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Nanny Jules

"Amazing team player that exhibits great leadership and problem solving skills. Great with children and amazing to work with!"

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"Star is an amazing worker. Star does so much to better the environment. she also helps out others when needed."

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Nanny Amy

"We loved having Amy watch our 2 kiddos! She was always on time and our kids loved her! She is great with little ones, playful and kind! 10/10 recommend!"

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Lafayette, LA?

The average cost of a child care provider in Lafayette, LA is $14.11 per hour. Most Lafayette families on Nanny Lane pay $13 to $15/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.

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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Lafayette, LA

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Lafayette Lafayette. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.

Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Lafayette, LA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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