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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...
Lakeland, FL
Care Member says "Makayla has always displayed extreme nurturing qualities followed by a gentle spirit with a lot of patience. She listens to any concern I may express &...
Care Member says "Amelia is a wonderful nanny to our children! Each of my babies adore her and have enjoyed her company since the first day. Amelia accepts feedback well...
Care Member says "Angelina did a terrific job caring for our grandson, who is a very active 2 year old. She was attentive and patient with him. She helped him set up...
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43 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.85/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0
Part Time Babysitters in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 43 listed part time babysitters
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Lakeland, FL. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Lakeland, FL, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much babysitters are paid near you in Lakeland, FL depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Lakeland, FL is $16.85.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Lakeland, FL, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
Part-time babysitters near you in Lakeland, FL offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.