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I have six years of experience working with children, three as an ESE aide and three as a kindergarten teacher. I also have two boys of my own, ages 6 and 13. As a currently-certified teacher, I'm happy to tutor, or even assist with virtual school/distance learning.
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I have six years' experience in education - three years as an ESE aide, and three as a kindergarten teacher. My educational background is in English Literature, so I'm comfortable tutoring any grade in ELA, but other subjects are fairly limited to K-6th. I'm also happy to assist with online/distance learning.
Ive always grown up around pets. Ive had a love and admiration for each and every one of them. I have alot of knowledge in pet sitting and pet care. I am good about being able to read animals body language and will most definitely make sure they receive lots of love and attention while in my care.
Clara can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I used to clean a few of the houses for my struggling family friends and people who asked for my help. I enjoy cleaning a lot, it is my stress reliever in a sense. I have knowledge in what im doing and make sure I do my job properly and thoroughly.
Clara can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
I'd describe my personality as funny, bright, and outgoing.
I like working with kids because they are our future. Being able to be a positive influence on you children and apart of their growth is a huge honor.
I'm looking for a job that I can enjoy doing.
I started working with kids when I was about 16. I babysat for friends...
Clara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amber and I am a college student here in Gainesville. I currently attend UF, & study Agriculture Business and Economics, and also minor in education! I have my own reliable, safe transportation and I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Throughout my life starting as a young teenager I have nannied both part...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amber took wonderful care of our toddler. Highly recommend her to anyone!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a 27 year-old who loves working with animals. I am responsible, dependable, energetic, fun and imaginative. I've been responsible for my own animals (dogs, cats, birds, fish, iguana, ducks, squirrel, turtle), have fostered animals (kittens, squirrels, ducks), and love all animals. Your animals will be loved and will have...
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Sylvia M.
Keystone Heights, FL
$15-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sylvia! I am a 21-year-old College student, currently attending SantaFe. I am looking for an as-needed/one-time babysitting position. I am a red-cross certified lifeguard. I have three years of babysitting experience, ranging from Infants to pre-teens. I like to keep kids entertained and engaged during my time...
Sylvia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sylvia is amazing! She brought arts and crafts for my kids and they told me they had a great time. She is very friendly and reliable and I will be having her back again for sure!(:"
Stephanie L.
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: Dog training, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
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
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone! My name is Madie and I have over 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am in nursing school so my hours can be a bit limited. I love pets as well so animals in the house are no problem.
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Madison is a very responsible, courteous and loving person. She as her own pets and enjoys them very much. I have seen her while babysitting and she always is involved and caring for the child or children. I only have high remarks regarding Madison's ability to...
Berta P.
Leesha B.
Hampton, FL
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13. For the last two years I have watched a little boy since he was 4 months old on the weekends and during the summer. I also have experience watching older children.
I have volunteered in the nursery and classrooms at church. I also volunteer at the local Head Start as a babysitter. I have...
Leesha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leesha is a very reliable, kind and hardworking individual. She takes great care of our little one and I felt beyond comfortable leaving our child with Leesha after a few days of hiring her. Leesha was willing to try new things with our child like cloth diapers,...
Karen D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For over 5 years, I have been a babysitter or nanny for different families. I have experience in full time nannying where I would feed them, clean around the house, and drive the children around. I also have babysat casually where I would hang out with the children, help them with homework, and do activities with them.
Peyton can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Peyton is a hardworking college student at UF who I have grown to know and love. She is always on time, stays late when I need her to, and I can always depend on her to be there for me in a time of need. My daughter, L, loves being watched by Peyton. Peyton helps...
Elizabeth E.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She has taken care of infant, toddler and school age kids. Very engaging with kids and a sweet personality. "
Laura 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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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.
Jenna T.
Gainesville, FL
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenna, and I am an undergraduate student attending The University of Florida. I began babysitting when I was 15 for family members and helping family friends. Over the last few years, I've babysat children from ages 3 months- 15 years old, and I have a First-Aid/CPR certification. While your kids are with me,...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Jenna is great. She was very sweet and loving with my six months old baby. She didn't mind us working from home. Very respectful and polite."
Yomerys D.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Jackie M.
Gainesville, FL
$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jackie, I live in the Deerfield Beach/Lighthouse Point area and I am a 30-year-old nursing student attending FAU. My first degree is in Biology (pre- med) and I volunteered in the nursery at Boca Regional during my undergraduate career. I have been babysitting for neighbors since I was in middle school. I have...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I know Jackie for many years and would never leave my kid with any babysitter. She is very trustworthy and you can count on her interacting with your child and winning your little ones heart. "
Melanie P.
5.0
(1)
I have 8 years of babysitting experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I am willing to help with school work as well!
Grayson can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
"Grayson babysat our two girls from when they were six months old until eight years old. Our girls adore Grayson and loved when she came to babysit. Grayson had no issues feeding kids, cleaning up after them, or playing with them. She has a heart of gold. Grayson...
Haley G.
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: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Kyra, I'm 24 years old and right now, I'm part time employed at Pita Pit, but a very experienced young adult. Since having this account, a lot of things have changed! I now have a 14-year-old brother, 11-year-old sister, and gained two adopted sisters into my family and they are now 8 and 5.
Kyra can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"We had an interview with Kyra to care for our daughter, and she was very good with her! She interacted very well with our daughter, and she is a kind, caring young woman. Although we were unable to work with Kyra for scheduling reasons, we would highly recommend...
Melody C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose, FL
Amber H.
5.0
Amber took wonderful care of our toddler. Highly recommend her to anyone!
- Care member
Sylvia M.
5.0
Sylvia is amazing! She brought arts and crafts for my kids and they told me they had a great time. She is very friendly and reliable and I will be having her back again for sure!(:
- Stephanie L.
Samuel T.
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
Madison P.
5.0
Madison is a very responsible, courteous and loving person. She as her own pets and enjoys them very much. I have seen her while babysitting and she always is involved and caring for the child or children. I only have high remarks regarding Madison's ability to care for others and would highly...
- Berta P.
Leesha B.
5.0
Leesha is a very reliable, kind and hardworking individual. She takes great care of our little one and I felt beyond comfortable leaving our child with Leesha after a few days of hiring her. Leesha was willing to try new things with our child like cloth diapers, etc. and I know she carries that...
- Karen D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Melrose, FL:
How can I find a Melrose babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Melrose, 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 2 babysitters in Melrose, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Melrose, FL?
The average rate for Melrose, FL babysitters on Care.com is $14.00 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 Melrose, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Melrose, 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.