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5.0
(2)
I am currently looking for a full-time babysitting job. I love children and have worked with 3-13 years olds every summer at Merritt Island Christian School as a camp counselor. I have experience monitoring and guiding large groups of children on field trips and excursions. I enjoy spending time with children and learning from...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Emily is so sweet and is GREAT with kids. She has worked at the local school's child care ever summer throughout college and has all the experience that makes me trust her so much. She's dependable, smart, and has the kindest heart."
Cassie F.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & 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)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
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.
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
(2)
I am a former school counselor who has worked various babysitting and daycare jobs throughout college, I have quite a lot of experience providing care for a range of ages. I also spent a couple of years working as a behavior therapist providing in-home care for children with autism and aggression. Love working with children. My...
Shalante can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shalante is especially attentive to the needs of children. She is the absolute best when interacting with kids who may have challenges."
LaShanna C.
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, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Great! Polite, responsible, dependable. "
Lindsay S.
Ashna P.
Gainesville, FL
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Ashna (19) I am a second year at the University of Florida. I love being around children and have experience babysitting multiple kids ages ranging from 4 months to 14 years old. I am able to help kids with their schoolwork, provide tutoring if needed, do arts and crafts, help out around the house, and do...
Ashna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ashna is great and very reliable!"
Roger And Darcy P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Veronica and I am a college student who loves working with children. I have been a counselor at summer camps and love creating a fun and safe environments where children can learn, grow. I always strive to make sure they have a positive and enjoyable experience under my care. I understand that parents are...
Veronica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loves Veronica! We’ve used her only a handful of times but she has always been prompt and professional. She has also helped take my bigger kids to their after school activities. Will definitely use her again in the future. "
Care member
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, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lillian and I am a medical student at the University of Florida. As a babysitter I have cared for children of all ages. I'm a cheerful, patient, and fun babysitter who enjoys making arts and crafts, helping with homework, singing, dancing, and sports. I have a little brother who is currently 8 years old and has...
Lillian can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lillian was absolutely fantastic with our 1.5 yo son and I've definitely added her to our list of top babysitters! She was attentive, loving, thoughtful, playful, and always came to his level. She was incredibly thorough and detail oriented - we only had to show...
Alison P.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very organized, bilingual and outgoing tutor . I enjoy swimming, working out, reading, and arts & crafts. My experience goes from being an English teacher and swim coach for 2 years at a Summer School, tutoring math and reading a, working at the Kid's Academy for the Lifetime gym where I assisted dance & Spanish...
Keshena H.
Gainesville, FL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very organized, bilingual and outgoing person. I enjoy cooking, cleaning, swimming, and arts and crafts. My experience goes from teaching English at Summer School in Peru, tutoring at Kumon, working at the Kid's Academy for the Lifetime gym, and more. Let me know if you would like my resume! I look forward to offer...
Keshena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Keshena is amazing with my 3-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son. She plans thoughtful arts and crafts, prepares delicious Peruvian dishes, and oversees water play and other outdoor activities for my children. I am sad she will leave our family soon because she is...
Liah C.
Emily D.
Gainesville, FL
$26/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emily. I am a student at the University of Florida. I love kids and animals, and I have several years of experience babysitting and nannying. I love to read, swim, and sing. I have training in taking care of special needs children, especially those with autism. I love meeting new people and learning new things. I also...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very responsible, great with kids, excellent hire!"
Leslie D.
5.0
(6)
I have over 15 years of experience in caring for patients and providing companionship. I am passionate about caring for patients' medical needs while improving their quality of life.
I have multiple references that can be made available upon request that will demonstrate my character in my tendency to go above and beyond for...
Theresa can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Terrie helped care of my husband and my sister. She is a kind, loving and compassionate woman. She went over and beyond the call of duty."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Taking care of children and babies, has always been a passion of mine. During my 5 years of college I've worked for various families with various needs, including working with kids with Down syndrome.
I am very reliable and prompt, and offer the best care possible. I love to be active and incorporate fun when I work. But, with...
Ariana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ariana is truly the best. She took care of my children as if they were her own. She is really mature for her age, her energy is uplifting. "
Thomas K.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & 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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waldo, FL
Emily H.
5.0
Emily is a great sitter! She's punctual, intuitive, and AWESOME with kids. If you are considering hiring her, do it, thank her later.
- Juan P.
Jenna T.
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.
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.
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.
Grayson C.
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 watched our girls for a couple...
- Haley G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waldo, FL:
How can I find a Waldo babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waldo, 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 3 babysitters in Waldo, 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 Waldo, FL?
The average rate for Waldo, FL babysitters on Care.com is $13.00 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 Waldo, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waldo, 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.