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Amelia C.

Lakeland, FL

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have babysat since I was 13 years old for multiple different families starting with neighbors but working my way up. I have full time nannied for the past three summers as well as part time during school. I have worked with kids ages newborn - 12 years old. I am currently a junior studying at Florida Southern College in...
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Diana D.

Diana Nanny

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Diana, I live in Lakeland FL , I provide my services as a nanny, I am a kind and disciplined person with 16 years of experience in the upbringing and development of children of different ages. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to make a positive change in children's lives. experience...

Amy K. says "Diana is an absolute gem! We are so happy to have found her for weekend help with our girls. She is energetic, creative, patient and SO loving with both...

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Erica D.

Babysitter/ Full-Time Nanny

Lakeland, FL

4.2(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm 29 and have been a professional, high end nanny and a caregiver for 15+ years in general. I've worked in varying settings including: in-home nanny, daycares, nurseries, after-school care, events. I provide a very genuine and engaging experience with everyone. I am a balance of being a genuine caregiver while being fun,...

Shannon K. says "Erica was professional and experienced. She has a caring sweet temperament and has a genuine passion for babies and kids. We hired her to fill in for our...

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Lindy Z.

Experienced Nanny And Sitter Looking For Part Time Job.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
For over 25 years I have lived in Lakeland and worked with children and seniors providing families with dependable care.. I have raised 3 children of my own and have experience with newborn to adult including special needs. I have helped many families in the area and can provide references and a clean background and driving...

Care Member says "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...

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Cameil C.

Experienced, Very Good With Young Children. If You Need Me, I'm There!

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Very good with young children, lots of Experience having 3 younger siblings. My mother was a single parent all my life so I've helped her very much so in taking care of my younger siblings, mainly my youngest brother since he was a newborn. Since then I have perused a career in childcare starting with babysitting, then nannying...
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Katelyn T.

Fun, Creative, Experienced Full-time Nanny

Lakeland, FL

4.8(1)
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$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a young professional who loves Jesus. I am currently renovating my own home with the help of my puppy named Joe-Jo. I have been nannying for 5 years. I have experience with newborns to school-age kids. I have worked with multiple families and families with multiples (twin toddlers & triplet newborns). I have formal training...

Sarah M. says "Katelyn is godsend and we will have her again in a heartbeat! She is genuine, patient, and gave my daughter her loving attention the times she was home...

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Margaret K.

Trustworthy Nanny Who Wants Your Children To Have Fun!

Lakeland, FL

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi I'm currently a nursing student in college who is looking to nanny over the school year. I have nannied the past five summers and enjoy watching after children. I am also CPR and first aid certified, and have passed all my nursing life training courses. I look forward to hearing from you
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Mia B.

Energetic Sitter, Ready For Anything!!

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I would first like to introduce myself, I'm Mia and I have always had a love for children. Throughout the last 4 years of my life I have spent my time around children from newborns to 7 years old. I love athletics and I was extremely involved in sports throughout High School! I love spending time around kids and I love...
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Tara O.

Experienced Nanny!

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Professionally experienced nanny, CPR and first aid certified. I am looking for full time or flexible nanny work in central florida. We've been in Jacksonville for seven years, where I have nannied all over. We're moving back to central florida to be closer to family as I was just recently diagnosed with cancer. My background...

Jennifer M. says "Tara is awesome with our 10 year old son. She watches my son after school ( plus date nights) and assist with homework and keep him on task with chores...

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Janelle D.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a God loving wife and proud mother of four. I've worked with children in many different fields such as daily care at local preschools ages 0-4, worked closely with newborns in both MBU and NICU at our local hospitals , worked with children in Physical Education at our local elementary school, working with God's children in...

Brandon G. says "I hope this helps the next person that is considering hiring Janelle. I want to say that she is AMAZING. She is very detailed orientated, very...

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Katherine J.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Katherine, I am fun loving, kind, patient and compassionate. I am very active and love to bring the kids outside and adventure. I have gained ample experience with many families through nannying and babysitting, ranging from newborn to 10 years old. I have recently graduated nursing school and accepted a job as a...

Care Member says "Katherine was amazing with our very active 1 year old son. We loved having her watch him, She was very trust worthy, reliable, and flexible with my...

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Salonica P.

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mature experienced caregiver. I have experience caring for individuals with serious health issues, as well as children with health issues I have had a foster care license for many years also a day care business in home I also have taken care of family members with serious health issues and also home health Providers. I...
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Sheila B.

Lakeland, FL

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$18/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a nurse with over 20 years experience in the nursing field. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have been a nanny to many wonderful, loving families for 15 years. Now let me tell you a little about myself. I enjoy taking care of others. Providing nanny care to your children is something that brings me great joy. I...
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Abigail L.

Private Art Teacher/tutor

Lakeland, FL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I have nannied for several years and absolutely love working with kids. I see it as a gift to have the opportunity to help children learn and grow while creating a joyful, safe, and nurturing environment. I am very excited to be offering private, kids' art lessons. Having taken private art lessons while growing up, I...
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Viviane A.

Lakeland, FL

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi parents, My name is Vivi, I'm 31 years old and a professional, experienced nanny with over 7 years of experience working with children of various ages. I'm a former au pair, having worked in that role for 2. 5 years, followed by 2 years as a live-in nanny. In addition to that, I've provided babysitting services for many...
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Diana L.

Professional Loving Nanny

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, Families! I am Librarian, I am a very honest, energetic and loving person. I have been caring for children and babies for as long as I can remember. I love to cook and do not have any problems doing some light housekeeping (picking up after the children, doing dishes, occasional children's laundry, etc.). I am excellent...

Catherine B. says "Diana was WONDERFUL to my children! Cleaned my house like it's never been cleaned and the children loved her. Would definitely hire her again."

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Taylor Grace W.

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm originally from Nashville, TN, but currently live in Lakeland where I'm heading into my senior year at Southeastern University, majoring in Digital Media and Design with a focus in Marketing. I'm also minoring in Family Ministry and Vocal Performance. I've been babysitting for over 8 years and have had the joy of being...
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Samara S.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Samara is a hardworking and experienced nanny who has cared for children from infancy to preteens. She has a strong work ethic and an impressive knowledge of childcare. Samara is highly experienced with children and is committed to providing a fun, nurturing, and safe environment. In her free-time, Samara enjoys being outdoors,...

Mandie D. says "Would highly recommend Samara as a sitter or nanny. She is punctual, patient, trustworthy, kind and caring. She always brings a positive attitude, and is...

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Lindsay M.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Lindsay. I was a career nanny/house manager from 2018-July 2025. I'm currently a stay at home mom of a sweet baby boy and two sepdaughters (ages 4 and 6). While my life looks a little different now that I have my own family, I will always have a passion for helping out other families. I have been so blessed to...

Caroline W. says "Lindsay was our full time nanny for two years. She is not a 5 star babysitter. She is so much more. She was the only person that I trusted with my one...

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Ayonna U.

Caregiver, Home Health Aide, Nanny, Homemaker

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 8 years of experience working with seniors and children (infants, toddlers, pre-school, and school aged) I am a mom of 4, wife, and entrepreneur so not only do I practice great work ethics at work I go home and continue mastering my skills. I am CPR/First-Aid/AED trained, I have a 75 Home Health Aide Certification, I'm...

Tiffany C. says "She is very resourceful, helpful, hard working, kind and dependable."

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  • 64 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.89/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 4.7

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL

Newborn Nannies in Lakeland, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 86 reviews of the 65 listed newborn nannies

Diana D.

Diana is an absolute gem! We are so happy to have found her for weekend help with our girls. She is energetic, creative, patient and SO...

- Amy K.

Erica D.

Erica was professional and experienced. She has a caring sweet temperament and has a genuine passion for babies and kids. We hired her to...

- Shannon K.

Lindy Z.

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...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Lakeland, FL

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Lakeland, FL on Care.com will cost an average of $17.89 per hour as of January, 2026. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 65 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Lakeland, FL on Care.com. You can also read 86 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Lakeland, FL. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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