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Alexandra G.

Experienced Sitter Ready To Keep Your Kids Active!

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Alex and I just finished my master's at Auburn University. I'm currently living in Baton Rouge before I start my postgraduate job in November at McLaren Automotive in London! I have been babysitting/nannying for as long as I can remember, and can honestly say I love hanging out with kids more than adults. I love to be...

Alexandra G. says "She was great with our boys- they loved her!!"

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Need Someone Urgently?

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
Hii! I'm currently a sophomore at LSU who's looking to making extra money through babysitting. I've been taking care of kids since I was younger and even worked as a camp counselor for two years. I'm super reliable and responsible, and I absolutely love caring for others. I would absolutely love to work for you and your family....

Laura B. says "Talavia is a great sitter. She was very patient with my son, and he had a great time with her. "

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In Home Childcare

Baton Rouge, LA

4.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I am a stay-at-home mom in the Naples area. I have 10+ years of experience babysitting, as well as over 5 years of experience as a mom. We do free play, story time, a bit of homeschooling, computer time, outdoor time, gym, as well as, of course, meals. I am hoping to help you out with your childcare situation while also giving...

Therese W. says "Sarah is a wonderful mother and she is very attentive to the needs of her children. I think she would make a great child caregiver."

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Emily S.'s Photo

Fun And Caring Sitter.

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have been babysitting since before I was 16 years old. It has been 5 years off and on. I love spending time with the families I work for and being able to learn with the kids. I have babysat for all age groups. I am CPR certified. I have done light housekeeping, homework help, and watching animals as needing for the families....

Dustin G. says "Emily is compassionate, hard-working, and dependable. My five-year-old daughter absolutely loves her, and I enjoy the excitement in my daughter's voice...

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Emily Q.'s Photo

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Emily and I'm from Baton Rouge, LA. I'm a full-time pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, but am often looking for babysitting opportunities to occupy my nights and/or weekends! I'm known for being a very reliable, trustworthy, caring, and fun babysitter. I've been babysitting for 10+ years and have experience with...

Miranda D. says "Emily is a flexible and responsible individual, who is easy to communicate with and a natural with children. She is friendly and interactive with our...

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Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I currently work at an elementary school as a paraprofessional in the sped class and absolutely love it! I am looking for a nannying or reoccurring babysitting jobs for the summer while school is out. I am CPR and CPI certified and have taken many courses on childcare. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and am now 24. I also...

Rebecca P. says "Paige was very sweet, professional and accommodating. My kids liked her and would love for her to sit for them again."

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5 Star Sitter!

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Mariah and I am 30yrs old. I am originally from Oklahoma. I have been in the babysitting/nanny business for over 10yrs. I love to be active and play with the kids. I have well over 10 years of experience with babysitting and nannying from infants to pre-teens. I can handle bathing, putting kids to bed,...

Lauren S. says "Mariah is wonderful! My kids (3 yrs and 5 yrs) LOVE her. They ask if we can go to dinner so she can come over and babysit :) It's nice to know your kids...

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Kate M.'s Photo

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hello! My name is Kate M. I am a sophomore in college, studying to become a nurse! I am CPR certified. I love kids and playing outside! I will keep your little ones entertained and occupied! I am responsible, trustworthy, and reliable! Over the summer, my hours are very flexible! I am comfortable driving kids as well! I have...

Angie B. says "I almost hate to write this review because Kate is amazing and I kind of want to keep her available for myself :) Kate is punctual and dependable. She is...

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Experienced Caregiver

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Sofia I have 10 years of experience in childcare, including both private and daycare settings. I have worked with children from ages 7 months to 10 years old. I am adept at organizing schedules, meals and play time. As a child, my siblings and I loved to play outside and I am a firm believer in physical activity...

Sarah A. says "Sofia did a great job with my 3 month old son. She was punctual, and was a great communicator. She is on my go to list next time I'm in Baton Rouge."

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A Interactive And Hands-on Sitter

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello parents! I am a law student that loves spending my free time with children. I am available and ready to tutor and ensure kids are caught up on work as well as enjoy leisure time. I have much experience with kids as I have been caring for children overnight as well as for an extended period of time for the past 5 years. I...

Brandi M. says "I absolutely love Charlisse!!! She is amazing with both of my girls including a 3 month old and a 3 year old. She is very communicative and works well...

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Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I graduated from LSU's Child and Family Studies Bachelor's degree program in May of 2023. I have worked in several preschool settings, nannied for a family for years, babysat for over 20 different families over the years, dogsat for over 10 and so much more! I am CPR certified and have reliable transportation. I work...

Care Member says "This kind & patient young lady has developed years of experience working with children from infant-Prek at our early education preschools in St. Tammany...

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Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Fiona, I am currently a pre-law student at LSU and some of my interests include reading, music, and photography. I grew up around kids since all of my cousins around 13 and under. I am also CPR certified and am a trained lifeguard.

Rebecca C. says "Fiona was great! She was very responsive when I reached out about babysitting, and she asked good questions to understand what we were looking for and...

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I'm A Psychologist And Former Au Pair. I Have Experience With All Ages: Newborn To Teenagers

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've been working with children for 10 years. I am a former au pair and have a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have experience as a teacher's assistant, tutoring kids with special needs in school, providing mental health counseling in children's therapy groups, and working as a nanny for kids of all ages, from newborns to...

Bruna M. says "I've know Isabela for over a year now and we had playdates together with the children we used to take care of. Isabela is very energetic and responsible....

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Ebony T.'s Photo

Part-time Caregiver Available

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Ebony and I am a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. I have several years of experience in caring for children. I have worked with children from ages infant on up to 12 years. I have worked in various setting, those being summer camps, daycare centers, church nurseries, school aftercare, and homes. I love...

Care Member says "Ebony was amazing with my daughter during her visit. It was my first time using care.com, but Ebony helped me feel at ease throughout the whole process....

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Amy E.'s Photo

Part-time and Full-time Care

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello mothers! Do you require assistance with your newborn or infant? Permit me to provide support and grant you peace of mind during the night. With over 20 plus years of experience in childcare, specializing in newborn and infant care, I am highly certified and professional. I currently have availability on Mondays,...

Care Member says "We love Amy!! She is dependable and trustworthy, but most importantly, she is engaging and loving with our child. The art projects she does are adorable...

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Clare S.'s Photo

The Positive And Creative Approach!

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as positive, creative, and kind I like working with kids because it never feels like work! Children are filled with such joy and excitement that it always becomes infectious, and makes my job as caregiver so rewarding! I'm looking for a job that is somewhat regularly scheduled, and has a healthy and...

Morgan M. says "Clare has taken care of my three girls (twin infants and a 3 year old) with great attention, patience, and joy. With an art teacher background, I can also...

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May A.

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is May A., and I am a mother of five and a grandmother of two. I would describe myself as resilient, caring, and most of all, hardworking. I've worked all my life in various fields, including childcare, marketing, and retail. My true passion lies in childcare because of the joy that children bring. It's always a journey...
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Clara D.'s Photo

Caring and Loving

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have a special place in my heart for children. I raised three girls and I know what it takes. It takes patience and lots of love. I also have grand-kids with whom I interact with as much as possible. I know I could be an asset to your household.

Sie P. says "Clara has been nothing short of a blessing to my family. She has been reliable and a staple for over three years in helping our family get my kids to and...

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Free Childcare For Infants-Retired Nanny Volunteer

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! I am an older nanny (37) looking to help a family with an infant. I have over a decade of experience with little ones. I will love yours like my own. I am not covid vaccinated and won't be. I am a non masker. I believe in Jesus! I am currently looking for a very part time position, 1-2 days a week, 8-12 hours!

Jackie O. says "Kaleigh is amazing! So kind hearted and amazing with our kids. She is a self starter and needs very little, if any, prompting to do anything. She is a...

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Chelsea B.'s Photo

Experienced Baby Sitter Who Loves Kids

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Chelsea! I'm 30 years old and in the past 20 years I have gained a lot of experience caring for children and babies. I have had multiple child-care jobs throughout my life. I have received my bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies. I am currently a fourth grade teacher and have also taught Kindergarten. I am CPR...

Jennifer N. says "We hired Chelsea for an adventurous day of child care. It involved assisting at a wedding, transportation of our precious kids and late evening...

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  • 158 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.73/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Baton Rouge, LA

Babysitters in Baton Rouge, LA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 158 listed babysitters

Alexandra G.

She was great with our boys- they loved her!!

- Alexandra G.

Talavia P.

Talavia is a great sitter. She was very patient with my son, and he had a great time with her.

- Laura B.

Sarah H.

Sarah is a wonderful mother and she is very attentive to the needs of her children. I think she would make a great child caregiver.

- Therese W.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Baton Rouge, LA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Baton Rouge, 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 158 babysitters in Baton Rouge, LA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Baton Rouge, LA babysitters on Care.com is $15.73 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Baton Rouge, LA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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