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Angela, 22, just recently moved from Kentucky to Valparaiso, FL. I have an almost 2-year-old daughter, and a dog (Dalmatian). I have cared for children previously to having my daughter and I also care for my niece when visiting KY. I treat everyone's pets and children as my own!
Angela can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Angela, 22, mom to a 1-year-old. Looking to babysit/nanny in my home so I can stay home with my daughter as well. Home checks are welcome. Currently in the process of baby-proofing the house, as well as setting up cameras for you to access and see what goes on while your little one is here! We also have a friendly dog...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Krislyn P.
Valparaiso, FL
$11-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Animal lover here to help with your furry loved ones care!
Krislyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Working with children and their families is a passion of mine. I have been working with children for the past 11 years. I have realized how rewarding it is helping young children grow in the beginning stages of their life and helping them become amazing people is my goal.
Krislyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jill L.
Valparaiso, FL
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello,
I am a retired, 64 years young, healthy and energetic lady who has raised 3 sons and helping to raise 10-year-old twin grandsons. I retired from the real estate and financial services industry. I have had several years of elder care also. I am CPR trained but most of all I adore children. I am looking to supplement my...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren, I'm 23 years old and I recently retired from active duty army. I'm currently getting my bachelors degree in Psychology online, and I plan to get my masters in social work/clinical psychology. Before I was in the army I was a vet tech for 2 years, as well as a zookeeper! I have extensive experience with...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is an amazing sitter! Very flexible, punctual, and reliable. We love having her for date night. Highly recommend! :-)"
Jillian M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kira! I have a BA in Psychology and a Master's in Social Work. I have been babysitting, nannying, and in childcare positions for several years.
Kira can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Kira is very sweet and responsive. She spent a lot of quality 1-on-1 time with our daughter speaking with her and playing games."
Ashley W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Victoria, I am 26 years old. I have lived in this area for 15+ years. I absolutely love kids and animals. I taught swim lessons for 6 years and have been babysitting for 15+ years. I'm currently working towards a career in dental medicine and have my bachelors degree in psychology.
My schedule is very flexible!
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Victoria is simply the best. Victoria watched our daughter from the time she was few months old to over a year. She was always punctual, dependable, and kind. Both our kids adore her. I have only good things to say about Victoria and would recommend her to any...
Danielle M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
We do not have any children of our own yet, but I do have nieces and nephews that I spent a lot of time with. If you need a night out or a babysitter I would be happy to help!
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ms C has been my care companion since Fall 2022. I don't recall anything I requested that she did not do very well and quickly. She loves children and family, and also pets and flowers in her lovely garden. I feel quite confident in her care and companionship...
Care member
4.9
(19)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
Most families call me Ms. J.
I'm a positive, dependable, high energy, all around family helper. I have a pure, genuine love for nurturing children.
Many families often contact me for date nights, overnight childcare. vacation help, last minute bookings, sick calls or long term contracts. I feel that engaging with...
Javonica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
3.0
"I originally hired this young lady for a weekly recurring job picking up my two toddlers from daycare. After discussing all the details we decided to hire her. The first week was great. The second week I texted her to touch base before I left work to make sure she...
Crystal M.
Haley C.
Eglin AFB, FL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for about 10 years. I took an American Red Cross Babysit Training Course. I am BLS certified so I know CPR and other life support techniques. I also took an infant care class that taught me everything to know about babies. I used to work at church in the 2-Year-Old room as a leader. I have also been...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Haley is fantastic with children. Her love of children shines through as she plays and interacts with children. She is a wonderful substitution for a parent who can't be there. I was lucky to have her help us out."
T T.
Jessica K.
Shalimar, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a flight attendant. Also recently graduated at FSU with a major in Professional Communication. 29 years of age. I have 10+ years experience in babysitting and pet sitting. I am also CPR certified. Absolutely ADORE kids and animal/pet-friendly! It's my passion taking care of kids. In need of a babysitting sitting job for...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We needed a babysitter for a date night and Jessica did great, she was punctual, sent pictures to put us at ease and our 2 year old had a ball and really connected with Jessica putting us at ease!!!"
James L.
Lila B.
Niceville, FL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lila and I am looking for a part-time babysitting job. I am a student at NWFSC and will graduate with my AA degree this Spring of 2022! I am going into the Dental Hygiene Program at Pensacola State College in the fall of 2022. I work at Camille's of Crystal Beach. I am more than willing to do any additional tasks...
Lila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lila was our nanny for me for eighteen months. She is incredible. I have a child with special needs and she took the most excellent care of her. She is dependable, knowledgeable, and an emotionally supportive person. Anything I asked for her to do she would do...
Lynn T.
Grace M.
Destin, FL
$18/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 7 years in many aspects: from volunteering in my church nursery to individual care. I am currently in Destin, Florida. I hope you consider me for a babysitter/nanny! I love kids and I am so excited to get started!
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Grace is excellent with kids. She has done babysitting and nursery care for many years. I was her nursery leader for about two years. She was very reliable and thorough with her attention to the babies!"
Heather B.
Tori V.
Destin, FL
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tori and I am currently studying Child development. I am looking to become a teacher for elementary aged students. I have a strong passion for kids and absolutely love caring for them. I would love to give you a hand when needed! I have worked at my church in the daycare department and occasionally babysit for...
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Our 4 year old son simply LOVES Tori. She is punctual, friendly and always smiling. She is great at communicating with us about schedule changes and/or upcoming potential conflicts. She has no problem being at a child's level and engaging in interactive play. We...
Courtney L.
Jessica B.
Destin, FL
$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Part-Time Or Full-Time Care
5.0
(1)
Hi, it's nice to "meet" you! I am looking for a part-time position for the next 6-8 months while my husband and I wait to move to New Mexico with the Air Force. A little bit about me: I have 14 years of cumulative childcare experience, and have cared for children of all age groups. I nannied full-time and part-time as well as...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was our nanny for more than a year, and we loved her! I knew our little girl was in good hands. Jessica was always reliable, safe, and kept our daughter busy and happy all day. We would have her back in a heartbeat!"
Kathy H.
5.0
(4)
HI! My name is Sivi and I am a 27-year-old female. I have 8 years of experience with contactable references. I am CPR certified as well. In conjunction to taking care of your children, I can help with light housework as well as driving your children to/from, extra mural activities.
My last babysitting job described me as:
"In...
Siviwe can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sivi's warm personality and friendly demeanor wetr immediately evident! Sivi finds ways to entertain yet educate my child for hours on end. She nurtured my child and initiated fun activities all day. It was such a treat to know my child was happy while I was at...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 55 years young and can provide animal care in your home. I love animals and will take excellent care of your four legged family members. Please let me know if I can help you. I am honest, dependable, trustworthy and will respect the privacy of your home. I have taken care of many animals for friends the longest was three...
Lynn can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"We hired Lynn to stay with our 2 dogs for a 3 day weekend. She took great care of them. Turned out we had bad weather at the house the entire weekend. My dogs are afraid of thunder. Lynn was great, she let them sleep in her room (one of them even jumped up in bed...
Judy G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a great heart. The kind of heart that leads me to always do the right thing. I'm passionate about caring for others in as many ways that I possibly can. Having a gigantic heart and a great deal of maturity has made things come naturally easy to me. Although, I'm only 24 I have gained experience in comforting...
Javonica can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, oven cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Javonica is a gem! I was so happy that she was available to help me today with housekeeping. Not only was she punctual, she was attentive, friendly and good company. She is a woman beyond her years and I look forward to her meeting my boys as a babysitter! They are...
Angelina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, structured and personable.
I like working with kids because working with tiny humans is so rewarding. They are smart and funny, it's a very entertaining line of work. Taking care of and teaching children in invaluable work.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old, and I have...
5.0
"Taylor was amazing. The kids could not stop talking about all the fun they had and showing off the crafts they created. Our daughter keeps reminding us that Taylor is the only sitter she wants from now on. We will definitely hire Taylor again for future sitter...
Adrian H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Valparaiso, FL
Lauren O.
5.0
Lauren is an amazing sitter! Very flexible, punctual, and reliable. We love having her for date night. Highly recommend! :-)
- Jillian M.
Kira M.
5.0
Kira is very sweet and responsive. She spent a lot of quality 1-on-1 time with our daughter speaking with her and playing games.
- Ashley W.
Victoria W.
5.0
Victoria is simply the best. Victoria watched our daughter from the time she was few months old to over a year. She was always punctual, dependable, and kind. Both our kids adore her. I have only good things to say about Victoria and would recommend her to any family!
- Danielle M.
Courtney S.
5.0
Ms C has been my care companion since Fall 2022. I don't recall anything I requested that she did not do very well and quickly. She loves children and family, and also pets and flowers in her lovely garden. I feel quite confident in her care and companionship when she comes to help.
- Care member
Javonica G.
3.0
I originally hired this young lady for a weekly recurring job picking up my two toddlers from daycare. After discussing all the details we decided to hire her. The first week was great. The second week I texted her to touch base before I left work to make sure she did not have any questions and...
- Crystal M.
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How can I find a Valparaiso babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Valparaiso, FL?
The average rate for Valparaiso, FL babysitters on Care.com is $14.20 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 Valparaiso, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Valparaiso, 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.