Find a Child Care Job in Meraux, LA

Q: How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

Child care providers can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Providers have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on providers as well.

Q: How much do in-home child care providers make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, nannies in the US typically charge $19.00 an hour and babysitters $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Q: Why are in-home child care taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

Q: What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

A nanny is a child care provider who has a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a nanny position and career. You could work part-time or full-time, live-in or out, temporary or ongoing for an extended amount of time. You could be an au pair, overnight nanny, or newborn care specialist. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or you could be a travel nanny. A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

Q: When do child care providers work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, child care providers could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

Q: How do child care providers find jobs?

On Sittercity, child care providers can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many providers will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

Q: What are things child care providers do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that child care providers do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

Q: How can child care providers make extra money?

There are a few ways that both nannies and babysitters can make some extra income. Nannies can be available for one-time sittings outside of their normal schedule for when families have date nights or meetings. They can also help to coordinate a nanny share with other families. In a nanny share, a nanny typically receives two-thirds of their hourly rate from each family, thereby increasing how much they make per hour. Babysitters can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

Search for jobs, message families, and build a career you love—all for free

JOIN NOW

$12–19/hr
Westwego, LA • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Four Children...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 10:00pm (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for our four children, ages infant to elementary, starting July 10, 2025. The hours are from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Saturday. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals, and assisting with homework. The ideal candidate is comfortable with... More

See Full Job Details

$21–25/hr
New Orleans, LA • 13 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a reliable babysitter to care for our preschool child from August 13, 2025. The schedule is variable weekly, Monday to Friday, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. The babysitter will supervise our child, engage in play, prepare light meals, and ensure safety at all times. A car is required for... More

See Full Job Details

$21–22/hr
Metairie, LA • 18 miles away

One night sitter needed

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/12

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hello, we are the Greff family and are looking for a reliable babysitter to watch our kids while we attend my mother’s 70th birthday party.

I need my sitter to sit at our hotel with the children and monitor them until we return.

I will be in Metairie , LA and we need service from 6:30pm-12am

See Full Job Details

$20–21/hr
Chalmette, LA • 4 miles away

Provide Caring Babysitting for One Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for one junior high child, starting on August 8, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter provides supervision, ensures safety.

See Full Job Details

$16–25/hr
Belle Chasse, LA • 11 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/14

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our infant starting on July 14, 2025. The work hours are flexible, beginning around 7:30 AM and ending at 4:00 PM. Your main tasks include caring for the baby, preparing meals, changing diapers, and putting the child down for naps. You will engage in play and ensure a safe... More

See Full Job Details

$21–25/hr
New Orleans, LA • 12 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Three Young...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/12

3:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our three children, ages preschool to elementary, starting on July 12, 2025. You will watch them from 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM, with some flexibility in start time. Your tasks include ensuring safety, preparing simple meals, helping with dressing, and engaging in... More

See Full Job Details

$15–16/hr
New Orleans, LA • 13 miles away

Sitter with car to pick up teenager from...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for someone to pick up our son 2-4 days per week, bring him home and supervise him for an hour, two, or three (how long you stay is up to you). He is a very sweet, very funny dude with Williams Syndrome (extremely high functioning). He needs transportation and companionship.... More

See Full Job Details

$11–15/hr
New Orleans, LA • 7 miles away

Experienced Babysitter for Preschool Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for our preschool-aged child from July 14, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include supervising activities, preparing meals, helping with learning tasks, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal... More

See Full Job Details

$10–20/hr
New Orleans, LA • 7 miles away

Boy who likes to eat and girl who loves play.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m a single mom with 2 toddlers a girl and a boy they’re so sweet and friendly.

being able to watch over them for a couple of hours until I get off work that’s all. And make sure they’re taken care in good hands.

I’m located in the East area (good neighborhood) mostly old people stay on my block.

See Full Job Details

$12–17/hr
Slidell, LA • 24 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for one elementary-aged child starting on August 25, 2025. The job runs from 5:30 AM to 8:00 AM including drop offs at school. will also need carline pickup in the afternoon from 310-5pm, flexible days include Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate has experience with special... More

See Full Job Details

$20–22/hr
New Orleans, LA • 18 miles away

A sitter for kids that just like to do...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

They are kids that like to do they own thing and chill most of the time you can just do you cause they goin to do them

Nothing much at all but just make sure the bby in her crib by 8:00 and that’s it

See Full Job Details

$17–23/hr
River Ridge, LA • 18 miles away

Occasional Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a responsible babysitter starting June 2025, for two children, ages toddler and preschool. We are expecting a third child in July 2025 and are looking for someone trustworthy to watch our children during the delivery and outside of hospital visiting hours. We are also looking for the... More

See Full Job Details

$16–25/hr
Westwego, LA • 18 miles away

Caregiver for Toddler Needed on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

We seek a caring babysitter for our toddler on Wednesdays from 08:30 to 15:30, starting on August 21, 2025. The ideal candidate enjoys engaging with young children, plays age-appropriate games, and provides a safe environment. You will prepare simple meals and snacks, assist with naps, and maintain... More

See Full Job Details

$21–22/hr
Marrero, LA • 15 miles away

Babysitter needed for preschool child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30am - 11:30am

We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our preschool-aged child. The job starts on June 13, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM, every day of the week. Duties include providing tutoring, assisting with toilet training, managing bedtime routines, and running occasional errands. The ideal... More

See Full Job Details

Child Care FAQ

How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

Child care jobs in your area

Top cities

Atlanta Austin Baltimore Boston Charlotte Chicago Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Detroit Hartford Houston Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Washington D.C.

By state

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missisippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Find a Child Care Job in Meraux, LA

Refine Results

Other Care Types

Child Care FAQ

How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

Child care jobs in your area

Top cities

By state