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Sarah T. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Sarah

Lexington, KY
$25/hr
Full-time
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Sarah I am married and a mother of two sons who are both at UK. I was an elementary school teacher for 15 years. I have a masters of education degree. Although, I have decided to take a step back from the classroom I love caring for children. I am very comfortable with dogs and cats as well. I have a vehicle and don’t mind with light housework, cooking and errands when needed.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Marissa K. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Marissa

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Marissa and I am a social work graduate student at UK. I aspire to be a military social work officer! I have great experience working with children and would love to continue to serve a family in Lexington.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR
Katelyn K. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Katelyn

Lexington, KY
$15/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Katelyn Knaust, and I am a current senior at the University of Kentucky. I am majoring in Kinesiology and currently work at a sports performance gym training athletes. I am looking for another part time job to fill my free time. I am American Red Cross CPR, first aid, and AED certified. I have nannied for a family with 2 girls age 6 and 8 previously in my hometown for 2 summers before living full time in Lexington now. I also previously babysat a 2 year old boy for a year during high school. I have always worked with kids: coaching soccer, training athletes, and volunteering for church daycare. I would love to help provide childcare a few days a week!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Claire H. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Claire

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

A little bit about me

Hi, I am Claire Hart! I am currently a student at the University of Kentucky studying Kinesiology. I am in my second year and am a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. I am excited to find and help a family!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Taleigha K. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Taleigha

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

A little bit about me

My name is Taleigha, i am 17 years old, a senior in high school I will be graduating early in december and starting college that following january for my cna certification. I am responsible when it comes to children, caring , helpful. I used babysit my nephew, siblings, and cousins all the time. I follow rules and always respect everyone’s home. I love to play games and have outside. I also have my cpr certificate and can cook basic meals.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jenin S. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Jenin

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

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Jenin, a caring and reliable sitter who truly enjoys working with kids. I love creating a safe, fun, and supportive space where children can learn and grow. I have experience with kids of all ages, from infants to school-aged. I'm patient, responsible, and love engaging kids through play, reading, and creative activities. I’d love to support your family however I can!

Have experience working with

Infants

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Chloe M. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Chloe

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

A little bit about me

I’ve taken care of kids for as long as I can remember. I love making anything feel like an adventure! exploring new things with them for the first time and being a safe person for them. My personality is joyful and energetic but I like to keep things orderly as well!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Megan K. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Megan

Lexington, KY
$16/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Megan! I’ve worked in daycares for the past 4+ years, and I’ve worked with nearly all age groups! I have my first aid training, and can easily get CPR training as well!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

First Aid
Luisa L. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Luisa

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Luis, and I am a 22-year-old bilingual caregiver fluent in both Spanish and English. While I do not have formal paid experience as a nanny, I have 7 years of hands-on experience raising my own child. This has given me a deep understanding of child care, development, and the importance of patience, creativity, and nurturing. I am passionate about working with children and am eager to bring my skills and dedication to a new family. I would love the opportunity to offer a safe, caring, and enriching environment for your child.

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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 $17.41 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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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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