Image of a nanny with a baby on her neck

Find a babysitter near you in Ponchatoula, LA

How often do you need a babysitter?

Hire a babysitter in Ponchatoula, LA

Kaitlyn M. - Seeking Work in Ponchatoula

Nanny Kaitlyn

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

A little bit about me

Hello. My name is Kaitlyn and I’ve been watching kids for over ten years. I am looking for a part-time job. I love kids and love to play and spend time with them.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kiyah S. - Seeking Work in Ponchatoula

Nanny Kiyah

Ponchatoula, LA
$10/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is kiyah and I love kids. I'm an early childhood education major and I get along well with all age groups. I can do fun activites like arts and crafts, games, and other duties that may need apply. I am fully capable of tutoring for ages 13 and under. I will do housework, shopping, driving, and nannying as needed. I look forward to meeting a great family!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Catherine E. - Seeking Work in Ponchatoula

Nanny Catherine

Ponchatoula, LA
$7.50/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I love being around kids on a daily basis. Playing with them and taking care if them is a great skill of mine. I have plenty of little cousins in my family I've always gotten paid to watch. Even my nephew's as well. I am in high school, but I get out at 10:22am. Therefore I have more time to work for someone when needed. I'm free anytime after school and even on weekends.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

How often do you need a babysitter?

Therese F. - Seeking Work in Ponchatoula

Nanny Therese

Ponchatoula, LA
$15/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Experienced working with all ages of children, infants preferred, attachement parenting style, special needs, medical background, calm, caring, Christian, overnight work availablility.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Chlonda L. - Seeking Work in Ponchatoula

Nanny Chlonda

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

A little bit about me

I’m a mother of three grown children and I have 7 grandchildren. I love kids. I used to work in a kitchen. I also do clean up work.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Tomyjah J. - Seeking Work in Ponchatoula

Nanny Tomyjah

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

A little bit about me

I have been working with children for 2+ years! I would love to gain more experience with your loving family!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Want to find more babysitters in your area?

Get Started
Alyssa C. - Seeking Work in Ponchatoula

Nanny Alyssa

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

A little bit about me

I am 18 years old , I get my license soon as I’m probably Friday. I have two baby sister I baby sit everyday. My whole life I’ve basically baby sat. I’m a very trustworthy and easy going person and I love children.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Jennifer G. - Seeking Work in Ponchatoula

Nanny Jennifer

Ponchatoula, LA
$12/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I am easy to get along with and school was always #1 with my own children as it would be with any one else's child, I highly believe that you should let a child be a child, they are supposed to run and play and have no worries

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Kamryn M. - Seeking Work in Ponchatoula

Nanny Kamryn

Ponchatoula, LA
$12/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Kamryn, I am a student at Southeastern Louisiana University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I started off as an early childhood education major but switched. I work at the Southeastern Lab School with kids ages 4-11. I have plenty of experience with working with children from infant to teenagers. I am able to work any day of the week if needed.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR

We’re here for you at every step of the process

Finding your nanny

Finding your nanny

Create your profile and connect with nannies that fit your needs.
Hiring your nanny

Hiring your nanny

Run a background check and finalize the details.
Paying your nanny

Paying your nanny

Ease the process of payments and taxes with our payroll service.
Start Your Search
Assortment of photographs arranged loosely on top of one another

Share your nanny with another family

Enjoy attentive care and have playmates for your kids, all at a reasonable cost.
Learn about nanny sharing

Start browsing babysitters near you

Nearby cities to find a babysitter

Image of a piggy bank

What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Ponchatoula, LA?

The average cost of a babysitter in Ponchatoula, LA is $15.42 per hour. The cost of a babysitter is dependent on the babysitter’s experience, qualifications and location.
Learn more about babysitter costs

How to Find a Babysitter in Ponchatoula, 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 Ponchatoula, 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 Ponchatoula can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Ponchatoula 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!

And of course, as you learn how to hire a babysitter, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.

Popular searches in
Ponchatoula, LA