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Breawna T. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Breawna

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

A little bit about me

I love kids 🥰. Their so entertaining and full of energy

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Emilee O. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Emilee

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

A little bit about me

enjoy life one little laugh at a time

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Shelby F. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Shelby

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

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Ashley T. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Ashley

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

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

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

Nanny Crista

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

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Ashlie S. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Ashlie

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

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Kenzie B. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Kenzie

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

A little bit about me

Hello, i’m kenzie, i’m a cheerleader at glh. i’m really good with children

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Ty’Asia G. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Ty’Asia

Lake Charles, LA
$12.85/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Ty’Asia you can call me ty. i am a high school student. I’m 17 I’m good with kids. i have very good patience. Very loving and caring. I’m a big kid at heart & i will provide amazing services cooking and cleaning and caring for the kids.

Certification

CPR
Janaya B. - Seeking Work in Lake Charles

Nanny Janaya

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

A little bit about me

My name is Janaya Broussard I am 18 years old just finished high school I have a 4mo year old of my own I love spending lots of time with my baby she my everything I have 9 siblings & little baby are my everything I’m willing to help out and step and enjoy spending time with your kids 🫶🏽

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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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