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Sherry V. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Sherry

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

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Sherry. I am 42 years old and looking into starting a business to help single moms improve life and tp learn what its like being free. Without having to depend on anyone but themselves. I am not certified, however this can be arranged for safety precautions and preventative measures. I am a hairdresser by trade. I do landscaping and I love art. Kids are interesting to me, I just want to help put out what I know us moms need. Each Other💓

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Denicque R. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Denicque

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

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Denicque a mother of 8 so I have more than enough experience lol. I’ll treat your kids just like one of my own of course. I love cooking and I have no problem with cleaning.

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Alexandria T. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Alexandria

Lake Charles, LA
$100/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Cook and cleaned Wash and dry clothing and babysitter helped with homework I'm 28years old I love to have fun

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Special Needs

Certification

First Aid

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Daniela R. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Daniela

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

A little bit about me

Hola atiendo muy bien y tengo paciencia para ellos!!

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Special Needs
Ta ta T. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Ta ta

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

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kameron C. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Kameron

Lake Charles, LA
$15/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I am dependable, kind, loving, and very hardworking

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Madison D. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Madison

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

A little bit about me

I’m goofy, I love trying new things and meeting people

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Special Needs
Marissa S. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Marissa

Lake Charles, LA
$13/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

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Infants

Certification

CPR
Victoria G. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Victoria

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

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Infants
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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