Find Trusted Child Care Providers Near Me in New Orleans, LA
We have 658 child care providers in New Orleans, LA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Here are some childcare options in New Orleans:
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Care Member says "Carmen is a wonderful sweetheart. As a first time parent, we had a lot of questions and thoughts around starting to ask for child care. Carmen took the...
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Torri L. says "Lovely mature lady who is responsible and compassionate with the children. She offers assistance at every opportunity even if not asked. She is a gem!"
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Andrea D. says "She is very good with kids and teens. She is an artist and has experience teaching and leading art experiences."
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Care Member says "CC is amazing!! We were in between daycares for a month, so we had CC nanny our 5 month old daughter during that time. She was absolutely wonderful. We...
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Care Member says "My first baby was only 1 month old when Nee became her nanny. As a new mom, I was nervous to have someone else care for my child. I felt immediately at...
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Tony A. says "Blanca undertook a late notice babysitting for us, whilst we were staying in New Orleans on a trip at Xmas. She is a kind and reliable person, who gets on...
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Emily W. says "Sanara is always our first choice to stay with our son! She first took care of him when he was 12 weeks old and she still cares for him now that he's...
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Fernando R. says "Kristina was fantastic with our 1.5 year old boy and incredibly dependent throughout our visit to Taos. We would hire her again in a heartbeat and look...
Care Member says "Sophia has worked for us the past 3 summers. My boys are now 10 and 11–they absolutely love her, we do as well! She is considerate, kind, fun and...
Ainsley C. says "Katrina was an amazing part-time nanny for us. She started with us in August and we were sad to see her go. She was fantastic with my kids. I have a 4...
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Nick P. says "Meghan helped care for our 2- and 5-year-olds. She was very engaged with the kids and they really loved spending time with her. Would definitely hire...
Elizabeth J. says "Henrietta Katharine (Katie) is a mature, conscientious young adult. She loves spending time with children and strikes the balance between being the fun...
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Jeannie S. says "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...
Stacey H. says "Helen gets my son off to school in the morning. He really likes her and we think she is fantastic!"
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Rola A. says "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...
Child care centers in New Orleans, LA
Meghan K. says "I have (2) kids enrolled. Nurturing and loving environment in a brand-new facility. Exciting lesson plans prepared each week to enrich the daycare...
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La Escuelita
1519 Dumaine Street New Orleans, LA
Precious Moments Preschool
4715 Dodt Avenue New Orleans, LA
TJ'S CHILDCARE SERVICES
11160 S. Idlewood Ct New Orleans, LA
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658 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.69/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.9
Recent child care reviews from local parents in New Orleans, LA
Child Care Providers in New Orleans, LA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 207 reviews of the 658 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in New Orleans, LA
How much is child care near me in New Orleans, LA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.69 per hour as of January 2026. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in New Orleans, LA?
Care.com currently has 525 child care providers near you in New Orleans, LA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from New Orleans, LA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in New Orleans, LA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a New Orleans, LA child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in New Orleans, LA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in New Orleans, LA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in New Orleans, LA in January, 2026?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
