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1,401 babysitters are listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Isabel L.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient Loving And Caring Nanny\Childcare Provider
5.0
(15)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 30yrs+ Experience in Child Care Provider/Nanny / Babysitter/Running errands who is CPR/FIRST AIDE CERTIFICATED and was previously a PCA who worked with the elderly as well. But I found I enjoy being active, so taking care of infants and toddlers, and children of various ages playing games at the beach/pool, park, walks...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isabel did an amazing job taking care of our children. 1 yr 3 and 6 It was a rough day two of them were sick and one of them just stayed home because we couldn’t get them to school. I myself was sick, Also and my husband works at home she was able to keep the...
Care member
Maria S.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$20-27/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maria. I am 22 years old. I have experience working with kids of all different ages. I have been babysitting for 7 years now. I worked at a daycare as well caring for infants, toddlers and young kids. I also have experience with e-learning and working with kids with special needs. I am extremely energetic so I...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very professional. I felt bad that we had to discontinue working with Maria due to Omicron and other factors."
Naomi S.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
This is Sofia, a very friendly Venezuelan!
I am a very caring person, and I Like to feel part of the families that I work with while being professional.. I believe in giving love and discipline... I will engage your children in activities that will enhance their learning in the different areas of development. I believe in...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Where do I begin. Sofia is an absolute gem & the epitome of what a nanny should be. Being that my child is an infant, I was skeptical of who we hired to care for her. Sofia right away was a bright light in the room as soon as she walked into my home. She is...
Carlos C.
4.6
(18)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I Perform personal care task such as hygiene, ambulation, eating, dressing, toileting and shaving I Talk with clients, give them companionship while participating in activities. I Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for my clients. I Provide transfers assistance by moving clients in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or cars. I...
Patricia can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Patricia was amazing and kind enough to adjust her schedule to come to our rescue on the first morning that we had mom home from rehab, after a very challenging night we had on our own, trying to learn all the ropes of caring for her. She even assisted us with...
Deborah S.
4.7
(13)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Emma has 12+ years of experience from infants to teenagers. She can help with things around the house and carpooling if needed. Emma loves arts and crafts and fun creative ways for the kids to learn and have fun. She is pet friendly and also available for pet/house sitting.
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was great with our 2 year old son and we would use her again!"
Care member
Natali T.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$36/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Natali, and I am a current student at FGCU. I love kids and being around them, I have experience working at summer camps, church camps, and babysitting through care. I would love to have consistent work, be around the same kids, and build close relationships with them as well as the parents. I have a car, so I am able...
Natali can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Super good with the kids and the family. She was always on time and we really enjoyed having her in our home."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember, from close family friends and family members children. When babysitting, my job would consist of feeding the children either from meals the parents always provided or cooking small/easy meals for them. I also would be responsible for making sure the child is bathed depending...
5.0
"Shanice was more than helpful on numerous occasions when it came to helping me with my 3 boys. She was on time with picking them up from school and getting them back home and helping with their homework. My 5 year old loves when she would help him with his...
Shauntae S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison and I am a certified/ licensed occupational therapist. I am an experienced and certified preschool teacher. I am CPR certified and I also have my Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. I was previously employed at a Montessori school and worked in the classroom for about 5 years. I have been...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Madison was a Godsend to our family. We had two under two when she came into our family. 5 minutes after meeting Madison we knew we had found the one. She handled the seemingly insurmountable task of caring for two babies with ease. We moved out of state and truly...
Camille K.
Danell P.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Are You In Need Of Child Care Or A House Cleaner? I'm Experienced With Both :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am new to Florida! My name is Danell and I am 26 years old with a high school diploma. I was a straight A student in school & I graduated high school early in January 2015. I have been babysitting on & off for about 10 years now. Babysitting is a huge passion of mine, I absolutely adore kids & I enjoy being apart of...
Danell can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Danell worked for us part time for about a year and a half. My son adored her. She was very reliable and trustworthy!"
Carisa G.
Madison D.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Madison I've been nannying/babysitting consistently for around 2 years now! I have a job currently, so I would be available for date nights! Thank you :)
5.0
"Madison was available for a last minute job and has been a reliable babysitter ever since. My daughter loves her and I highly recommend her."
Tina H.
Rebecca M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$15-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello !
My name is Rebecca and I am a recent graduate from Queens College with a studio art/art education major pre-k-12. What made me love children and seniors was working with them in community houses/ nursing homes, after-school programs and babysitting my brother, cousins and neighbors since I was a young teen. Through these...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Rebecca to take care of my 5-years old son. My boy really loved being with her, he said it was fun to read and make his homework with her. She always followed the rules, she was always on time, my son was always fed and put to sleep on time. I recommend...
Iuliia K.
Belkis M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
I have a minimum of 15 years of babysitting experience. I have worked caring for children at church, school, family, friends and community . I am a very fun and loving person, as well as Extremely responsible. More about me, I speak fluently Spanish and English, I love animals especially my Yorkie Terrier. I also enjoy a lot of...
Belkis can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
4.0
"For now, I have only interviewed Belkis. I ended up choosing another nanny because it seemed like a better option for our family, but I was very happy to keep Belkis as a backup option because she seemed very capable of taking care of young children. I look forward...
Monika C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan and I have been working with children for as long as I can remember (babysitting, full-time childcare, tutoring, and teaching). I am an experienced teacher (12 years experience with my Masters Degree in education) and mom to a 16-month-old. I have my own car, reliable resources, and a flexible schedule. I...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Megan did such an amazing job with our 3 year old grandson. Everyday was full of adventure and educational as well. She helped him cross the potty training threshold! She was always on time and kept in touch with me continuously with any questions I had or she had....
Elizabeth L.
5.0
(3)
I absolutely love kids and enjoy babysitting! Pets part of the family? No problem, I'm also an animal lover! I have over 6 years of baby sitting experience, non smoker and have reliable transportation to assist with pickup/drop off and/or errands. Also babysit for families on vacation at hotels/resorts and for occasional date...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabriela es responsable y mis hijos les encanta estar con ella. Me ha ayudado a recojer mis ninos de la escuela y cuidarlos."
Miriam C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified teacher. I recently retired. My degrees are in Education and Special Education. Over my career I have worked with children who were toddlers until college age. I am kind, caring, patient, animated, and always developed a great rapport with children. I am a visual artist too and can work with your child with arts...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was phenomenal nanny with my two daughters.she cared for my children when they were six months old until they turned two years old . Melissa weaned my children from milk to regular food .she is an excellent cook and prepared and fed them only healthy meals...
Avshalim A.
Rose B.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$10-15/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as flexible, playful, & responsible.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old, starting off as a mother's helper & working my way up to being a full-time nanny :) I am the oldest of many, many younger cousins, giving me the experience of taking care of kids at a young age. This ranges in...
Rose can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"she has the most compassion i have ever seen. her care for my 8 month old and 3 year old was amazing every time. She is so reliable and was my nanny for 1 year before i moved out of the state. I felt very safe and comfortable with my kids in her care and I would...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Reliable and responsible Domestic Housekeeper who seamlessly manages the running of a household. Terrific problem-solving and trouble-shooting abilities to solve problematic situations. Strong knowledge of appropriate cleaning and household management techniques.
Lina can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Clara, and I am 29 years old. Having grown up in Europe in a bicultural environment, I am fluent in English, French and German. I am college educated, open-minded and curious. My upbringing instilled in me the values of maturity, trustworthiness, and responsibility. Children love me because I am warm-hearted, dynamic...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The kids really enjoyed Clara! My kids have a lot of energy and she played with them and they went on a long walk around the neighborhood. It was excellent to have someone who is active, fun, and trustworthy. We hope to use her again some time soon!"
Jessica S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Destinee.
I am currently a 22-year-old new graduate registered nurse with some free time and would love to care for and watch kids!
**Newly licensed and awaiting employment, hence the extra free time.
** Willing to provide proof of licensure.
** Experience direct care with pediatrics and geriatrics.
Destinee can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Destinee; she is professional and a charming young lady."
Jowana K.
Danica V.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Danica a certified Home health aid that have been working with elderly over 8 years, I'm experience with working as a caregiver in area such as Alzheimer's, dementia, sundown, cancer patients, bedridden, special need and after surgery care, I'm also a great companion and will engage in daily activities such as exercises,...
Danica can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"My grandma was extremely sick and I was seeking a caregiver that would give her 100% in taking great care of her.Danica was always punctual and went above and beyond to make sure she would make progress with her health each day."
Tyreek N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Isabel L.
5.0
Isabel did an amazing job taking care of our children. 1 yr 3 and 6 It was a rough day two of them were sick and one of them just stayed home because we couldn’t get them to school. I myself was sick, Also and my husband works at home she was able to keep the children, occupy quiet and safe while...
- Care member
Maria S.
5.0
I have no words to describe how much of a great addition Maria has been to our family. She has been caring for our 6 y/o daughter and 4 y/o son and it has been just wonderful. She is extremely energetic and likes to stay active by helping with things around the house and errands starting from...
- Carmen P.
Sofia L.
5.0
Sofia is excellent! She is on time, competent, dependable, energetic and overall wonderful with my 16 month old boy. She comes in and gets right to work entertaining the baby (or feeding him or putting him down for a nap, depending on the time of the day). She is also great with my energetic French...
- Bernadette I.
Patricia F.
5.0
Patricia was amazing and kind enough to adjust her schedule to come to our rescue on the first morning that we had mom home from rehab, after a very challenging night we had on our own, trying to learn all the ropes of caring for her. She even assisted us with making phone calls to the rehab center...
- Deborah S.
Emma A.
5.0
Emma is an exceptional sitter to have with your family. With many years of experience, she will match your childrens everyday energy levels with no hesitation. Having your families best interests come first; I highly reccommend her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fort Lauderdale, FL:
How can I find a Fort Lauderdale babysitter near me?
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 1,401 babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The average rate for Fort Lauderdale, FL babysitters on Care.com is $18.32 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 876 reviews of the 1,401 listed babysitters.