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Sadellnetrell M. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Sadellnetrell

New Orleans, LA
$20/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Morgan. I’m a colleges student. My major is children eduction. I’m 19. I’m trying to earn money to finish out my last 2 semester. I’m really great with kids. Let me know if you need a nanny or a babysitter.

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Infants
Breana T. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Breana

New Orleans, LA
$13/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I had babysit my nieces and am grateful with kids but yes I might not have much experience but I and grate at quickly getting good results

Have experience working with

Infants
Janaya W. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Janaya

New Orleans, LA
$15/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m a college student, social work is my passion! I especially love children!! I am also 20 years old.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Marlo S. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Marlo

New Orleans, LA
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Marlo Stewart, I'm a mother of six children, they all are grown and gone now and out of my six children I have eleven grandkids and they all love me as if I were they're mother . I adore all kids and watching them grow and learn is amazing. I am currently working for my daughter watching her two children while she works in another state . And soon as spring break comes I will be headed to my state and willing to babysit for others at this pay rate . I cook , clean, teach, . My grand kids are all very intelligent from my early learning .we sing ,dance and learn .I would treat your kids like my own and they would love me as well.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Mia D. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Mia

New Orleans, LA
$20/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a rising sophomore at the University of Alabama from New Orleans, Louisiana. I am living in Charleston for the month of June 2025. I absolutely love kids and am very flexible with times! I love sports, art, and spending time outside.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Joyce S. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Joyce

New Orleans, LA
$20/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

I'm 68 yrs of age. I have 58 yrs of experience. Loved and raised 12 kids in my day. All of which were raised with respect, self discipline and turned out to be great human beings. Until this I'm loved and respected in return.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Talia B. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Talia

New Orleans, LA
$16/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Damairia W. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Damairia

New Orleans, LA
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Damairia. Im 17 years old and I love working with kids. I do a program at school where I go and teach students. I love kids and I love having fun with them.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Stephany J. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Stephany

New Orleans, LA
$15/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Stephany, I am 22 years old and am passionate about providing quality childcare. I have years of experience as a TA in kindergarten classes as well as a tutoring so integrating fun but comprehensive education is important to me. I would love to help out around the house in whatever way I can.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in New Orleans, LA?

The average cost of a babysitter in New Orleans, LA is $17.67 per hour. Most New Orleans families on Nanny Lane pay $15 to $20/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find a Babysitter in New Orleans, LA

Nanny Lane is a child care website meant to help you find a babysitter in your area. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.

Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in New Orleans, LA

Before beginning the search for a babysitter, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a babysitter is the right choice for your child care needs. There are lots of benefits to hiring a babysitter such as getting the flexibility of having some more time for yourself or with your partner. When hiring a babysitter, first, you should explore the differences between a nanny and a babysitter. If you’re looking for occasional child care, babysitters are the right choice for you, but if you’re looking for more frequent care, a nanny may be better for your needs.

From there, you can think about what you expect your babysitter to handle so that you can create a profile for nannies to reach out to you. The boundaries for babysitters’ duties can vary from family to family. However, in general, a babysitter is responsible for making sure your kids’ needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example to housekeeping, laundry, or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your babysitter before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location in New Orleans can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

New Orleans Babysitter Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective babysitters, the next step is to conduct an interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some babysitter interview questions to consider asking:

  • Do you have experience being a babysitter?
  • What sort of household tasks are you open and comfortable doing?
  • Do you have any references?
  • Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Louisiana?
  • Do you have a Louisiana driver’s license? Do you own a car?
  • How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a babysitter that you’re considering hiring, make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your babysitter. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around babysitter responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming!

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