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Jordan R.

Lafayette, LA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi im Jordi! I'm 26years old responsible and experienced person on child care and love kids! I'm studying ultrasound tech& Looking to help any parents out there care for their little ones whether it's for date night, doctors visits, or for work. My schedule is open and free I am CPR CERTIFIED, have my own vehicle and are a non...

Sarah J. says "Great with small kids and animals! She was the sweetest to my girls"

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Full Time/Part Time Care Giver

Lafayette, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am 30 years of age and the oldest of 7 children. I have been constantly nannying my siblings as well as other children since the age of 15. I have a desire to bond and nurture as well as entertain children.

Care Member says "Devan is awesome! She’s so sweet and kind to our 3 & 2 year olds. Her patience and gentle disposition fits perfectly with the two adorable monsters....

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Courtney J.'s Photo

Lafayette, LA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am detail-oriented, organized, hardworking, caring, understanding, and very patient. :) I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology (Tulane 2012). My past job positions have included a teacher's assistant at a daycare center, a paraprofessional in a special education classroom, and a certified Special Education teacher. I...

Ayodele L. says "Courtney has been our go to babysitter for a few months now and has been a very reliable child care provider. She has babysat for our 1 year old and we...

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The Fun Mom With 18 Years Experience!

Lafayette, LA

4.2(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a 43 yr old married homemaker and mother of 2 grown daughters. I've been married for 22 yrs. My husband works a 28 & 28 schedule offshore in the Gulf, so I have plenty of free time and child care experience. I'm looking for part time job. I have a recurring job that is approximately 13-15 random wkdays a month but I know my...

Teresa H. says "Amazing with our baby girl and is so helpful with getting tasks done! So glad to have her as a nanny!"

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Taylor B.'s Photo

Lafayette, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Taylor and I absolutely love kids! I'm dedicated to help with the kiddos at anytime. I'm energetic, patient and fun. Whether it's helping with school work or having a summer fun day, I'm prepared to step in, I have your back! I also love cleaning, so I have no problem with helping around the house, or with...

Sara S. says "Taylor has been super helpful with helping me get kids to and from school . She has shown up on time , always response to messages , and my kids say she is...

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Part-time Evening And Weekend Babysitter

Lafayette, LA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting and taking care of children since I was 11 years old. I started babysitting for a family member and progressed to working in the nursery at my parents' church, to tutoring, then throughout high school and over the past 10 plus years I've babysat for various families in the Lafayette area.
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Trustworthy Babysitter Specializing In Fun And Safety

Lafayette, LA

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$8/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm a reliable and compassionate babysitter with extensive experience caring for children of all ages. I pride myself on creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where kids can thrive. Whether it's engaging in creative activities, maintaining an organized routine, or catering to each child's unique needs, I'm here to...
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In Search Of Babysitting Job

Lafayette, LA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
A little bit about me: * recent ULL grad interested in becoming a pediatric speech therapist *Looking for a babysitting job, either for the occasional date night or for a more extended period of time *CPR certified *6 years of babysitting experience *own transportation
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Lafayette, LA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Hi parents, I'm Karyn! Ive been babysitting since a very young age I guess growing up in a big family will do that lol but I've currently got back into in this past year and fell in love with it. I'm currently a full time nanny to 14 months old and I've been here for bout 8 months! They are moving away so I'll be looking for new...
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Holiday Help

Lafayette, LA

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Savannah! I'm 22 years old and a recent graduate from ULL in advertising and management. I currently work for a local arts non-profit and a restaurant in operations and engagement. I'm looking for a child or pet care job that align with my current work schedule. I'm originally from Shreveport, and I started babysitting...
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Lafayette, LA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Amelia , I am 22, and I'm a college student who will be graduating this year. I have a love for seeing kids thrive in life, I have 3 years of experience with babysitting. I'm also really good with animals. I'd describe my personality as outgoing , patient, and caring. I like working with kids because they are the...
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Nanny And Music Teacher !

Lafayette, LA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Lauren and I'm a responsible, creative, and fun-loving babysitter with a passion for music and teaching. I am confident in my ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your children. With my experience in childcare and my genuine passion for working with kids, I am excited about the opportunity...
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Chloe

Lafayette, LA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Chloe. I have been officially babysitting for around 9 years. I am the oldest of 3 girls and I was always the oldest cousin growing up as well, so I was always around and helping with the little ones. I just recently moved back to Lafayette but I am from here and have babysat for many families throughout the...
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Angelle R.'s Photo

Lafayette, LA

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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am 22 and I've been babysitting for quite some time. I am an aunt to 8 children under the age of 11 and babysit them frequently. I love playing games and sports with the kids. I am great with meals and cleaning and I love reading stories and can help with homework. I try not to turn on the television but occasional movie...
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Leah N.'s Photo

Lafayette, LA

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Throughout all my years of babysitting, I have learned that it is important to not only supervise kids, but to try and make a difference in their lives. I am passionate about being as much help as I can to parents while also making sure their babies are in a safe and fun environment with me. I have my own transportation, can...
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Nanny

Lafayette, LA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
I have over 10 years experience in childcare including work as a babysitter, daycare teacher, nanny, and certified ECE teacher. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Louisiana. I love the outdoors I love to bring the kids to the park or the pool as well as museums and events. Philosophies and ideals...
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Samantha S.'s Photo

Lafayette, LA

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Samantha. I come from a huge family and have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I am a mom of two little girls (ages 2 & 4). I worked as a teachers aide for 10 years so I have a lot of experience with special needs children as well. Looking forward to meeting more new little ones I can have a...
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Rachel B.'s Photo

Lafayette, LA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Rachel. I am looking for part time babysitting/petsitting/housesitting jobs for the weekends or date nights! I am a recent LSU graduate and am saving up for graduate school! I've previously managed my own CPR-certified babysitting business since I was in high school and have worked with numerous families; my...
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Hailey L.'s Photo

Lafayette, LA

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I'm Hailey! I am a responsible, reliable, and nurturing babysitter who has years of experience in childcare and working in ABA therapy, I'm all about creating positive and enriching environments for children of all ages. I believe in keeping kids entertained with fun activities while also ensuring they follow any routines...
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Valerie C.'s Photo

20 Year Veteran Sitter

Lafayette, LA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I started babysitting in middle school. I also worked in the nursery and daycare program at my parents' church for 10 years. I have worked as a nanny professionally and casually as a sitter with over 20 years of experience as a child caretaker. I have worked with infants with special needs, premies and twins. I have also...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.17/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lafayette, LA

Babysitters in Lafayette, LA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jordan R.

Great with small kids and animals! She was the sweetest to my girls

- Sarah J.

Devan F.

Devan is awesome! She’s so sweet and kind to our 3 & 2 year olds. Her patience and gentle disposition fits perfectly with the two adorable...

- Care member

Courtney J.

Courtney has been our go to babysitter for a few months now and has been a very reliable child care provider. She has babysat for our 1 year...

- Ayodele L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lafayette, LA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lafayette, 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 54 babysitters in Lafayette, LA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Lafayette, LA babysitters on Care.com is $14.17 per hour as of November 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 Lafayette, 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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