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Chair P. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Chair

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

A little bit about me

Loving and caring with children

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Infants
Special Needs
Jaylee B. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Jaylee

Lafayette, LA
$15/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Im 16 years old and have been babysitting for two and a half years now. I absolutely love children!!

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Infants
Special Needs
Jacqueline C. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Jacqueline

Lafayette, LA
$12.29/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m very careful and loving a pay attention I do everything as it should be done I help with kids leaning I’m caring most of all I love doing out door things with kids like bring them to the park take them eat movies …and for more information contact Jackie the best nanny ❤️ [phone number hidden]

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Special Needs

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Rosa C. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Rosa

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

A little bit about me

I'm Rosa Cormier 62 years old, I been a private caregiver for 20 years work with alzheimers, stroke and dementia patients I'm a widow, had 2 sons & 6 grandchildren I'm a hard worker and punctual.

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Special Needs
Reagan R. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Reagan

Lafayette, LA
$10/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

my name is reagan, i am a student at lafayette high school. i am looking for a summer job that involves playing with/ taking care of younger kids.

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Special Needs
Maria B. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Maria

Lafayette, LA
$10/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I absolutely adore kids, I have 5 siblings and I am the oldest, I have been taking care of them since I was 5. It’s something about me that kids love and I love them as well. I’m from New Orleans and my goals are to make kids feel loved and enjoy their experience of life.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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CPR

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Camille P. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Camille

Lafayette, LA
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kellie T. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Kellie

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

A little bit about me

I’m an English major who is passionate about helping young people flourish in their education

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Patricia S. - Seeking Work in Lafayette

Nanny Patricia

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

A little bit about me

My Name is Patricia Senegal I am a Mom of 3 young Men Ages are 32 ,26 ,18 yrs old My Husband is Eric Senegal .

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 $13.07 per hour. The cost of a babysitter is dependent on the babysitter’s experience, qualifications and location.
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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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