Find babysitters in Lexington, KY that you’ll love

551 babysitters are listed in Lexington, KY

The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Lexington, KY

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Samantha K.


Lexington, KY

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a professional dance teacher in Lexington and am looking for a great family to work for! I have taught kids ages 1+ for over 6 years with and without special needs, as well as babysat children ages 9 months and older for about 6 years now.
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Samantha is a wonderful sitter! On the weekends she assists us with our twin 9 year old boys and our 10 month old baby girl. She is always on time and very professional. I highly recommend her!"

Candi M.

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Stormie Kai P.


Lexington, KY

$15-16/hr3 yrs exp

Stormie P; Nanny/ Babysitter

Hi my name is Stormie! I am 22 years old and I have been working with kids for a few years now, Im an education major and I'll be working with kids most of my life! I love children so much! I am a certified daycare worker and I'm also CPR certified! Right now I do have another job, but my boss is wonderful and helps me keep a...
Stormie Kai can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stormie just turned 21 years old. She is working full time at her first job ever since 16yrs old and in Midway college full time to become a teacher . She started a daycare inside of champs and is running that on top of her full time job. She also teaches children...

Shannon S.

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Kyla H.


Lexington, KY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Babysitter, Mommy's Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been looking after little ones for over 13 years - have worked as a babysitter, nanny, Au Pair abroad, and in professional childcare. I have engaged with children of varied ages, backgrounds, languages and needs. Each has been a unique joy and have all taught me remarkably valuable lessons. I personally love making...
Kyla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kyla watched my toddler and infant for a date night out and did an excellent job. She was very responsive and punctual throughout the interview process, and did a great job with the kiddos. My toddler was enchanted by her--she's got great energy. I would definitely...

Meg A.

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Madison J.


Lexington, KY

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter/care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a junior nursing student (BSN) currently. I am in my Peds and OB semester. My goal is to become a pediatric nurse when I graduate (May 2020). I have spent a lot of time babysitting my friends' children. I am a volunteer teacher at a special needs "preschool" for ages 2-4. I babysit a 3-year-old stroke survivor as needed. I...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madison is sweet, funny, smart, and energetic! She loves kids and animals. We look forward to working with her in the near future!"

Brooke S.

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Zuri E.


Lexington, KY

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! With over 10 years of experience in childcare and education, including teaching abroad and fluency in Spanish, I bring a diverse skill set to enrich your child's development. I hold a BA and have a passion for working with special needs children, providing compassionate and tailored care. I currently sub for FCPS and...
Zuri can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Our 6 month old son immediately connected with Zuri, and they have been building on that connection over the past few weeks. She is patient and responds to his cues. Starting work after being on maternity leave was a cause for anxiety, but knowing that our son was...

Soletia C.

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Beka H.


Lexington, KY

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Babysitter/Nanny Available For Your Family

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to 17 years old. I have years of experience with children as a nanny, babysitter, and summer camp counselor. I have been first aid and CPR certified. I absolutely love children of all ages and my many experiences with kiddos from a variety of backgrounds has provided me with...
Beka can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Beka is awesome. She is very engaging with the kids and very sweet. Lovely young lady who we will enjoy hiring again as soon as this virus is over."

Kelly D.

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Maria R.


Lexington, KY

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Reliable And Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nanny and mom to a 5-year-old child. I have several years of experience caring for children as well as a clean driving record. CPR and AED certified by the red cross. familiar with sensory seeking and special needs children and comfortable with pets.
Maria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria has had many years experience in childcare long before she had her own child. She has watched my grandchildren for me on many occasions."

Lisa R.

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Aastha B.


Lexington, KY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Enthusiastic Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 22-year-old college student at UKY. I'm a loving and caring elder sister of two little brothers aged 11 and 15. I was raised in a big family and have spent my entire life among kids and babies, so I have plenty of experience taking care of children and elders. I've always been very comfortable with kids. I would love the...
Aastha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We are so happy to have found Aastha as our babysitter! We have three kids ranging in age from 1 to 5 years old, and they love having Aastha over to play with them. They've all developed some great friendships with her over time, and we feel comfortable leaving...

Elizabeth R.

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Anna F.


Lexington, KY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

COVID Vaccinated Nanny/Babysitter With 11 Years Of Childcare Experience Seeking Part Time Position

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids my entire life in both in-home and professional settings. I began babysitting at the age of 12. As a teenager I worked in an aftercare program with children ages 4-12 where I helped with homework, resolved conflicts, and created engaging activities for them to enjoy during their wait. I also worked as a...
Anna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Anna is great with my boys. She is always 15 minutes early, she is always willing to stay late if necessary and I think she is a wonderful nanny. I would highly recommend Anna."

Sadie S.

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Paiton G.


Lexington, KY

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Pediatric Nursing Assistant: Caring For Your Little Ones Day And Night

Hi! I'm Paiton, and I'm not your typical babysitter. In addition to being the go-to babysitter for my three nephews since their infancy, I have two years of experience as a Pediatric Nursing Care Technician at UK Children's Hospital. I've had the privilege of caring for children from all walks of life, including those with...
Paiton can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She is very caring, mindful, attentive, and loves caring for children. She has a nephew of her own and has plenty of games and activities to keep the children entertained while also learning and keeping up with their development milestones. While working at the...

Samantha D.

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Lisa P.


Lexington, KY

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Looking For Occasional Babysitting Gigs!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cecilia and I have 2 years paid experience with childcare. I worked for my church for about 6 months within the 2-year-old classroom. I also worked for about a year and a half at a childcare facility with the toddlers and preschoolers. I love the kiddos so much and always have so much fun with them! CPR &...
5.0
"Cecilia was very nice and my daughter loved her! She was punctual and reliable and I would definitely hire her again. I highly recommend hiring her!"

Cuff B.

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Lorna G.


Lexington, KY

$15-23/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitting

Hello! My name is Lorna. I am the middle of 3 sisters, and I have been babysitting for many years. I have a lot of experience with children from newborn to 12 years. I am very comfortable and confident with all ages. I love creating little projects with kids. I love baking, reading, playing outside, and biking as activities,...
5.0
"Lorna is fantastic! She watched my infant full time for several weeks and did such a great job. She's responsible, caring, and very kind. "

Aleena R.

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Kimberly E.


Lexington, KY

$10-15/hr15 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I love children & have 20years of child care experience. I'm a single Mom to my amazing 3year-old daughter! I would love to help care for the most important part of your world! {CPR & First Aid certified}.
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I literally could not recommend Kimberly enough, she was able to step in and care for my baby girl with ease. She has a way with children that just allows them to trust her. She is punctual and a fantastic communicator. I know my baby is in great hands and I don't...

Tanya F.

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Kinsleigh S.


Lexington, KY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for roughly a decade now! I have cared for numerous children of varying ages and have connected with many great families. During my Undergraduate days I spent my time working as a nanny with children who aged from 8 weeks to 9 years old. I have always enjoyed working with children and find it to be...
Kinsleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Kinsleigh to babysit our two girls, ages 6 years and 17 months, while we were visiting Kentucky on vacation. It's hard to leave your children with someone you haven't met before, but Kinsleigh immediately made everyone feel very comfortable and confident...

Kristin H.

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Aubrey F.


Lexington, KY

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Aubrey, and I'm looking for a recurring Tuesday, Thursday nannying job, or some one time babysitting gigs. I'm a nursing student at the University of Kentucky. I have about 2 years of experience with ages 1 month to 6 years. I love all children and pets and I hope I'll be a good fit!
Aubrey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We adore Aubrey and hope she stays with us for a long time! She is great with our little girl, who asks for her nearly every day. She takes the time to get on her level and keep her engaged. She is patient, kind, and fun. Aubrey has been communicative and...

Candace L.

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Lauren D.


Lexington, KY

$11-16/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience in baby-sitting/ nannying children within a wide range of ages. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I am a sophomore at the University of Kentucky studying in Kinesiology on a pre track for physical therapy.
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We absolutely love having Lauren as our sitter. She's amazing with our boys and they are so happy when she comes they can't say their goodbyes to us quick enough. Looking forward to hiring her again!"

Jacquelyn L.

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Sierra R.


Lexington, KY

$11-50/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Sierra! I'm a sophomore here at university of kentucky studying marketing and business management. I recently moved from Florida where I worked at Walt Disney World in entertainment. I've also been nannying and babysitting since I was 14. I've worked with many different kinds of kids and age ranges. I have loved...
5.0
"Sierra was awesome, great with the kids and reliable!"

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Kaeleigh H.


Lexington, KY

$28/hr2 yrs exp

Kaeleigh H.

I've loved working with kids since I was a kid myself, I'm the oldest in my family I was always babysitting my siblings and other family members. I am very caring, patient, and responsible. When I was 19 I started working at a daycare full time and I loved it! I worked there for two years, I recently quit due to a move and I am...
Kaeleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaeleigh was reliable, neat and tidy, on time, and engaged with our kids. They really liked spending two days with her leading up to the start of school. They did a variety of activities and seemed happy at the end of the day. Thank you, Kaeleigh! "

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Cierra H.


Lexington, KY

$12-23/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an avid gardener, climber, runner, and I love sharing my passion for the outdoors with kids! I am actually always traveling throughout the states either by flight or in my little van home (these babysitting jobs being a key source of income to support my lifestyle!) I have been working with kids for over 5 years - mainly...
Cierra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Cierra was amazing with our son who is just under a year old. I needed care for a couple of weeks when I went back to work and she was a life saver. Always on time, responsible, and overall just had a great attitude. She took my directions perfectly and really...

Sarah C.

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Kaylee W.


Lexington, KY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Providing excellent childcare is very important to me, as I have worked as a babysitter since I was 15 years old! I am very purposeful with everything that I do. During college, I was a full-time student athlete, part-time researcher, and a full time nanny to a family all at the same time. I may not be the best person for a...
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaylee is terrific with kids and she's very reliable! She has a great heart and is very good at engaging and caring for anyone who is entrusted to her. We would recommend her to anyone!"

Garett W.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lexington, KY

Samantha K.

5.0

Samantha is a very sweet girl! She is very friendly, has an overall great personality, was always on time, & most importantly I felt comfortable leaving my 17 month old in her care while I was away from the house. My daughter was offered a spot at an Early Learning Center after a 6 month long wait...

- Ashleigh L.

Stormie Kai P.

5.0

Stormie just turned 21 years old. She is working full time at her first job ever since 16yrs old and in Midway college full time to become a teacher . She started a daycare inside of champs and is running that on top of her full time job. She also teaches children skate on Saturday morning and she...

- Shannon S.

Kyla H.

5.0

Kyla watched my toddler and infant for a date night out and did an excellent job. She was very responsive and punctual throughout the interview process, and did a great job with the kiddos. My toddler was enchanted by her--she's got great energy. I would definitely hire Kyla again.

- Meg A.

Madison J.

5.0

Madison is sweet, funny, smart, and energetic! She loves kids and animals. We look forward to working with her in the near future!

- Brooke S.

Zuri E.

5.0

Our 6 month old son immediately connected with Zuri, and they have been building on that connection over the past few weeks. She is patient and responds to his cues. Starting work after being on maternity leave was a cause for anxiety, but knowing that our son was being well cared for made getting...

- Soletia C.

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Average Rating4.4 / 5

Babysitters in Lexington, KY are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 123 reviews of the 551 listed babysitters.