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Maria P.

30 Year Old With Plenty Of Energy For Sports And Games, Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have cared for children of all ages, from newborns to pre-teens. References available. I speak Spanish and English, and understand Portuguese.

Janelle M. says "Maria helped care for my newborn and 2.5 year old for me when I returned to work from maternity leave. She helped me and my family until we moved out of...

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Charisse T.

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello Future Family, my name is Charisse. A few things about me: I'm Currently living in Fort Lauderdale. I'm reliable, I have an outgoing personality, I enjoy helping others and I view everyday as an opportunity to learn. I take extreme pride in safety, honesty, and positivity. If you'd have me, I would love to be the caretaker...

Care Member says "She was absolutely amazing with our pup remi we gots lots of photos and had a constant line of communication absolutely love her will definitely be...

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Nathalia S.

Loving Caring Nanny

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Nathalia, I have over 10 years of childcare experience, I'm fluent in English and Spanish, I enjoy working with kids, all newborns and toddlers. What I love about working with children is that I can help them learn and grow, love that they keep you active with their energy and imagination. I like the honesty...

Care Member says "She’s amazing, she took care of my four-year-old daughter and my 10 month old baby for nighttime dates. I definitely recommend her."

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Angelique L.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
When I'm around kids I love to play with them Like have outside time and take them on nature walks. When It comes down to breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner I will prepare something quick and easy that the kids will love and enjoy. When It comes down to learning skills and I will do everything that the parents ask if they want...

Tiera M. says "Angelique is a very helpful young lady when it comes to watching my 3 year old son and he loves her so much. When I need someone to watch him she the first...

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Rachel K.

Caregiver/ Nanny

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Rachel! I am 34 and have a Bachelor's degree in social work. As the second oldest of six children, I started changing diapers and helping to care for my twin siblings (from ages 0- 8) when my parents needed me. While completing my Social Work degree, I worked as a nanny on school breaks for three3 children (ages 2, 3,...

Heather B. says "Rachel was so kind and empathetic with our son. She wanted to know how she could best support and engage with him, and took the time to understand his...

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Denise D.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. Having spent 20 years in this fulfilling career, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens. My patient, calm, and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment...

Care Member says "Denise was a big help for our family. She was always very punctual (early), and she was always willing to come early or stay late. She was very...

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Katelyn R.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Katie & I'm 22 years old. I am finishing my last semester at FIU this upcoming Fall. I have always loved working with kids and their families! Over the course of the past 5 years I've nannied for 6 children, ranging in age from 18 months to 5 years old. I am CPR certified as well!

Jasween W. says "My 2 girls love Katie. She is sweet, dependable and has quickly fit into our family. Katie has even stayed overnight with my girls and did very well! she...

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Monica C.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi!! I'm an experienced and outgoing nanny who love kids. I love doing outdoor activities, I'm very friendly person. I love doing craft painting, singing, play with the kids and through that teach them! I love my job I enjoy every single part of it. I know as a parent how important is to feel save and secure with child care, and...

Ilana M. says "Monica has become like a 2nd mother to my baby. She started taking care of him when he was 9 months old and I was apprehensive at first since I had never...

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Victoria G.

Care Children

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Victoria, I have 5 years of experience taking care of children, I am very responsible, affectionate, honest and dedicated in my work with a lot of love, I also like pets and I am very patient in every circumstance, I speak Spanish, but I am in process of learning English, I understand it and I can hold a...

Care Member says "Victoria was excellent, She babysit my granddaughter a couple of Friday nights she was very sweet humble caring playfull was on time and stayed late, we...

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Tanika L.

KIDS LOVE ME! :)

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Tanika, I am happy to be here, to share my caring heart and services to you and your family! TEMP WORK ONLY. I am a natural, I love children, they love me :) I'm professional, patient, trustworthy, fun loving, caring, clean, hands on, responsible and have YEARS of experience. Great references! Some of my...

Shanee K. says "Tanika is an absolute gem. She did backup care for us on and off for two weeks. She was wonderful, prompt, creative, attentive, and extremely reliable....

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Miryam P.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
With 10 years of experience working with newborns and children, I

Angelica D. says "Two years ago, we welcome into the world our beautiful baby boy. Soon it was time to go back to work and we needed to find a nanny. We interviewed...

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Taaron B.

Invested In Helping Children From Academics To Their Wildest Dreams

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello moms, dads and guardians! My name is Taaron and I am a graduate student pursuing my masters in student affairs. I recently graduated with my bachelors in education. My love for kids started when I became an aunt and big sister at age 10. I've worked with kids from church school, teaching lifeguard class to teens, tutoring...

Mya C. says "Taaron was punctual and helped with our 11 month old who isn’t used to be babysat. She made him feel comfortable and kept us updated throughout the night. "

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Renata M.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Renata and I am looking for great families who are interested in going out for date nights and events. I do work full time from home but I am free on the weekends. I have around 4 years of experience being a nanny and have worked with some amazing families in the past who I can provide as references. Prior...

Robert S. says "Renata was 100% reliable and great at communicating and providing status updates via text and phone calls, and the kids loved her! We would hire her again...

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Arielle M.

Caregiver Available

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I've been caring for children for approximately 5-6 years. I've had experience in helping them with their homework, taking them to any sort of sports practice, bathing them, cooking for them, playing games, and reading them a book before bedtime.

Cathy A. says "Arielle is a mature , reliable and fun babysitter. My daughter S. is 5 and adores her . She plays with her , makes her dinner and takes her to the park ....

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Sophia D.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My favorite activities involve getting creative and staying active with the kids I care for. Experienced in tutoring and facilitating play therapy as a counselor; I have cared for children on the spectrum, as well as those with hypersensitivity and behavioral challenges. My bachelors degree is in Social work with a concentration...

Care Member says "Sophia was such a great caretaker! She played, sang, did art, took walks, and laughed a lot with my kids. Sophia was easy to work and communicate with...

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Rachell D.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've always been passionate about nurturing the development of young minds, I teach beginner words in Spanish and sign language for babies to help reduce frustration.. I'm a mother to a 18-year-old I have years experience from volunteering 3 days a week in the school, which led me to become a nanny. With many years experience,...

Care Member says "Rachell is a very lovely person and took care of our baby amazingly well. She is also very punctual and ready to take care of other household chores...

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Angie S.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
You can call me Angie. Proud to be a mom. Love all children. Enjoy life Happy every day Love sweet
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Krezzia S.

Nanny Position

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello family , my name is Krezzia, I'm 28 years old my mayor it's industrial engineering . I'm looking for a part time position. I've 5 years of experience with newborns to 13 years old. I'm working for Broward county I can take other position after 3:30. -infant qualified. -first aid certification. -pet friendly. -good...

Stella W. says "Krezzia is amazing! She took care of my baby and we had such a good experience with her! She is so sweet and responsable. Also she Was engaged with our...

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Jombely M.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Dear Parents! I would love to be part of your family in the care and training of your children. I am a reliable, responsible, punctual, energetic and caring person who enjoys spending time with children and providing them with an organized, safe and fun environment. And to you parents, I guarantee that your days will be more...

Maggie S. says "From the first time I spoke to Jombely on the phone, I knew we had found someone special. Jombely came to work for us when my daughter (now 3 years old)...

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Morgan P.

Infant Swim Instructor

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Im an infant survival swim instructor, teaching babies as young as 6m. Before I was an Infant Swim Instructor, I was an international flight attendant for over 8 years. During that time I practice and was tested on first aid, CPR, and other lifesaving skills annually. While working as a flight attendant I also worked as a...

Bethany C. says "Morgan has been such an incredible help with my 2 year old son. She is so patient and calm, and is so great at the art of distraction when meltdowns...

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  • 652 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.59/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 399 reviews of the 652 listed babysitters

Maria P.

Maria helped care for my newborn and 2.5 year old for me when I returned to work from maternity leave. She helped me and my family until we...

- Janelle M.

Charisse T.

She was absolutely amazing with our pup remi we gots lots of photos and had a constant line of communication absolutely love her will...

- Care member

Nathalia S.

She’s amazing, she took care of my four-year-old daughter and my 10 month old baby for nighttime dates. I definitely recommend her.

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fort Lauderdale, 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 652 babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, 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.

The average rate for Fort Lauderdale, FL babysitters on Care.com is $19.59 per hour as of August 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 Fort Lauderdale, 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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