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Sophonia A.

Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Reliable and caring nanny with a strong passion for supporting children's growth, safety, and happiness. Experienced in providing attentive childcare, creating engaging activities, assisting with homework, preparing meals, and maintaining daily routines. Known for being patient, responsible, and nurturing while building positive...
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Erica D.

Babysitter/ Full-Time Nanny

Lakeland, FL

4.2(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm 29 and have been a professional, high end nanny and a caregiver for 15+ years in general. I've worked in varying settings including: in-home nanny, daycares, nurseries, after-school care, events. I provide a very genuine and engaging experience with everyone. I am a balance of being a genuine caregiver while being fun,...

Shannon K. says "Erica was professional and experienced. She has a caring sweet temperament and has a genuine passion for babies and kids. We hired her to fill in for our...

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Lindy Z.

Experienced Nanny And Sitter Looking For Part Time Job.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
For over 25 years I have lived in Lakeland and worked with children and seniors providing families with dependable care.. I have raised 3 children of my own and have experience with newborn to adult including special needs. I have helped many families in the area and can provide references and a clean background and driving...

Care Member says "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...

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Diana L.

Professional Loving Nanny

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is my passion, sparked by years of positive babysitting experiences. With a graduate degree and three years of experience caring for children aged newborn to older than 12, I'm equipped to provide engaging and supportive care for up to three children. My approach is patient, creative, and friendly. I'm very...

Catherine B. says "Diana was WONDERFUL to my children! Cleaned my house like it's never been cleaned and the children loved her. Would definitely hire her again."

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Katherine J.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! My name is Katherine, I am fun loving, kind, patient and compassionate. I am very active and love to be outside and stay busy. I have been a nanny for over 5 years! I am a registered nurse and specialize in women and children. I am CPR/first aid and newborn resuscitation certified.

Care Member says "Katherine was amazing with our very active 1 year old son. We loved having her watch him, She was very trust worthy, reliable, and flexible with my...

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Cameil C.

Experienced, Very Good With Young Children. If You Need Me, I'm There!

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Very good with young children, lots of Experience having 3 younger siblings. My mother was a single parent all my life so I've helped her very much so in taking care of my younger siblings, mainly my youngest brother since he was a newborn. Since then I have perused a career in childcare starting with babysitting, then nannying...
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Katelyn T.

Fun, Creative, Experienced Full-time Nanny

Lakeland, FL

4.8(1)
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$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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...

Sarah M. says "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...

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Margaret K.

Trustworthy Nanny Who Wants Your Children To Have Fun!

Lakeland, FL

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi I'm currently a nursing student in college who is looking to nanny over the school year. I have nannied the past five summers and enjoy watching after children. I am also CPR and first aid certified, and have passed all my nursing life training courses. I look forward to hearing from you
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Tara O.

Experienced Nanny!

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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...

Jennifer M. says "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...

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Janelle D.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a God loving wife and proud mother of four. I've worked with children in many different fields such as daily care at local preschools ages 0-4, worked closely with newborns in both MBU and NICU at our local hospitals , worked with children in Physical Education at our local elementary school, working with God's children in...

Brandon G. says "I hope this helps the next person that is considering hiring Janelle. I want to say that she is AMAZING. She is very detailed orientated, very...

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Mia B.

Energetic Sitter, Ready For Anything!!

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I would first like to introduce myself, I'm Mia and I have always had a love for children. Throughout the last 4 years of my life I have spent my time around children from newborns to 7 years old. I love athletics and I was extremely involved in sports throughout High School! I love spending time around kids and I love...
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Salonica P.

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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...
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Viviane A.

Lakeland, FL

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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi parents, My name is Vivi, I'm 31 years old and a professional, experienced nanny with over 7 years of experience working with children of various ages. I'm a former au pair, having worked in that role for 2. 5 years, followed by 2 years as a live-in nanny. In addition to that, I've provided babysitting services for many...
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Taylor Grace W.

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm originally from Nashville, TN, but currently live in Lakeland where I'm heading into my senior year at Southeastern University, majoring in Digital Media and Design with a focus in Marketing. I'm also minoring in Family Ministry and Vocal Performance. I've been babysitting for over 8 years and have had the joy of being...
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Samara S.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Samara is a hardworking and experienced nanny who has cared for children from infancy to preteens. She has a strong work ethic and an impressive knowledge of childcare. Samara is highly experienced with children and is committed to providing a fun, nurturing, and safe environment. In her free-time, Samara enjoys being outdoors,...

Mandie D. says "Would highly recommend Samara as a sitter or nanny. She is punctual, patient, trustworthy, kind and caring. She always brings a positive attitude, and is...

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Lindsay M.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hello, my name is Lindsay. I was a career nanny/house manager from 2018-July 2025. I'm currently a stay at home mom of a sweet baby boy and two sepdaughters (ages 4 and 6). While my life looks a little different now that I have my own family, I will always have a passion for helping out other families. I have been so blessed to...

Caroline W. says "Lindsay was our full time nanny for two years. She is not a 5 star babysitter. She is so much more. She was the only person that I trusted with my one...

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Amelia C.

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have babysat since I was 13 years old for multiple different families starting with neighbors but working my way up. I have full time nannied for the past three summers as well as part time during school. I have worked with kids ages newborn - 12 years old. I am currently a junior studying at Florida Southern College in...
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Ayonna U.

Caregiver, Home Health Aide, Nanny, Homemaker

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Tiffany C. says "She is very resourceful, helpful, hard working, kind and dependable."

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Emily M.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have always loved caring for children and started helping in the church nursery at age 12, as well as started babysitting for my neighbors at that age. Since becoming an adult, I have worked in childcare (3s room) as well as worked in the children's ministry in a church for a few years. I have babysat since age 12 and been a...

Manisha R. says "Emily was very good with my newborn son. She was very helpful with not only caring for my son but also helping me prepare for the baby before he was...

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Kenley F.

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! I'm Kenley and would love to watch your sweet kids! I am attending school at Southeastern University and am looking for a part time job. I have worked in childcare for about 7 years now. I am a very outgoing person! Ilove to meet new people and try new things. I am very assertive and protective when it comes to the people I...
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  • 63 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.65/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 4.8

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL

Newborn Nannies in Lakeland, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 63 listed newborn nannies

Erica D.

Erica was professional and experienced. She has a caring sweet temperament and has a genuine passion for babies and kids. We hired her to...

- Shannon K.

Lindy Z.

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...

- Care member

Diana L.

Diana was WONDERFUL to my children! Cleaned my house like it's never been cleaned and the children loved her. Would definitely hire her...

- Catherine B.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Lakeland, FL

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Lakeland, FL on Care.com will cost an average of $17.65 per hour as of March, 2026. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 63 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Lakeland, FL on Care.com. You can also read 72 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Lakeland, FL. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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