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672 babysitters are listed in New Orleans, LA
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in New Orleans, LA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I am a 50ish year old female originally from the New Orleans area and am a Tulane graduate. I relocated to the Mandeville area over 6 years ago. I just moved back to the New Orleans. I raised my two daughters who are both now out of the house. My work experience, in addition to being a mom, was in health care and later as a...
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Cheryl was super sweet and our children loved her!"
Emily W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to explore the world with the children I care for. This means asking silly questions and creating silly answers (and finding out the "real" ones). It means lifting up rocks to see the beetles and worms underneath. It means dancing through the house to a song we create. It means having fun while we both learn something...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family just loves working with Sarah. She's helped us off and on over the years, always happy to support in whatever way we need.
We first met Sarah when we had just one kid, I believe he was about 4 at the time. Since then we've had two more children....
Kristen G.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am a recently-returned Peace Corps Health Specialist Volunteer with experience in care giving for seniors, children & adults with disabilities. I have my Masters in Public Health & current Certified Nurse Assistant license. I have experience with private care giving for an elderly woman (with reference). Tasks included...
Rachael can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Rachael is professional, compassionate, reliable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to other families in need of home healthcare!"
Jen P.
Anna M.
New Orleans, LA
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am from a VERY small town in North Louisiana, I have a degree from LSU in Child and Family Studies. I am currently attending UNO (virtually) earning my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I do have an internship for school two days a week so looking for consistent part time work! I was a Nanny and an afternoon...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Anna took care of my daughter for over a year and quickly became best friends with her! She was like family, we fully trusted her instincts and supported her choices 100%! We miss her dearly. Any person who hires her should consider themselves lucky, she brightens...
Crystal O.
Kelly M.
New Orleans, LA
$18-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Kelly; I'm 30 years old.
I'm from Colombia
I have experience with children.
I'm a patient person, lovely, happy, and have open-minded, but now I'm an international student.
I have my weekends free!
I am an excellent cook and a neat person!
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"I was nervous to hire a new sitter for an eight hour time frame, but Kelly exceeded expectations. She arrived early, quickly engaged with my children and took wonderful care of them. They are old enough to give me a full rundown of events and she received an A+...
Ashley G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Nya can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nya was a nanny to our 7 month old, and we cannot say enough good things about her! She was absolutely fantastic, and really knowledgeable about kids. She's intelligent, punctual and dependable, and needs very little direction. She interacted very well with our...
Nikki 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Madeline R.
New Orleans, LA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very patient person especially when it comes to children. I have two much younger brothers, one who has Down syndrome. I'm creative, fun, and very loving. I've watched children while parents were out of town multiple times. I've watched children with special needs other than my brother before. I'm very reliable and pretty...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My two girls really enjoyed the time Madeline spent with them. She was punctual, friendly, and open to any instructions given. We love the week we spent with her in Orange Beach and appreciate the care and affection that she exhibited with the children. We would...
Kory H.
Alexis B.
New Orleans, LA
$30-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexis! I have had personal experience caring for my two grandparents. My grandfather has Parkinson's and cannot do for himself because the disease is debilitating. On the other hand, my grandmother is a recovering cancer patient. Out of the two, I have received most of my experience from my grandfather since he...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
Alexis B.
New Orleans, LA
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as genuine, kind, friendly, and outgoing.
I like working with kids because they are amazing! They are so full of life and provide the beauty life has to offer.
I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling and where I can help others.
I started working with kids when I was in high school.
In my spare...
5.0
"Alexis was so sweet and accommodating! If you're ever in New Orleans, your littles will be in good hands if they're with her."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Preschool substitute
17 years experience with child care.
Infant twin experience
New Orleans nanny from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Available full time/part time.
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca interviewed with my wife and I and although we decided to go with another child care provider, she was in our top list of providers. She showed up early for the interview and seemed very knowledgeable with some great experience. She was very friendly and...
Mukul K.
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)
Melissa has Empathy and the ability to care for the client's social, emotional, physical and mental health. Exceptionally patient, good at listening and responding to others' needs. Ability to remain calm and handle any emergencies that may arise. she loves children, animals and life itself.
I am fully vaccinated
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Melissa is a very kindhearted young lady, she did everything for our children. We miss her dearly. If she ever moved back, I would definitely hire her again. Wish you the very best, Melissa."
Melissa K.
Laia L.
New Orleans, LA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking For Part-time Work As A Babysitter. Experience Babysitting In Nola And L.A.
Hello! I love to work with little ones, and I do well with light cleaning and meal preparation. I am flexible for time most evenings.
I have multiple years of experience babysitting children of all ages, including newborns that required bottle feeding. My initial babysitting experience was with newborns and toddlers, along with...
Laia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Babies: Feed, change, Clean, and play. Children of all ages : Feed, Clean , Nap, and also play. Also Very experienced with children.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I am an experienced babysitter who in addition to one-time and recurring jobs, spent 3 months working in Italy as an English-speaking au pair. As per my resume, this job is not my first experience with teaching English, and I speak 3 languages total. In addition to teaching...
Maralee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Anna and I am 34 years old. I have been babysitting on and off for 20 years and have experience will all ages and with multiple children. I have my Bachelor's degree in early childhood education from OSU- Cascades. For almost 5 years I worked as a part time assistant teacher at a Montessori preschool, including...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hi! My name is Laney , I am a rising junior at Tulane, and I am from Washington, DC. I have been babysitting since I was around 14 years old, I coach kids recreational gymnastics, I have taught at a kids art camp for over 5 years, and I have done elemetary school tutoring. Overall, I love working with children and would love to...
Louise can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Kristy, thank you for visiting my page!
Just a tiny bit of background about me: I have about 10+ years of experience babysitting and nannying. I have a BFA in modern dance from the University of the Arts in Philly, where I graduated in 2013. I'm originally from Baltimore, Maryland but have lived in Nola for...
Kristy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an educator, writer, and childcare provider. I have six years of experience of teaching in Montessori schools where I worked with kids ages 18 months to 6 yo. I also teach writing to kids 3rd-8th grade. I have experience with babies as young as 6 months. I see children as individuals and believe in meeting them where they...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Orleans, LA
Cheryl G.
5.0
Cheryl was super sweet and our children loved her!
- Emily W.
Sarah H.
5.0
We first hired Sarah as our birth doula for the birth of our youngest three years ago. She was AMAZING as a doula, helping us through labor and supporting our larger family through those chaotic days. We kept hiring her because she really is magic. She cooks delicious, healthy meals my kids (and...
- Cecile L.
Rachael B.
5.0
Rachael is professional, compassionate, reliable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to other families in need of home healthcare!
- Jen P.
Anna M.
5.0
Anna took care of my daughter for over a year and quickly became best friends with her! She was like family, we fully trusted her instincts and supported her choices 100%! We miss her dearly. Any person who hires her should consider themselves lucky, she brightens a room, and is a joy to know!
- Crystal O.
Kelly M.
5.0
I was nervous to hire a new sitter for an eight hour time frame, but Kelly exceeded expectations. She arrived early, quickly engaged with my children and took wonderful care of them. They are old enough to give me a full rundown of events and she received an A+ from both kids.
- Ashley G.
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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 672 babysitters in New Orleans, LA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 $16.24 per hour as of May 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in New Orleans, LA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 260 reviews of the 672 listed babysitters.