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Emily S.

Fun And Caring Sitter.

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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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Emily Q.

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Mariah T.

5 Star Sitter!

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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.

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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Kayla R.

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Charlisse W.

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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Ebony T.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
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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Fiona B.

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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Amy E.

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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Isabela L.

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
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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Clara D.

Caring and Loving

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Chelsea B.

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
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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Kayleigh D.

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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Caroline W.

Babysitter

Baton Rouge, LA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am 23 years old, and I am looking for a part time babysitting position in Chicago. I live in the Gold Coast, and I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in finance . I have over three years of babysitting experience and two younger brothers that have provided me with lots of practice. I am CPR certified and I have babysat...
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Kelsie E.

Part-time Babysitter.

Baton Rouge, LA

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
I have been a babysitter for the past 4 years during college. I worked for three different families and have been with one for over two years. My duties have included bringing and picking up from school, driving the children to and from extra curricular activities, helping with homework. I have been tutoring one of the children...
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Olivia M.

Highly QUALIFIED/EXPERIENCED Babysitter/Nanny!

Baton Rouge, LA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello BR Families! I just moved back to BR and am looking for part-time childcare gigs. I hold a L1 Teaching License in ECE (pre-K - G3) in both Louisiana & Tennessee and have taught in Title I schools for 5 years. My main teaching skills/strengths are: (1) close relationship building between myself and students and helping...
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Sophia R.

Babysitter Or Anything Else You Need!

Baton Rouge, LA

from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a full-time online graduate student with over 7 years of babysitting experience. Currently, I am an elementary school teacher with a strong passion for working with children. As a former veteran, I bring discipline, responsibility, and reliability to every job. I am fluent in Spanish and happy to help with household...
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Grace G.

Part Time Babysitter - Evenings

Baton Rouge, LA

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Grace. I'm 22 years old and currently live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with my husband. I started babysitting when I was in middle school and have over six years of experience in childcare. During these years, I transported kids to and from school, sports events, swimming lessons, etc. Also, I assisted with...
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Allyson C.

Fun And Organized Babysitter/housekeeper!

Baton Rouge, LA

from
$15/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Growning up with four younger siblings, I have taken care of children my whole life. Having so many people in my home also required me to keep things very clean and organized. I'm looking for an afternoon and/or weekend job baby sitting and housekeeping. My current college GPA is 3. 6, so I am also open to tutoring when needed....
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  • 152 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.62/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Baton Rouge, LA

Babysitters in Baton Rouge, LA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 152 listed babysitters

Emily S.

Emily is compassionate, hard-working, and dependable. My five-year-old daughter absolutely loves her, and I enjoy the excitement in my...

- Dustin G.

Alexandra G.

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

- Alexandra G.

Emily Q.

Emily is a flexible and responsible individual, who is easy to communicate with and a natural with children. She is friendly and interactive...

- Miranda D.

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 152 babysitters in Baton Rouge, LA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 $15.62 per hour as of August 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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