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Jessica J. - Seeking Work in Baton Rouge

Nanny Jessica

Baton Rouge, LA
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Ka K. - Seeking Work in Baton Rouge

Nanny Ka

Baton Rouge, LA
$14/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Ariana J. - Seeking Work in Baton Rouge

Nanny Ariana

Baton Rouge, LA
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am 25 years old, with 4+ years of experience in early childhood with a Louisiana state certification in early childhood education. I have been a live in for 2+ years. I am sweet, nice, a cool sitter, into education, love mathematics, smart, outgoing, and very considerate of all family types.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR

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Kickin it W. - Seeking Work in Baton Rouge

Nanny Kickin it

Baton Rouge, LA
$13.31/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Brai’ah L. - Seeking Work in Baton Rouge

Nanny Brai’ah

Baton Rouge, LA
$13/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Brai’ah , I am 18 years old and a freshman in college. I love kids and being able to be a kid with them. I’m sweet , kind hearted , and very friendly.
Tangela M. - Seeking Work in Baton Rouge

Nanny Tangela

Baton Rouge, LA
$14/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Tangela. I am 21 years old and I love to care for kids

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Jaylon W. - Seeking Work in Baton Rouge

Nanny Jaylon

Baton Rouge, LA
$12.50/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is jaylon everyone calls be queen I grew up taking care 5 of my younger siblings & cousin from the age of 14.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
N'Kidria D. - Seeking Work in Baton Rouge

Nanny N'Kidria

Baton Rouge, LA
$14/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I am N’kidria, but i mostly go by Nicki. I have around 4 years in educational/ childcare experience, including working in a daycare and school. I also babysat when i was younger and am the oldest sibling, so i have plenty experience with kids.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Amanda J. - Seeking Work in Baton Rouge

Nanny Amanda

Baton Rouge, LA
$13/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello , my name is amanda , im always available, i work very well with kids ! KIDS LOVE ME 😌. I know id be great for this position! I have a son who’s 1 years old & kids have always been my passion !

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Baton Rouge, LA?

The average cost of a babysitter in Baton Rouge, LA is $15.60 per hour. Most Baton Rouge families on Nanny Lane pay $14.00 to $17.50/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Baton Rouge 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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