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Lynn T.
Destin, FL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Friendly Fun Outgoing Slightly Overprotective Physically Active Person Who Loves The Outdoors
5.0
(3)
I am a 55 years young and have raised children of my own. I am very active allowing me to engage in lots of physical activity. We love to ride bikes, swim, play softball, ping pong and much more. I believe in keeping active and enjoying the outdoors whenever possible. I have a BBA (Bachelors of Business Administration) from...
Lynn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lynn carted for our 8 and 6 year old while we went on a date night during our stay in Destin. Lynn was very much nurturing to our kids and they loved spending time with her as well as playing games. I would recommend Lynn to anyone trying to find last minute...
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Javonica G.
Niceville, FL
$10-15/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a great heart. 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 19 I have gained experience in comforting others and taking care of things as if they were my own. I have...
Javonica can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, hospice services & more
5.0
"Javonica has a heart of gold. She sat with my sister, who was on Hospice, one time. My Niece will again be hiring Javonica, who said she is willing to help her with whatever needs doing."
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Kira M.
Destin, FL
$9-12/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kira! I was raised with a passion for taking care of animals and always had pets in the house. I just graduated from college and I am looking for jobs in the meantime close to me. I look forward to speaking with you!
Kira can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"She has been awesome with my toddler. She's very informative and always offering to help. She's punctual, easy to schedule with and very professional."
Hope D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am from Destin, FL and have a lot of experience in childcare. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I started working as a Preschool teacher when I was 17 and have 7 years of experience working as a Preschool teacher and nanny. I have been the nanny for several of the children I taught at the preschool. I...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were in the area for 2 months and I needed someone a few mornings a week. Emily was fantastic! Communicated well, trustworthy and my two year old loved hanging with her. I'm an anxious mom (working on that), so I was so nervous to let someone new take care of my...
Kristin C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since the age of 13. I worked as a VPK teacher for 4 years then decided to become a nanny. I have experience caring for newborn to school-aged children. Watching over children is my passion. I am pretty flexible and very punctual. I will treat your baby like my own. I love arts and craft reading and...
Ena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I chose Ena after interviewing a few people in the area. The thing I liked about her the most is that she is down to earth and very family oriented. She introduced us to her whole family, and immediately I was very comfortable and happy to leave my son under her...
Neelam P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a Florida state certified teacher with over 10 years of experience (including infants and toddlers)! I have a passion for helping nuggets of all ages learn and grow through hands-on experience and activities. In search of families in need of after school/date night help.
Cailyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Cailyn is reliable, fun, active, engaging, and an amazing nanny. She is responsive and flexible. She goes the extra mile for kids and parents. I highly recommend Cailyn."
Hayden B.
Jeanene D.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$18-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years plus cleaning background for residential areas as well as professional . Specialize in organizational and clearing of clutter. Looking for some reoccurring jobs to fill in my time. Can cover all of your needs. will look forward to hearing from you. I can provide references if needed from prior jobs.
Jeanene can also help with: Oven cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Jeanene did a great job cleaning and organizing my home. She is very detail oriented and thorough. My home looked and smelled clean after she finished. She also has a great personality, is trustworthy and reliable, and was also on time. Highly recommend her...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alia I am 25 years old. I have a bachelors degree from UCCS in Criminal Justice. I am currently a police officer in the area and am a certified Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Florida. I babysit for date nights still as a side job. I have been working with children since I was 11 and I am now 25 as...
Alia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She watched our 6 month old and 3 year old for about 8 hours on a Saturday and did great! We had no issues and will rehire."
Ryan K.
Kendall A.
Niceville, FL
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kendall, I'm 23 years old I graduated from Niceville High School in 2018. I have around 5 years of working in childcare as a teacher for infants, 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, and 3-year-olds; along with babysitting on occasional weekends, CPR and first aid certified, and I have all of my DCF hours :) looking to nanny...
Kendall can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kendall is great with kids. She is patient, nurturing,kind and attentive."
Kelli S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of babysitting experience. I can help with crafts and school. I was a lifegaurd and have several years of experience with teaching swim lessons. I work really well with kids!
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Teresa was a HUGE help to me as a single mother. She went above and beyond and even helped me when it was inconvenient to her I'm sure, to pick up my son from daycare since I got stuck in traffic everyday on the way home from work. She was always on time, and the...
Meggan C.
Lynn T.
Destin, FL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Seeking Additional Income. Reliable, Honest, Hardworking And Dependable.
5.0
(1)
I am a 52 years young and have raised children of my own. I am very active allowing me to engage in lots of physical activity. We love to ride bikes, swim, play softball, ping pong and much more. I believe in keeping active and enjoying the outdoors whenever possible. I am married to a wonderful hardworking man with a flexible...
5.0
"Very caring.Paid attention to details and makes sure all the patients needs are met."
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 4 years of experience with babies, children and teenagers.
I was born to be a right arm, I like to assist people, I am competent and responsible. I learned from my family to help with home tasks, cooking, etc.
I have mastery of the most important daily tasks and much care and affection for children. I know the...
Natali can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natali was professional, punctual, and a great communicator. She did well handling our toddler and baby on multiple occasions. We liked working with her!"
Amileah D.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Makenna and I have over 10 years of experience working in childcare. I have experience as an infant, toddler, and preschool teacher. I have been babysitting for Care. com and various families in the Boston area for the last three years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Early...
Makenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I'm 20 years old, have a suv as my transportation, am very calm & patient:)
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Odra W.
Niceville, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Trusted & Reliable Babysitter: Nurturing With Love And Patience
Hi! My name's Odra but kids like to call me Ms. O for short. I'm a passionate and dedicated babysitter with 23 years under my belt. I grew up in Venezuela, am an American citizen and speak fluent in Spanish and English. I lived the first half of my life abroad with my family and moved to Florida in 2015. I raised my daughter to...
Odra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Hi! My name is Katie-Bree. I'm former teacher having worked in traditional daycare, Montessori, and special needs facilities. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and began working for families consistently at 14. At 18 I began working on schools and returned to nannying full time in March of 2023. I am CPR and first aid...
Katie-bree can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Babysitting
Tutoring
Housekeeping
Odds and Ends
Pet sitting
27-year-old college graduate saving money for law school this fall. Let me know how I can assist you and your family
Jocelyn can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Hello! I have quite a bit of experience through ages from newborn to teenage years. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old putting me at 13 almost 14 years of experience. I love working with kids of any age! I can be a great help with homework of almost any kind and any age and am very easy going.
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lauren O.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$11-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Lauren, I'm 22 years old and I'm 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 special needs...
Chayil D.
Destin, FL
< $10/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Chayil and I would be so excited to help out with your kiddos! My childhood babysitter was so fun and provided us with so many creative outlets and I look to do the same for other children! I have babysat for 7 years both big and small groups of children.
In high school, I took 3 years of childcare classes where...
Chayil can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Valparaiso, FL
Lynn T.
5.0
Lynn carted for our 8 and 6 year old while we went on a date night during our stay in Destin. Lynn was very much nurturing to our kids and they loved spending time with her as well as playing games. I would recommend Lynn to anyone trying to find last minute babysitter or regular care.
Thank you...
- Care member
Javonica G.
5.0
Very pleasant. Good worker. Definitely would hire again.
- Ken V.
Kira M.
5.0
She has been awesome with my toddler. She's very informative and always offering to help. She's punctual, easy to schedule with and very professional.
- Hope D.
Emily C.
5.0
We were in the area for 2 months and I needed someone a few mornings a week. Emily was fantastic! Communicated well, trustworthy and my two year old loved hanging with her. I'm an anxious mom (working on that), so I was so nervous to let someone new take care of my son but she made it easy. Hoping...
- Kristin C.
Ena S.
5.0
Ena has been working with our family for the past 6 months. She is professional, reliable, and so great with our daughter! Knowing that she is caring for our daughter makes it easier to go to work and to have time together. Highly recommend!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Valparaiso, FL:
How can I find a Valparaiso babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Valparaiso, 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 5 babysitters in Valparaiso, 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 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.