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Danielle W.

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Lake Charles, LA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have 20 years of experience with all ages ranging from 6 weeks to 13 years old! I have managed a childcare center in a fitness facility, run summer camps, nannied for 7 lovely families, and worked with special needs children. I also do light housekeeping, kids laundry, prepare meals for kids, etc. I do not mind dogs, I love...

Melanie R. says "Danielle cared for my son from 6 weeks old until he was three (and eventually his little sister as well, for the first few weeks of her life). We were...

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Alyssa J.

Lake Charles, LA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana! Hey there families! With over 6 years as an in-home childcare professional- I have always had a true passion to provide the type of love and care that children should be raised with, and the kind of environment that we raise them in. Always felt a pull to be someone who can change the way...

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,...

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Katherine B.

Reliable And Flexible Babysitter. Ready To Work Asap !

Lake Charles, LA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
My name is Katherine, I'm a 23-year-old mother(1) and I'm located in Moss Bluff. Before babysitting I was in the sales field - I am fluent in Spanish & a beginner in Korean. I adore kids and will treat them just as I treat my own, I keep a clean and childproof home, there's a big extra room where I keep a small refrigerator with...

Bobby H. says "Katherine is always on time and great with kids. She has taken them to events and stayed beyond requested time."

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Katherine W.

Lake Charles, LA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hello! My name is Katie and I have been a babysitter/nanny for the last 12 years. I am 29 years old and I live in Lake Charles. I've had many positions through care. com that were temporary, and a few that were long-term. I recently moved to Lake Charles so I am looking for a position closer to home that is long-term. I have...

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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Lyvia E.

Lake Charles, LA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have a degree in general studies with a concentration in behavioral sciences and minor in psychology. I have babysat, helped family members and friends raise their children , and currently work in an ABA clinic with children who have autism. I have been helping take care of children since I was about 15 and I am now 25 years...
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Grace P.

Lake Charles, LA

1.0(0)
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$8/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey parents! Im looking for occasional/one-time jobs to fill my weekends! I have a passion for working with children, I have plenty of experience with children all ages and CPR/first-aid certified! Enjoy a night out and come home to sleeping babies and a clean home!!
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Nayaritt B.

Lake Charles, LA

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$12/hr
12 years experience
Carpooling
With 12 years of experience, I'm passionate about providing families with dependable childcare. My background in Early Childhood Education, combined with my coursework in Early Child Development, allows me to create enriching experiences for children. I speak fluently in both English and Spanish. I enjoy playing outdoor sports,...
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Wanda E.

Your Right Hand

Lake Charles, LA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
An all-around caregiver for more than half my life; I relate to many of the challenges and insecurities children face as they're learning themselves and others. I treat all children as if they're my own & make it a point to make them comfortable with me. I'm in their home; so they shouldn't have to walk on eggshells. I'm a...
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  • 8 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.2

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Lake Charles, LA

In Home Child Care in Lake Charles, LA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 8 listed in home child care

Danielle W.

Danielle cared for my son from 6 weeks old until he was three (and eventually his little sister as well, for the first few weeks of her...

- Melanie R.

Alyssa J.

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...

- Care member

Katherine B.

Katherine is always on time and great with kids. She has taken them to events and stayed beyond requested time.

- Bobby H.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Lake Charles, LA

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Lake Charles, LA. There are 8 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of November, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $17.50 for in-home child care providers near you in Lake Charles, LA.

You can compare 8 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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