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Here are some babysitters in Lake Charles:
Bobby H. says "Katherine is always on time and great with kids. She has taken them to events and stayed beyond requested time."
Mary N. says "I contacted Shauna through care.com. We met at my home for an informal interview and she was just the person that I wanted to care for my 4 granddaughters...
Care Member says "Alyssa has always been flexible and on time. She has helped us last minute when my husband's job can be unpredictable. She is amazing with our kids,...
John K. says "Katie was great with my 3. She was dependable, resourceful and provided a calm yet authoritative environment needed with my pre-teens. I highly recommend...
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31 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.55/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6
Babysitters in Lake Charles, LA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 31 listed babysitters
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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 22 babysitters in Lake Charles, LA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Lake Charles, LA babysitters on Care.com is $15.55 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 Lake Charles, 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.