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381 babysitters are listed in Lakeland, FL
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Lakeland, FL
5.0
(15)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
As a nanny I have over 12 years experience. I have worked as many as 10 hours to 40 hours per week caring for infants to preteens. Duties consisted of child care, meal preparation, homework assistance and having fun. I enjoy story time, arts and crafts, and walks to the park. Although my main duty would be childcare I do not...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Linda is the kindest and most thoughtful nanny we’ve had. She takes time to plan educational and fun activities/crafts that keep the kids busy and engaged. Her expertise allows me to rest easy when I’m away from the kids knowing they’re being loved and cared...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hiya! My name is Shayna and kids have always been my focus since I was a kid myself. I am a Christian youth with experience in child care as well as pet care and people with physical special needs. I am CPR certified, PCA certified (on my way to becoming a CNA), fully vaccinated, drivers licensed and have my child care...
Shayna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Although we were not able to align the times we needed with Shayna's availability, I did have quite a bit of communication with her and she had a play date with my daughter. She was on time, engaged, thoughtful, playful, and great with her communication! I also...
Leslie S.
4.9
(18)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a part-time weekend opportunities as a caregiver to earn extra income and be of great help. I am a firm believer that it really does take a village to raise a child. It is my goal to provide superior care in the environment that the children are most comfortable and give the parents a peace of mind knowing that...
Clara can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clara saved us at the last minute last week. We needed a date night sitter so we could go buy a car, and she was not only available but extremely professional. My kids had a blast with her.
She is a keeper, and will continue to be one of my first go to sitters...
Marjorie H.
5.0
(1)
My name is Hannah and I am 26 years old. As the second eldest of five children taking care of all aged children is innate for me. I have babysat for families from 1 child to 5 children, aging from 1-16 years old. Over the course of my high school life, I was a "regular" sitter for 8 different families. One of the little boys I...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We used Hannah in July while visiting Orange Beach. Our kids loved her and she seemed to enjoy them as well. We would happily hire her again."
Jennifer G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
PLEASE READ!
Hi, thank you for considering me as a potential caregiver for your child. While I appreciate this consideration, I am not taking any babysitting/ nannying positions :)
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic with our children, reliable, responsible and on time. Would absolutely recommend hiring her to anyone."
Anthony L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Isis, I am an experienced babysitter and also have two children of my own. I have a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old. I like to try to do fun activities and make sure kids get their daily exercise. Please keep in mind that due to me being a stay at home mom, I will be bringing my children along. I have worked in a daycare...
Isis can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"Isis is great with kids ! She helped me when I needed someone urgently to to take care of my kids because I go to school and work ! I will be using her services more often "
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Tess K.
Lakeland, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full Time Nanny Position.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Tess and I am 27 years old.
I'm a newlywed living in the Lakeland area. I love hanging out with little's and watching them learn, grow, and discover new things.
I have 15+ years of childcare experience including overnight care, full time nanny (including housekeeping, light meal prep, taking to/from...
Tess can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tess is an absolutely amazing caregiver. She not only provides top-notch care for our four children but also went above and beyond to help with homeschooling keeping our kids engaged and excited to learn. Her patience, kindness, and dedication to our children's...
Becky Z.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Smiles, giggles, laughs and toys, being around children and making their day makes mine so much better. I've always enjoyed watching children since I've found out that my aunts were having baby's. Ever since, I've loved being around children and helping out. During 8th and 9th grade summer I volunteered a summer camp programs...
Cierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cierra currently watches my 2 girls and my niece. They absolutely love her. She always comes with a great attitude, plays with them, makes there food and she's been helping my 4 yr old learn for preschool coming up. I'm very pleased with her thus far and she is...
Misha C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sarah. I've worked with all age ranges from 6 weeks up to fifth graders. Even after almost 6 years of working with kids, I still love coming in and seeing the kids. They all have their own personalities that I love to watch grow. I love doing art work with kids, even the little ones that can only do footprints and...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has been watching my 3 month old for a few weeks and she has been wonderful! She has a daily log where she tracks all his feedings, nap, and diaper changes which keeps the wondering about how his days was to a minimum. She has made going back to work less...
Tara S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Elizabeth.
Growing up in a large family and getting my first experiences with babies and children with my younger siblings is where my love for children started.
I enjoy watching babies and children grow and learn new things. Seeing life through a child's eyes and the way they get excited about what seems so simple...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cannot recommend highly enough! Elizabeth was our full time nanny for over 3 years! She is infinitely patient, very reliable (wasn't sick even once), loving and kind. My children adore her and we consider her one of the family now. She is capable and competent with...
Alicia W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying most of my life. I have two children of my own. I love to do arts and crafts both my children attend art schools. I also Enjoy outside activities. I have worked for many different families cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children. I have a squeaky clean back ground and driving record. I...
Lindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lindy is fantastic! She is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. She walks my dog twice a day and she also picks up my first grader and transports her across town for her after school activities. Lindy really has been part of my village, and I could not do it...
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Katherine J.
Lakeland, FL
$17/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katherine, I am fun loving, kind, patient, gentle and caring and I love being with kids! I love learning a child's personality, while also helping them grow and learn, while exploring the world around them. I am very active and love to bring the kids outside! I started working with kids when I was 11 years old,...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie was our nanny for 2 summers and 1 school year. Our two boys, ages 8 and 5, adore her. She did an excellent job keeping the kids occupied with enriching activities - she keeps screen time to a minimum. She also kept their things organized and was excellent at...
Christine C.
Shayna V.
Lakeland, FL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experience with a variety of individuals both young and older who face physical and mental challenges. Worked personally for familied and professionally in medical nursing homes and schools.
5.0
"Shayna has been amazing!!!!
We have been using her for the last 7 months to watch our 1 yr old and I have been nothing but impressed. She is very knowledgeable about babies and you can tell she genuinely enjoys them. He goes to her with a smile when we are...
Shardae R.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I live on a farm and love the outdoors. I am proud of my strong American values. I have experience nannying newborns through school-age kids. I also have experience watching multiple children at once. I have formal training in parenting 101, 102, and child development. I am pediatric CPR and first aid trained. I know baby ASL...
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Katelyn to babysit our toddlers. The kids had a great time and we felt at ease. She did drawings with our daughter. She kept us updated on how the kids were doing. We highly recommend her and will be booking again."
Joshua M.
Shelby M.
Lakeland, FL
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Shelby is an amazing Nanny. She was so helpful with extra tasks around the house. She even helped me research new food ideas and recipes for my daughter. She always left the house more neat and organized than when she arrived. Shelby is super sweet and...
Caryn S.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children since I was 12 years old and love working with kids. The youngest child I have taken care of is a 2-month-old.
I work for this school year in the public school setting as a teacher and have had a great time doing so. I volunteer weekly at my church as a kids bible school teacher. I have plenty...
Jaqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Jaqueline is respectful, kind and the most important she love kids."
Maribel K.
Gianna B.
Lakeland, FL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Gianna and I am a college student going into my fourth year of school on a Pre-OT track. I'd describe my personality as kind, energetic, and organized. I started working with kids when I volunteered at multiple summer camps during middle school I want you as the parent to feel comfortable with me watching your...
Gianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Gianna in July of 2022 and she was outstanding! Gianna was professional, reliable, and our two kids (age 7 & 4) absolutely loved her! We look forward to hiring Gianna again in the future. I would strongly recommend her to anyone."
Paul T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Since I was about 12, I started caring for children around my neighborhood ranging in age for 1 year and 6 years in age. Many of those children were 12 by the time I stopped babysitting on date nights. When I graduated from college, I cared for 3 children during summer vacation 6 days a week usually for about 5 to 6 hours. Those...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha is phenomenal! She is very sincere and compassionate about caring for children. She goes the extra mile to ensure satisfaction, safety, and ultimate well being for everyone. I'm so glad I hired Samantha, and I plan on keeping her around for as long as...
Eleanora C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've been a date-night babysitter for about 6 years, but a few years ago I began tutoring for a 4th grader and 2nd grader after school. I'm now looking for something more permanent during the day, since I am newly engaged. I am interested in being a day-time nanny for any young families who need someone to watch their kids...
Ryan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ryan is amazing and all of my kids love her! She babysat for us many times and once we even asked her to take care of my kids plus a friend's, she impressed us all! Ryan showed up with a plan that included crafts and other activities to do with the kids! She is fun...
Julie A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have years of experience with childcare from babysitting as a teen to years of professional Nannying.
In the military being one of the few females, I was asked to watch fellow soldiers' children. Dog watching and Childcare became my way to escape the barracks and just have fun. I also have a lot of nieces and nephews I have...
Maryhannah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary Hannah has always been reliable and somebody I could count on. My kids adore her and always ask when she will be back. Highly recommend her if you want a nanny who will really connect with your kids and help them grow. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL
Linda H.
5.0
Linda is an amazing nanny. She came right on time for our family. We loved how she came to our home with lots of crafts and activities to engage our two year old. She helped him learn his ABCs and count to 100. Honest, dependable, flexible, thoughtful, and kind are all words I’d use to describe her....
- Stephanie C.
Shayna V.
5.0
Although we were not able to align the times we needed with Shayna's availability, I did have quite a bit of communication with her and she had a play date with my daughter. She was on time, engaged, thoughtful, playful, and great with her communication! I also found in our conversations her to be...
- Leslie S.
Clara T.
3.0
Clara was be my first sitter outside of family and friends, so I don't know if my experience is the norm in these circumstances. She does respond right away when messaged so I liked that about her. She is reliable and punctual. I hired her to sit for my son while I was at a work related conference...
- Maria R.
Hannah T.
5.0
We used Hannah in July while visiting Orange Beach. Our kids loved her and she seemed to enjoy them as well. We would happily hire her again.
- Jennifer G.
Haley C.
5.0
Haley is a remarkable person. She watched our 12 kids with 2 special needs, very comfortably. She went the extra mile. I would recommend her highly. She is a gem to work with.
- Kendra B.
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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 381 babysitters in Lakeland, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 $15.02 per hour as of May 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Lakeland, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 161 reviews of the 381 listed babysitters.