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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Victoria G. says "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...
Lindsay F. says "Great with my son, who is 4. He loves her! She would take him to the park and to the zoo and got him out the house. Also she took great care of my 17...
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Christine K. says "Samantha has been fantastic to work with. She's honest, dependable and open. She met us for an interview and answered all our questions. Our daughter...
Kermiana C. says "Chawanda is a very respectable person who loves putting others needs before her own. She's reliable and very patient."
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Kelisha M. says "Ms. M. is and has been wonderful with my kids and not keeps my kids and helps them learn but cleans my house for me. I'm a mother that suffers from...
Teresa M. says "We hired Marley as our after-school sitter and also used her this summer. She was amazing and the perfect fit for our family! Any family would be lucky...
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Care Member says "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...
Diana S. says "Nyla did a wonderful job watching our two boys! She was very friendly and managed to get both of our active boys to bed. We look forward to having her...
Mia S. says "Rosemary was an amazing nanny to my 2 year olds twins for 6 months. They began pre-school full time so we only use her part time now. She is the best nanny...
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Monique E. says "Elizabeth is great! Our son rarely likes someone new so quickly but he really enjoys her company. She is very reliable and dependable as well. Can't wait...
Erin S. says "We needed someone to help w/ my 5 year old and 20 month old, and hired Caiti assuming there wouldn't be enough time for our kids to get comfortable enough...
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Hector M. says "Gia was quick to respond when we reached out to her and on time for the babysitting appointment. She was very engaging and playful with our two...
Alexis S. says "Diana was wonderful! So caring and attentive with our 22 month old daughter. They did great activities together including singing and playing instruments,...
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Elaine F. says "Rachael is so great with our 4 month old son. He really enjoys her. She has learned our cloth diaper routine and is an expert now. Our dog and kitty love...
Karena L. says "Chloe is the sweetest and most responsible care taker I've ever had! My kids absolutely adored her."
Child care centers in New Orleans, LA
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- $800/mo
The Little Schoolhouse Child Development Center
3843 GENERAL MEYER AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA
State license verified
- starting at
- $165/mo
Emily B. says "We've been there since my daughter was 6 months old. I haven't had a bad experience. Your kids a boo boo, they send a picture and waiver. They have a new...
Vanessa H says "This is a great place for your kids to go they are patient, caring,and hard working, the kids learn a lot this is the 5th family member that has attended...
Chelsi W. says "I love WMCDC! My baby loves all of the teachers they are all loving and caring!"
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658 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.65/hr as of December 2025
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 198 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 $18.65 per hour as of December 2025. 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 527 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 December, 2025?
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.
