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72 babysitters are listed in Lake Charles, LA
The average rate is $12/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Lake Charles, LA
Katherine B.
Lake Charles, LA
$12-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Reliable And Flexible Babysitter. Ready To Work Asap !
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Katherine, I'm a 23-year-old mother(1) and I'm located in Moss Bluff. Before babysitting I was in the sales field - I am fluent in Spanish & a beginner in Korean. I adore kids and will treat them just as I treat my own, I keep a clean and childproof home, there's a big extra room where I keep a small refrigerator with...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Recent review:
5.0
Katherine is always on time and great with kids. She has taken them to events and stayed beyond requested time.
Bobby H.
Madison M.
Lake Charles, LA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With Tons Of Experience With Kids Of All Ages
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison! I am 24 years old and I love children! I have been around the childcare business since I was not even a year old! My Mother has been running her own in home daycare for 23 years. I have been helping her ever since I can remember! I also have a few families that I babysit for on the weekends. I am...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Recent review:
5.0
I absolutely recommend hiring Madison!! She has been AMAZING with my daughter and I couldn’t have asked for better care!
Care member
Serena A.
Lake Charles, LA
$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Currently Available At All Times
5.0
(1)
Hi, welcome to my page! I live in Lake Charles, LA. I am 29 years old a mother to one. She's currently in 1st grade. I've been a nanny/babysitter since I was 18 and enjoy it so much. Many of my summers I spent my time in New Hampshire working at a sports summer camp. At camp I was the arts and crafts director. I am fluent in...
Serena can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Serena is very very sweet and heartfelt. Cared about every rule we set forward and J. said she was so fun. Even didn't mind when we were late! She will definitely be my first choice next time hubby and I go out. Thanks Serena!
Jennifer T.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a masters degree in social work from LSU. I have 15 yrs of experience caring for children of all ages. I was nanny all through college and even took courses in early childhood development.
Mali can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Tabatha W.
Lake Charles, LA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My love for childcare began at 16 years old when I began assisting my mother in her home daycare. Since then my love as well as my education has grown for this field. Throughout the last 15 years I have held positions in many different fields but I keep getting drawn back to childcare, my passion. In these past 15 years I have...
Tabatha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Tabatha has been keeping our now 8-1/2 month old son for almost two months & I must say it has been nothing short of a godsend. I was nervous wreck putting my trust in someone I didn't personally know but her many amazing reviews are accurate & Tabatha has been...
Trenna B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am so passionate about children. They are the future leaders of the world we live in and I fully believe they should be raised with love and care as they grow older. I'm the oldest of five children, and I am 7 years older than my brother, so I have been taking care of younger children for over two decades. I worked actively in...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Jordan took care of my daughter during the day for about 8 months... we really enjoyed having her work for us, and my daughter was always happy to see Jordan. She started caring for my daughter when she was 3 months old so she is great with really young kids....
Hilary K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an educator with a degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, And Special Education. I am also a US Army veteran. I am also a mother 4 children. I have worked at Mother's Day Out and children's and nursery programs. I love children and enjoy watching them grow in learning and play. I would love the opportunity to care for your...
Angel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Angel is simply wonderful. She is reliable, timely, caring and very knowledgeable regarding child development and childcare techniques. She handled my newborn twins like a pro and gave me lots of suggestions to help with gas, colic and re-flux issues. She is...
Ginger A.
I have experience with babysitting and had good references if desired. I'm awesome of peek-a-boo and watching cartoons. I can change diapers, feed, and rock to sleep as well.
Leahanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I'm looking for a nanny/babysitting position during the summer months. I currently work as a paraprofessional in a reverse mainstream pre-K classroom for CPSB. I have also worked as a behavioral technician (RLT) working with kids with autism and other developmental delays. Before that, I worked as a nanny for another family I...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I'd describe my personality as very energetic, patient, and kind
I like working with kids because I love helping kids learn and making them feel like I am a part of their family.
I'm looking for a job that has fun kids that love to play. I want to help out in any way I can. I love children and I love taking care of them so...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like to share my patience and to watch kids learn! I have experience babysitting infants-preteens for several families just as needed. I am able to do light housekeeping, help with homework, feeding, diaper changing, drop-offs and pick-ups, and I am flexible with my availability.
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Joy R.
Lake Charles, LA
$14-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Responsible Fun Babysitter With Over 6 Years Of Experience
I am a mother of two littles myself so I'm well versed in childcare. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have a car so I can bring to appointments, carpool, school, play dates, etc. I I absolutely love children.. I will do crafts with them, play, or anything they want to do. But at the same time make sure they are learning and...
Joy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I have experience staying with elderly, disabled individuals including dementia patients, individuals with fredrichs ataxia, and individuals suffering from strokes. I have experience bathing, bath rooming, grooming, transferring, feeding, and providing companionship to these individuals. I'm also experienced with baby-sitting...
Emma can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Jordan L.
Lake Charles, LA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a College Student With Many Years of Experience Babysitting and In Child Care. I am CPR Certified. I Have Experience Tutoring Children From The Ages of 5-22.
I am a Pre-Law student at McNeese, about to begin my fifth semester. My strongest subjects would be English and History. I am pretty fluent in Spanish and French. It's not my favorite, but I am very good and have experience tutoring for Math and Science courses, as well. I have been babysitting for more than half my life, and am...
Thanks for your interest in me. I have 5 years of experience working in child care along with life experience from two boys myself. Offering professional childcare in the Lake Charles area. I'm CPR and First aid certified as well as medication trained. Any questions please feel free to reach out to me. Look forward to hearing...
Karyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ava S.
Lake Charles, LA
$14/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and loving.
I like working with kids because they bring me joy and brighten my day. I've worked with kids my whole life babysitting my little cousins.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to have fun with kids and helps grow in different skills to help me in the future.
I started...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tara B.
Lake Charles, LA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
I have been a babysitter/nanny for 10 years now and I have worked with children that range in ages, from 3 months to 15 years, including medical/special needs, including my own 2-year-old nugget. Working with kids has always been a true passion of mine. I'm a Texas native, but quite familiar with the Lake Charles charm. I can't...
Tara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Myndi N.
Lake Charles, LA
$11-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
Compassionate, Fun, Sympathetic, Loving, Patient, Considerate
I've helped raise my siblings since my brother was a newborn. I have three nephews that I babysit as needed for as long as I can remember. I love kids and hope I can help with housekeeping, laundry, or just about anything else you may need done.
Myndi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I enjoy working and caring for children. They bring light to so many lives. Seeing their faces light up when they learn something new or they've done a good job with something will always fill my heart!
My husband and I are a Christian family and we are welcoming our own baby to the world next year! We have a sweet Red-Tri...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Idalia S.
Lake Charles, LA
$14-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Idalia
I have experience staying with elderly, disabled individuals including dementia and Alzheimer's patients, individuals with fredrichs ataxia, and individuals suffering from strokes. I also have experience with Parkinson's disease individuals. I have experience bathing, bath rooming, grooming, transferring,...
Idalia can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Charles, LA
Katherine B.
5.0
Katherine is always on time and great with kids. She has taken them to events and stayed beyond requested time.
- Bobby H.
Madison M.
5.0
I absolutely recommend hiring Madison!! She has been AMAZING with my daughter and I couldn’t have asked for better care!
- Care member
Serena A.
5.0
Serena is very very sweet and heartfelt. Cared about every rule we set forward and J. said she was so fun. Even didn't mind when we were late! She will definitely be my first choice next time hubby and I go out. Thanks Serena!
- Jennifer T.
Tabatha W.
5.0
Tabatha has been keeping our now 8-1/2 month old son for almost two months & I must say it has been nothing short of a godsend. I was nervous wreck putting my trust in someone I didn't personally know but her many amazing reviews are accurate & Tabatha has been the perfect fit. Her 4 yr old...
- Trenna B.
Jordan L.
5.0
Jordan took care of my daughter during the day for about 8 months... we really enjoyed having her work for us, and my daughter was always happy to see Jordan. She started caring for my daughter when she was 3 months old so she is great with really young kids. Would definitely recommend her, and we...
- Hilary K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lake Charles, LA:
How can I find a Lake Charles babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lake Charles, LA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 72 babysitters in Lake Charles, LA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Lake Charles, LA?
The average rate for Lake Charles, LA babysitters on Care.com is $12.71 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Lake Charles, LA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lake Charles, LA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Lake Charles, LA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in Lake Charles, LA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 72 listed babysitters.