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With over 20 years of childcare experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth, development, and creativity. I specialize in creating safe, engaging, and educational environments tailored to each child's unique needs. My expertise spans all age groups, from infants to teens, with a strong focus on fostering...
Jazzmine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, Families! I am a very honest, energetic and loving person. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. Recently, I worked for a preschool in lakeland where I taught a class of 4-year-olds. I love to cook and do not have any problems doing some light housekeeping (picking up after the children, doing...
Briana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, nurturing, and kind.
I like working with kids because we have so much fun together! Let it be crafts, hanging out outside, or simply letting children run wild with their imagination. It's all so exciting!
I'm looking for a job that is flexible, and consistent.
I started working...
Davia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Rosario Z.
Lakeland, FL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a caring and responsible childcare provider with over a year of experience. My passion for working with children stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of nurturing and positively impacting young lives. I find great fulfillment in supporting families and providing reliable childcare...
Rosario can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Avonlea, I'm 22, and I've been a babysitter for 12 years and a nanny for 6. From a young age I've always loved looking after younger kids and decided to become a babysitter at age 11. I was a regular for my first family for 10 years until they moved out of state! During that time I've also nannied for infants,...
5.0
"Avonlea is wonderful and I highly recommend her!! I hired her several times a week to watch my three daughters (11, 7, 2yo) while we were visiting Orlando for three months and Avonlea is fantastic. She is kind, patient, extremely responsible and actually...
Heidi J.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 3 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care and love. I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested. I love to cook and clean. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Daniela is not only the best nanny that I have ever interviewed, she represents everything and more of what a nanny should be. She was punctual, respectful, charismatic and smart. She taught the kids more than we expected from her.
I would highly recommend her."
Javier B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
34 years old; my name is Alyssa and I'm huge child at heart, with several years of working with children under my belt. I started in my teens watching our neighbors kids and working into babysitting in neighboring towns and became a live-in nanny for twin boys, until they moved. I worked after school programs, volunteered at the...
5.0
"We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional care that Alyssa provided to our special needs child. From the start, she showed immense patience, kindness, and understanding. She adapted to our daughter's needs with creativity and professionalism. Our daughter...
Care member
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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.
Stephanie A.
Lakeland, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been taking caring for kids for years now and I l have a 15 years old of my own and my two god kids 4 and 3 years old which I love as if they are mines. I do most of the FUN & Learning activities with them. I am looking to care and treat your child as if it is one of my own with polite, respectful, patience, caring and...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Took really good care on my 2 toddlers. "
Care member
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
(9)
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karyn is just fantastic! She is reliable and interacts with our children just wonderfully! This is the first time we’ve had someone care for our kids and we couldn’t be happier. Our kids love her and can’t wait to see her! We feel so comfortable having Karyn care...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am responsible, organized, punctual, friendly and active person. I do love to take care of babies and children. Also love helping others and serve parents. I will help doing some light housekeeping and meal preparation. Have more than 10years of experience. Love to share my knowledge. Have my own car.
Sonia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Sonia became our family. From day one she stepped in and changed our family from survival mode to thriving. She did more than I possibly could have even thought to ask. Besides making my babies feeling loved, entertaining them (she is a queen at that!), she fed all...
Colleen S.
Viviane M.
Kissimmee, FL
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
If You Looking For Someone You Really Can Trust To Let Your Kiddos! You Just Find Me! Let's Talk
5.0
(1)
I'm Viviane, 30 years old. I'm Brazilian, no children and I live in Kissimmee
I started my career as a day care teacher in Brazil 7 years ago, during this time I worked with infants and preschool aged children.
I started working in the US in 2019 as an aupair with three different families for 2 years and a half taking care of...
Viviane can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Viviane was our family's Au pair (live-in nanny) from January 2018 until January 2019. Viviane was an excellent nanny for our family and I highly recommend her for any childcare position.
Viviane took care of our daughters, who at that time were ages 3 and 3...
Kate C.
Kali B.
Lakeland, FL
$15-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college student currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Nursing and want to become a pediatric nurse in the future! I have had experience with childcare off and on for family and family friends. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am very good at finding creative things to do with kids that don't...
Kali can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kali did an amazing job! Came to watch my 2 girls for the day and they loved her so much my oldest never wanted her to leave. Very respectful and even did light housework without me asking. Absolutely recommend and will definitely hire again! Thank you thank you!!!...
Care member
4.8
(16)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Patient, trustworthy, energetic, punctual and loving Nanny available immediately. Hello my name is Marcia T and am 46 years old mother of 4. I am an experienced nanny/babysitter for over 25 years. If you're looking for a full time or part time nanny feel free to message me. Occasionally date night and even last minute help I can...
Marcia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marcia is a joy and delight to have around! She connects deeply with the children she cares for and truly cares for the whole family. Without asking she'd find ways to make our lives a little easier and easily found a routine with our child that worked well for...
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I have around 6 years of experience babysitting infants-11-year-olds. I tutored elementary and middle school students while I was in high school. I'm currently a college student studying elementary education and I can't wait to continue my career working with children! I love being around kids, and I have no problem with pets.
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
1.0
(1)
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
I speak both English and Spanish im great with children I love crafts
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
I grew up babysitting and volunteering at Sunday school with children. I lived with two younger siblings, one with special needs. I was responsible for driving them to and from after school activities and helping them stick to a night routine. I am more than capable of following any schedule needed to best suit your children! I...
Abrah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ivanna I'm a loving and caring 28-year-old. I have 3 years of experience with babies from 1 month to 3 years. I graduated from culinary school on 2017 I love spending time on the kitchen baking and cooking. I can help with Crafts, other fun activities for kids, I can clean after my self and the kids, and cook...
Ivanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Polk City, FL
Avonlea D.
5.0
Avonlea is wonderful and I highly recommend her!! I hired her several times a week to watch my three daughters (11, 7, 2yo) while we were visiting Orlando for three months and Avonlea is fantastic. She is kind, patient, extremely responsible and actually participates and plays with the kids. All my...
- Heidi J.
Mary R.
5.0
My kids love Daniela! (5, 8) She was on time, assertive, helpful with making dinner/ clean up and most of all, my kids had fun with her. My kids are in a Spanish class and Daniela was able to help them with homework! I cannot recommend her enough!
- Anna S.
Alyssa B.
5.0
We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional care that Alyssa provided to our special needs child. From the start, she showed immense patience, kindness, and understanding. She adapted to our daughter's needs with creativity and professionalism. Our daughter even gave her a big hug on the last...
- Care member
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.
Stephanie A.
5.0
Took really good care on my 2 toddlers.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Polk City, FL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Polk City, FL?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Polk City, 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 Polk City, FL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Polk City, FL is $15.00. 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 Polk City, 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 Polk City, FL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Polk City, 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 Polk City, FL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Polk City, 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 Polk City, FL.