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366 babysitters are listed in Lakeland, FL
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Lakeland, FL
Katherine B.
Lakeland, FL
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Katherine B. or Katie for short. I have 10 years of experience babysitting children of all ages. I am currently a Nursing student at Southeastern University, and I plan to graduate with my bachelor's in December and enter into the field of pediatrics. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
CNA
My name is Brianna and I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for 15 years. I love being outdoors and staying active. I also love motivating and inspiring kids in their daily activities. I am very caring and outgoing. I have a passion to watch children grow and learn.
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Ana D.
Lakeland, FL
$15-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun And Responsible Sitter. Love To Spend Time With Kids And Make Them Laugh.
Hello, my name is Ana Andrade. I have 4 years of experience with babysitting. I started giving lessons to kids at church on Sundays and realized I love kids. I began babysitting in High School as a part time job, and then my mom opened a day care and I helped her taking care of kids from 1-6 years old. I can also help with Light...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Whitney L.
Lakeland, FL
$18-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Whitney and I am 28 years old. I have always had a passion for early childhood development and childcare. I love doing something I am passionate about, while helping out a family at the same time! I worked at a preschool for about 3 years right after high school. While there I worked primarily with infants...
Whitney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily W.
Lakeland, FL
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Emily and I'm 26 years old. I've been babysitting since I was in high school and started working at daycares when I was 18. I worked in a daycare until I graduated with my Early Childhood and Elementary degree. Two years ago I started my masters in Special Education and graduated about 6 months ago. I'm very...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hi! My name is Hannah, I am 19 and I am currently in school for social work. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I taught Sunday school from 16-18 in upstate New York before moving down to Lakeland in 2021. My favorite things to do are to color, swim, take nature walks and play board games. I would love to be the perfect...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
I have spent almost two decades babysitting and nannying for many different families. I have assisted these families with child care, tutoring, household chores, errands, laundry, and many other various items. I have potty trained, changed diapers, taught kids to read, taught them to ride bikes. I have gone to theme parks with...
Emma H.
Lakeland, FL
$10-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Emma and I am currently a college student at Southeastern University studying speech therapy! I am hoping to find a babysitting job as I have no classes on Monday, Wednesday or Friday this semester!
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Rachel C.
Lakeland, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have volunteered in the nursery at my church and helped with many events needing childcare. I have been a babysitter since I was 14, and I love working with kids.
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a retired mom of 3, and grandma of 2 plus 3 bonus grandkids. Currently just 2 little dogs and a husband at home. I have babysitting experience since I was in 3rd grade (bc ppl did all kinds of crazy stuff back then!) 40 years of nursing career as CNA, LPN, and RN. Im just looking for small job(s), helping out with whatever.
Teresa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Natalie R.
Lakeland, FL
$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
Have multiple years of babysitting experience as well as being a summer camp coordinator. I am CPR certified in both infants and children. I have a reliable car and I am open to helping with light housekeeping and cooking if needed. Very flexible and willing to work weekends if necessary.
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! My name is Emily and I cannot wait to meet you! I am currently a kindergarten teacher starting my 3rd year of teaching. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with reading and ESOL endorsements. Before I started teaching, I volunteered many years in my church's nursery. In addition, I worked at a local...
Emily can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Dedicated teacher with a heart for little ones, boasting 3 years of nurturing education experience. Certified in CPR, my passion lies in creating a warm, safe haven for children. Eager to bring joy and care to families as a sweet and reliable babysitter or nanny.
Hi my name is Paige! My services vary from childcare, pet care and house keeping. I currently teach children at my church ages 9-16 and occasionally babysit ages 2-5.
I have a passion for helping children learn. I can provide indoor and outdoor play, crafts, learning activities, cool science experiments and more! I'm open to and...
Paige can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
Whitney M.
Lakeland, FL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as faithful, determined and hardworking.
I like caring for homes because it gives me a satisfaction to make the home a pleasant place to be in. Also, I enjoy helping others out.
I'm looking for a job that gives me a flexible schedule while my kids are young so I can spend the time with them and...
Carolyn C.
Lakeland, FL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Carolyn I am a student at college of coastal Georgia! I am a nursing major. I have always had a passion for kids as I am pursing pediatrics. I was a lead 2-year-old teacher for a little while, and have worked at many day cares, and always was a go to babysitter for many families back home! I love hanging with the...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Skyler H.
Lakeland, FL
$14-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of experience with babysitting, growing up I have always loved kids and have loved caring for them as much as I get asked. so now on my free time any time a family needs me to babysit I don't hesitate to say no.
Skyler can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi y'all my name is Caitlyn! I'm a freshman at Southeastern University, and i'm studying missional leadership. The reason I'm applying to be a babysitter is to help out the parents with loving on their kids just as Jesus would.
I'd describe my personality as joyful, fun, and outgoing!
I like working with kids because I have a...
Aida P.
Lakeland, FL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a home healthcare worker and babysitter
trustworthy, cheerful, understanding, and very respectful . I have experience working with older people and children of all ages who need personal assistance or who require special care. I am trained and do everything following my morals and my professional ethics. I would like to...
Aida can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
My name is Layla. I am 20 years old. I'm currently in school taking pre-requisite classes for nursing. Next year I will start my actual nursing program. I'm looking for a job that will work around my schooling or I can do while at work. I love kids. I'd say I'm pretty good with them. I have a 2-year-old nephew who's the cutest....
Layla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lakeland, FL:
How can I find a Lakeland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lakeland, FL 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 366 babysitters in Lakeland, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Lakeland, FL?
The average rate for Lakeland, FL babysitters on Care.com is $15.01 per hour as of June 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Lakeland, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lakeland, FL through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Lakeland, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Lakeland, FL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 138 reviews of the 366 listed babysitters.