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614 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
Ana G.
Gainesville, FL
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ana! All kids love that I have the same name as a Disney princess (Frozen)! I've been taking care of children pretty much my whole life. My mom is a daycare/nursery school teacher, and I've been helping her in her classroom caring for younger children since I was young. I've been a paid babysitter for the past 6 years....
Ana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ana is wonderful with children. Very trustworthy, warm, and reliable! My children are always asking when she'll be back!"
Pam D.
Kaley B.
Gainesville, FL
$12-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced, Part-time Babysitter/Caregiver Looking For Weekdays Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Kaley! I'm a doctoral student at the University of Florida in the Occupational Therapy
Program. I want to eventually specialize in pediatrics, given that I love kids. I have my Bachelor's in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University (graduated May 2020). I grew up with 3 sisters, two of whom are...
Kaley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaley answered my ad for a caregiver for my Autistic son, age 27. I immediately knew she was a trustworthy person after one visit with my son at our home. She is always on time, always smiling, and has an abundance of energy. She drove my son to parks to go hiking,...
Susan K.
Jazlyn Y.
Gainesville, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Ready To Help On Short Notice Or Anytime Needed!
5.0
(23)
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Due to work schedule changes, I needed help during very specific hours and Maeve was punctual, reliable and very helpful. She's self-motivated, too, so she always seemed to find more ways to be helpful."
Joanne K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been taking care of children for the majority of my life. I've always been passionate about childcare, starting as a mother's helper to my little cousins when I was still a child myself. Since then, I've been responsible for countless children from many families. I have the most experience with children under 10, but...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie has been a great nanny to our 2 boys! She is very punctual and dependable. Our boys love spending their days playing with her. She really gets down on their level. She has also done a lot of arts and crafts with them as well. Would definitely recommend her...
Erica C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amber and I am a college student here in Gainesville. I currently attend UF, & study Agriculture Business and Economics, and also minor in education! I have my own reliable, safe transportation and I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Throughout my life starting as a young teenager I have nannied both part...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amber took wonderful care of our toddler. Highly recommend her to anyone!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lillian and I am a medical student at the University of Florida. As a babysitter I have cared for children of all ages. I'm a cheerful, patient, and fun babysitter who enjoys making arts and crafts, helping with homework, singing, dancing, and sports. I have a little brother who is currently 8 years old and has...
Lillian can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lillian was absolutely fantastic with our 1.5 yo son and I've definitely added her to our list of top babysitters! She was attentive, loving, thoughtful, playful, and always came to his level. She was incredibly thorough and detail oriented - we only had to show...
Alison P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current graduate student studying Medical Physiology. The specific track of my program is Neuroscience. I have tutored multiple peers in various majors, including Chemistry and Mathematics. I also have experience with tutoring children that display learning disabilities. I formerly worked at Brownsville Preparatory...
5.0
"Jaylah is a perfect tutor! She is helping us with our high school student who is currently preparing for the SAT exam."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 8 years of babysitting experience with children ages 3 months to 16 years old. I truly have a passion for child care and have completed Early Childhood Education & Development courses in college, as well as volunteering with children with special needs. I have my own car and am happy to provide transportation as...
Peyton can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Peyton arrived on time and was effortless with my son. This was a delicate day as my friend's mother had passed, and there was a small gathering of very close friends at my home. Peyton was hired to care for my son and watched 3 additional children ranging from...
Jessica S.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Kyra, I'm 24 years old and right now, I'm part time employed at Pita Pit, but a very experienced young adult. Since having this account, a lot of things have changed! I now have a 14-year-old brother, 11-year-old sister, and gained two adopted sisters into my family and they are now 8 and 5.
Kyra can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"We had an interview with Kyra to care for our daughter, and she was very good with her! She interacted very well with our daughter, and she is a kind, caring young woman. Although we were unable to work with Kyra for scheduling reasons, we would highly recommend...
Melody C.
5.0
(3)
Taking care of children and babies, has always been a passion of mine. During my 5 years of college I've worked for various families with various needs, including working with kids with Down syndrome.
I am very reliable and prompt, and offer the best care possible. I love to be active and incorporate fun when I work. But, with...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Ariana was a wonderful person person to work with. She incorporated fun and responsibilities with the kids, we would recommend her to anyone "
Emmy G.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Referred by my family members as, "The clean one" I pride myself in my cleanliness and my ability to get the job done! I am honest, trustworthy, and extremely caring. I have MANY years of experiance babysitting kids from my condominium. I speak Spanish and English and I love taking care of kids. Whether your child needs help...
Siara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very good nanny! Siara has been teaching my daughter Spanish for quite some time now and I'm very impressed. She definitely has a way with kids! "
Hill G.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Jillianna to watch our 3 girls. She was great with our kids. They played lots of games, went outside and lots of fun. We will certainly use her again. I would surely recommend."
Mark O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Allison, a student here at UF on the pre-med track. I'm part of the equestrian team and love to spend time outdoors.
I babysat in high school for family and friends, and thought I should pick it back up! I also spent this past summer as a camp counselor for ages 4-13. I'm great with crafts and games, I believe that...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allison did a great job with my two kids both elementary age. She was punctual, courteous, kind, patient, fun and dependable. Most importantly she was involved and my kids enjoyed spending time with her and look forward to her watching them again! Would absolutely...
Erin D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a current graduate student studying Medical Physiology. The specific track of my program is Neuroscience. I have tutored multiple peers in various majors. I also have experience with tutoring children that display learning disabilities. I formerly worked at Brownsville Preparatory Institute in Tallahassee, Florida as a...
Jaylah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jaylah was super nice and very approachable with our kids. She really has a great vibe and made us feel comfortable with her caring for our kids. We'll be going with her again for all of our child care and tutoring needs going forward."
Jean P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ari! I am a current Graduate student at UF. I would like to start off by saying I love children! I love interacting with them and playing with them all while taking care of them and providing them with their daily needs. I have a lot of experience with working with kids of all ages. During the summer I help...
Aria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ari is the best! I interviewed her and immediately had a great connection. She babysat my 9 month old 3 times and I felt totally confident and comfortable. The third time, when answering my door, baby E had such a huge smile on her face to see Ari! I will...
Kristina M.
5.0
(4)
Spanish nanny with more than 19 years experience, highly recommended by my prior clients. I took care of two girls from 1993 thru 2002. I also clean houses as additional. I can provide letters of recommendation and phone numbers of prior clients.
Maritza can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I’ve known Maritza for 31 years! She took care of my first born, and I don’t know what I would have idone without her! She is kind and caring and the best cook!😋She cleaned my house for years after the girls started school and we have remained good friends. We...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone! My name is Madie and I have over 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am in nursing school so my hours can be a bit limited. I love pets as well so animals in the house are no problem.
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Madison is a very responsible, courteous and loving person. She as her own pets and enjoys them very much. I have seen her while babysitting and she always is involved and caring for the child or children. I only have high remarks regarding Madison's ability to...
Berta P.
Jenna T.
Gainesville, FL
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & 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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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gainesville, FL
Ana G.
5.0
Ana is wonderful with children. Very trustworthy, warm, and reliable! My children are always asking when she'll be back!
- Pam D.
Kaley B.
5.0
Kaley answered my ad for a caregiver for my Autistic son, age 27. I immediately knew she was a trustworthy person after one visit with my son at our home. She is always on time, always smiling, and has an abundance of energy. She drove my son to parks to go hiking, shopping malls and had meals with...
- Susan K.
Jazlyn Y.
5.0
Jazlyn was a life-saver for us! She had great communication, showed up early, and was great with the kids. She even got them out of the hotel room so they weren't cooped up all night. Highly recommend her!
- Care member
Maeve H.
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.
Madison R.
5.0
Maddie has been a great nanny to our 2 boys! She is very punctual and dependable. Our boys love spending their days playing with her. She really gets down on their level. She has also done a lot of arts and crafts with them as well. Would definitely recommend her to any family!
- Erica C.
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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 614 babysitters in Gainesville, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 205 reviews of the 614 listed babysitters.