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98 nannies are listed in Lakeland, FL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"There is NO ONE better than Ms. Linda! She is always the life of the party for my 8 month old who can't help but smile every time she walks in the door. My daughter always looks for the bag of "goodies" that she brings with her. She also is super knowledgeable...
Brittany I.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, 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
(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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Professional and kind. Great communication skills, a pleasure to work with. "
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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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindy is a true professional and would be an asset in any business environment. Excellent communicator, well organized, and maintains an unparalleled attention to detail. She is very independent, and doesn't need direction. Lindy knows her work, she is meticulous;...
Micheal O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for quite a few years and was a preschool teacher until I had my son a couple years ago and went back to being a nanny after that. My husband and I recently moved to the area. I have two children 5 and 2 who would love to have other kids to play and learn with during the week. I'm hoping to find a family that...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Heather is very caring and attentive to our children. We never worry about them when they are in her care. Our girls love it when she does their hair and nails!"
Misty J.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Professionally experienced nanny, CPR and first aid certified. I am looking for full time or flexible nanny work in central florida. We've been in Jacksonville for seven years, where I have nannied all over. We're moving back to central florida to be closer to family as I was just recently diagnosed with cancer.
My background...
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tara is awesome with our 10 year old son. She watches my son after school ( plus date nights) and assist with homework and keep him on task with chores etc. Tara plays board games, nerf war with him so he loves her. Tara is comfortable with our pets too so that...
Jennifer M.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, 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.
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa, I am 27 years old, my husband and I have been in Florida for about 2 years and live with our puppy Magnolia. I have been a full-time nanny for approximately 7 years. I started as a way to get out of the restaurant job I had and never looked back! I am the eldest of 4 girls in my family as well as the...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is such a wonderful amazing nanny. She watched our baby for a year after I returned to work. Our daughter absolutely loved her. Could not recommend her more. We miss having Alyssa over!!! "
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Tess K.
Lakeland, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full Time Nanny Position.
5.0
(2)
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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, carpooling, meal prep, 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.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 6 lovely years of experience working with children of all ages.
I have a bachelors in psychology and criminal justice. . I have experience with infant and toddlers by creating curriculums and activities at previous work places. I love entertaining their developmental skills and maintain busy! I enjoy playing and...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We felt so comfortable leaving our daughter with Natalie for the evening! Natalie communicated proactively, arrived on time, and kept us updated through the night. She made an effort to connect with our six-year old - and they really hit it off! We can't wait to...
Abigail W.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ayonna was as great with our 10 month old daughter.She contoured out daughter's daily care, laundry and dishes. She sent pictures through her day so we can be apart of it. Her patients with my daughter was heartwarming. She loved playing with her and taking her...
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5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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!"
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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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
Katie G.
Lakeland, FL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Katie. I am 27 years old, I have a 6-year-old son and a 3-month-old daughter. I have been a nanny for 8 years.
Babysitting/ being a nanny is more than a job for me. I have so much fun interacting with kids and providing a fun, yet safe environment for them. It is important to me to see children grow and learn...
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was VERY flexible. I felt like I always had something that was changing my schedule, and if she had nothing else going on, she was always willing to adjust. I really appreciated that!"
Heather P.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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.
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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Karyn was a wonderful, reliable, and loving caretaker for our son from the time he was a newborn through to 15 months. She was diligent, responsible, and attentive to him — and easy-going and loving with his furry big brother, too. We would highly recommend Karyn,...
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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.
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.
Marie R.
5.0
Very thoughtful of my children's needs. She is compassionate and understanding.
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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
Heather D.
5.0
Heather was an amazing nanny to our 1 year old son for a few years. My husband and I completely trusted her and had missed seeing her go. She picked him up and dropped him off at our house end of work day and that was a gracious flexibility she extended to us. My son and her daughter got along...
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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 $17.50 per hour as of April, 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 98 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 136 reviews of the 98 listed nannies.