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278 babysitters are listed in New Orleans, LA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New Orleans, LA
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She was absolutely wonderful! I would highly recommend her to anyone."
Kelly A.
Lauren N.
New Orleans, LA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Trustworthy, Fun And Caring Babysitter Available
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am 35 and have spent the last 6 years working as a site-director in an afterschool program (so I know kids!) I am in the midst of a career change and exploring different opportunities. In the mean time, I am taking part-time nannying and babysitting jobs for friends and new-friends alike! I enjoy getting to know the...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is very competent and caring! She has cooked me many delicious meals and has successfully helped me organize my house. She would be an asset to anyone's home and family!"
Marina S.
5.0
(4)
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
5.0
"Bonnie was bubbly and friendly. My husband and I met with her and are confident she will be a great babysitter for our family. We are looking forward to date nights!"
Angela C.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Full time Babysitter available. I most recently worked as a pre-kindergarten dance teacher at the British International School of Houston. I have 6 years of experience teaching and caring for children ages 0-15. I am first aid and CPR certified. I am fingerprinted and also have a federal background check available to you if...
Geovana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I put cameras in my house and watched them a lot. She was attentive to my 14 month old sons needs and really seemed to care about him. "
Joseph C.
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
(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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kali, worked as a part-time nanny for our family and was absolutely wonderful with my 18 month daughter. She was attentive, caring and loving. She took a lot of initiative to help my child improve her picky eating, crawling/walking, sleeping and other important...
Rachel W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Carly. I was born and raised in New Orleans. I am currently a registered nurse (RN), who has worked in the emergency department for 7 years, and I am currently taking a career break. As far as children are concerned, I love children. I love interacting with them, helping them learn and laugh; as well as...
Carly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved being around babies and children. I started babysitting as soon as I was old enough. I graduated from The Governor's Academy in Newbury, MA and am a sophomore business major at Tulane University minoring in psychology. I am from New Castle, NH. My Interests include long-distance running, yoga, and baking. In...
Annie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Annie takes care of my three children, ages 7, 5 and 2. She is warm, caring and fun. She's also extremely helpful, super reliable and my kids love her. She helps with homework, cooks simple meals for my toddler, drives the older kids to activities. She is all...
Ruth B.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
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.
Lauren S.
New Orleans, LA
$20-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Learning & Care With A Creative Flair: Babysitting And Tutoring You Can Trust!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey y'all! I am a certified teacher with over 10 years of experience in child care and education. I'm passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially and emotionally. I offer babysitting and tutoring services for up to 3 days a week, 3 hours per day, with flexibility for additional hours if needed.
I have a...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was amazing! She was the best nanny I've ever had. She treated my children amazing and became part of the family. She is a great nurturer, amazing tutor and awesome human. I always knew my children were safe with Lauren. If you hire her you won't regret it...
Patrice W.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Denise has been our nanny for the past year. She is loving with our children, extremely reliable, and a wonderful cook. She goes the extra mile to help out with tasks our family needs and she is great at getting the children out for activities. We have twins who...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My specialty is newborns and infants. I can help you get your baby on your schedule. I will get bottles ready for you and baby. I will tidy up as we go (and even clean up your kitchen for you!) I can also keep up with baby's laundry for you. I would love to take good care of your new baby!
I am an experienced teacher,...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Yaya has treated our son like he is her own grandson and she has been so much more than a nanny to us - she is part of our family. Whenever she arrives in the morning he has the biggest smile on his face. We knew from the first time we met her 6 months ago that we...
Adam H.
Xyriah D.
New Orleans, LA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have years of experience babysitting that ranges from family members to family friends. I have experience babysitting for children as young as 8months. I am also very good with anything educational, so if your child needs help with homework or anything I can do that (I'm best at math and science). Also I graduated with a...
Xyriah can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids absolutely loved her! She was on time and had reliable transportation for outings with the kids. Will definitely be hiring again "
Care member
Monte M.
New Orleans, LA
$10-160/hr • 3 yrs exp
Looking For Full-time Or Part-time. Experienced With All Ages. Available Anyday
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience with kids, from changing diapers to making bottles, to getting them to sleep. I've been babysitting since I was about 7 I'm now 25 with a 2-year-old.
I think families should hire me because I'm a great care giver, kids love me, I love kids, I love to clean, I'm also good with pets. I love drawing and...
Monte can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"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 depression and she comes in and helps me with every day household tasks.
Thank you"
Kelisha M.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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.
Tayah P.
New Orleans, LA
$8-14/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was raised in Texas and moved here about a year ago. I have a really big family so I always loved babysitting. I have a 1-year-old of my own so I know how hard it is finding someone to care for the most important person(s) in your life. I hope to earn your trust and confidence.
My full-time rates are:
2 years (and...
Tayah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tayah is great! She is so friendly and very caring toward my kids. My kids enjoy going to her house. She is reliable and is easy to communicate with."
Brittany R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
You want your childcare with someone that you can trust, someone that can become a part of the family and someone who your child will enjoy spending time with! If this is true, you have finally found the right person. My name is Abby. I have been caring for children of various ages for roughly nine years. I first began childcare...
Abrianna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abby helped us while on a group family vacation (with a total of 12 kids! and the oldest was 6yo). She was playful and energetic as well as super flexible with transitioning some one activity to the next, or one group of kids to the next. We had her help us for...
Jennifer B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Orleans, LA
Anita S.
5.0
She was absolutely wonderful! I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- Kelly A.
Lauren N.
5.0
Lauren is very competent and caring! She has cooked me many delicious meals and has successfully helped me organize my house. She would be an asset to anyone's home and family!
- Marina S.
Bonnie D.
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
Reiona A.
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.
Geovana M.
5.0
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 daughters (4 and 2), yet still able to keep them in check in a positive way. We had stayed with Gia and our girls to get them to bed before leaving, to...
- Hector M.
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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 278 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 $16.65 per hour as of January 2025. 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 2025, 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 111 reviews of the 278 listed babysitters.