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Find after school babysitters in Lakeland, FL that you’ll love
76 after school babysitters are listed in Lakeland, FL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Lakeland, FL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, family. My name is Rachel P, I am a soon-to-be Elementary Teacher studying at Southeastern University. I am looking to support a family while on Summer Break (May until August). For my experience, I have been babysitting since I was 11, grew up with younger siblings, worked in two separate daycares, nannied several times,...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is fantastic. She is kind, patient, communicative, imaginative, full of fun, and basically a modern day Mary Poppins. We love her! She sat for us (Boy, 5mo/Girl 3.5 yrs) several times, even once while the kids were sick, and we plan on continuing to use her...
Melissa M.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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...
Stephanie C.
Lacey H.
Lakeland, FL
$18-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lacey and I'm in my junior year at Southeastern University. I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work! I moved to Lakeland, Florida two years ago from Dallas, Texas. Fun fact: I was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL where I lived for 14 years until my family moved to Dallas, TX. The city of Jax still holds a...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lacey is extremely dependable, protective, punctual and responsive. She's always been so joyful with my four boys and knows how to engage on their level. She started nannying for me when my fourth born son was less than a month old, and she always ensured his...
Karla E.
Whitney L.
Lakeland, FL
$18-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Whitney and I am 28 years old. I have always had a passion for early childhood development and childcare. I love doing something I am passionate about, while helping out a family at the same time! I worked at a preschool for about 3 years right after high school. While there I worked primarily with infants...
Whitney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taylor M.
Lakeland, FL
$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am number 4 of 5 children. The older 3 all have children. I've been the designated babysitter since I was 12. I even have babysat around the neighborhood in High school. Since then I was a Nanny for 2 children. I would bring them to school (2 different schools), pick them up, clean, and prepare snacks and dinner. I am still...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kaylee and I am a current college student that loves to work with kids and is looking to earn some money over the summer. I have babysat for multiple different families with children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I am organized, caring, dependable, and patient. I am confident I can provide a safe and fun...
Kaylee can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Avery B.
Lakeland, FL
$20-50/hr • 11 yrs exp
I'm an experienced and nurturing childcare provider with over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. I've always had a passion for working with children. I have three young get siblings and almost 40 younger cousins that I spent my childhood babysitting.
I'm known for my creativity and imagination, and I love...
Mary W.
Lakeland, FL
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
*Babysitter, Tutor, & Teacher Available For Weedays & Weekends.
I was a nursery director at local church for 6 years.
I was a Sunday school teacher for 10 years.
I was a substitute teacher in public schools for 4 years.
I am the mother of 2 girls and 2 boys for 42 years.
I am grandmother of 11 children and great grandmother of 14 children.
I have been a private babysitter for many...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kaley E.
Lakeland, FL
$13-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Kaley! I'm A 19 Year Old Looking For My First Baby Sitting Job.
I'd describe my personality as creative, bubbly, and outgoing! I try to be compassionate wherever I go and I'm definitely an extrovert in my truest nature.
I like working with kids because I connect well with them! I'm a big sister myself, and I studied in my high school's Early Childhood Education program where I learned...
Skills:
Early Education
Emma H.
Lakeland, FL
$13-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Emma and I am currently a college student at Southeastern University studying speech therapy! I am hoping to find a babysitting job as I have no classes on Monday, Wednesday or Friday this semester!
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Hannah, I am 19 and I am currently in school for social work. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I taught Sunday school from 16-18 in upstate New York before moving down to Lakeland in 2021. My favorite things to do are to color, swim, take nature walks and play board games. I would love to be the perfect...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Hi y'all my name is Caitlyn! I'm a freshman at Southeastern University, and i'm studying missional leadership. The reason I'm applying to be a babysitter is to help out the parents with loving on their kids just as Jesus would.
I'd describe my personality as joyful, fun, and outgoing!
I like working with kids because I have a...
Sabrina J.
Lakeland, FL
$14-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
l am a loving and responsible babysitter with extensive experience caring for children ages one and older. I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids, fostering a nurturing and fun environment where they can feel safe and supported.
Whether it's helping with homework, engaging in creative activities, or ensuring they follow a...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madi O.
Lakeland, FL
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a caring and attentive individual with a strong passion for childcare. With experience in babysitting children of various ages, I bring a warm, nurturing environment to every babysitting job. My background in elementary education has equipped me with the skills to not only look after children but also to engage them in...
Madi can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter or nanny for over 15 years. I am a mom to a 3-year-old who is in school everyday and I am looking to get back into working again. I have watched children from newborn to teenagers. I am CPR, FIRST AID, AED, and SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR certified.
Marissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Karyn L.
Lakeland, FL
$24-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
35+ Years Of Experience! Non-Smoker, Pet Lover, CPR & First Aid Certified, TDAP & Covid Vaccinated
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a former elementary school teacher with a BS, MS, and doctorate work in education. I have been background-approved since 1989. I am certified in infant & adult CPR & First Aid, & COVID & TDAP vaccinated. I have 35+ years of experience providing care for babies, infants, & school-aged children. For me, being a nanny is...
Karyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karyn is amazing! She cares for our 5 month old and does a fantastic job. She's punctual, caring, kind, and really cares about your little. Would highly recommend!"
Amber A.
Skyler H.
Lakeland, FL
$14-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of experience with babysitting, growing up I have always loved kids and have loved caring for them as much as I get asked. so now on my free time any time a family needs me to babysit I don't hesitate to say no.
Skyler can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Zoe P.
Lakeland, FL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with three years of experience, I am passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for children while supporting families with reliable childcare. My journey into caregiving began with positive experiences in previous babysitting roles.
My personality traits, such as patience, creativity, and...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Kaeley and I am a Kindergarten teacher in Lakeland, FL. I moved to Lakeland 8 years ago from northern NY. I have several years of babysitting experience and have been teaching for about 10 years.
On my free time, I love to spend time with my family, especially my own two little ones! I am currently looking to...
Kaeley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca. I have two daughters of my own. 3 and 1 1/2. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and my mom signed me up for a babysitting course. During high school I worked in the daycare located on campus during school hours and after school I worked at a local daycare center. I've also completed many child care...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL
Rachel P.
5.0
Rachel is fantastic. She is kind, patient, communicative, imaginative, full of fun, and basically a modern day Mary Poppins. We love her! She sat for us (Boy, 5mo/Girl 3.5 yrs) several times, even once while the kids were sick, and we plan on continuing to use her when she returns from summer break....
- Melissa M.
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.
Lacey H.
5.0
Lacey is extremely dependable, protective, punctual and responsive. She's always been so joyful with my four boys and knows how to engage on their level. She started nannying for me when my fourth born son was less than a month old, and she always ensured his safety and upmost care.
- Karla E.
Karyn L.
5.0
We've used Karyn for the last eight months to watch our one year old and more recently, our newborn twins. Karyn is great at communicating and plays very well with our little one and fur baby. Being our first nanny we were apprehensive at first but she put our minds at ease and we definitely will...
- Amanda H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Lakeland, FL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Lakeland, FL?
You can review 76 after school babysitter profiles near you in Lakeland, FL to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Lakeland, FL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Lakeland, FL is $16.26. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Lakeland, FL?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Lakeland, FL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Lakeland, FL to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Lakeland, FL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Lakeland, FL?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Lakeland, FL.
Ratings for Lakeland, FL after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 76 listed after school babysitters.