Find babysitters in Alachua, FL that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Alachua, FL

The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years

Babysitters in Alachua, FL

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Jivani D.


Alachua, FL

$15-17/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

I absolutely love working with children and have been in childcare for over 5 years. I have nannied for multiple families with children varying in age from 0-10 years old. I worked as an after school counselor at an elementary school. I also have experience working at a preschool where I was a teacher's assistant. I am up to...
Jivani can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jivani was a great babysitter! Our 3 year old loved her and was always excited to see her. Jivani was very interactive and always kept our daughter engaged with different games and activities. She did a great job of maintaining a loving and safe environment."

Anna R.

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Aleigh E.


Alachua, FL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I am 19 years old I have grown up on a farm caring for horses cows fish cats dogs and goats, I love watching animals and taking care of them
Aleigh can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Aleigh is very helpful and dependable for watching animals. She follows all directions and always is a great help"

Penny E.

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Kristy M.


Alachua, FL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hi I'm a past Caregiver home health aide also worked in nursing home with Alzheimer's and dementia as well as assisted living. For a while I was also an in home caregiver, homemaker etc also babysitting 2 boys and two teenage girls off and on
Kristy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Aleigh E.


Alachua, FL

$18-28/hr5 yrs exp

My Overview

Hi! my name is aleigh, I am currently a infant teacher at a daycare and looking for a nanny position! I have worked with kids for over 5 years and have a strong passion for it! Let me know if you have any questions
Aleigh can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Nicolette A.


Alachua, FL

$30-35/hr1 yrs exp

Helpful Mother

Hi, I have a 2-year-old daughter who is a social butterfly. I would love to help with your earth angle while our children play together. I am creative and love to entertain. I'm from a big family and hope to expand mine someday. This is a great way for me to help you and you to help me grow as a mother.
Nicolette can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
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Bobbi M.


Alachua, FL

$12-50/hr3 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Fun-loving, Dedicated Caregiver.

I'd describe my personality as friendly, positive, and motivated. I like working with kids because they are fascinated about everything I'm looking for a job that will make a positive difference to someone's outlook on their present situation I started working with kids when I was a kid myself, babysitting as early as 11...
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Gandhari Z.


Alachua, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher And Mom

My name is Gandhari. I live in Alachua and have a 13-year-old daughter whom I homeschool. I am a licensed K-6 Elementary teacher and have been teaching both online and in the classroom for the past 20 years. I am currently teaching English online to students in China. I am looking for additional child care in the afternoons and...
Gandhari can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Jaycee T.


Alachua, FL

$12-20/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter And Tutor

I am a post-bacc pre-med student at Santa Fe college. I have experience with kids of all ages with babysitting and tutoring alike; my tutoring goes all the way through ACT prep and some lower-level college coursework. I love kids and have a passion to help them, be it in child care or academic help. I cook well, have my own car,...
Jaycee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Morgan L.


Alachua, FL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Enjoy working with kids! Have references and 2 years experience with ages 2 months- 12 years old!
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Jennifer H.


Gainesville, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a nanny for more than 10 years now. I was a nanny for a family for 11 years. They started as a family of 3, but grew into a family of six by the end! I have a lot of experience with infants all the way up to teenagers. I also have experience with children with different special needs. For example, I've watched hearing...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer is a 10/10 as nanny's go and a gem of a person. She is smart, sweet, and genuinely loves children. She is naturally organized and a hard worker. She's a phenomenal cook. I always felt relaxed and happy when Jennifer would come. She gave love and...

Anita W.

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Kaitlyn C.


Gainesville, FL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Kaitlyn. I am a wife, mother and professional housekeeper and organization specialist in the Alachua County area for 9 years! If you would like to see my references, please text me at the cell number *written out* below. Three Five Two Seven Two Seven Nine One Four One Thank you for your consideration...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlyn is a phenomenal caregiver and mother! She has a true gift for this field of work. As a mother, she is fun, loving and kind, but what sets her apart is that she knows how to establish healthy boundaries and how to send clear messages. Kaitlyn knows how to...

Care member

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Mary L.


Gainesville, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am an excellent experienced housekeeper that works very part time. I am honest, reliable, mature. If this sounds of interest please contact me. Recent background and drug screen.
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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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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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Marcela B.


Gainesville, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom With Many Skills

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. As an experienced mother of two young boys I have a lot of experience taking care of children.
Marcela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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Mary L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am an educated LPN of 29 years. Availability for infants through senior care. I love and hold dear taking care of the young and elderly. Extensive experience with all age groups. Please review my references on care. com
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mary worked with us as a part time nanny and was fabulous with our 2 year old toddler. She is reliable and straight forward, willing to work around our schedules and easy to communicate with."

Sarah B.

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Mary L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time LPN Available

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.

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Mary L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have long-term experience with the senior population. All activities of daily living: medications reminders, bathing, mind stimulation, walks, doctor visits, I am a LPN with 29 years experience who is Kind, compassionate, trustworthy.
Mary can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Mary has been helping care for my father who has dementia. She is very kind, caring and always willing to help. She has made a concerted effort to try and engage my father in conversation, which is not easy given his dementia. She gets along well with my mother and...

Renuka H.

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Peyton H.


Gainesville, FL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Evenings

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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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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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Carlyn D.


Gainesville, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Looking To Help You Out:)

Hi! My name is Carly Jo. I'm a junior at Santa Fe/UF taking online classes while living at home in Jupiter for the semester. I am looking to Nanny/babysit. I have 6+ years experience of on/off babysitting from ages 1+. I love all things outdoors like sports and other activities. I am very creative and love crafts and baking:)...
Carlyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alachua, FL

Jivani D.

5.0

Jivani was a great babysitter! Our 3 year old loved her and was always excited to see her. Jivani was very interactive and always kept our daughter engaged with different games and activities. She did a great job of maintaining a loving and safe environment.

- Anna R.

Aleigh E.

5.0

Aleigh is very helpful and dependable for watching animals. She follows all directions and always is a great help

- Penny E.

Jennifer H.

5.0

Jennifer is a 10/10 as nanny's go and a gem of a person. She is smart, sweet, and genuinely loves children. She is naturally organized and a hard worker. She's a phenomenal cook. I always felt relaxed and happy when Jennifer would come. She gave love and attention to all my kids, and with a baby...

- Anita W.

Kaitlyn C.

5.0

Kaitlyn is a phenomenal caregiver and mother! She has a true gift for this field of work. As a mother, she is fun, loving and kind, but what sets her apart is that she knows how to establish healthy boundaries and how to send clear messages. Kaitlyn knows how to really connect with children and her...

- Care member

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.

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