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Algiers • Audubon

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Behrman • Bywater

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Central Business District • Central City • City Park

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East Riverside

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Fairgrounds • French Quarter

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Gentilly • Gert Town

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Holy Cross

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Lake Shore - Lake Vista • Lake Terrace - Oaks • Lakeview • Leonidas • Lower Garden District

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Mid-City • Milan

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New Orleans East Area

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Old Aurora

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Seventh Ward • St. Anthony • St. Claude • St. Roch

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Tulane - Gravier

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Uptown/Carrollton

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Village De L'Est

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West End

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Aubrey Hodges - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Aubrey

"Aubrey had so much fun with the kids. She played so well with them and the kids couldn’t wait to see her again every time she left. She has a huge heart and loves kids!"

- Katy

Ana Alejandra Lichilín - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Ana Alejandra

"Ana was amazing with my 5month old daughter, laid utmost attention and was very knowledgeable. She is a great communicator and is very helpful for first time parents specifically for whom everything is new. She is an incredible teacher and a nanny. She keeps in touch with the family and shows a lot of love to the baby/ kid even post care. Would definitely recommend Ana :)"

- Krithika

Naomi Rosener - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Naomi

"Naomi made my return to work so smooth. Not only is she amazing with our infant son whom she is nannying for full time while my husband and I are at work, she is also great with our 4 year old daughter when she is off of school, and has been so helpful around the house too. She is kind and just a general delight to be around. We’re incredibly grateful to have her in our life."

- Ashley

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in New Orleans, LA?

The average cost of a child care provider in New Orleans, LA is $17.96 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 Affordable Child Care in New Orleans, LA

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in New Orleans, LA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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