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610 babysitters are listed in Gainesville, FL
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Gainesville, FL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
searching for jobs in/near Gainesville, Florida. Babysitting, Nannying, Overnight Nanny, Virtual Preschooling, and DayCare experience. Associates in Early Childhood Education. Infant First Aid CPR certified.
Kaytlin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We needed a sitter last minute and Kaytlin came to our rescue. She was on time and quick to think on her feet when the scheduled pizza dinner never arrived. She promptly responded to texts and kept me informed about how the kids were doing. I look forward to...
Tiffany B.
Jacqueline P.
Gainesville, FL
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Jacqueline and I am currently a third year music and theater student at the University of Florida. I have been babysitting and helping others care for their children since I was little, and really enjoy helping alleviate some of the stress and overwhelming aspects of parenthood. I am willing to help with...
5.0
"Jacqueline was one of our children's favorites and she is dependable. Highly recommended!"
Peter and Candyce C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby and I am a student at UF. I am majoring in Biology and minoring in UFTeach. I am minoring in teaching because I love working with kids and I especially love teaching STEM. This means I'm experienced in tutoring and homework help! I am an animal lover and I spend my free-time playing video games with my family...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family has know Abby for several years and she has always been such a kind and caring mentor to our children. We have always been so fond of her and one evening, when our sitter was not available, we asked Abby to come take care of the kids. We came home that...
Sienna A.
5.0
(2)
I am a former school counselor who has worked various babysitting and daycare jobs throughout college, I have quite a lot of experience providing care for a range of ages. I also spent a couple of years working as a behavior therapist providing in-home care for children with autism and aggression. Love working with children. My...
Shalante can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic babysitter. My 4 year old daughter loves her. She has a very outgoing personality and is great with kids. I highly recommend her."
Chase H.
Jackie M.
Gainesville, FL
$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jackie, I live in the Deerfield Beach/Lighthouse Point area and I am a 30-year-old nursing student attending FAU. My first degree is in Biology (pre- med) and I volunteered in the nursery at Boca Regional during my undergraduate career. I have been babysitting for neighbors since I was in middle school. I have...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Not only is Jackie punctual, she is early! Not only is she reliable, she is proactive... always going above and beyond to make sure my kids are doing taken care of just as if they were her own kids! She is my absolute favorite babysitter and would be my live-in...
Mary E.
5.0
(1)
I have been around people with special needs of all ages almost my entire life. I have a cousin with autism and I am very close with a family who has a little girl with a rare chromosome deletion disorder. I used to see her every day and would babysit her often as well. She is my favorite human on the entire planet. I am...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haley and I am a master's student at the University of Florida and I am pursing a degree in English Education to become an English teacher! I have a lot of experience being a nanny/babysitter and have assisted children from the ages of 2 weeks old, to 13 years old. Also, I am the oldest of two younger siblings...
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Haley is a very sweet girl that I've known for many years as a neighbor. Her family is wonderful and she is as well. She will interact with your child and play at their level with age-appropriate games and activities. She is very dependable and responsible young...
Jaime S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! I am a 21-year-old living in Gainesville fl.. I have been babysitting kids since I was 13 years old and have loved working with kids from the ages of newborn and up. I do have a lot of experience and I enjoy taking kids out to do activities and the explore the world around them through nature and I like teaching...
Brinda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Brinda was great with our two year old and 8 year old .. she took great care of our kids she was very attentive to their needs and had great communication "
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Baylee C.
Gainesville, FL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently in my third year of physical therapy school. I have over 10 years experience working with children of all ages through babysitting, tutoring, and nannying. I can help with swimming supervision, carpool, school, and errands.
Baylee can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Baylee is great with my one year old and pets. She plays with him, is great with feeding and naptime, takes him to the park, etc. I couldn’t ask for a better sitter for my little one! "
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Emily D.
Gainesville, FL
$26/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emily. I am a student at the University of Florida. I love kids and animals, and I have several years of experience babysitting and nannying. I love to read, swim, and sing. I have training in taking care of special needs children, especially those with autism. I love meeting new people and learning new things. I also...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Very responsible, great with kids, excellent hire!"
Leslie D.
5.0
(1)
I have worked in Daycare off and on for years. I started babysitting when I was 14. And have heard from one family I was the best Sitter they ever had. I also worked with Children in the Pre-K School system. Teaching them Occupational Therapy Skills as needed to help them be ready to enter Kindergarten. I have a 16-year-old son...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have over 8 years of childcare experience. I have sat for all ages; newborns to preteens. In Gainesville I've been a Gator Mentor for three years volunteering at various elementary schools in Alachua County, doing mostly aftercare/homework help. I worked as a classroom assistant/therapist assistant at Collage Day School...
Suzanna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Suzanna to drive my daughter to middle school whenever my husband and I both had early work schedules, and she was such a lifesaver!! We were in a situation where I had to be at work about 2 hours before school started, so I needed to either find her a...
Liesel B.
Kiona C.
Gainesville, FL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Kiona and I'm a second year student at the University of Florida. I have a wide variety of experience working with children ages 6 months - 12 years old over the past 4 years. I love playing games (inside and out), reading stories, and overall creating a fun filled experience for everyone of all ages! I'm...
Kiona can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kiona is wonderful! She is professional, kind, patient, and flexible. Immensely grateful to have found her!"
Aj E.
5.0
(1)
Hello!! I'm a very creative and patient person, with a passion for caring for people of all ages. I have over 5 years of experience caring for a number of children ranging in age from infants to teenagers. I also have experience caring for elderly people, some of which have had dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Sundowners, etc. For...
Leshai can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She watched my great aunt for a few months while I had to work hours, I would hire her again, very helpful!"
Eros M.
Leshai S.
Gainesville, FL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! I'm a very creative and patient person, with a passion for caring for people of all ages. I have over 5 years of experience caring for a number of children ranging in age from infants to teenagers. I also have experience caring for elderly people, some of which have had dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Sundowners, etc. For...
Leshai can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our daughter enjoyed spending time with LeShai. Our kid can be a bit of a handful but LeShai had a lot of patience. Unfortunately we had to move out of state and couldn't pack LeShai with us, I would highly recommend her to be a great addition to any family."
Rolanda B.
Harper S.
Gainesville, FL
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have cared for medically complex children and adults for the past 6 years and have an extensive resume to back up all of my experience along with references for the care.
5.0
"Harper was wonderful. She worked for me for 4 years caring for my special needs foster kids and was wonderful with all of them. They had a bunch of different complex needs and she was always willing to accommodate and help every single child that came through our...
Cristina R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 years experience with children, adults, learning disabilities. I have excellent professional and personal references
I think outside the box, team player, safety and happiness utmost importance. I looking forward to speaking with you. Thank you
5.0
"Mary has been wonderful with our elderly mom so that my husband and I can have some date nights
She is very punctual and dependable . She is very attentive to my mom , and my mom immediately felt comfortable with Mary . She has a very sweet and calming...
Joseph L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ashley and my passion is to inspire children and teens as they are humanity's future. I have an interdisciplinary background spanning various industries surrounding sustainability, well-being, and strategic foresight. Throughout my higher education experience in both undergrad and graduate school (where I earned honors...
5.0
"Ashley tutored my eighth grade daughter in pre-algebra beginning Jan. 2014-May 2014. She helped her improve from a C to an A in the class. She was always flexible with our schedules. She is extremely reliable, friendly and interacted very well with my daughter....
Sherri K.
Teresa M.
Gainesville, FL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Loving And Fun Pet Lover To Care For Your Family Members
5.0
(3)
I have pets of my own. I have done some pet sitting for friends and neighbors. I usually get along with most animals. I have medical skills so would be able to care for a pet that needs medication or other special care. I have taken care of both dogs and cats. Both as daily needs and at times total care staying with the animal...
Teresa can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Teresa is an amazing person. She is a nurse with great skills. Not only is she great with people she has a true connections with animals. She gets down to their level with such compassion to greet them. We have a full house. An 18 year old cat and two Border...
Jaimie N.
Sofia L.
Gainesville, FL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am Sofia and I am a 20-year-old student at Santa Fe college. I am majoring in Health Sciences and hope to work in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Besides classes, I am usually very flexible with times, last minute date nights, picking up, watching the child at your house, and anything else that can be more accommodating for...
Sofia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia was so amazing! Our 2 year old daughter absolutely loved when she arrived every morning. Sofia was always punctual and responsible. She assisted with getting our girl back on her routine schedule. She helped with potty training and ensured she was learning...
Tren S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gainesville, FL
Kaytlin A.
5.0
We needed a sitter last minute and Kaytlin came to our rescue. She was on time and quick to think on her feet when the scheduled pizza dinner never arrived. She promptly responded to texts and kept me informed about how the kids were doing. I look forward to relying on her again.
- Tiffany B.
Jacqueline P.
5.0
Jacqueline was one of our children's favorites and she is dependable. Highly recommended!
- Peter and Candyce C.
Abigail W.
5.0
Our family has know Abby for several years and she has always been such a kind and caring mentor to our children. We have always been so fond of her and one evening, when our sitter was not available, we asked Abby to come take care of the kids. We came home that evening to find a clean home and...
- Sienna A.
Shalante J.
5.0
Shalante is especially attentive to the needs of children. She is the absolute best when interacting with kids who may have challenges.
- LaShanna C.
Jackie M.
5.0
I know Jackie for many years and would never leave my kid with any babysitter. She is very trustworthy and you can count on her interacting with your child and winning your little ones heart.
- Melanie P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gainesville, FL:
How can I find a Gainesville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gainesville, FL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 610 babysitters in Gainesville, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Gainesville, FL?
The average rate for Gainesville, FL babysitters on Care.com is $15.52 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Gainesville, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gainesville, FL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Gainesville, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 206 reviews of the 610 listed babysitters.