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95 babysitters are listed in Estero, FL
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Estero, FL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Erin and I am currently a 20-year-old living in Fort Myers/Estero FL. I am currently taking a semester off from attending FGCU (I may take night classes at my local community college I am not sure yet). I have babysat since I was in eighth grade and I love kids. I am a very energetic and outgoing person that...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Erin! She watched our 2-year-old regularly for two months during a transition period for us. She is extremely dependable, great with communication, always on time, and flexible with her schedule to accommodate our family. She went above and...
Mara F.
Jessica G.
Estero, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a K-1 Teacher for the past 3 years. Graduating from Florida Southern College in 2020 with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a Minor in Dance Performance. I have worked with children since I was a 6th grade student, taking care of my own siblings as well as neighbors kids and slowly growing in my...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Great with our two kids. Highly recommended. "
Ryan G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Caring for children is my passion! I love caring for children because I can genuinely enjoy going everyday to hangout, care for them, and have tons of fun with them. I have babysat for many different families with children ages ranging from newborn to 12 years of age. The last family I babysat for no longer needs very much...
Cassidi can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Maria F.
Estero, FL
$36/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria and I am a Psychology and child education Student at FGCU! I am 22 years old, but I've been babysitting children since I was 15. I have always loved children and have worked in a school setting for over 2 years. I love working with children because I believe proper care and nurture of children helps...
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria was a gem! I was a bit nervous and she sent me text messages to update me. She made this process easy. My daughter loved her!"
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Abigail B.
Estero, FL
$15-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Abby. I'm 23 and a recent graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University! I work full time and some hours available during my days off. I'd love to help families out with babysitting when I have free time. I've had years of experience watching kids in many scenarios from church daycares to overnight stays with...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was excellent with my daughter. She made sure she went to bed on time and follow the instructions. I gave her. Everything went very smoothly. I would definitely hire her again."
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Bethany! I'm a Junior at FGCU and my major is Finance. I'm on my schools dance team, and I'm in Zeta Tau Alpha. I have three years of experience in babysitting. I can help clean around the house, cook, tutor and aid with anything reasonable. My rate is negotiable!
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bethany watched my 4 year old son and 6 year old daughter and they loved her! She was punctual and responsive. She played games with the kids, prepared meals, and supervised swimming and park playing, I would highly recommend."
Laura P.
5.0
(2)
I have been in elderly care for 15 plus years. I have worked for various agencies. I enjoy the elderly very much. I do all domestic chores and personal care. I run errands and take client to appointments. I enjoy learning about the lives they lived and their families. I find that it ends up being a special friendship.
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Donna is very compassionate and really cares. You can clearly see that in her work. She is goes over and above."
Lisa P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarah and I'm a full-time nanny. I have about 8 years of experience, mostly with newborns and toddlers. References can be provided upon request. Before becoming a nanny I was a swim instructor specializing in babies and toddlers. I have experience teaching kids who have special needs and behavioral issues. I'm CPR...
Sarah Claire can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"very professional, in-time, great rapport with my kids. would definitely hire her again"
Ligaya B.
Casey B.
Estero, FL
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Casey! I am very empathetic, patient and responsible. I'm cautious and reliable and I love being around kids. I enjoy cooking in my spare time so I can prepare meals if you'd like!
I am a singer/ musician and I have experience babysitting my younger cousins.
Casey can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Our kids had a great experience with Casey!"
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Maria F.
Estero, FL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria Camila and I am a Psychology and child education Student at FGCU! I always loved children and have worked in a school setting for over 2 years. I love working with children because I believe proper care and nurture of children helps create wonderful adults. I recently worked at a daycare for over a year,...
Amber A.
Estero, FL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have loved & gone out of my way for dogs as long as I can remember! I have been walking and sitting dogs and cats professionally now for about 3 years, I've dog sat anywhere from 3lb dogs to 90lb dogs and it always goes over well, I have some experience in training but not nearly enough yet. Feel free to ask me any questions
Amber can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Nikki R.
Estero, FL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have several years of experience between volunteering with all ages from infants to teens at my church while in high school as well as working for a family babysitting, dog sitting, and driving. I attend FGCU for Elementary Education and have worked with young kids for the last few years in my placement classrooms. I have two...
Nikki can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Nikki is one of the best. Shes great with kids and super clean with attention to detail. She brightens up the room and works hard at anything she does. "
Daniel B.
5.0
(1)
My native language is Spanish, so I would be happy to share my language with you and your children, find an educational and fun way for you to learn with me!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amber, I am 24 years old. My previous job before nannying and homeschooling full-time was an MA so I am BLS certified, in adult, child, and infant CPR. I carried and had a baby for a male couple 4 years ago almost now, I have experience with infants, toddlers, and school-age children. I am a very self-motivated...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amber has taken care of our two young children a handful of times! We love that she is energetic, friendly, engaging with our kids, and comfortable with pets. The photos she would send of activities the kids were doing throughout the day were greatly appreciated....
Helen F.
Maria F.
Estero, FL
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria Camila and I would love to watch over your fur babies when you are unavailable! Dogs shouldn't be left alone for too long, which is why I am here to make sure your worried and their needs are taken care of. I have had experience with my own pets as well as my relatives pets. I love walking dogs and...
Maria can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, boarding, pet walking, dog training
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been watching children for 30 plus years. I am currently working for North Penn School District. I have been working as a before and after school supervisor since 2001. I enjoy working with the elementary level children. I have many references available upon request. I would enjoy talking to you if my experience matches...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Donna's middle name is "care"! She's the most thoughtful and interactive person I know. Everything she does is truly from the heart. You can absolutely depend on Donna to treat your loved ones as her own!"
Jenna T.
Donna D.
Estero, FL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I've been a pet sitter for seven years. I love animals of all kinds. It has been the best job in the world.
Donna can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 adult children and 13 grandchildren including a set of 18-year-old twin girls. I'm also blessed with three great grandchildren, ages 3, 4 and 7. My youngest grandchildren are 11 and 13. I am currently in the process of renewing my Red Cross first aid/CPR/AED adult/pediatric certification.
I've been blessed with good...
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She took care of my son for 2 years and was the most wonderful blessing to our family. I can't say enough about her! Please feel free to contact me with any and all questions. We consider her and her husband part of the family! We will never have another nanny....
megan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work as a companion. I am trustworthy, reliable, compassionate and cheerful. I can provide excellent references. I have been living in Fountain lakes community in Estero for 12 years. I am a good listener and company to help prevent loneliness. I am willing to do lite housekeeping, and meal prep. I am fully vaccinated.
Joyce can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Joyce has worked with with us as a care giver for my wife who uses a walker. Joyce helps my wife performing PT recommended exercises and various household chores. She has worked with us part time for about 3 months. We found Joyce very dependable punctual, pleasant...
Harry S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a senior myself so I understand our needs. I've been blessed with excellent health and I'm a very young 82. My mom lived with my husband and me until she was 92. I've also taken care of an 87-year-old senior in an assisted living setting. In addition, I was blessed with watching a beautiful lady in her 70's in her home for a...
Theresa can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Theresa is a wonderful lady who has helped me with the care of my memory impaired spouse. She is an angel: happy, energetic and truly good. My wife and I were blessed when Theresa came into our lives. She is like a part of our family. I unconditionally recommend...
Sean D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Estero, FL
Erin N.
5.0
I highly recommend Erin! She watched our 2-year-old regularly for two months during a transition period for us. She is extremely dependable, great with communication, always on time, and flexible with her schedule to accommodate our family. She went above and beyond to connect with our son and we...
- Mara F.
Jessica G.
5.0
Great with our two kids. Highly recommended.
- Ryan G.
Maria F.
5.0
Maria was very good with my 4-year old! She was attentive and playful. He had a great time and she seemed very good at caring for him! Definitely want to have her back!
- Marisa B.
Abigail B.
5.0
She was excellent with my daughter. She made sure she went to bed on time and follow the instructions. I gave her. Everything went very smoothly. I would definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Bethany M.
5.0
Bethany watched my 4 year old son and 6 year old daughter and they loved her! She was punctual and responsive. She played games with the kids, prepared meals, and supervised swimming and park playing, I would highly recommend.
- Laura P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Estero, FL:
How can I find a Estero babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Estero, 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 95 babysitters in Estero, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Estero, FL?
The average rate for Estero, FL babysitters on Care.com is $17.78 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 Estero, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Estero, 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 Estero, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Estero, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 95 listed babysitters.