We have 535 child care providers in Baton Rouge, LA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Kassandra W. says "She was dependable, responsible, trustworthy, helpful, and caring. You could not ask for a better childcare provider than Taleasha!"
Anne H. says "This was my first time having a babysitter watch my 18 month old son, and I was so relieved to have found Shea! She is a great communicator and I could tell...
John P. says "Auriell was kind, prompt, and responsive to all of our inquiries. Had we not been accepted into our preferred daycare facility, Auriell would've been one of...
Shelby R. says "Rae is punctual, sharp, trustworthy, and caring. She is a seasoned mama, which brought me great comfort! She is so good about giving updates during the...
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...
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...
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...
Care Member says "As a nanny. I worked with Ms. Bernedet for many years. She’s very knowledgeable and nurturing to all the children in her care. She’s very experienced as...
Care Member says "Rachel has cared for my two special needs children on various occasions. She has stayed with them for multiple hours and was able to feed them, bathe...
Care Member says "Great babysitter for my children during my wife and I’s date night. "
Rebecca P. says "Paige was very sweet, professional and accommodating. My kids liked her and would love for her to sit for them again."
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...
Sherri M. says "Julia was so easy to work with! She did a great job taking care of my son. He's not one to talk or interact easily with adults but they had a great time....
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...
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...
Child care centers in Baton Rouge, LA
1215 S Flannery Rd BATON ROUGE, LA
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Care Member says "I am giving 5 stars with a note that I think this is really subjective as my little one was at another center in which others rated as "5 stars" and it...
Emily S. says "The patience and love the provide to the children is a real sense of family's. parents can truly trust the quality care. "
5224 N. Flannery Rd. Baton Rouge, LA
Lombard Drive Baton Rouge, LA
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535 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.99/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8
Child Care Providers in Baton Rouge, LA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 126 reviews of the 535 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $15.99 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
Care.com currently has 361 child care providers near you in Baton Rouge, LA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Baton Rouge, LA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Baton Rouge, LA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Baton Rouge, LA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Baton Rouge, LA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.