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40 in home child care are listed in Lakeland, FL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 5 years
In home child care in Lakeland, FL
5.0
(3)
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...
Ayonna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very resourceful, helpful, hard working, kind and dependable."
Tiffany C.
4.9
(18)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a part-time weekend opportunities as a caregiver to earn extra income and be of great help. I am a firm believer that it really does take a village to raise a child. It is my goal to provide superior care in the environment that the children are most comfortable and give the parents a peace of mind knowing that...
Clara can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clara saved us at the last minute last week. We needed a date night sitter so we could go buy a car, and she was not only available but extremely professional. My kids had a blast with her.
She is a keeper, and will continue to be one of my first go to sitters...
Marjorie H.
4.8
(14)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
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...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katelyn watched my 6 mo son 4-5 days during a very busy month for me. She had great communication skills, was punctual, and flexible/understanding of a hectic and changing schedule. I’m very thankful for her help during that month. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a Mama of a 2. 5-year-old toddler who is as happy as can be and full of energy! I'm hoping to help out a family with their childcare needs and bring my daughter along, or watch your child's in my home. I'm available M-F for either a full time or part time position. I have 10 years of experience from caring for my own child...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"We have a five year old little girl who can be very busy and challenging at times, Taylor has been kind, dependable, attentive and fun loving. Our daughter just loves her! I would absolutely recommend her and am more than happy to give a personal reference. She...
Amber T.
Sheila B.
Lakeland, FL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurse Who Is Willing To Do Pet-Setting, Child Care, Run Errands Or Other Needs
5.0
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a nurse with over 15 years experience in the nursing field. I am CPR and first aid certified. I recently moved back to Florida from South Carolina to be closer to my family.. 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...
Sheila can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"The absolute best nanny ever. She has been with or family for almost 3 years, and is a huge part of our family ❤️ she takes care of our household like her own , is extremely caring, reliable, and loving. We couldn’t ask for a better nana ❤️"
Care member
4.8
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years experience watching newborns/ teens. I am a mom of a grown man, I raised so many kids that I couldn't be more proud of. I am A full time substitute teacher.( pre-k threw 5th grade) in Polk County. I love all babies/kids. I am looking to babysit this summer in my home, I have a pool, toys and would take kids...
Flori can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"very sweet lady she been taking care of my son almost a year now never get disappointed from her she go above and beyond her duties she treats kids like her own kids your kids will fall in love with her within hours her house is safe good family and her house...
Junie P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am certified in infant/child CPR and trained in First aid. I have completed early childhood education classes and hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and have been caring for children for over 20 years. I provide quality, specialized one on one care from my home in a safe environment and nurturing environment. I am...
Aviza can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aviza is super professional and so kind. My little ones adored her from the first time they spent time with her. They told me she was the best babysitter they've ever had! She is fantastic and I would highly recommend her to anyone. "
Sara W.
Carter C.
Lakeland, FL
$18-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey there! I have 3 years of experience as a camp counselor and part-time babysitter. When I lived at home I loved to help care for my 12-year-old special-needs sister. I love to cook with nutrition in mind. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping:)
Carter can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carter watched our two year old daughter for us on Mondays. She was consistently on time, and engaged with our daughter. She was beyond sweet and our daughter truly adored her. It was such a pleasure to have her with us for the summer!"
Care member
Tess K.
Lakeland, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full Time Nanny Position.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Tess and I am 28 years old.
I have 15+ years of childcare experience including overnight care, full time nanny (including housekeeping, light meal prep, taking to/from appointments, learning games, homework help, etc.) and date night sitting.
I have a baby girl, 13 months old, and am looking for a position...
Tess can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tess is an absolutely amazing caregiver. She not only provides top-notch care for our four children but also went above and beyond to help with homeschooling keeping our kids engaged and excited to learn. Her patience, kindness, and dedication to our children's...
Becky Z.
Pamela B.
Lakeland, FL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Love The Elderly And Will Give My Full Attention And Care.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello.. My name is Pam. I hope to find a job helping to make an elderly person's life more enjoyable. I am not looking for childcare. I care very much about how aging folks are treated. I have always reached out by going into nursing homes to sing at Christmas with my church. I also took my children when they were small, to...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Pam watched 3 of my kids for a very long time until they were old enough to watch themselves. She always went above and beyond for my kids. She picked them up from school, would watch them when I would go out of town and would help with chores around the house....
Katherine E.
Karen H.
Lakeland, FL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.8
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a Mother of two full grown both are married but no children yet. Besides being a Mom I have 7 years experience working with and caring for children . For 4 years I worked at Kids School Age Program. I worked at several different sites, my last position was at Vernon Elementary as the Lead Teacher. During that time I had up...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids and I met with Karen for an interview. The kids liked her right away and she was very warm with them. She was kind, but clearly not the type to be a pushover. We are hoping to be able to use her in the future, we just had a change of circumstances for now."
Bridgette B.
I provide care for special needs children from ages 2yrs-14yrs of age. I have also worked in a daycare with children from newborn on up, they were not special needs children, but I love working with them all. I have 9 years of experience.
Ta'shauna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I have also worked at 2 trampoline parks supervising children. I know how to do many household chores , change diapers , entertain kids , and other childcare activities .
Anija can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hannah L.
Lakeland, FL
$13-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom Looking To Watch Child Under One Years Old From My Home
Hello, my name is Hannah and I am a stay at home mom to my 6-month-old son. I am looking to watch a child from the ages of 4 months to 1-year-old and bring my son with me. I am only available on the weekdays, but my schedule is flexible depending on the week. I am also able to watch your child from my home if that would ever be...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Kylie M.
Lakeland, FL
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a senior in college and love kids! I babysit while at school and would love to help families out while I am home for the summer. The family I babysit during the school year consists of an 8, 6, 3, and 1-year-old! My passions are God, family, friends, exercise, and reading!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi - I'm Hannah and I'm looking for a morning babysitting job. I have recently finished my Master of Arts in Piano Performance and I teach piano lessons in the afternoons to children ages 5-16. I have been babysitting for over 10 years, spent several summers nannying and traveling with a family, and also worked at my college's...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hi everyone! I am currently a college student in florida but am coming home to Indiana for the summer starting end of April!! I have experience working in childcare from babysitting since high school and working in aftercare as a job for a few years!! I LOVE kids so spending my summer getting to hangout with them would be so fun...
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Emily and I cannot wait to meet you! I am currently a kindergarten teacher starting my 3rd year of teaching. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with reading and ESOL endorsements. Before I started teaching, I volunteered many years in my church's nursery. In addition, I worked at a local...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Whitney R.
Lakeland, FL
$19/hr • 1 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about providing safe and enriching care for children. With a year of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of young ones.
Open communication is essential, so I regularly update parents about their child's day and promptly address...
Whitney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a retired mom of 3, and grandma of 2 plus 3 bonus grandkids. Currently just 2 little dogs and a husband at home. I have babysitting experience since I was in 3rd grade (bc ppl did all kinds of crazy stuff back then!) 40 years of nursing career as CNA, LPN, and RN. Im just looking for small job(s), helping out with whatever.
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Lakeland, FL
Ayonna U.
5.0
She is very resourceful, helpful, hard working, kind and dependable.
- Tiffany C.
Clara T.
3.0
Clara was be my first sitter outside of family and friends, so I don't know if my experience is the norm in these circumstances. She does respond right away when messaged so I liked that about her. She is reliable and punctual. I hired her to sit for my son while I was at a work related conference...
- Maria R.
Katelyn T.
5.0
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 with her. Thank you Katelyn!
- Sarah M.
Taylor H.
5.0
We have a five year old little girl who can be very busy and challenging at times, Taylor has been kind, dependable, attentive and fun loving. Our daughter just loves her! I would absolutely recommend her and am more than happy to give a personal reference. She has been such a blessing in our...
- Amber T.
Sheila B.
5.0
The absolute best nanny ever. She has been with or family for almost 3 years, and is a huge part of our family ❤️ she takes care of our household like her own , is extremely caring, reliable, and loving. We couldn’t ask for a better nana ❤️
- Care member
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Lakeland, FL
How do I find in-home child care near me in Lakeland, FL?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Lakeland, FL. There are 40 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Lakeland, FL?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of April, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $16.10 for in-home child care providers near you in Lakeland, FL.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Lakeland, FL?
You can compare 40 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Lakeland, FL in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
In Home Child Care in Lakeland, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews of the 40 listed in home child care.