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Aleigh E.

nanny

Alachua, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development in a safe and nurturing environment. With over six years of experience, I have a proven track record of providing exceptional care for children of all ages. My background includes coursework in early child development,...

Care Member says "Aleigh is just one of those sitters you hold on to for dear life!!! It’s so challenging finding a reliable, communicative, knowledgeable, and fun sitter...

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Sandra B.'s Photo

Alachua, FL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Nurturing young minds and supporting families is my passion. With a graduate degree and one year of childcare experience, I provide attentive care for children aged 1-11. I love engaging kids with outdoor sports, board games, and educational activities. I follow the parents' lead on household rules and communicate updates using...
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Deanna S.'s Photo

Alachua, FL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as caring, funny, and positive I like working with kids because it never gets boring. Kids say the funniest things and keep you on your toes. You always learn something new. I'm looking for a job that fits my schedule and that I genuinely look forward to. I started working with kids when I was...
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Gandhari Z.'s Photo

Alachua, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Gandhari. I have a 16-year-old daughter. 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 evenings. I am very friendly, kind,...
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Alachua, FL

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
Enjoy working with kids! Have references and 2 years experience with ages 2 months- 12 years old!
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A Thoughtful And Caring Babysitter

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Kayla and I have been working with children for the past 9 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...

Erin R. says "Kayla was wonderful with our girls! She was always punctual, communicative, and friendly. She was super interactive with our girls, bringing along craft...

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Jennifer H.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Anita W. says "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....

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Julianna K.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
From a young age, I've known I wanted to work with children. My previous babysitting experiences showed me the positive impact I could have on their lives and the support I could provide to families. For 10 years, I've cared for children aged newborn to 11, with a special fondness for toddlers and preschoolers. I'm comfortable...
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Elementary Teacher

Gainesville, FL

from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Genesis! I am a certified K-6 teacher and am currently teaching 5th grade. I graduated from the University of Florida with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary (2018) and Masters degree in Special Education (2019). I have many years of experience working with children as I knew working with children was something...
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Get To Know Kyndal

Gainesville, FL

from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! I'm a Gainesville native with five siblings-so caring for kids comes naturally! With a 12-year age gap between me and my youngest siblings, I stepped into a caregiving role early and absolutely loved it. That experience turned into a passion, and for the past 5-6 years, I've babysat for wonderful families here in...
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Dorean A.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have had the pleasure of taking care of children of all ages since the age of 12. I have enjoyed taking care of their daily needs as well as providing entertainment. I have a lot of energy, I am patient, and I love children. I have a 1-year-old girl and I have enjoyed watching her grow every day. I am passionate about taking...
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Ashley C.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development, and I have four years of experience as a childcare provider. I previously was a preschool teacher in Gainesville for one's and two's (which I absolutely LOVEED). I'm drawn to this field because I enjoy fostering a positive and stimulating environment where...
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Dina K.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

from
$30/hr
12 years experience
Educator-Mentor for ages 4-12 | Bilingual (EN/AR) | 12+ yrs | Focused 1-2 kids Hi! My name is Dina and I bring 12+ years' experience and a graduate degree to support children ages 4-12 in Gainesville. My care blends play-based learning with clear routines and calm, consistent discipline that follows your family's rules. I focus...
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Let Your Smile Change The World!

Gainesville, FL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started working with kids when I was 10. There is an age gap between my siblings and I so I started helping out with babysitting my nieces and nephews young. When I was 12 my sister owned a daycare and I would help with food prep, park adventures, nap time and learning time. In my spare time, I like to hike. I'm a beginner...
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Brooklyn W.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi!! My name is Brooklyn and I am 19 years old. I'm a second year student at Santa Fe and hope to soon transfer to UF to study finance. I've lived in Florida my whole life, other than a semester I did abroad. I did a lot of babysitting of different young ages in high school and loved working with kids. I feel like working with...
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Experienced Babysitter Available Evenings

Gainesville, FL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...
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Full Time Caregiver

Gainesville, FL

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm a 25-year-old mom with a heart for caregiving and a natural love for children. I have experience babysitting and caring for multiple children of different ages, and I understand the importance of creating a safe, fun, and nurturing space for your little ones. I will need to bring my 1-year-old with me, which can be a...
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Mom, RN

Gainesville, FL

from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Lauren. I am a mother to 3 wonderful children ages 4, 3, and 1. I currently stay home with them while I finish up my last two semesters in my Doctorate of nursing practice program at UF. Prior to having children, I worked in the burn ICU at Shands for 7 years. I have a lot of experience with children, adults and...
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Isabella K.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

from
$20/hr
9 years experience
From early babysitting experiences, I discovered a passion for positively impacting children's lives and supporting families. For nine years, I've enjoyed providing reliable care for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My approach is patient, creative, and friendly. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alachua, FL

Babysitters in Alachua, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Aleigh E.

Aleigh is just one of those sitters you hold on to for dear life!!! It’s so challenging finding a reliable, communicative, knowledgeable,...

- Care member

Kayla O.

Kayla was wonderful with our girls! She was always punctual, communicative, and friendly. She was super interactive with our girls, bringing...

- Erin R.

Jennifer H.

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...

- Anita W.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Alachua, FL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Alachua, 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 6 babysitters in Alachua, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Alachua, FL babysitters on Care.com is $16.50 per hour as of November 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Alachua, FL through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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