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15 in-home babysitters are listed in Lakeland, FL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 6 years
In-home babysitters in Lakeland, FL
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:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Maria R.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
Carrington E.
Lakeland, FL
$12-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Carrington and I am a college student here in Lakeland. I have worked in babysitting services for many years, partnering with organizations who need childcare and I absolutely loved it!! I have taken care of kids from the ages of 1 to 13 years old and helped local families out when I am home from college. I am so...
Carrington can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
I am home for the summer from school and I am looking for a part time job. I have 6 siblings, love being with kids, and have lots of babysitting experience. When it comes to watching kids, I strive to show them love that is patient and kind. I would love to help you and your family this summer, and look forward to hearing from...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Brooke M.
Lakeland, FL
$12-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Currently In College Studying Art Education And Have Been Working In Childcare For Years!
Currently I am in college studying Art Education. My schedule is pretty flexible and I have been babysitting and working in childcare since I was 15. I enjoy working with kids and always try and bring a energetic and positive energy while working!
I started working with kids when I was 15 and in high school. I am a art...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Catherine, and I am a full-time student at Florida Southern College. I am a junior accounting major with a minor in theatrical performance, and I absolutely love kids. As the oldest of four siblings, I have basically been a live-in babysitter since day one! Besides the experience with my home life, I also...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently looking for part-time babysitting for date-nights and occasional weekends. Work history includes being a nanny for about 10 years while I was in college and currently occasionally babysit for two families. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and graduated last year with a Masters Degree in Social...
Katlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Andrea M.
Auburndale, FL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Some Weeknights And Weekends.
I've been babysitting for over 15 years and worked in preschool for over 6 years. I was a FT nanny for a family with 3 children. I stayed with them until my second child was born. I have worked with infants all the way up to school aged children. I have 2 small children of my own and am looking to care for another child as well,...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rose C.
Lake Alfred, FL
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20+ years experience babysitting. I've been a nanny for 2 years and I have a 13-month-old daughter. For the majority of my life, I've been around and taken care of children of all ages. I've also worked as an assistant preschool teacher before. I helped raise all my younger siblings, babysat my cousin along with other...
Rose can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Exceptional service from Rose. Hired her last minute for a universal studio trip with the oldest kids and she was absolutely the best. My son was completely comfortable right away very kind and caring . Many activities for him to do and play with kept him busy and...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been an on-call babysitter and nanny to special needs children for the past 5 years. I am a mother of two boys myself. I have a 9-year-old autistic boy and a baby. I work part-time from home and am in school.
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"The kids loved spending the day with her and her son. She sent text to update how they were doing and pictures of them having fun. I would use her again."
Robbie P.
Madeline H.
Winter Haven, FL
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I feel like I have been babysitting my whole life. I have been babysitting my younger sister and kids from the church for years. I feel very comfortable around children. I pay special attention to their needs. I love to cook, play games, read bedtime stories, and clean up after their messes. I have experience with animals and...
5.0
"Madeline is a sweet Christian girl who has excellent values. She babysat my four children, fed them, bathed them and put them all to bed...which is not easy with four kids under 9 yrs old. And the kitchen was even clean when I came home!
"
Juliet V.
Jaylene M.
Zephyrhills, FL
$10/hr • 4 yrs exp
Affordable, Trustworthy, And Reliable Babysitter/Nanny/Tutor!
Hello fellow Mommy's and Daddy's. My name is Jaylene and I am 29 years old. I am a Mom to two amazing toddlers. I understand finding affordable, trustworthy, and reliable childcare can be a huge challenge for us parents. This is why I decided to focus my career on childcare and help other parents like me. I am CPR certified, BLS...
Jaylene can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have always babysat when I was in high school. I would pick up the children from school, I would make sure they got their home work done. I really enjoy interacting with kids and helping out as much as I can. I have been caring/babysitting since I was 16 years old. I have two nieces who I watch all the time! In high school I...
Skills:
Early Education
I have three years babysitting experience as a teenager. I took care of infants, toddlers and elementary school aged children. One family I sat for moved out of the neighborhood, but was nice enough to keep me on as their sitter at the new home. I had a child of my own in the mid-80's, so there's my extensive hands-on...
Carla can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL
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.
Tess K.
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 well-being made her an invaluable...
- Becky Z.
Rose C.
5.0
Exceptional service from Rose. Hired her last minute for a universal studio trip with the oldest kids and she was absolutely the best. My son was completely comfortable right away very kind and caring . Many activities for him to do and play with kept him busy and also keep me updated about his...
- Care member
Andrea S.
5.0
The kids loved spending the day with her and her son. She sent text to update how they were doing and pictures of them having fun. I would use her again.
- Robbie P.
Madeline H.
5.0
Madeline is a sweet Christian girl who has excellent values. She babysat my four children, fed them, bathed them and put them all to bed...which is not easy with four kids under 9 yrs old. And the kitchen was even clean when I came home!
- Juliet V.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Lakeland, FL in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $18.57. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Lakeland, FL help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 7 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Lakeland, FL?
You can now find babysitters online in Lakeland, FL with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 7 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.
Ratings for Lakeland, FL in-home babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
In-Home Babysitters in Lakeland, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 15 listed in-home babysitters.