR and First aid. I have9 years of experience caring for newborns to teenagers, including preemies and special needs. My ultimate priority as a Nanny is creating and safe, nurturing and flexible environment for any child and...
Emmarose can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Emmarose D. as a [childcare provider, caretaker, etc.]. Emmarose
worked with our family for a year, caring for our three children (ages 3, 5 and 7) full-time,
during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, she not only served as a childcare...
Lauren W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Teresia. I graduated from college w/ a B. S. Health Sciences. I've been an experienced babysitter/nanny for 7 years & I love every bit of it. I've also been an early childhood teacher for 5 years. I absolutely love working w/ kids, while helping them learn & watching them grow. I'm very nurturing, attentive, fun and...
Teresia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Teresia was our first nanny, and we all loved her! We had her come in and look after our three month old girl for a week during daycare summer break. She has colic and is admittedly, not the easiest of babies. Nanny T was so patient with her and helped calm her...
Georgia T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a senior at Tulane University, living in the Freret neighborhood. Currently, I am looking for a part-time babysitting/nannying position for the Winter/Spring of 2018! My schedule is flexible right now, but I will be going part-time, so I'm looking to babysit or nanny during the day.
I absolutely adore children and have...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Kalinah W.
New Orleans, LA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Full-Time Babysitter (Tutor, Nanny, Pet Care, Housekeeping)
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! If you're looking for an authentic, energetic, and highly reliable nanny/tutor with an open heart, I'm your girl!
My name is Kali, I'm 28, and I'm bilingual. I've spent most of my life overseas due to my mother's work with the State Department.
I began my career in Chevy Chase at a nonprofit daycare called Wonders, where...
Kalinah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kali, worked as a part-time nanny for our family and was absolutely wonderful with my 18 month daughter. She was attentive, caring and loving. She took a lot of initiative to help my child improve her picky eating, crawling/walking, sleeping and other important...
Rachel W.
4.8
(17)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am an extremely energetic, creative and caring person with 13 years of nannying experience. I have worked with children between the ages 0- 16. Currently I have some weekend&weekday evening availability for date nights and such.
Gozde can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gozde is amazing!! She was a full-time nanny for us for 2 years starting when our daughter was just 3 months old. She always went above and beyond both in finding educational/ exciting and age appropriate activities for my daughter to do, as well as helping around...
Katharine L.
5.0
(1)
Hello all, I'm Sarah, here's a little bit about me: Im a 22-year-old college student, about to get my BA in Geography from the University of California, Santa Barbara. My experience with kids goes way back and has stayed very current - I have 11-year-old twin sisters who I've cared for since they were little kiddos, I've worked...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was very instrumental in not only taking care of our daughter, but also creating a space for our daughter to grow while being in her presence. She was always early, very open and communicative with any needs, and we highly recommend her to anyone."
Shawn P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a master's in educational administration and have recently transitioned out of working in schools.
I've worked as a nanny, an aftercare school worker, and for the past decade I've been working as a teacher New Orleans' schools.
I have young nieces/nephews, and love kids and pets; looking forward to getting to you know!
Annie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sweet and accommodating. My daughter loved her. Will deff hire again."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a full-time Nanny with 14 years experience from newborns to the early teenage years with most of it being with infants and toddlers. I'm also the mother of 2 college aged daughters so I have a lot of flexibility.
I'm currently in Austin Texas but I'm relocating to New Orleans early March '25 and plan to live in Bayou...
Jane can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jane watched our baby on short notice while we had last minute dinner plans. She was kind, professional, and left us with complete confidence that our son was in good hands. We will definitely be asking her to return in the future. "
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Veronica B.
New Orleans, LA
$11-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I am a energetic, joyful Childcare Provider/ Nanny that loves children and love to help them develop in all their development skills through fun learning ways. Projects, Music, dancing, singing are a few of my favorite things I enjoy doing. I am a go getter. I work and serve for purpose and honor.
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms Veronica was a fabulous nanny for our one-year old twins. She was with us for a year (from ~8 months old to ~20 months) and handled our twins with care, taught them (& us!) more than we could have ever imagined, was professional, kind, and was an incredible...
Shira C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
patience is a virtue! I taught 3s, 2s, 1s, and infants at a preschool for 3 years and I'm a full time nanny now. Raised in Montessori by two lifelong educators. I employ ASL, healthy boundaries, and an authoritative style, also known as gentle parenting. Striving to instill independence, empathy, and strong self worth in every...
Solange can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Solange for a date night while visiting New Orleans. She immediately made us feel comfortable. She was prompt, friendly, and interacted well with our baby. She even taught us and baby some sign language! I would highly recommend her to other families."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am happy that I get to live here again. My degree is in music and I enjoy most things creative including visual arts, writing, playing outdoors, and cooking. I've been babysitting and nannying since I was old enough to have a job and I am experienced with most ages. I'm looking for meaningful and fun work and that is why I...
Cora can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cora is an amazing and committed caregiver. My son felt safe and calm with Cora as she nurtured him with warmth and kindness. He loved their outings together and came home happy and wanting to spend more time with Cora. She was timely, loving, communicative. I know...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Gretna, LA
Karen V.
5.0
Karen has been like a second mother to my children . She cared for my children, full-time for years, starting with us when they were one month and four years old. We love and trust her implicitly! She is kind, responsible, organized, intelligent, fun, creative, and perfectly manages all aspects of...
- Care member
Holly W.
5.0
Holly has been an incredible babysitter, teacher, and friend to my family. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her genuine, unique connection with children. She is the only non-family member we have trusted our children with when we go out of town. She is incredible! I cannot recommend Holly...
- Molly J.
Krista M.
5.0
Krista was a godsend for our family. Our little 17 month old baby had a near death experience and had heart surgery within the same month. Needless to say, we were not looking for just any nanny for our little miracle. As an ICU nurse, I had significant anxiety leaving my baby to return to work....
- Angela M.
Carmen M.
5.0
I highly recommend Carmen as a nanny! She has been caring for my two boys (now aged 1.5 and 3) for over a year now and has consistently provided a fun, nurturing, and loving environment for them. We hired Carmen at a time when I was sick with an autoimmune disease flare and her help with caring for...
- Ashley F.
Lauren M.
5.0
I am writing to review Lauren. My husband & I are both working parents. My husband is a physician and I am a pharmacist. We hired Lauren to take care of my 2kids( ages 2&5). She helped us for 1 year before she had to leave to pursue a career in arts. Lauren is a responsible, efficient, and organized...
- Rola A.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Gretna, LA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Gretna, LA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Gretna, LA is as of is $22.00 per hour as of March, 2025. 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.
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Gretna, LA?
You can find different nanny services in Gretna 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 Gretna, LA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Gretna, LA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Nannies in Gretna, LA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.