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600 child care providers are listed in Lexington, KY

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Lexington, KY

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Angelea H.


Lexington, KY

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care Available

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love to teach children new developing skills, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones. In experience,...
Angelea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was great with the children. I hired her as she worked at my kids’ daycare (Heartland Christian Academy) in Lexington and was always great. She has a very caring heart for children and always brought coloring pages with her and asked about any activities we...

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Keelin W.


Lexington, KY

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Temporary Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My childcare experience started in high school working for Emler swim school and Crenshaw athletic club teaching swim classes as well as gymnastics! From there I worked for college Nannie's and tutors and through care. com I worked for three families over three years. Caring for ages 6 months-13 years old. When I worked...
Keelin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Keelin took care of my three-month old son for two weeks while I worked from home, and I was thrilled with how great she was with him and how easy she was to have around. I heard her playing with him, reading to him, and singing to him all day long. She's arrived...

Caitlin H.

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Kellen W.


Lexington, KY

< $10/hr

Looking To Bring A Smile To Your Child's Face

I grew up the second oldest in a family with six sisters and one baby brother. I have been around children as long as I can remember and have consistently had to take care of each new baby as they joined my family. I tend to be pretty relaxed with children and I try to empower them to solve problems on their own. I also speak...
5.0
"Kellen watched our twoish year old daughter for an hour and a half twice a week at his apartment and dropped her off at preschool. He is super reliable and friendly and our daughter raved about him when she got home. Kellen was also a great communicator which...

Stefan J.

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Madison J.


Lexington, KY

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter/care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a junior nursing student (BSN) currently. I am in my Peds and OB semester. My goal is to become a pediatric nurse when I graduate (May 2020). I have spent a lot of time babysitting my friends' children. I am a volunteer teacher at a special needs "preschool" for ages 2-4. I babysit a 3-year-old stroke survivor as needed. I...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Madison is sweet, funny, smart, and energetic! She loves kids and animals. We look forward to working with her in the near future!"

Brooke S.

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Candice F.


Lexington, KY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! A little about myself: I have worked in childcare for over 8 years. I started in the kid-zone at my gym, worked as a nanny through college, and was a lead teacher in a 2-year-old room for a year after college. After graduating with a degree in kinesiology, I spent 5 years working in worksite health and safety. I am...
Candice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Fantastic, highly recommend. Took excellent care of our 14 month old daughter. Will definitely hire again! "

Maureen O.

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Aastha B.


Lexington, KY

$25-28/hr7 yrs exp

Caring And Enthusiastic Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 24-year-old college graduate. I'm a loving and caring elder sister of two little brothers aged 11 and 18. I was raised in a big family and have spent my entire life among kids and babies, so I have plenty of experience taking care of children and elders. I've always been very comfortable with kids. I would love the...
Aastha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Can't say enough good things about Aastha. We have 3 boys 8-12 y/o. they have really enjoyed hanging out with her. Aastha is energetic and the boys look forward to her coming over. Aastha is quick to jump in and help out with things that need to be done even if...

Benjamin C.

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Marcy Z.


Lexington, KY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Domestic Engineer- Paris, Kentucky

4.3

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have had the blessing of raising five children which I believe to be more valuable than any other source of education I have obtained. I have worked as a Nanny for several years and have had formal preschool educational training. I feel confident in my ability to understand and nurture children of all ages.
Marcy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marcy worked for my family for a couple years. I have 3 daughter, and she started working for me when my youngest (twins) were newborn. They had spent 4 weeks in the NICU, and had lots of restrictions and directions. She was nothing short of amazing. My family and...

Karla H.

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Kellie M.


Lexington, KY

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 32 years experience as a nanny, teachers aide, public day care and in home childcare. I have experience with infants to age 12, preemies, special needs including autism, and twins.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Merissa J.


Lexington, KY

$20-40/hr9 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I was a STEM teacher, and have 9 years experience working in childcare in church, home and daycare settings for children aged newborn-school age and have worked with children with speech delays, autism, and ADD/ADHD. I would love to combine childcare with tutoring if requested! I am willing to provide transportation within...
Merissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I see review above. However I have had a much different experience. Merissa has watched my special needs child o several occasions and is caring and attentive to my child's very structured needs. She works full time as a teacher but is always responsive after...

Monique J.

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Mary Lou B.


Lexington, KY

$55/hr20 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver/Chef Available

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have two decades of childcare experience and am passionate about nurturing the growth and well-being of young minds. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my innate ability to connect with children and positively impact their lives. This inspired me to pursue a career that would...
Mary Lou can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary Lou is truly an exceptional caregiver. Our family simply cannot recommend her enough! Any family lucky enough to have her care for their children can rest assured that they are in the tender arms of a true professional. She swooped in a pinch situation and...

Neal K.

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Ella K.


Lexington, KY

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Reliable, Trustworthy, And Energetic Babysitter

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ella, I have been babysitting for over seven years, starting with my own younger siblings and then expanding to help out my neighbors and family friends. Through these experiences, I have developed strong skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of various age groups. I...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ella was great! Punctual, responsible, responsive and my three kids said they had fun with her. She watched them in a hotel room while we were in town fir a show. All went very smoothly!"

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Kinsleigh S.


Lexington, KY

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for roughly a decade now! I have cared for numerous children of varying ages and have connected with many great families. During my Undergraduate days I spent my time working as a nanny with children who aged from 8 weeks to 9 years old. I have always enjoyed working with children and find it to be...
Kinsleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Smart, Amazing, Wonderfully caring. Kinsleigh is everything you could ever hope for in someone caring for your child. She is open and honest at all times. Extremely dependable, you can tell right away she understand various moods children have and can easily handle...

Stephanie B.

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Lesa J.


Lexington, KY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Love Working With Kids,, I Have 27 + Years In The Field,,,

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with kids in a school setting as well as a church setting. I taught pre k for 29 years and have nannied for 10 I have just finished up with a nanny job of 3 in a half years with a sweet girl, And am currently looking for a part time nanny job. I have a degree in child development and family studies, and have...
Lesa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lesa has been our nanny for approx. four years. During this time, I don't recall her calling in for a single sick day...extremely dependable and always on time; I can't express how much I appreciate this as a working professional. While that's important, it's more...

Chris M.

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Stormie Kai P.


Lexington, KY

$15-16/hr3 yrs exp

Stormie P; Nanny/ Babysitter

Hi my name is Stormie! I am 22 years old and I have been working with kids for a few years now, Im an education major and I'll be working with kids most of my life! I love children so much! I am a certified daycare worker and I'm also CPR certified! Right now I do have another job, but my boss is wonderful and helps me keep a...
Stormie Kai can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stormie is always a joy to have in our home! Very punctual, dependable, and respectful. And our kids love her!! Would recommend her to anyone!!"

Tara C.

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Karen D.


Lexington, KY

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Or Caregiver

Have been a nanny and elderly caregiver for years. I have an opening almost anytime. Also I am available for date nights. I am a lot of fun and your kids would love me. I have excellent references. I also due errands for whatever need you have.
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Karen is fantastic! Very loving and takes her job very seriously."

Krystal S.

Child care centers in Lexington, KY

Little Rockers Early Education Center

Little Rockers Early Education Center

746 Allendale Drive, LEXINGTON, KY

Starting at $235/mo

Little Rockers Early Education Center’s focus is on developing the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical potential of children in a nurturing, secure, and stimulating environment. Little Rockers’ staff is comprised of dedicated and talented teachers, who provide their children with a fun,...

The Lutheran School of Lexington

The Lutheran School of Lexington

425 Patchen Drive, Lexington, KY

We are a preschool for students age 2-4 focusing on a Christian education in a fun and nurturing environment. Contact to schedule a tour today!

Our PlayHouse Preschool and Kindergarten

Our PlayHouse Preschool and Kindergarten

235 Walton Ave, Lexington, KY

Our PlayHouse opened its doors in Lexington, Kentucky August of 2015. We offer a play-based emergent curriculum complete with low teacher to child ratios. Come see our environment and how it is designed to promote exploration, adventure and play. We believe that children are active participants in...

Fayette Cooperating Preschool

Fayette Cooperating Preschool

109 Rosemont Gdn, Lexington, KY

The Fayette Cooperating Preschool, also known as "Co-op," offers an exceptional first-school experience for young children and a unique program that nurtures parents as well. The foundation of our program is direct parent involvement. We are the only parent-teacher cooperative preschool in Central...

Little Rockers Early Edu Center

Little Rockers Early Edu Center

746 Allendale Drive, Lexington, KY


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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Lexington, KY

Angelea H.

5.0

She was great with the children. I hired her as she worked at my kids’ daycare (Heartland Christian Academy) in Lexington and was always great. She has a very caring heart for children and always brought coloring pages with her and asked about any activities we would like our child to have.

- Care member

Keelin W.

5.0

Keelin took care of my three-month old son for two weeks while I worked from home, and I was thrilled with how great she was with him and how easy she was to have around. I heard her playing with him, reading to him, and singing to him all day long. She's arrived on time every day and even met me at...

- Caitlin H.

Kellen W.

5.0

Kellen watched our twoish year old daughter for an hour and a half twice a week at his apartment and dropped her off at preschool. He is super reliable and friendly and our daughter raved about him when she got home. Kellen was also a great communicator which helped with our sometimes erratic...

- Stefan J.

Madison J.

5.0

Madison is sweet, funny, smart, and energetic! She loves kids and animals. We look forward to working with her in the near future!

- Brooke S.

Candice F.

5.0

Fantastic, highly recommend. Took excellent care of our 14 month old daughter. Will definitely hire again!

- Maureen O.

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Ratings for Lexington, KY child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in Lexington, KY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 150 reviews of the 600 listed child care providers.