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60 babysitters are listed in Independence, LA
The average rate is $12/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 2 years
Babysitters in Independence, LA
In addition to being a retired teacher, I served as a part time care giver for 2 girls ages 6 and 7. I picked transported them to and from school. Helped with homework, fed them dinner and washed their school uniforms.
Victoria B.
Amite, LA
$12/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Victoria. I'm 19 and graduated high school 2021, skipping a grade. I'm currently taking a break from college to get my ducks in a row so I'm better prepared when I go back. My major is Secondary Education and Teaching with my focus being English.
I can help with prepping for the ACT, elementary science, and most...
I have over 10 years of childcare experience, including babysitting, working in a nursery setting, camp counseling, and teaching. I am passionate about building safe, kind, and encouraging environments for kids to thrive in.
In my spare time, I like to create collage art and relax by spending time with my loved ones.
My...
Kristin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Victoria B.
Amite, LA
$14-20/hr
I have experience taking care of various animals. I have a gecko and 5 dogs. I've had rabbits in the past. I am familiar with grooming dogs and have dog sat for my grandparents in the past.
Victoria can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
Emma R.
Hammond, LA
$14-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi ! My name is Emma I am a senior . I only have school on Mondays and Wednesdays so I am available any other time! I am second child of 8 kids so I have lots of experience taking care of little ones! I also babysat for a family for 3 years while in high school.
Victoria B.
Amite, LA
$15-21/hr
I grew up in a military family causing me to have a standard of cleaning. I find cleaning to be therapeutic and satisfying. Growing up in a family of 7 has taught me how to clean up after numerous people and having 5 dogs in the house allows me the knowledge of cleaning up after dogs. I am great at multi tasking however I prefer...
Victoria can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing, organization, changing bed linens & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all,
I am passionate about nurturing young minds and hearts. With around 7 years of babysitting experience, I bring patience and love to every moment with children. I am also passionate about creating a safe and loving environment for children to thrive in. I would love to help your family out with whatever you need. I...
Faith can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Faith is one of the best babysitters I have ever had. She is punctual,very responsible, as well as makes sure that the kids are very well taken care of. She helps the kids with homework, she cooks for them, and always makes sure they have fun activities to do. If...
Casey N.
Ciara C.
Walker, LA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Growing up I have always been the oldest out of 5 kids. I love kids and I think its fun to watch them grow and do the silly things and have the time of their lives. I enjoy taking them to the park, having movie nights, and even swimming in a pool (I've taught my siblings how to swim in a 14 foot deep pool) and overall connecting...
Ciara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gives 110% at anything she does. Very reliable."
Tasha R.
Brielle H.
Hammond, LA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi all! I am a 28-year-old part-time nanny, and a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse. I am going on my 12th year of caring for little ones. I've cared for infants as young as 6 weeks, to teenagers as old as 14 years. I do day, night and overnight jobs and all that comes with it--simple cooking, cleaning, morning and night time...
Brielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
Let me tell you a little bit about myself!
I am a 21-year-old university student (Lion Up!) studying Early Childhood Education, Psychology, and Music. I am a vocal performer and love sharing music with young people- I've even taught musical theatre to elementary students. My career goal is to teach Kindergarten and...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wow. It's taken us 3 years to find a "sitter" like Sarah! I say "sitter" like that, because she is more like a preschool teacher for our 3-year-old son! She comes over with handmade learning games (I can tell she buys her own supplies and spends time at home...
Amanda J.
Glorimar G.
Ponchatoula, LA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With Experience And Love To Take Care Your Children
5.0
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Woman with over 25 years of experience, love for children, great cook, self available and with great skill for crafts.
Glorimar can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Very dependable for last minute moments we needed, could rely on her to be there every time."
Bill H.
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of caregiving experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. Love to talk and doing different things love to clean
Shenitha can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is friendly, loving, caring, dependable, detailed, and punctual."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Kirstin, I currently go to school at Southeastern Louisiana. I am a junior majoring in Business management. I have a long history of childcare experience. I enjoy being outdoors and keeping the kids active during the day. I would love to talk more!
Kirstin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kirstin was a calming presence in our household of three children! She was punctual every day and professional in all matters. I would highly recommend her for any family seeking a nanny. "
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Hannah C.
Hammond, LA
$16/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hannah, I am 23 years old and currently attend southeastern to study social work. I am looking for another family that may need a little help every now and then. I do have a primary family so I a mostly available every other week and can be pretty flexible if need be. While also caring for your child/children;...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"During the school year, I needed Hannah to help me with bus stop pick ups. She was always punctual and always available. My son loves Hannah so much, that we asked her if she would be willing to hangout with him three days a week for a few hours a day to keep him...
Angela E.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the current position I have worked as a childcare worker /setter of all age groups in a daycare center . I have my Certification for childcare and CNA with CPR . I have worked at a Nurse Home , Hospital and Day Care Center and Home Health Service and house keeping in high school I take up a class for childcare at the Vo-Tech...
Shenitha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Shenitha is very caring and compassionate person. I’m glad we got to experience her in our home. "
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Shaliyah A.
Ponchatoula, LA
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey ! My name is Shaliyah. I have 6 years experience causally babysitting from newborns-up to 9 years old and 1 year in a daycare setting , I am currently working as a Prek Teacher at a school in Mandeville . I'm First Aid CPR AED certified.
Shaliyah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shaliyah was great with our 3 year old son. She is very patient and follow d our requests we had while taking care of him. She is number one on our list for sitters and we will continue to use her in the future when she is available. She is very flexible and...
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Lisa P.
Ponchatoula, LA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of twins who are now 33 yrs old. I am a grandmother of 5. I have taught in the public school system and in a private preschool. I was also a public library associate. I am now a librarian at an international school. I love children, teaching them all I can and watching them grow and succeed. When I take care of...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa is phenomenal with my boys. We originally hired her for nighttime with my infant twins and she has now become a special part of our family. She is so patient and loving, and always early and even patient with our crazy schedule. I would recommend her a million...
Sydney H.
Ciara C.
Walker, LA
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Animals are a mans best friend. All type of animals have such great hearts and depend on their owners to love and care for them. I have two boxers who are my saving grace and who are more spoiled then some of my friends acutely children. I would love to be the person for you to leave on vacay, work, or family event and have full...
Ciara can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Ciara C.
Walker, LA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hey there! I am a military spouse looking to expand my clientele a little more! I have clean several homes. I have experience with references. I have a few opening spots to take in more clients!
Ciara can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Incredible job. She does everything I ask perfectly. She's also super friendly. Will be using her as a housekeeper from now on. Very thorough."
Michele H.
Rhonda H.
Ponchatoula, LA
$15-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rhonda. I am a CNA of 18 years and I have done my best to be good at what I' m doing. I started out as a housekeeping in a nursing facility, and felt like I need to be doing more. I have had many years of experience with Alzheimer/Dementia patients. There's not much I can do, I learned how to cook at a very young age....
Rhonda can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Very sweet and nice for her over the phone interview, she's very educated can't wait to meet her. "
Raven S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Independence, LA
Faith N.
5.0
Faith is one of the best babysitters I have ever had. She is punctual,very responsible, as well as makes sure that the kids are very well taken care of. She helps the kids with homework, she cooks for them, and always makes sure they have fun activities to do. If you need a babysitter she is...
- Casey N.
Ciara C.
5.0
Gives 110% at anything she does. Very reliable.
- Tasha R.
Sarah L.
5.0
Wow. It's taken us 3 years to find a "sitter" like Sarah! I say "sitter" like that, because she is more like a preschool teacher for our 3-year-old son! She comes over with handmade learning games (I can tell she buys her own supplies and spends time at home working on project prep!) and books, and...
- Amanda J.
Glorimar G.
5.0
Glorimar was great with our twins. Glorimar takes initiative and is very reliable.
- Care member
Shenitha D.
5.0
Very compassionate and a fast learner.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Independence, LA:
How can I find a Independence babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Independence, 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 4 babysitters in Independence, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Independence, LA?
The average rate for Independence, LA babysitters on Care.com is $12.25 per hour as of May 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 Independence, LA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Independence, 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.