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Cathy M. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Cathy

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

A little bit about me

Hi! I'm Cathy, a retired Elementary Special Education Teacher in Madison County. My Elementary Education degree is from Berea College (K-8). I have a Masters in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Needs (0-8 years) from Emporia State University. I loved and really miss working with kids who need extra love and support in order to be their best self! I am a life long learner who loves to travel the State and beyond. Fun fact: I am a scuba diver.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Abby W. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Abby

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

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m a college student at UK looking for a summer nanny job!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Emi T. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Emi

Lexington, KY
$13/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Emi! I’m 27 years old and I’d love to be your children’s nanny!

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Leena C. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Leena

Lexington, KY
$10/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hey I’m leena, Im 19 years old but please don’t let that scare you. I have a 4month old brother that’s been in and out of the nicu so I’m sure I’d be.. just a fun sitter and smile creator

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Shawn D. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Shawn

Lexington, KY
$14/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Shawn I love kids I have an kid of my own my wife works and I'm just trying to be around kids again I'm 21 my car is getting fix but I'm willing to get it fix and then take kids places I walk everywhere because of my not getting enough exercise my wife drives but she drives to work I went to college at bctc

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Kate C. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Kate

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Kate Clark and I am a freshman at the University of Kentucky. I am majoring in elementary education! I absolutely love kids and have lots of regular babysitting experience! I would love to get to know your sweet families!

Have experience working with

Infants

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Deysi C. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Deysi

Lexington, KY
$17/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love working with kids, I used to take care of my cousin’s kids. I am CNA certified and I also have my CPR certification.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Lorenza R. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Lorenza

Lexington, KY
$13/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Lorenza Ratliff and I am 19 years old! I love kids and would love a babysitting gig!
Emily C. - Seeking Work in Lexington

Nanny Emily

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

A little bit about me

hi there! my name is emily and i am loosely looking at potential babysitting/nannying positions.

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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?

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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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