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Alyseia F. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Alyseia

Lake Charles, LA
$8 - $9/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m Alyseia Fontenot I’m 16 years old. I love working with kids I want my first job to be babysitting right now. I’m babysitting a two month old and a one year old

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Kimberly A. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Kimberly

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

A little bit about me

Heyy my name is kimberly. i am a very patient and caring person. i would be more than happy to care for your baby. i cook and i clean. i am very responsible about everything. i know all about babies because i have a 2 year old myself.

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Infants
Carys T. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Carys

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

A little bit about me

hi, my name is carys i live in moss bluff, La. i’ve been babysitting for 6 years and im 15. i watch a lot of family and friends kids.

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Nyasha J. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Nyasha

Lake Charles, LA
$12.96/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Very motivational and professional always available

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Special Needs
Dardinella B. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Dardinella

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

A little bit about me

I raised 3 children of my and helped with grandchildren. Have been private duty sitter off and on for the last 20 years. Am a people person and love children. Am a widow so I can work out hours.

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Special Needs
Prince W. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Prince

Lake Charles, LA
$18/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello me name is Prince white ! I am a senior in high school, I am able to drive . I love spending time with kids , playing outside and bonding with them ! I believe it takes a village to raise a child ! So it would be great we connect!! Hope to see new bonds with the kiddos !

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Mercedes R. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Mercedes

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

A little bit about me

Im 19 yrs of age I have a lot of experience with kids such as my siblings and other kids. They not really hard to handle at all.

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Special Needs
Newborn N. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Newborn

Lake Charles, LA
$30/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I am a certified Postpartum and Newborn Care doula and Lactation Counselor with 8 years of experience. I offer a highly personalized, supportive and gentle approach to newborn care for mothers and families.

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Emily H. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Emily

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

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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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