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60 newborn nannies are listed in Gretna, LA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 7 years
Newborn nannies in Gretna, LA
Helen H.
New Orleans, LA
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Helen, and I have previously worked in a childcare center for 2 1/2 years, during which time I babysat for over a dozen families. I have been babysitting and nannying on and off ever since. I'm 32 - a mature, responsible adult with my own vehicle. When I am in your home, I will always engage with your child. I...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Helen gets my son off to school in the morning. He really likes her and we think she is fantastic!"
Stacey H.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Ashley F.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Angela M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Da'Jean (pronounced Day-John). I'm 20 years old.
- 1. 5 yrs of professional experience
- Experience with infants to teens 0-13
-Taking care of my grandmother, 74 yrs old with neuropathy
- 5+ years of experience with special needs: autism, low and high spectrum, nonverbal and verbal (request info)
-...
Dajean can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dajean was such a joy to have watching out eight year old daughter for our “date night” in New Orleans, where we vacationed at our hotel. We absolutely fell in love with her."
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.6
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Presently working for 2 doctors at Ochsner Hospital. They are moving to Florida. I started with when their preemie daughter was 3 months old @ 5 pounds. My contract was for one year so they could finish residency here in New Orleans. They are ready to speak to you and give a review on me! I am a do-it-all self-starter girl....
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids say she slays. That means she's awesome, and even more. They had fun staying with her for 4 full days. She was very active with them - went to an aquarium, to the pool, to Urban Air, and more places. She cooked lunch and dinner for them, and also brought...
Damian N.
5.0
(3)
Looking for a full time nanny position!
Available starting date: September 16th, 2024
Hello families, my name is Bruna, I'm 29, I've been nannying two amazing kids in Uptown New Orleans, (twins 18mo) but as both will be going to school in August I'm seeking for another family to start with by then.
I was also a teacher...
Bruna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bruna has taken care of my new born for a few months, and I absolutely adore her. Couldn't ask for anyone better. I felt extremely at ease leaving my newborn with her. She kept me updated constantly and had everything taken care of at all times. Punctual,...
Anna 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic mother of two and a grandmother of two grandchildren. I have experience caring for newborns up to school-age children. My passion are children and provide them with a fun and safe environment for them to flourish and develop into wonderful human beings. I believe in providing structure to children and...
Ana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is a natural with children! She watched our 2 year-old son who had never been left with anyone non-family before, and she made it easy for us and enjoyable for him. She was patient and knew exactly what to do to make him less upset when we left, and to help him...
Meghan M.
5.0
(1)
Hello.
I'm a 63-year-old and have 21 years of professional nanny experience.
Karen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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...
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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
(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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great find! Jane was awesome with my toddler. Punctual and creative with activities. Can tell she's had years of experience."
Brigid O.
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, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids and infants for over 10 years and I am grateful for the time I've spent getting to know littles and families! I have experience caring for all ages, new-borns through teens.
I have worked with families who use gentle parenting, baby-lead weening, some montessori practices, and early childhood...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kristin is the best!! She gets on the floor with the kids, has an amazing imagination that engages my toddlers to think creatively. Keeps them busy and giggling for hours. She makes sure to follow any schedule or direction you give her. She is very easy to work...
Lauren T.
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 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello prospective families!
I've been nannying both independently and through an agency, for families of all makeups for over a decade. My experience covers caring for children as young as newborn and premature babies, toddlers through school age kids to teens, including volunteering with a summer camp I've been working at...
Ruby can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Cora, and I'm from Sandpoint, Idaho. Music keeps bringing me back to New Orleans and 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...
Cora can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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 newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Gretna, LA
Helen H.
5.0
Helen gets my son off to school in the morning. He really likes her and we think she is fantastic!
- Stacey H.
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.
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.
Dajean W.
5.0
Dajean was awesome! She was very flexible with our schedule and very personable. She provided updates throughout the day regarding the kids and the boys seemed to have enjoyed her company. I would definitely use her again.
- Care member
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 a newborn nanny near me in Gretna, LA
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in Gretna, LA?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Gretna, LA on Care.com will cost an average of $21.40 per hour as of March, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
How many night nannies for newborns are available to hire near me in Gretna, LA?
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Ratings for Gretna, LA newborn nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Gretna, LA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies.