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Laken Turner

Laken Turner
Hattiesburg, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Wonderful babysitter at your service

Hi, I’m Laken. I’m great with kids have plenty of experience & I have my own he’s 9months old, I’m sure he’d love some company. I’m a stay at home mom so I’m free anytime ☺️

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Hattiesburg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 18 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • 28 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 28 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I aced my child psychology class with a 99.9 average. I’m great with kids plus I have my own so more company for him. 😂

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Makhia Thomas

Makhia Thomas
Hattiesburg, MS

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Member since: Mar 2024

Welcome message:

Hello, my name is Makhia Thomas but I like to go by Mars. I’ve been taking care of kids since I was a kid myself. Growing up as the oldest of 4, it just came easy to me. I’ve also babysat for my mom’s friends for years. The most kids I’ve watched were 2 infants, 2 toddlers, and 5 kids ranging in age from 6-12 all at once

Babysitter, Parent helper $12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hattiesburg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

Arvo

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 8 years experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Makhia For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Taelyr Harris
Hattiesburg, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hattiesburg for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Taelyr For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Tamika Amos

Tamika Amos
Hattiesburg, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Welcome message:

Hello! I am looking for a second job. I work from home as an analyst agent but wanted to see if I can be of assistance to you in caring for your children. I have childcare experience as I have ran a childcare services for years in my home in Chicago and as well in Mississippi. I have references as well that will speak on my behalf.

Babysitter $10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hattiesburg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • 46 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Tamika For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Amyah Simmons
Hattiesburg, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Dog sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Dog daycare
  • Dog boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hattiesburg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

-

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Water safety training
  • 6 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Amyah For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Megan Matthews
Hattiesburg, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2023

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Hattiesburg for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • 23 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Megan For Free

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Childcare

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Taylor Oswalt
Hattiesburg, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hattiesburg for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Taylor For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Valeria Barajas
Hattiesburg, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hattiesburg for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Valeria For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Lakisha Nicole Shinnie
Hattiesburg, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 6 children at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Hattiesburg for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • 36 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Lakisha For Free

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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Aaliyah Witt
Hattiesburg, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2023

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hattiesburg for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Aaliyah For Free

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Childcare

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Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Hattiesburg, MS, United States (Dec 2024)

Hattiesburg babysitters are paid an average of $13.50 per hour as of December 2024, which is 2.7% higher than the Mississippi average of $13.15, and 19.3% lower than the United States average of $16.73. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Hattiesburg:
$10.00 $13.50 $20.00
Mississippi:
$8.00 $13.15 $20.00
United States:
$0.00 $16.73 $80.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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