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688 babysitters are listed in New Orleans, LA
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in New Orleans, LA
4.8
(23)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
I'm a childcare provider with experience at managing groups of kids of various ages, 3 or 4 kids at the same time. I'm qualified in assessing children behavior, needs and health to determine appropriate teaching style and action. I've cared for children 3 months to 13 years of age. 2 years as a live-in nanny (I was an Au Pair...
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Laura was an endearing caregiver and extraordinarily attentive sitter for our boys. She left an impression so grand that days later they were asking about her. "Is Laura coming back?" In fact on our next trip we rehired her. She is playful but also educational and...
Benmichael I.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Sirley and I am 22 years old. I have a lot of experience with children. I have been a live-in nanny for almost 3 years in 3 different homes, taking care of a 9-month-old, 1-year-old, 3-year-old and 5-year-old and 2 moths old too! I have very good references and my last families would be very happy to speak with you if...
Recent review:
5.0
We adore Sirley and highly recommend! She is responsible, caring, kind, respectful and very tidy. She has a lot of baby experience and started nannying for my son at 11 months old. He is in great hands with her and my older children request her to babysit them as...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Brooke! I have obtained my bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child and Youth Development from Kent State University. I also have obtained my masters degree in Child Life from Nova Southeastern University. I have nannied all throughout my education career that has...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jes! I grew up in Philadelphia and have been working with children as an educator and childcare provider for over 10 years in various capacities. I am outgoing, active, creative, and confident in my abilities to care for your children. I am fluent in Spanish, TEFL certified, a non-smoker, and an uncle to 6 nieces and...
Jes can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
We can't say enough great things about Jess! My husband and I relocated to New Orleans for summer and Jess was such an incredible nanny for almost 3 months for our infant daughter. Jess would take care off her for 3 full days a week and one date night. Jess comes...
Emily 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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Anita S.
New Orleans, LA
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Dedicated, Caring, And Creative Babysitter With Flexible Schedule!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was 15 years old and have always loved caring for children! I currently work at a Agency and am looking for supplemental incoming doing my favorite job - nannying!
Most of my child care experience is with infants through elementary aged children, but I am happy to nanny for any age! My favorite...
Anita can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Recent review:
5.0
She was absolutely wonderful! I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Kelly A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dental assistant who would love to care for your little one(s) at my home, full or part time. I am very responsible, creative and fun. I enjoy reading, doing arts and crafts, playing in or outdoors, singing, dancing, going to places like the park, zoo, movies, etc. Anything that keeps them happy and entertained, makes me...
Tieishia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
I hired Tieishia for before and after school transportation and I was very pleased. She never called off and was always on time. Even though she had to travel from the other side of town in morning and evening traffic, I could depend on her to be there. I never...
Aisha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
So a little about your modern day Mary Poppins, I've watched kids from newborn to 16 years old. I cook, clean, assist with homework, read stories, life certified, enjoy being outdoors and dancing, and engage in conversation with the kids. Interacting and building relationships with both the kids and the parents is very important...
Amber can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Amber was super sweet & very punctual. My son was sleep the first initial meeting, but when it came down for her to watch him, he was just fine. She's great with kids and a very caring individual. I will use her again.
Erica G.
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
Recent review:
5.0
Teresa is poised, caring, straightforward and a true professional. Our kids loved her during the weekend she babysat them.
Angeline H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with children from newborn-teenage years. I have had the opportunity to serve in different capacities related to child care. I have a lot of love and care to offer in addition to a wide variety of skills that are beneficial to children of all ages.
Bonnie can also help with: Craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
Bonnie was very professional and kind. She is a great communicator and all three of my children loved her. She is helpful and interactive. I highly recommend her.
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have experience with children aging for infancy to adolescence. I love working with kids of all ages. I am an active care giver and happy to teach your children skills or simply accompany and provide supervision. I love both dogs and cats of all ages and can offer care in regards to both.
Orianna can also help with: Pet walking
Recent review:
5.0
I hired Orianna to take care of my 5! cats several times in New York City. She followed all the instructions I left for their care, including medication and special feeding instructions for my senior cat. She took such good care of them and gave them so much love,...
Mari A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My childcare experience includes working with children from 12 months to 10 years old. I have worked at a church nursery as a nursery worker for the duration of my college career as well as a substitute teacher and babysitter.
After college, I became a teacher.
I am currently working as a full-time teacher. Prior to moving to...
Brittani can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Brittani worked for me in our church nursery for several years and was very dependable and great with our kids. I would highly recommend Brittani!
Laura H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 19-year-old from the westbank. I've babysat for countless families and have a lot of nieces and nephews I have babysat since they were born. I worked at a daycare this past summer; therefore, I did have a required state background check AND fingerprint check (unfortunately I cannot attach it to this profile). I am not CPR...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Recent review:
5.0
Abby was wonderful with my two toddler boys! She was cheerful, upbeat, talkative, and playful. Would definitely recommend and I plan on using her again in the future!
Jessica K.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Before graduating high school and college, I often volunteered at various day cares and schools. I love working with children. Child care gives me a chance to enlighten a child's life by teaching him/her new things.
Having over 20 years in babysitting, I find myself learning more about children everyday! It's exciting and new....
Reiona can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
She was Fantastic for a last minute child care need. Very professional! Kids loved her!!!!! Will definitely hire her again!!!!!!!!! So happy!!!!!
Scharmaine B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for 9 years and feel very comfortable taking care of any age child. I know it can be hard to entrust your kids to someone else, and I bear the weight of that responsibility. I am dedicated to making sure your kids are taken care of and loved on! Please feel free to ask any questions. I'd be more than...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Recent review:
5.0
We traveled in from out of state to N.O. and Elizabeth met us earlier before scheduled sitting and we even scheduled a couple hours of extra sitting. She was Fantastic with are Son! Would Highly Recommend Elizabeth!
Ernie S.
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
If you're looking for an authentic, energetic, highly reliable nanny/tutor with an open heart I'm your girl!
I'm Kali, I'm 28 and bilingual and I've spent most of my life overseas as my mum works for the State Department.
I started out working in Chevy Chase, in a Non profit daycare called Wonders. I worked as a teacher's...
Kalinah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Kali is super talented in many ways ! Especially when it's time for the kids to crack down on homework . She finds very creative and fun ways for them to get their work done ! Always gets them to bed on time and off to school in a timely manner. Always stays longer...
Alexandra H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate of the University of New Orleans with a B. S. in biology and a minor in chemistry and a former Chemistry and Environmental Science teacher. In the past, I have volunteered at a middle school with a nonprofit organization called Girls On The Run as well as Touro Infirmary, and Children's Hospital. During my free...
Sheradie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Sheradie watched my two boys for several months. Had she not moved, she would have been with us much, much longer. She was so sweet to my boys, and they LOVED her. I would hire her again and hope she makes her way back to New Orleans!
Emma T.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Corinne. Have you found a good babysitter yet? I had a babysitting service in my 20's and was a full time nanny. I'm CPR certified, have reliable transport and will drive if necessary. I do light housekeeping and love working with infants and toddlers! Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Corinne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Recent review:
5.0
Coco drove my 5 year old to and from camp for part of the summer. She was punctual always reachable and professional . I fully recommend her for childcare.
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always been around children because I come from a large family. Of course, at the time, I was the built-in babysitter; however, I began babysitting for pay outside of my family during my freshman year of high school. The youngest child who I have cared for was 3 months old and the oldest I have cared for was 14 years old....
Kira can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
She's wonderful with my son! Her environment is always clean and she communicates very well! We love to have her!
Jazmyn L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for some years now. I am good in Math and English. I enjoy reading, swimming, and cooking and would to do that with your child/ren. I enjoy younger kids and picking their brains and also challenging school age kids. I enjoy painting and being outdoors. I grew up with a big family, so I am prepared to...
Zambrelyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Zambrelyn was an awesome nanny to our infant and also babysat all 3 kids on date nights. She bonded well with them all, taught my oldest how to cornrow and the baby loved her. We were sad to see her go, but still keep in touch. Very dependable and responsible young...
Eboni J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Orleans, LA
Laura T.
5.0
Laura was an endearing caregiver and extraordinarily attentive sitter for our boys. She left an impression so grand that days later they were asking about her. "Is Laura coming back?" In fact on our next trip we rehired her. She is playful but also educational and teaches them through play. She...
- Benmichael I.
Sirley S.
5.0
We adore Sirley and highly recommend! She is responsible, caring, kind, respectful and very tidy. She has a lot of baby experience and started nannying for my son at 11 months old. He is in great hands with her and my older children request her to babysit them as well. She is quick to play, do arts...
- Care member
Jes H.
5.0
We can't say enough great things about Jess! My husband and I relocated to New Orleans for summer and Jess was such an incredible nanny for almost 3 months for our infant daughter. Jess would take care off her for 3 full days a week and one date night. Jess comes from a family of early childhood...
- Emily T.
Anita S.
5.0
She was absolutely wonderful! I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- Kelly A.
Tieishia L.
5.0
I hired Tieishia for before and after school transportation and I was very pleased. She never called off and was always on time. Even though she had to travel from the other side of town in morning and evening traffic, I could depend on her to be there. I never had to worry about whether or not...
- Aisha B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New Orleans, LA:
How can I find a New Orleans babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New Orleans, 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 688 babysitters in New Orleans, LA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 New Orleans, LA?
The average rate for New Orleans, LA babysitters on Care.com is $16.10 per hour as of April 2024. 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 New Orleans, LA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New Orleans, LA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 New Orleans, LA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in New Orleans, LA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 263 reviews of the 688 listed babysitters.