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Anie Catherine L. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Anie Catherine

Lafayette, LA
$15/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, I’m Anie. I’m excited to meet you and babysit your children. I recently graduated from a private school in the area and plan on attending UL in the fall! I grew up being surrounded by sports and I played travel/school soccer my entire life! I have a younger sister and many younger cousins who I am around daily. I can’t wait to meet you and care for your little ones!

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Infants
Special Needs
Jamiya M. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Jamiya

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Jamiya Mitchell, and I'm a recent graduate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Biology (Pre-Med) and a minor in Psychology. Originally from New Orleans and now living in the Lafayette area, I’ve always had a deep love for children and caring for others.
Growing up in a big family, I was often the go-to babysitter and spent a lot of time around babies and young kids. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong passion for childcare, and I’ve continued to build on that with a strong academic background in child development and psychology.
I’m responsible, nurturing, and genuinely enjoy helping kids learn, grow, and feel safe. Whether it’s helping with homework, planning fun activities, or simply providing a loving and structured environment, I always aim to bring warmth and reliability into every home I work with.

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Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Ta'nya B. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Ta'nya

Lafayette, LA
$15/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is ta'nya and I'm 16 looking for work in my area

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Special Needs

Certification

CPR

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Casie B. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Casie

Lafayette, LA
$12/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Well I’ve been babysitting most my life, my sister I raised because my mom was working two jobs I had to take care of my sister, my cousins, you know, friends of friends that babysitters so I’m very experiencing that and I have a son that’s a 11 years old old so yeah

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Anissa Y. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Anissa

Lafayette, LA
$12/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Niecy (23) I work dispatch at the Police Department 4:30-4:30 on a rotating schedule. I have a son (Sy) who is 3 that I would love to include in this process for him to make friends and for me to continue to watch him due to me being a single mom. I love kids I have been watching children since I attended high school. Nothing is to much I just want to help families that’s need the help and hope to make great friends in process. I promise to care for you kids how I expect anyone to care for mine when I’m not around. I also practice gentle parenting of course the little one are just getting into the world they need help navigating not being knocked down when they approach something challenging. I also practice household duties with my son that I would like to help your kids with, kids are capable of A LOT!!! They are just being held captive of what people expect them to know. Much love Niecy and Sy.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Maddie L. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Maddie

Lafayette, LA
$10/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

I love children!!! I have two younger sisters that were basically my baby-alive dolls… until they were too heavy for me to hold lol. I’ve babysat my younger cousins, family friends’ kids, random people off of Facebook’s kids, and I’ve volunteered at numerous camps/programs where I was responsible for children. I don’t mind changing diapers and I don’t mind cleaning up a mess. I’m in college, if you’re interested in hiring me as a nanny I can go into detail about my schedule, but it’s not too crowded. I live on campus and I have my own car, so transportation is not an issue. Again, kids are my favorite and as a socially anxious, broke college student, nannying seems to be the best option to stay happy and make some extra money!

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Special Needs

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CPR

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Amelia W. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Amelia

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

A little bit about me

I’m a professional nanny and will be looking to take on a full time and long term position in the near future. I’m 19 years old, soon to be 20! I’ve always enjoyed working with kids and hope to one day have my own daycare. I work with over 20 families in lafayette.

Below are a few things you might have questions about:
-weekly pay
-lots of references
-travel experience with families
-experience with 6weeks-12years old
-CPR certified
-reliable transportation
-PM for more info

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Cassidy C. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Cassidy

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

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Cassidy. I have been a babysitter for the last 8 years. I have also worked as an infant teacher in Hattiesburg for two years, so I have experience with every age. I am very reliable and responsible, and could handle pick ups, drop offs, late nights, date nights, and daily sitting!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Aahlee E. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Aahlee

Lafayette, LA
$10/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I have children of mine 3 boys 22, 17 and 5. I have been raising babies since I was a little girl and I have always been good at it. I have worked with kids with learning disabilities as well as kids with behavioral issues. I have found that no what matter what the child may have a disability from, the bottom line is nome of deserve to be treated any different they all need to be cared for, loved and shown the same affection as all of the other children. They just may need it in different ways or may need it a little more. Than the others but it's the nannys or teacher jobs to assets the situation and make a schedule to allow for those times to take place so that it doesn't interfer with what is going on with the other kids or classmates. Thats why it's important to know and understand the babies and kids you work with so you know their cries, whines, whimpers, aches, ailes etc. and what part of the day it's occuring at especially if you have already got them in there routine.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

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

The average cost of a babysitter in Lafayette, LA is $14.08 per hour. Most Lafayette families on Nanny Lane pay $13 to $15/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Lafayette, LA

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Lafayette 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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