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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.

Have experience working with

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
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
Lexi F. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Lexi

Lexington, KY
$25/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Lexi Felts. I am currently a senior in college about to graduate with a degree in education, specifically elementary education. I have worked as an aftercare teacher at The Lexington School for 3+ years and have gained knowledge and experience there that arguably cannot be gained anywhere else. I'm a bit of a neat freak so house work and tidying is my specialty, and I am an expert at coming up with day-to-day activities to keep everybody entertained. :)

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
Shannon D. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Shannon

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

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Shannon! I am 24 years old, happily married to my husband of almost 3 years and a boy cat mom of two.
I was born and raised in Florida, but moved to KY for school at Asbury University pursuing Social Work.
I have around 6 years of childcare experience along with being the oldest of four.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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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 $17.41 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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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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