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Synthia C. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Synthia

Lake Charles, LA
$16/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

60 and very friendly, easy to get along with, and I don't act like a stranger, I do know a lot of people and talk a lot

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Alannah D. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Alannah

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

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Alannah Deville. I am 17 years old. I am very outgoing love to play with kids. I do not have a CPR certificate but I grew up with kids my whole life and been doing this for awhile

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Infants
Special Needs
Stacy C. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Stacy

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

A little bit about me

I'm a caring person I love people my mom took care of patients most of our lives so that's all I know and I have a passion

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Special Needs

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Kathy U. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Kathy

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

A little bit about me

I’m a mother of 5 and I currently have a Private Preschool in my home 3/days a week.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kristen D. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Kristen

Lake Charles, LA
$11.59/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I'm Kristen, I am 23 years old, and I live by myself I am also saving up to study abroad. My sister has four kids I've used to watch over them whenever she couldn't so I'm used to taking care of kids. I am more experienced with kids under the age of eight. But I have no problem taking care of older kids. My mom use to be a certified special ed teacher. I have no problem working with kids under the Spectrum.

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Infants
Special Needs
Liyah P. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Liyah

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

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Liyah. I’m 16 years old , i know it seems young but i’m very responsible for my age and very well at taking care of children. I love babies so much my nephew is my heart.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR

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Karrye M. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Karrye

Lake Charles, LA
$10/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Karrye . I turned 21 in January. I live in lake Charles. No kids , but love love kids . Very generous and matured personality, goofy , but mainly sweet and caring .

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Hope L. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Hope

Lake Charles, LA
$10/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Hope. I’m a full time college student online at McNeese. I love being around and playing with children.

I don’t mind doing housework and helping with homework (moms deserve breaks!). Since I take my classes online I have open availability and have very flexible hours. I will put the children’s needs first, because they are my main priority as well as yours. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Sarah B. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Sarah

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

A little bit about me

My name is Sarah Blue. I am from Lake Charles, Louisiana. I was adopted from Guatemala as a baby. I went the private catholic school from pre-k - 12th grade. I Graduated from Saint Louis Catholic High School (2020). I spent my first semester of college at ULL in lafayette but i am continuing my higher education and McNeese State University to be closer to my family.

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Special Needs
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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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