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Child Care
Whether you need an occasional sitter or a consistent part- or full-time nanny, we're your one-stop shop for all in-home childcare needs.
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Trusted childcare since 2018
Childcare made
Childcare made
simple.
Carilly recruits, background-checks and personally interviews every babysitter — so finding care in Lakeland, FL feels less like a search and more like meeting family.
100% background checked
4.9 from 247 families
80+ vetted sitters
The Carilly app
Book a sitter from your couch.
Browse vetted local sitters, request a booking, message in real time, and pay — all from your phone. Free to download for iOS and Android.
Match in under 15 minutes
Even same-day requests in Lakeland get matched fast — average response time is 11 minutes.
See every sitter's full profile
Background-check status, certifications, experience, and reviews from real Lakeland families.
Live updates and chat
Real-time messaging, arrival notifications, and updates from your sitter while you're out.
Favorite and rebook in a tap
Find a sitter your kids love? Save them and rebook in seconds. Most Carilly families have a regular.
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4.9★ App Store rating
11 minAvg. match time
10k+Bookings completed
9:41
What we offer
What kind of appointment do you need?
More than babysitting. Carilly is your one-stop village for in-home care, pets, learning, and the everyday extras.
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Pet Care
Does your furry child need care? We're happy to pop in, take for walks, or stay overnight to care for your pets while you're away.
Book pet care
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Learning Assistance
Ready for your child to earn that A+ on their report card? Our tutors and learning assistants help your child gain the confidence and knowledge they need to score big.
Find a tutor
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Sidekick Request
Need an extra set of hands for household management, errands, office assistance, or event support? Share the details and we'll match you with a reliable, capable person.
Request a Sidekick
Local trustworthy care
How we keep your kids safe.
Every Carilly sitter goes through the same four-step process — no shortcuts, no exceptions.
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Recruited
We connect with our community to find the very best caregivers for your child.
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Background Check
Every babysitter is fully background screened for your peace of mind.
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Interviewed
We personally interview every single sitter before they join the Carilly team.
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Community
We bring families and providers together through events and shared moments.
Two sides of the same village
Built for families, loved by sitters.
Sitters you'd hand-pick yourself — only easier.
Request a sitter in minutes, message them directly, and book the same caregiver again and again.
- Browse hand-picked sitters in your area
- Book one-time, recurring, or last-minute
- Read reviews from other Lakeland families
- Save favorites, message directly, pay in-app
Babysit on your terms — backed by a real team.
Join 80+ vetted Carilly sitters earning steady, flexible income with families they actually like.
- Set your own schedule and rates
- Real-person support — not a chatbot
- Get paid weekly, directly to your bank
- Community events, training, and meetups
Founder · Callie Miller
Made with care since 2018
About Carilly
Built by a parent, for parents.
— Founded by Callie MillerCarilly was founded by Callie Miller as a way to serve the needs of families in her community and make childcare simple. With her decades of experience as a childcare provider, Callie aims to connect quality childcare providers with local families.
What started in Lakeland has grown into a community spanning Florida, Virginia, and Georgia — and a nationwide nanny placement service. Same village mindset. Same hand-picked care.
— Callie
From real Lakeland parents
Care that feels like family.
Frequently asked
Learn how it works.
Don't see what you're looking for? Drop us a note — we usually reply in under an hour.
We're on a mission to make childcare simple. To hire a babysitter, simply head to our app, start a family account, and create your booking.
We personally recruit our childcare providers. Each babysitter then goes through a personal interview and is background and driving record screened. When you create a childcare booking in the app, we match you with babysitters who are available and meet your family's needs. You then select the babysitter that's the best fit with your family.
Whether you're looking for a night out, full or part-time care, or subsidized childcare options for your business, we're here for you.
We believe in affordable care for families and fair pay for childcare providers. You'll pay between $11–$15 depending on your family's needs plus a $15 booking fee — or get unlimited bookings with a $30 monthly membership!
All of our babysitters are CPR certified in addition to being fully background screened during our interview process.
We're so excited that you want to help families, too! To start the process, fill out the application here. We'll be in touch to schedule an interview and next steps soon.