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Karol P.

Experienced And Caring Babysitter Available For Your Family!

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Karol. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences from the University of Florida. While I currently work full-time, I enjoy babysitting in my free time to earn extra money for my passion-traveling. I am experienced, responsible, and love working with children. I am typically available on...

Carle A. says "Karol was very helpful, very punctual and great with my baby. She followed instructions well and was very pleasant. I highly recommend her. "

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Kayla O.

A Thoughtful And Caring Babysitter

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Kayla and I have been working with children for the past 9 years. I am a friendly, caring, responsible, hardworking, and an outgoing person. In high school I babysat and tutored for several different families. I started working at GHF when I was 16. I worked my way up to Supervisor where I managed up to 8...

Erin R. says "Kayla was wonderful with our girls! She was always punctual, communicative, and friendly. She was super interactive with our girls, bringing along craft...

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Cheyenne L.

Postpartum Care Expert

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
For starters, I am 23 years old, I have been nannying since 2020, and I have experience with all sorts of families and children. I graduated in Fall 2022 with my B. S. in Public Health. Over the years, I have learned so much about language development, health, and little tips and tricks to make life easier. During my...

Paul P. says "Cheyenne is excellent and we recommend her highly. She has watched our initially infant son from two to seven months and continuing. She has been...

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Veronica H.

Trustworthy And Reliable, But Also Fun

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Laquinda M.

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
I'm currently seeking to assist parents in the Gainesville, FL area who require a babysitter, whether it's a full-time or part-time commitment. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, from infants to older children. I'm completely comfortable with any age group. I've always had a deep love for children...

Carl D. says "We were very lucky to have Laquinda help us. She is reliable and punctual, and even helped us with the potty training of our toddler. Would hire her again"

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Sydney M.

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Sydney and I'm currently a junior in college majoring in health science, and hoping to work in child psychology. I've been babysitting since I was 14 for kids of all ages. I also co-led a music class for ages 2-8, and some kids with special needs, for 4 years. I have my own transportation and I'm fully vaccinated. In my...

Mimi Q. says "Sydney is a sweet and kind person. She is wonderful and caring with my baby girl. Loved having her in our home and fully trust her with my little...

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Mary L.

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Availability for infants through senior care. I love and hold dear taking care of the young and elderly. . Extensive experience with all age groups Available for date nights, short-term respite,.. Overnight sleep rates . Please review my references on care. com

Suzanne M. says "Mary helped with pet sitting for our dog. She was friendly, communicative, punctual, and very flexible to our schedule and needs. I will absolutely use...

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Jazlyn Y.

Sitter/Nanny With Over 10 Years Of Experience!

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
**I am currently booking families for Fall 2026 in Gainesville, FL** My name is Jaz, and I've been nannying and babysitting for over 10 years. Caring for children has truly become a passion of mine, and I've loved supporting local families while building meaningful connections within the community. I graduated from the...

Care Member says "Jazlyn was a life-saver for us! She had great communication, showed up early, and was great with the kids. She even got them out of the hotel room so...

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Alexis S.

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have experience watching kids of all ages. I go to the University of Florida and I am home for the summer trying to make some money! I am open to weekly nannying jobs or to one time date nights, etc.

Thomas R. says "Alexis was a great sitter for my two children. She was wonderful with my kids and adaptable to our schedule. I would have her watch my little ones again...

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Payge J.

Responsible And Fun Sitter

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 5 years of experience caring for children. I can help with travel, errands, cooking, school work, pet care and light housekeeping! I have a bachelors degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of Central Florida. I'm very passionate about animals and hope to work in the field of animal rescue one day!

Britton H. says "Payge was our nanny for almost 2 years. She watched my 1 year old and two 8 year olds. They are now 3 & 10 and all still talk about how much they LOVED...

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William H.

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Currently in graduate school, Im looking for a long term placement of at least 20 hours per week. I have work across the care giver spectrum from middle school art teacher to end of life care as doula and funeral director most recently. I'm a helper at heart and working to become a chaplain. I enjoy cooking, unorthodox field...

Elizabeth O. says "Will is an amazing caregiver! He is reliable, smart, creative, and always has fun ideas for my 5 year old daughter- from gardening to baking to...

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Leah L.

Fun Education Major Who Focuses On Creating A Warm Environment For Kids.

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have a year of experience working with children ages newborn -preK at a certified preschool and experience with afterschool daycare ages 1st grade through 6th grade. I am looking to teach elementary or middle school currently. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision or cooking. I have experience as well...

Trenatee S. says "Leah was fantastic with our little one! She is a very active 2 year old but Leah is patient, kind, and keeps her engaged. Leah was able to maintain her...

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Dorothy D.

Elementary School Employee Looking For Summer Position.

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello there! I am a Speech Language Pathologist at an elementary school, teaching 3rd-5th graders. I have been taking care of children for the last 15 years, ranging in age from 3 months to 12 years old. I love working with kids, and not just when school is in session. I enjoy nannying during the summers because it offers a bit...

Care Member says "From the moment Dorothy arrived, her warmth and genuine affection for our children were evident. Her ability to connect with them on a personal level,...

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Emily H.

Fun Sitter

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Angel C. says "Emily is amazing! My siblings absolutely love her when she watches them! She has so many great ideas to keep children entertained. She is also very...

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Zulema V.

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Zulema , I am from Cuba and Spanish is my first language, I have a CDA in childcare , and love working with children. I've been doing this job for about 10 years. I'm a positive, creative and hardworking. I will love and care for your child as best as I can. I'm available for an interview and to get to know each other...

Jennifer J. says "Zulema kept our three young children (5yo, 3yo, and 1yo) for over a year before we moved to another state. The kids loved her and still ask for her. She...

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Child care centers in Gainesville, FL

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Abacus Learning Center

5205 SW 91ST DR GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$900/mo
Child care
At Abacus Learning Center, we believe learning should be a happy and rewarding experience for children! Our foundation is built upon developing partnerships between parents and teachers. This mutual relationship offers a strong educational foundation and optimal care for every child. Abacus Learning Center has received Green...

Maureen V. says "We started with Abacus last year after a rough experience with another preschool provider. Abacus was different in all of the best ways. What drew us...

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Natures Elements Preschool

4138 NW 13TH ST GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$255/mo
Faith based
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
+ 5 more
Welcome to Nature’s Elements Preschool! At Nature’s Elements Preschool, we believe in nurturing the whole child through a harmonious blend of nature, creativity, and innovation. Located in the heart of Gainesville, FL, our preschool offers a unique learning environment that sets us apart. What We Offer: Holistic...

Care Member says "We absolutely love Nature's Elements! Our son, who is level 2 autistic, was welcomed with open arms after being kicked out of another daycare. The staff...

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Gainesville Country Day School

2304 SW 75th Street Gainesville, FL

Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
Gainesville Country Day School is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian school providing a unique blend of educational programs for children of infants through fifth grade. The school operates on two campuses: the 24th avenue campus houses the elementary school, 4 and 5 year old preschool, and VPK: the Early Childhood...
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Kiddie Academy of Gainesville, FL

6476 SW 75TH ST GAINESVILLE, FL

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...
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7437 - La Petite Academy of Gainesville

2755 SW ARCHER RD GAINESVILLE, FL

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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  • 554 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.37/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Gainesville, FL

Child Care Providers in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 130 reviews of the 554 listed child care providers

Karol P.

Karol was very helpful, very punctual and great with my baby. She followed instructions well and was very pleasant. I highly recommend her.

- Carle A.

Kayla O.

Kayla was wonderful with our girls! She was always punctual, communicative, and friendly. She was super interactive with our girls, bringing...

- Erin R.

Cheyenne L.

Cheyenne is excellent and we recommend her highly. She has watched our initially infant son from two to seven months and continuing. She has...

- Paul P.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Gainesville, FL

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.37 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 475 child care providers near you in Gainesville, FL. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Gainesville, FL and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Gainesville, FL that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Gainesville, FL, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Gainesville, FL and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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