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Brittany T. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Brittany

Lexington, KY
$18/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello,
My name is Brittany and I am 24 years old. I graduated with a Bachelors degree from the University of Kentucky. I nannied throughout college and realized I have a passion for working with children. Some of my skills include but are not limited to homework help, meal prep, housekeeping, and pet care. I would love to meet and see if I am a good fit for your family.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Carly P. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Carly

Lexington, KY
$12/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Carly Peterson and I am a sophomore at the University of Kentucky. My major is Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles and I am a member in the Delta Zeta sorority. I previously have worked as an assistant preschool teacher at KinderCare Academy for 4 months. There I maintained a clean and organized environment by changing diapers daily, potty training children and regularly sanitizing surfaces. I created a safe and nurturing environment for up to 12 children ranging from 2 years old to 4 years old. I have previous experience with ages 10+, as I was a dance teacher at a studio in my hometown for 3 years.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Madeline M. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Madeline

Lexington, KY
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Madeline and I love spending time outdoors, reading, needlepointing and volunteering in the community. I am a very caring and understanding person and love to get to know and connect with new families! I am very reliable and communication is key for me. I have experience with nannying and babysitting with all ages. I would love to get the honor of being your next nanny!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Kristen R. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Kristen

Lexington, KY
$12/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Kristen and I am currently a student at the University of Kentucky! I have a passion for working with kids and have babysat regularly for 3 years. I have also worked part-time at an elementary school for three years and I worked as a fulltime nanny over the summer. I would love to hear from you!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Mackenzie J. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Mackenzie

Lexington, KY
$20/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Kenzie and I have been working with kids since I was a child! I would love to get to know you and your family!!! Please reach out!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Sarah S. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Sarah

Lexington, KY
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Sarah Schlacks, I am 26 and have lived in Lexington for about 8 years now. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. During my undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Kentucky, I worked for several families providing childcare, housework, and overnight babysitting. I have extensive experience with children ages birth to 16. I am passionate about providing child-centered care and serving various families of my community!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Katie R. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Katie

Lexington, KY
$20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Katie and I work at a daycare here in Lexington! I absolutely love working with kids and I would be more than happy to work with yours!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR
Kendra R. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Kendra

Lexington, KY
$15/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Kendra. I’m 21 years old, in school at BCTC. I’ve worked with ages 1-3 mostly but would be willing to help wherever needed!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Peyton W. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Peyton

Lexington, KY
$15/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Peyton! I’m from Louisville, KY and am I current student at the University of Kentucky! I’m looking for a part time job! I’ve always had jobs babysitting and am looking to become a nanny! I have a younger sister I’m very close with so I’ve always been around kids and absolutely adore them!

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Special Needs

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Lexington, KY?

The average cost of a child care provider in Lexington, KY is $17.54 per hour. Most Lexington families on Nanny Lane pay $15 to $20/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Lexington, KY

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Lexington, KY

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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