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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
Maria A D.
Lakeland, FL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Child caregiver with 2 years of experience. Careful person with good skills. Dedicated to promoting the growth and development of children. I enjoy stimulating a creative and didactic environment for children to learn and grow, I offer them the opportunity to learn Spanish if they wish. As a responsible caregiver, I am dedicated...
Maria A can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Heather O.
Lakeland, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired social worker and former stay-at-home mom of four grown children (3 military boys and a girl, ages 21-30) who loves nurturing and teaching children. I was a stay-at-home mom for 15 years and obtained a BA in Criminology from USF during this time. I don't smoke and have reliable, safe transportation. I've logged hundreds...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Jaden W.
Lakeland, FL
$14-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the best candidate to fill the void in your home because:
I'm young, I have the energy and ability to run around, play, and entertain your kids.
I love and have experience with many animal including: dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, marsupials, and birds.
I have 6 years of culinary training and 2 food safety certifications so...
Jaden can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
I have nannied for families of up to 7 kids, some being homeschool families that I did school work with as well. I love working with children, building relationships with them, and teaching them. I make sure you always come home to a clean home and well loved kids.
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
I like working with kids because they make me smile and bring light into me when I'm having a bad day and I see kids or hear them it lightens my day.
I'm looking for a job that will make me feel at home.
I started working with kids when I was around the age of 13 I started watching and taking care of my little brother's and...
Emerie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Salonica P.
Lakeland, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mature experienced caregiver. I have experience caring for individuals with serious health issues, as well as children with health issues I have had a foster care license for many years also a day care business in home I also have taken care of family members with serious health issues and also home health Providers. I...
Salonica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am an fun, energetic Mom of 2 (1-year-old girl & 3-year-old boy) that is looking to invite your child into our home. After spending the last year at home with my children, my goal is to not go back to the corporate world, but to extend my love for kids to another family.
I am a big believer in early childhood development...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep
Growing up I was the baby sitter of the family, everybody told me that I would be a great mom one day, today I have 3 boys, 17, 16 and 11 step daughters, 10 and 8 and it has been a JOY, now they are all in school and thinking about what kind of job I should do pointed to nothing but what I do best, I have a Christian home, have...
Hey there! My name is Maria, i'm a UF student and I'd love to look after your little ones during a date night or help them out with their homework! I have 1 year of experience mostly with caring for younger cousins within my family, but I enjoyed every minute of it! I'm more than happy to help with light chores around the house...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have many years of experience caring for children (20+). I have Home Health Aide certification, CPR and First Aid Training.
Brandy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi, my name is Abby and I am 24 years old! I nannied for a girl with severe anxiety from cancer back home in Lakeland for about two years. I have been babysitting kids from newborns up until teenagers since I was 14. I love kids, and would love to be able to babysit/ nanny again here in Tampa. I have a degree from Florida State...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Hi!! I have years of experience babysitting, nannying, pet-sitting, etc. I have worked as a children's director at my home church, I have been a summer nanny for 3 years for different families, and I casually babysit all year round. I have experience watching children ages 0-13 years old.
I'd describe my personality as...
Joryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Hello, my name is Tessa. I have over 15 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of different ages (ranging from infancy to school age). I excel at creating engaging, developmentally appropriate, screen free activities tailored to children's interests. I provide a safe, fun, child-led approach in a natural home...
Tessa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Liliana J.
Lakeland, FL
$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi!! I go to Florida Southern College and I am a student athlete that is home for the summer! I come from a big family of four brothers. I am energetic, reliable, hard-working and I love working with all kids. I will provide a safe and fun environment for the kids and I am willing to do additional tasks if requested. In...
Liliana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I'm a patient and friendly childcare provider with a passion for helping children. I have 3 years of paid experience caring for children of all ages. My experience includes babysitting, nannying, and working at a daycare back home in New Jersey . I'm young but I grew up taking care of my little sister as well and I'm skilled at...
Brandi W.
Lakeland, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brandi White and I am a 22-year-old college student. I live in Lakeland off of 98 North. My husband and I own our home, have a fenced in back yard, and three loving dogs. We are non smokers and attend church weekly. I have lots of childcare experience and I have an infant daughter. I could provide references, but they...
Brandi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Brandi has cared for my son on numerous occasions. She loves kids and it is obvious. I have been very impressed with her and you will be too.
My son enjoyed being at her house and when she picked him up."
Barbara R.
Aida P.
Lakeland, FL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a home healthcare worker and babysitter
trustworthy, cheerful, understanding, and very respectful . I have experience working with older people and children of all ages who need personal assistance or who require special care. I am trained and do everything following my morals and my professional ethics. I would like to...
Aida can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Tina. I have two grown daughters, which makes me an empty nester. I'm currently looking for a part-time job to help fill in the gaps with finances at home. I'm caring, creative, and active. While my daughters were in elementary school, I was room-mom, volunteer coordinator, lead chair person for many different...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
I have worked with kids since I turned 14 just babysitting around the area, then I got a job offer at the YMCA for child care, life guarding, swim instructing, and summer camp counseling all in the same year. I work well with children 12 and under, but also can help older kids with homework as I am in college. I would love a...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Courtney H.
Lakeland, FL
$13-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I grew up working with my mother at her home daycare for about 5 yrs. I have experience caring for children of all age groups. I don't have children of my own and currently not working, so full-time child care is ideal. I've been babysitting ever since I was in middle school, I am 24 yrs old now. So I believe I am a great...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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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 66 reviews of the 40 listed in home child care.