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614 babysitters are listed in Gainesville, FL
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Gainesville, FL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haley and I am a master's student at the University of Florida and I am pursing a degree in English Education to become an English teacher! I have a lot of experience being a nanny/babysitter and have assisted children from the ages of 2 weeks old, to 13 years old. Also, I am the oldest of two younger siblings...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Haley is a very sweet girl that I've known for many years as a neighbor. Her family is wonderful and she is as well. She will interact with your child and play at their level with age-appropriate games and activities. She is very dependable and responsible young...
Jaime S.
5.0
(1)
I have worked in Daycare off and on for years. I started babysitting when I was 14. And have heard from one family I was the best Sitter they ever had. I also worked with Children in the Pre-K School system. Teaching them Occupational Therapy Skills as needed to help them be ready to enter Kindergarten. I have a 16-year-old son...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello!! I'm a very creative and patient person, with a passion for caring for people of all ages. I have over 5 years of experience caring for a number of children ranging in age from infants to teenagers. I also have experience caring for elderly people, some of which have had dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Sundowners, etc. For...
Leshai can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She watched my great aunt for a few months while I had to work hours, I would hire her again, very helpful!"
Eros M.
Leshai S.
Gainesville, FL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! I'm a very creative and patient person, with a passion for caring for people of all ages. I have over 5 years of experience caring for a number of children ranging in age from infants to teenagers. I also have experience caring for elderly people, some of which have had dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Sundowners, etc. For...
Leshai can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Le'Shai watched my son since he was 4 months old until he was 2, and she's amazing my son loves her."
Aylin M.
Harper S.
Gainesville, FL
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have cared for medically complex children and adults for the past 6 years and have an extensive resume to back up all of my experience along with references for the care.
5.0
"Harper was wonderful. She worked for me for 4 years caring for my special needs foster kids and was wonderful with all of them. They had a bunch of different complex needs and she was always willing to accommodate and help every single child that came through our...
Cristina R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have over 8 years of childcare experience. I have sat for all ages; newborns to preteens. In Gainesville I've been a Gator Mentor for three years volunteering at various elementary schools in Alachua County, doing mostly aftercare/homework help. I worked as a classroom assistant/therapist assistant at Collage Day School...
Suzanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Suzanna to drive my daughter to middle school whenever my husband and I both had early work schedules, and she was such a lifesaver!! We were in a situation where I had to be at work about 2 hours before school started, so I needed to either find her a...
Liesel B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in child and pet care for 10 years. I love spending time with kids and animals- exploring the outdoors, creating art projects, and playing games are my favorite activities.
I have been a nanny, taught gymnastics, lead art classes, and also a live-in dog sitter. I worked as a house cleaner for a green...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Anna, and so do our kids! She goes above and beyond to ensure good quality care (and a lot of fun) for our three little ones, aged 1, 4 and 6. Knowing they are all in good hands has made returning to work much much easier. Thanks, Anna!"
Lesley A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ashley and my passion is to inspire children and teens as they are humanity's future. I have an interdisciplinary background spanning various industries surrounding sustainability, well-being, and strategic foresight. Throughout my higher education experience in both undergrad and graduate school (where I earned honors...
5.0
"Ashley B. has been tutoring my oldest daughter who is a Sophomore at Osceola County School for the Arts. She is also tutoring my wife who is a Sophomore at Valencia College. I cannot express how grateful I am for Ashley's ability to not only help them both to grasp...
Yvette S.
Maddie D.
Gainesville, FL
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Nanny With 2 Years Experience Looking For Part-time Job
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madison. I have worked with kids since I was 14 years old. Children from newborn to teens. Kids have always been my favorite to work with. I'm 22 years old. I love animals and very accepting of all kinds. I love being outdoors and doing fun activities. I am very accelerated in school and capable of tutoring with older...
Maddie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"So very grateful we found Maddie on this website. We had been looking and interviewing for nightly sitters for our boys for a few week and hadn't found that one person we truly felt comfortable with. Until we met Maddie. She's amazing. She has now kept our boys a...
Robin K.
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, carpooling, 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.
Anna C.
Gainesville, FL
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I worked for a year with Green Clean Homes in Gainesville, FL. It was a great experience, and I learned how to clean thoroughly and efficiently with safer products. I absolutely love coming home from work to a organized and clean space, and it is great to provide that service for others!
Anna can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Teresa M.
Gainesville, FL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Loving And Fun Pet Lover To Care For Your Family Members
5.0
(3)
I have pets of my own. I have done some pet sitting for friends and neighbors. I usually get along with most animals. I have medical skills so would be able to care for a pet that needs medication or other special care. I have taken care of both dogs and cats. Both as daily needs and at times total care staying with the animal...
Teresa can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Teresa is an amazing person. She is a nurse with great skills. Not only is she great with people she has a true connections with animals. She gets down to their level with such compassion to greet them. We have a full house. An 18 year old cat and two Border...
Jaimie N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
I graduated in the fall with my B. S. in Public Health. Now I am studying in Gainesville to become a diagnostic sonographer. Over the years, I have learned so much about brain development, health, and little tips and tricks to make life easier. During my undergraduate, I worked as a nanny and studied online. I am...
Cheyenne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cheyenne is absolutely wonderful!! She is the sweetest and most patient person you'll find and my 2 boys miss her very much. Only hope to find another nanny like her."
Brenda H.
Samuel T.
Gainesville, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I love animals and have had 10+ years of experience working at a pet shop.
I've had pets all my life (3 tamed lovebirds, 6 fish tanks, 2 dogs, 2 cats, turtles, geckos, hamsters, rabbits, frogs, etc.) and have cared for many pets on behalf of friends and family.
I've taken photos of animals and participated in Aquascaping...
Samuel can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
5.0
"Samuel is a great caretaker and his attention to detail was something that was important for me. His kindness and generosity were also unmatched, I will be sure to hire him again in the future."
Care member
Sofia L.
Gainesville, FL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am Sofia and I am a 20-year-old student at Santa Fe college. I am majoring in Health Sciences and hope to work in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Besides classes, I am usually very flexible with times, last minute date nights, picking up, watching the child at your house, and anything else that can be more accommodating for...
Sofia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia was so amazing! Our 2 year old daughter absolutely loved when she arrived every morning. Sofia was always punctual and responsible. She assisted with getting our girl back on her routine schedule. She helped with potty training and ensured she was learning...
Tren S.
Cheyenne L.
Gainesville, FL
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Flexible Tutor With Experience (math, Science, Reading)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have work experience in a tutoring lab at a community college and I have a passion for math and science. I know what it's like to struggle in school. When I was young I struggled because of my dyslexia but I ended up graduating second of my class.
5.0
"She helped my high school Sophomore in remote tutoring. She was able to push her through lessons, and help her get the material in Geometry, Biology, and English. She meets her online, and helps give the push, motivation and understanding of material."
Dana A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had two dogs in my lifetime and loved both of them to the absolute fullest. I am currently living with my dog ranger who is a Labrador Great Dane mix, and he is an absolute sweetheart. I take him on 2 daily walks for 30 min and make sure he has tons of toys to play with and I would do the exact same for your pup.
Makaylen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"She took very good care of my animals especially my pet that was sick. Ever since Makaylen came around my pet started acting normal again and she took amazing care of the pets and our home while we were away"
Leland D.
Chloe C.
Gainesville, FL
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Looking To Help Maintain A Strong Family And Eliminate Excess Stress.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In the past, I have worked for the YMCA child care department and watched over/played with children of all ages. I love being able to help children become amazing individuals and it's always a pleasure to be able to help in any way I can. I am a 2nd-year University of Florida student who is in the Army ROTC program at UF.
5.0
(1)
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I am a Certified Medical Assistant with CPR training and First Aid. I am also COVID vaccinated. I can also help run errand , light housekeeping , feeding , companionship and also just be there to listen to whatever is needed.
Dedra can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She was awesome , communicated very well , took care of my family member very well and also was very polite and gentle."
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gainesville, FL
Haley M.
5.0
She has taken care of infant, toddler and school age kids. Very engaging with kids and a sweet personality.
- Laura B.
Mary L.
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 personality
- Joseph L.
Leshai S.
5.0
She watched my great aunt for a few months while I had to work hours, I would hire her again, very helpful!
- Eros M.
Leshai S.
5.0
Our daughter enjoyed spending time with LeShai. Our kid can be a bit of a handful but LeShai had a lot of patience. Unfortunately we had to move out of state and couldn't pack LeShai with us, I would highly recommend her to be a great addition to any family.
- Rolanda B.
Harper S.
5.0
Harper was wonderful. She worked for me for 4 years caring for my special needs foster kids and was wonderful with all of them. They had a bunch of different complex needs and she was always willing to accommodate and help every single child that came through our house! Would highly recommend her...
- Cristina R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gainesville, FL:
How can I find a Gainesville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gainesville, 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 614 babysitters in Gainesville, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Gainesville, FL?
The average rate for Gainesville, FL babysitters on Care.com is $15.47 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 Gainesville, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 184 reviews of the 614 listed babysitters.