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Cassandra B. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Cassandra

Lake Charles, LA
$14/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I am a mother of a 20 year old daughter. I am a long term substitute teacher at a high school. I've work with kids for many years

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Infants
Regan S. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Regan

Lake Charles, LA
$10/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I just turned 23 years old, and I absolutely love caring for children I have several years of experience from newborns and up!

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Infants
Special Needs
Natalye S. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Natalye

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

A little bit about me

i’m 15 looking for something to do right before school i love kids any age and i been trying to find something to do that i like and i found this app and it can really help and i think i can have fun with the kids and do anything you’ll need help with also

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Infants
Special Needs

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Faith N. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Faith

Lake Charles, LA
$12/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Faith Ned. I'm 18 years old and love kids. I'm very professional and mature but when it comes to kids I can be very playful but serious if and when necessary. I've have experience with babysitting for years being the oldest daughter I’m used to taking care of little kids and babies.

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Infants
Kaelyn J. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Kaelyn

Lake Charles, LA
$13/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Kaelyn but I do go by KK. I’m from Lake Charles and I am looking to part time babysit around my other full time job. I have 2 years of experience working in child care at a local school and plenty of experience working freelance babysitting gigs for over 5 years.

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Madelyn P. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Madelyn

Lake Charles, LA
$13/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Maddie! I absolutely love kids and I love to babysit and clean! I am 21 and I just got married! I currently moved from my home town to live in lake Charles!

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Infants
Special Needs

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Tiomy G. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Tiomy

Lake Charles, LA
$11/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is tiomy Garcia, I’m bilingual I love taking care of kids. I babysit before but at home, since she was 2-years old she currently 7.

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Special Needs
Jaidy Marie L. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Jaidy Marie

Lake Charles, LA
$12/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hola mi nombre es jaidy tengo 28 años me encanta los niños y pues quisiera ser esa persona a quien le ayude cn su familia
Hannah R. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Hannah

Lake Charles, LA
$16/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Hannah
I’m a 21 year old girl who has a passion for taking care of Gods precious gifts to the world I really love to take care of children of all ages and I also have previous experience in taking care of 2-3 children as a nanny

Have experience working with

Infants
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Lake Charles, LA?

The average cost of a babysitter in Lake Charles, LA is $12.78 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 Lake Charles, LA

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

Lake Charles 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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