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Maria S. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Maria

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

A little bit about me

I am a mother of a 9 year old daughter. I have 6 years teaching experience. I am currently in school for Care and Development of Young children.
I believe I am very experienced for this job.
Taeshaun W. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Taeshaun

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

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Taeshaun! And I'm affectionately called Tae. I have a strong and genuine passion for children and families. I have associate's and bachelor's degrees in child development and family studies. I have experience working with children and families for over 13 years As an Early Childhood educator, parent educator, nanny, dance school instructor, and infant care specialist. I am working on my master's degree in public health, concentrating on maternal and child health. I am a certified lactation counselor, a certified full-spectrum doula, and a certified infant care specialist. I have an extensive track record working with Children and Families in New Orleans and surrounding areas. My focus is helping families understand the importance of impactful and powerful brain development in the first five years of life.

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Infants
Ekkolocate E. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Ekkolocate

New Orleans, LA
$18/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

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Kyunga O. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Kyunga

New Orleans, LA
$30/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

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Infants
Special Needs
A’Mya S. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny A’Mya

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

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Allie A. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Allie

New Orleans, LA
$17/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Shelby K. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Shelby

New Orleans, LA
$12/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Taminee L. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Taminee

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

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

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

Nanny Johria

New Orleans, LA
$15.98/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is johria, I'm 16 years old, I’m from Gretna LA. I’m in school right now studying to be a CNA( certified nursing assistant). Very mature teenager. I love kids. I have a little brother. I’ve babysat a lot of times but just through my family.

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Special Needs

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What’s the average cost of a nanny in New Orleans, LA?

The average cost of a nanny in New Orleans, LA is $16.04 per hour. The cost of a nanny is dependent on the nanny’s experience, qualifications and location.
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How to Hire a Nanny in New Orleans, LA

Nanny Lane is an easy-to-use website that helps families find experienced local nannies in New Orleans. Simplify your nanny search and find your perfect nanny today. Our services include background checks, nanny contracts, and nanny payroll.

Understand Nanny Responsibilities in New Orleans, LA

Before beginning the search for a nanny, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a nanny is the right choice for your child care needs. In hiring a nanny, first, you should think through what responsibilities you expect your nanny to handle. With that information, you can create a profile so that nannies can reach out to you. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. In general, a nanny is responsible for making sure your children’s needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your nanny before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location can impact how much you should pay your nanny.

New Orleans Nanny Interviews

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

  • Do you have experience being a nanny?
  • How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?
  • What sort of household tasks are you open to doing?
  • Are you open to a live in arrangement in New Orleans? Do you have experience being a live in nanny?
  • Are you open to being a nanny in a nanny share?
  • Do you have any references?
  • Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in New Orleans?
  • Do you have a driver’s license in LA? Do you own a car?
  • What salary are you seeking? Are you open to being paid through direct-deposit, pay stubs?
  • What are your expectations around over-time pay and vacation time?

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 prospective nanny, it’s essential to make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your nanny. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around nanny responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming! And of course, as you learn how to hire a nanny, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.

Daycare vs. Hiring a Nanny

Choosing between putting your child in daycare and hiring a nanny can be a tough decision. While nannies are often more expensive, they provide individualized attention and flexibility. Daycares, on the other hand, prioritize socialization. Our Nanny vs Daycare guide can help you determine what's best for your family.

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