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598 babysitters are listed in Gainesville, FL
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Gainesville, FL
I am from Tampa, Florida and just transferred to UF from College of Charleston! I am a senior this year but looking to graduate next fall. In my free time I work as well as with sports for the UF football team. I am 21 years old almost 22 and have been babysitting since I was young! I have tons of energy all the time and love...
Karen B.
Gainesville, FL
$15-17/hr • 7 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Student And Experienced And Fun-loving Babysitter!
Hi, my name is Karen and I have 7 years of experience babysitting children from the ages of 1-12 years old. I can help with travel, meal preparation, carpooling, and swimming supervision. I previously worked at Walt Disney World as a deep water Lifeguard and I am still currently infant/pediatric/ adult CPR certified. Currently I...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I started babysitting my cousins when I was around 14 years old and it has been my main source of income very since. I've lived many places and have babysat for many types of children so I consider myself pretty experienced. I am CPR certified, have taken a babysitters course, and I am lifeguard certified just in case you would...
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, families!
My name is Olivia and I have 4 years of childcare experience. I love art, animals and spending time in nature. For the past year, I have held a regular position transporting 2 kids (ages 5 and 8) from school, facilitating their routines and engaging in lots of play. I deeply value connecting with others and...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have experience babysitting newborns to teenagers. If you are in need of a date night or consistent sitter please feel free to reach out! I am home from college from now until the first week on January!
I have extensive experience nannying and banysitting, specifically with ages between 4 months and 3 years. I've been babysitting for the past 6 years and full-time nannying for the past 2. I am willing to drive and stay overnight if need be. Please reach out to me if you have any questions, I would love to see if I could be the...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
My name is Frankie and I am a student at UF. I have 3 years of babysitting experience and love children of all ages. I also have a lot of experience tutoring younger children. I understand Spanish and some Mandarin. I have my own car and am willing to travel if needed. I can help with light housekeeping and cooking/meal...
Francesca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a senior at UF and will graduate Magna Cum Laude in May with a BS in psychology. My ultimate goal is a doctorate degree and career in behavioral pediatrics. I have experience with children of all ages as a gymnastics coach, camp counselor and director. In the summer of 2019, I was a nanny in Switzerland for two children,...
Cara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
I am a licensed and current Florida K-5 educator with 7 years of experience (5 years with Alachua County/2 years with Monticelli School in Naples, Italy). I have taught in all grade levels except Kindergarten, including Pre-K. Prior to education, I worked in Pre-school (Ages infant to 3 years) for 2 years and have Nannied for a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello. I am a teacher looking for jobs on the weekends. I'm not available Mon-Fri from 9am-5 p.m. because I'm at work, but any other time I'm free. Send me a message and we can set up a meet and greet. Excited!!
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
I have 4 years of experience of caregiving to kids of all different ages. I can help with almost anything you need as to whether that's cleaning while watching the kiddos or help with traveling. I am currently taking teaching courses in hopes to one day become a Preschool teacher. I am creative and can come up with all different...
Emilia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Hello there! I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping. I can also help with homework and will make fun activities. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I will provide appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Babysitter
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I'm also pretty flexible and willing to take on last minute jobs.
Emya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
I am a working in a childcare facility for the County Public Schools from 1988 in the YMCA and then into the schools. I have worked in after school care, classroom assistance, recreation leader and personal nanny/babysitting jobs over the years. My services also include house maintenance.
Lurline can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! I'm Rocio. I have been in the babysitting industry for five years now. I am punctual, organized, bubbly, fun, responsible, and trustworthy. I am here to help make your life easier while providing the absolute best care and keeping a safe environment for your little ones. I can cook, clean, run errands, and make sure your...
Skills:
CPR
Hi all! I am a Mom to an amazing 5-year-old. I work full time as an Executive Assistant but would like to find a few babysitting jobs on the weekends and possibly in the evening hours during the week (available Wed and Thursday evenings during the week). I love being a Mom and have always enjoyed being around children,...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
I have taken care of animals all my life and have owned and taken care of all types of animals. I also volunteer at the animal shelter. I also love kids and have babysat all ages so I can do that as well.
Stephanie can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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Hi! My name is Courtney and I am currently majoring in Elementary Education at the University of Florida. In the past, I have babysat for family members and friends of my family, as well as volunteering as a counselor for preschool and nursery age children at Vacation Bible School every summer for my local church. I also...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! I started babysitting when I was about 16 years old, and kept doing it weekly until I was 17. When I turned 17, I decided I wanted to work at the local preschool by my house so that I could get more experience with children. I worked at the preschool for over a year until I had to leave town for college. While working...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello I am a mother of six children. I have my Certification in Early Childhood and my Associates in Human Services. I graduate in January with my Associates in Early Childhood. In the spring I will be starting my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I currently work as a preschool teacher but am looking for a change due to the...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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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 598 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 $15.49 per hour as of June 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 195 reviews of the 598 listed babysitters.