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112 nannies are listed in Lakeland, FL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Lakeland, FL
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.
5.0
(17)
I am an Early Childhood Education major with more than 18 years experience, with a speciality area of Children With Special Needs ( Autism, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida.....). I have been trained to feed children with G tubes. I have 15 +years of providing care for newborns and toddlers. I love fostering long relationships with...
Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very thoughtful of my children's needs. She is compassionate and understanding."
Care member
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Elizabeth.
Growing up in a large family and getting my first experiences with babies and children with my younger siblings is where my love for children started.
I enjoy watching babies and children grow and learn new things. Seeing life through a child's eyes and the way they get excited about what seems so simple...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cannot recommend highly enough! Elizabeth was our full time nanny for over 3 years! She is infinitely patient, very reliable (wasn't sick even once), loving and kind. My children adore her and we consider her one of the family now. She is capable and competent with...
Alicia W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying most of my life. I have two children of my own. I love to do arts and crafts both my children attend art schools. I also Enjoy outside activities. I have worked for many different families cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children. I have a squeaky clean back ground and driving record. I...
Lindy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindy is fantastic! She is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. She walks my dog twice a day and she also picks up my first grader and transports her across town for her after school activities. Lindy really has been part of my village, and I could not do it...
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & 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
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, Families! I am Librarian, I am a very honest, energetic and loving person. I have been caring for children and babies for as long as I can remember. I love to cook and do not have any problems doing some light housekeeping (picking up after the children, doing dishes, occasional children's laundry, etc.). I am excellent...
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She very dependable, connect great with kids. She is organized, clean and goes above and beyond on her!"
Karen W.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
Allison M.
Lakeland, FL
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Loving And Patient Nanny Available Immediately -Flexible Hours
5.0
(2)
I truly love being with children. I am a compassionate, dependable and trust worthy person who enjoys discovering each child's unique personality. I strive to create an environment where children are praised and encouraged so that they will be confident life long learners
. I am not married and do not have children. I love...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allie helped us with our 4 year old daughter and with our newborn son. All of us loved Allie and miss her. She became part of our family. Allie is kind, creative and has a huge heart. She always was playing, creating indoor tents to creating outdoor adventures,...
Rosemary B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Kimberly but you can call me Kim :)
I offer a fun, safe and educational experience for your children. I am a responsible and caring person who understands the importance of providing a nurturing environment where children can learn, play and grow. I have 4 years of experience working with children of all ages. I...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kim was always on time & accommodating of extra hours when needed. Our baby loved to play with her and she would be very attentive with him no matter in the house, on a walk, or adventuring in our building. We love Kim & hope to have her work with us again soon!"
Care member
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Sheila is a true life blessing for our family. She has been with us for over a year now and is part of the family. She goes above and beyond anything we ask of her. She is not just a sitter but someone who is a positive role model for our boys. She engages the...
Heather C.
Viviane A.
Lakeland, FL
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I'm 30 years old and I'm a professional, experienced nanny. I have been working with kids for more than 5 years. I'm a former au pair. I worked as an au pair for 2 and a half years. And then I worked as a nanny live in for 2 years. On top of that I have been babysitting for a lot different families with different...
Viviane can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Viviane is a great babysitter to our 4 year old and 2 year old. She is very attentive, trustworthy, caring and easy going. Our little ones love her from the moment she arrived. She sends notifications to make sure our Littles are doing ok. I would recommend her to...
Kimberly L.
Emma P.
Lakeland, FL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with the YMCA, specifically with kids kindergarten through 4th grade. I worked there as a part time Summer Learning Academy teacher. I absolutely loved it!!! I also worked as a nanny before COVID. I helped with schooling, some meal making, and picking up/dropping off the kiddo from dance class!!
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"We love having Emma with us! She is highly dependable, patient, sweet, reliable, mature, engaging and she connected immediately with our 2 yr-old son. He has special needs, so it's unpredictable who he will "take to", but he loved her from day 1! She's also genuine...
Lacey L.
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have years of experience with childcare from babysitting as a teen to years of professional Nannying.
In the military being one of the few females, I was asked to watch fellow soldiers' children. Dog watching and Childcare became my way to escape the barracks and just have fun. I also have a lot of nieces and nephews I have...
Maryhannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was excellent! She played with and interacted with the kids well. She taught my 3yr old how to say please and thank you in 5 languages!"
Amanda P.
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I started watching children at 12, with my first child having various special needs. I have volunteered with children in other countries, orphans, and foster children. Additionally, I have taken care of up to five children at a...
Soleil can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She was able to watch our daughter on short notice for a date night. She was delightful, respectful, fun, and reliable! We would absolutely hire her again. My daughter really enjoyed her. Thank you, Solei!"
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Haley M.
Lakeland, FL
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Haley M. I am 24 years old and I am the oldest out of 6 ages 1 to 18! I have worked as a nanny for 4 years and also worked at La petite Academy working as an infant teacher for 3 years. I have my certification for child care training classes from the Department of Children and Families. I am CPR and first aid...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
4.0
"We hired Haley as a full time nanny position for our one year old and three year old. She was always punctual and very flexible with her schedule, willing and volunteering to come early and stay late as needed. She cleaned up after playtime and mealtime and was...
Nichole B.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Took really good care on my 2 toddlers. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Hannah and I am 26 years old. As the second eldest of five children taking care of all aged children is innate for me. I have babysat for families from 1 child to 5 children, aging from 1-16 years old. Over the course of my high school life, I was a "regular" sitter for 8 different families. One of the little boys I...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We used Hannah in July while visiting Orange Beach. Our kids loved her and she seemed to enjoy them as well. We would happily hire her again."
Jennifer G.
Katherine J.
Lakeland, FL
$17/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katherine, I am fun loving, kind, patient and compassionate. Being with kids brings out the best in me! I love learning a child's personality, while also helping them grow and learn and explore the world around them. I am very active and love to bring the kids outside! I started working with kids when I was 11...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie was our nanny for 2 summers and 1 school year. Our two boys, ages 8 and 5, adore her. She did an excellent job keeping the kids occupied with enriching activities - she keeps screen time to a minimum. She also kept their things organized and was excellent at...
Christine C.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL
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.
Marie R.
5.0
Very thoughtful of my children's needs. She is compassionate and understanding.
- Care member
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.
Elizabeth G.
5.0
Cannot recommend highly enough! Elizabeth was our full time nanny for over 3 years! She is infinitely patient, very reliable (wasn't sick even once), loving and kind. My children adore her and we consider her one of the family now. She is capable and competent with all ages including newborn care...
- Alicia W.
Lindy Z.
5.0
Lindy is fantastic! She is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. She walks my dog twice a day and she also picks up my first grader and transports her across town for her after school activities. Lindy really has been part of my village, and I could not do it without her! I completely and...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Lakeland, FL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Lakeland, FL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Lakeland, FL is as of is $17.29 per hour as of February, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Lakeland, FL?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 112 in Lakeland, FL. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Lakeland, FL?
You can find different nanny services in Lakeland through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Lakeland, FL with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Lakeland, FL nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Lakeland, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 99 reviews of the 112 listed nannies.