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145 after school babysitters are listed in Gainesville, FL
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 4 years
After school babysitters in Gainesville, FL
I have been babysitting for about 6 years, working for multiple families! Beyond that, I have worked at summer camps and in a 1st grade classroom this past school year. I have had a lot of experience with kids, and love working with them!
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley M.
Gainesville, FL
$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children. I have done small jobs as a babysitter and housekeeper for family and friends since I was 12 years old. I have also help care for both my younger brothers since their birth. I have experience with children of all ages. I have my own car for transportation, that is safe for children, and I am also a safe and...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
I have several years of experience as a classroom teacher for kindergarten, second grade, and third grade students. I love kids so much, and prior to teaching, I worked with several children's nonprofits such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, UNICEF, Child Advocacy Center, and UF Health Shands Children's Hospital!
Skills:
CPR
Rhiannon T.
Gainesville, FL
$14-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Rhiannon, and I would be thrilled to be your babysitter. With my exceptional care, attention to detail, and passion for nurturing young minds, I believe I would be a great fit for your family. I'm 19 years old and am a sophomore at Santa Fe College. I enjoy kids and have a big extended family so I am used to...
Samuel T.
Gainesville, FL
$15-20/hr
I have experience babysitting my 2 little cousins (both female). I've helped take care of them from around the ages from 4-15 (and now I'm around for advice during their college years).
During their formative years, I would always come up with science projects and arts and crafts projects to show them how things worked. I really...
Samuel can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 25-year-old female currently enrolled at the University of Florida in the college of nursing accelerated program.
From 2018 to 2021 I worked at Baby Gator Lake Alice as a volunteer, then a substitute, and then as a full time teacher. I worked with 6-month-olds to 5-year-olds.
I also completed a required(as an...
Tavia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I am from Zimbabwe. I have 5+ years of experience. I can help with taking care of children. I am very funny and creative. Children love me and I love children too. I value communication and I find ways to communicate with respect, so the children learn respect, gratitude and other moralities. I look forward to working with you...
Priscilla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Priscilla is a great babysitter. She followed all my directions and rules and the kids had a great time. She played with them and was genuinely interested in who they were as individuals. They always ask for Priscilla when it’s time for a babysitter. I highly...
Care member
I started babysitting my cousins when I was around 14 years old and it has been my main source of income very since. I've lived many places and have babysat for many types of children so I consider myself pretty experienced. I am CPR certified, have taken a babysitters course, and I am lifeguard certified just in case you would...
Cassie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am from Tampa and belong to a babysitting group there as well and have been with them for two years. With this job I have gained experience with all ages and have formed relationships with the families who use me. Prior to this, I worked in an elementary school in their after school program. Here my duties included being in...
Liviana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Alexa and I'm currently at UF studying Education. I plan on going to nursing school this upcoming summer. I absolutely love working with children and have been working at Shands Children's Hospital as a nursing assistant for more than a year. I have many years of experience with working and being around...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Isabel P.
Gainesville, FL
$14/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Isabel, a student at Santa Fe College studying International Business. I've been babysitting/working with children for 2 years. I understand the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for children while ensuring they have a fun and enjoyable time.
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Susannah S.
Gainesville, FL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Love Working With Kids Of All Ages And Look Forward To Helping!
I'm a second semester freshman at Santa Fe College planning to transfer to UF to gain and Agriculture Communications degree. I have lots of babysitting experiencing from babysitting throughout my hometown. I've taken care of all kinds of ages and enjoy planning with children and animals!!
I'd describe my personality as joyful,...
Susannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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.
Hello! My name is Mariana and I am a student at the University of Florida. I am currently pursuing a career in criminology minoring in pediatric psychology in hopes to make it to law school. I am originally from Miami where I had many jobs with children for example summer camps, afterschool care, and of course babysitting. My...
Mariana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in child and pet care for 10 years. I love spending time with kids and animals- exploring the outdoors, creating art projects, and playing games are my favorite activities.
I have been a nanny, taught gymnastics, lead art classes, and also a live-in dog sitter. I worked as a house cleaner for a green...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Anna, and so do our kids! She goes above and beyond to ensure good quality care (and a lot of fun) for our three little ones, aged 1, 4 and 6. Knowing they are all in good hands has made returning to work much much easier. Thanks, Anna!"
Lesley A.
I worked on my CDA in high school while working with the kids, I never got to complete it because of COVID but I absolutely adore children and wish to become a preschool teacher one day.
Skills:
Early Education
Hello! I am 18 years old and have been big sister for nearly 17 years. I now have 4 little brothers, the youngest being 2 years old and the oldest being 16. I'm aiming towards getting my AA in elementary education and teaching K-5 within the next 4 years. I am looking for more experience with children and love nurturing kid's...
Riley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
Hi there! My name is Halle, and I'm currently in my last year at UF! All throughout middle and high school, I nannied/babysat for families back home in Illinois. Now that my classes are starting to lighten up, I'd love to start babysitting again! I can assure you I will take great care of your kids and provide a fun, safe...
Halle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Makenna and I have almost 5 years of experience from being both a sitter and working at an after school care/ summer camp. I am a Graphic Design Major at the University of Florida and on my free time I love to read, paint, hike, and dance! I am also very active in Musical Theatre and have been in over 25...
Makenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Gainesville, FL
Priscilla M.
5.0
Priscilla is a great babysitter. She followed all my directions and rules and the kids had a great time. She played with them and was genuinely interested in who they were as individuals. They always ask for Priscilla when it’s time for a babysitter. I highly recommend Priscilla she is competent...
- Care member
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.
Anna C.
5.0
We love Anna, and so do our kids! She goes above and beyond to ensure good quality care (and a lot of fun) for our three little ones, aged 1, 4 and 6. Knowing they are all in good hands has made returning to work much much easier. Thanks, Anna!
- Lesley A.
Kyra S.
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 her!
- Melody C.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Gainesville, FL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Gainesville, FL?
You can review 145 after school babysitter profiles near you in Gainesville, FL to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Gainesville, FL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Gainesville, FL is $14.85. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Gainesville, FL?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Gainesville, FL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Gainesville, FL to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Gainesville, FL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Gainesville, FL?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Gainesville, FL.
Ratings for Gainesville, FL after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
After School Babysitters in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 41 reviews of the 145 listed after school babysitters.