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634 child care providers are listed in Gainesville, FL

The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 4 years

Child care providers in Gainesville, FL

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Kayla C.


Gainesville, FL

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Kayla! I moved from Miami to Austin about 2 years ago to further my career and would love to get back into child care. Throughout my time in high school and college, I did child care and pet sitting for multiple families. My experience has been mainly in infant - toddler ages. I do have a 2-year-old brother of my...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Kayla is wonderful - she has been taking care of my 7 month old baby and she loves Kayla. She's is fun and animated and interactive and Kayla is always looking for something else to do to help. She has helped with folding laundry and doing dishes. She has a lot...

Elizabeth E.

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Mary S.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 Years Of Experience With Elderly With Dementia Special Needs And Overall Care

I have 20 years of experience of cna/ caregiver companion . I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping , doctors appointments or in a home or assisted living facility care. I've lived in Gainesville over 30 years and I've dealt with several different kinds of health issues with my clients. I love working with the...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Mary shows great compassion and cares deeply with those that she works with. She goes above and beyond for other's needs before her own."

Care member

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Andrea N.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

If you are in need of a great sitter, look no further! I have 7 + years of childcare experience and can offer references as well. Available evenings, and all day on Sundays and Mondays.
Andrea can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"My daughters loved her. She was comfortable playing games with them. She was also good with our two Chihuahuas. We hope she will babysit for us again."

Sarah F.

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Cheyenne L.


Gainesville, FL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Postpartum Care Expert

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! I graduated in the fall with my B. S. in Public Health. Now I am studying in Gainesville to become a diagnostic sonographer. Over the years, I have learned so much about brain development, health, and little tips and tricks to make life easier. During my undergraduate, I worked as a nanny and studied online. I am...
Cheyenne can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cheyenne is absolutely wonderful!! She is the sweetest and most patient person you'll find and my 2 boys miss her very much. Only hope to find another nanny like her."

Brenda H.

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Kayla O.


Gainesville, FL

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

A Thoughtful And Caring Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kayla and I have been working with children for the past 7 years. I am a friendly, caring, responsible, hardworking, and an outgoing person. In high school I babysat and tutored for several different families. I started working at GHF when I was 16. I worked my way up to Supervisor where I managed up to 8...
5.0
"Kayla was wonderful with our girls! She was always punctual, communicative, and friendly. She was super interactive with our girls, bringing along craft materials and taking them to the library and museum. Kayla was wonderful in handling some behavioral challenges...

Erin R.

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Jillianna R.


Gainesville, FL

$21-22/hr3 yrs exp

Creative And Caring Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

CPR/First Aid certified + vaccinated. I have over 6 years of paid child care experience, and have been nannying since 2021. Recent UF grad. To me, the most important aspect of caring for children is having respect for their emotions and experiences. I prioritize being reliable and communicative for both parents and children,...
Jillianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Really wonderful with our son and such a great person. Very responsible and organized. I would work with her again for sure."

Jessica-jean S.

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Michele A.


Gainesville, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny With Over 10 Years Experience.

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Let me introduce myself - I have a great passion for taking care of children. I am certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid, and I have over 10 years of experience working as a nanny for children of all ages. I truly enjoy my job, and I would love the opportunity to meet your family. If you think that I would be a good fit...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Although our situation didn’t work out, Michele was on time, organized, very loving and sweet to our 3 month old baby. She did everything we asked with no hesitation. She would treat your baby like her own grandkid "

Care member

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Molly S.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Molly! I am a 2nd grade teacher in Alachua County School District. I am looking for a full time nanny job for this summer. I am Mental Health certified, have a Bachelors degree in Childhood Education from the University of Florida, and have a minor in Disabilities in Society. I love my job, and I have worked with...
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Molly nannied for us this summer. She is amazing with children. She is very dependable, mature and has great decision making skills. She is very patient and always remembered the details to make it a fun day for the kids. We highly recommend her. Any family...

Michelle W.

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Jenna T.


Gainesville, FL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jenna, and I am an undergraduate student attending The University of Florida. I began babysitting when I was 15 for family members and helping family friends. Over the last few years, I've babysat children from ages 3 months- 15 years old, and I have a First-Aid/CPR certification. While your kids are with me,...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

4.0
"Jenna is great. She was very sweet and loving with my six months old baby. She didn't mind us working from home. Very respectful and polite."

Yomerys D.

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Grayson C.


Gainesville, FL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Sitter

I have 8 years of babysitting experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I am willing to help with school work as well!
Grayson can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Grayson babysat our two girls from when they were six months old until eight years old. Our girls adore Grayson and loved when she came to babysit. Grayson had no issues feeding kids, cleaning up after them, or playing with them. She has a heart of gold. Grayson...

Haley G.

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Jazlyn Y.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Ready To Help On Short Notice Or Anytime Needed!

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jazlyn and I have been sitting for over 10 years now. I am certified through the American Red Cross in CPR/Babysitting. I really enjoy looking after children and letting parents have a worry free time while away from their children! I have experience working with children in childcare at a local gym and have...
Jazlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Perfecto! She was caring and handled our 6 month and 2.5 year old together. Highly recommended!"

Juliet R.

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Makaylen G.


Gainesville, FL

$15-16/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Makaylen and I am 23 I would love to work with you! I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in both a nursery and as a nanny for a 9-month-old boy until he turned 3. Recently I worked for a family who has a set of 2-year-old twins. Working with children is my passion and I am able to have...
Makaylen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Makaylen was very friendly and good with the kids. They enjoyed having her and we would hire her again."

Megan S.

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Jillian D.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hey There!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name's Jillian, I am currently employed as a 3-year-old afternoon teacher! I adore working with children and kids of all ages. My experience with kids goes far beyond just 4 years, however, I've only professionally worked with children for the last 4. Prior to me moving to Gainesville to pursue a higher education, I worked as...
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Jillian was our nanny/ babysitter for my 6 year old son since he was a newborn. He continues to ask for her to be his babysitter. She would help him with his kindergarten homework. When Jillian would watch my son she would also pick up around the house for us....

Care member

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Maeve H.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I began babysitting for my family and friends at a very young age. In school I took an early childhood class and many of my assignments involved working with children outside of the classroom. I also spent a year working with the special needs children that attended my school. I am very active and adventurous, and I am fluent in...
Maeve can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Maeve cared for my two boys weekly for a season of in our life. She has strong communication skills and is very responsive. She created games with the boys and kept them engaged. She also helped with light housekeeping around the house."

Bonnie M.

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Abigail F.


Gainesville, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi! My name is Abigail and I am in the midst of completing my graduate degree in veterinary medicine at UF. I am 23 years old and the oldest of 4 children. With this being said, I have grown up around kids and have been babysitting from a young age! I am very good with not only kids but with pets as well. I have two dogs at...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Abigail was a great with my 7 and 3 year old loved her. She was kind and patient with the kids, very engaged and always playing with them or doing craft projects. She was great at communicating any schedule changes with me, and was always on time and reliable. We...

Jeannette B.

Child care centers in Gainesville, FL

La Petite Academy of Gainesville

La Petite Academy of Gainesville

2755 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Open Arms Luth. Child Development Center

1801 Nw 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL

Costimate: $132/wk

5.0

(1)

Open Arms Luth. Child Development Center is an educational childcare facility that serves the community of Gainesville FL. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs that foster holistic development among children. It promotes balanced learning by integrating...
5.0
"Open Arms has been a great fit for our child! They even were open during the devastation of the hurricane because unlike others, they had power and were there for our families!"

Courtney


Lil One's World I

1735 Se Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL

Costimate: $165/wk

5.0

(1)

Lil One's World I offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 1735 Southeast Hawthorne Rd, the company serves families living in the Gainesville, FL area. Lil One's World I is fully licensed to handle 70 children.

B'Nai Israel Community Day School

3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL

Costimate: $122/wk

3.0

(2)

B'Nai Israel Community Day School is a state-licensed daycare facility that offers full-time child care and early education programs designed for young children. Located at 3830 NW 16th Blvd, the company serves families living in the Gainesville, FL area. B'Nai Israel Community Day School is open to...
5.0
"My child went here for 3 years until she aged out. I loved the staff. The small class sizes put her waaaay ahead of the kids in her new school."

Tess H


Gainesville Country Day School

Gainesville Country Day School

2304 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL

Starting at $1065/mo

Gainesville Country Day School is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian school providing a unique blend of educational programs for children of infants through fifth grade. The school operates on two campuses: the 24th avenue campus houses the elementary school, 4 and 5 year old preschool, and...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Gainesville, FL

Kayla C.

5.0

Kayla is wonderful - she has been taking care of my 7 month old baby and she loves Kayla. She's is fun and animated and interactive and Kayla is always looking for something else to do to help. She has helped with folding laundry and doing dishes. She has a lot of initiative and she's a hard...

- Elizabeth E.

Mary S.

5.0

Mary truly cares for her clients. She goes above and beyond and is a great communicator with the family

- Stephanie L.

Andrea N.

5.0

My daughters loved her. She was comfortable playing games with them. She was also good with our two Chihuahuas. We hope she will babysit for us again.

- Sarah F.

Cheyenne L.

5.0

Cheyenne is excellent and we recommend her highly. She has watched our initially infant son from two to seven months and continuing. She has been exceedingly communicative and attentive. Our son has been very challenging; with colic, she has met the challenge. If you get the opportunity to hire...

- Paul P.

Kayla O.

5.0

Kayla was wonderful with our girls! She was always punctual, communicative, and friendly. She was super interactive with our girls, bringing along craft materials and taking them to the library and museum. Kayla was wonderful in handling some behavioral challenges with our older girl (who was I...

- Erin R.

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Ratings for Gainesville, FL child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 219 reviews of the 634 listed child care providers.