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Alicia M.

Child Care/Driver Experienced

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
First Aid/ CPR/AED pediatric Certified. I have many years of experience in child care. I am bilingual. I love singing and reading. I love nature, parks, museums and love playing games. I'm not afraid to get on the floor and play. I have excellent references. --My approach to child care is based on strongly held belief that all...

Care Member says "We love Alicia! She has been helping my dad with everyday tasks and it’s been a huge blessing for our family. He is 85 with dementia and she has the...

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Maria A.

Child Care

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
I love to work with kid's, I did a lot of courses to learn more care and I will be happy working like a nanny

Cristina S. says "Maria is spectacular with my daughter and definitely trustworthy. Have depended on her many times and will continue to do so. Highly recommend her."

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Haylee X.

Former Child Care Owner Turned SAHM

Port Saint Lucie, FL

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been fortunate enough to have 15 plus years in my career within the Early Childhood Education field. I have held job titles from "Teacher Assistant" to "Owner" and have had the same passion for each position. For the past year, I have been lucky enough to gain new experience in the ASD population, working as a one on one...

Janet B. says "Haylee is amazing! She is so caring and loving."

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Janis C.

Full-Time Child Care

Port Saint Lucie, FL

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Janis and I come to you with over 20 + years of child care experience! From newborn to teenagers! I am also CPR certified, in adult, child and infant! My love for children, makes me so happy and I feel very rewarded, knowing I help raise, all these little people. But most of all, I made a difference in these...

Annette J. says "Janis was so great with our 2-year-old! He just loved her, following her around the house. She talked to him and sat and read with him, she was just...

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Nadya Y.

I'll Give The Love And Care To Your Loved Ones When You're Unable To!

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Since I was little I've loved to care for others! And since I come from a big family, one which I'm the oldest, I've been changing diapers and babysitting since I was old enough to hold a baby on my own. All through school I volunteered to help care for all the kids that had physical and mental impediments, and I also have a...

Sandra H. says "Nadya, is a great sitter, I have a 9 year old boy who is very needy and a very active 3 year old and they love her. She is fun and knows how to play with...

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Camila I.

Im A Caring Young Adult Looking For A Part Time Position To Care And Love On Your Kiddo

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Im a outgoing, fun loving, and bubbly young adult! I love kids and have been working in a school setting for the past two years and have done babysitting gigs as well. I love creating meaningful long lasting relationships with the kids and families I love working with kids because not only do I get to leave a positive impact in...

Care Member says "Camila has been an absolute blessing for our family! From the moment she stepped into our home, it was clear that she is not only experienced but also...

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Susan W.

Part Time Caregiver To Provide Loving Quality Care

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I am a proud mother of 4 children and have 3 grandchildren, a 5-year-old girl and twin boys 10 months up North. I was involved in their births and newborn care. I'm family oriented and adore children and animals. My husband and I have 4 fur babies, 1 kitty and 3 small dogs. I am first aide/CPR certified, have a safe driving...

Laura R. says "Susan is very nurturing and sensitive to the needs of my children. She also made sure my dog got enough love and attention. She sees to it that my children...

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Christina P.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Christina! I'm 23 and have three years of training in Early Childhood Education. I'm reliable, punctual, and known for being very attentive and hands-on with kids. I previously held CPR and First Aid certification - even though they've expired, I still remember the training and skills. I also have reliable transportation...

Megan R. says "Christina was very sweet to my son. He is a shy kid and she was able to get him to play with her. I was able to get chores done around the house while she...

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Maryann P.

Retired RN

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a retired Registered Nurse and like to keep busy. I am dependable and love kids as I have taken care of my 3 grandkids for 10 years. With great passion I have taken care of the elderly for approximately 25 years. My main objective is to improve the quality of life, one day at a time, for all ages. Reference after we talk is...

Jill C. says "Maryann was the first person (outside of anyone I personally knew) to have the responsibility of caring for my 7-month old son. She has an upbeat...

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Persia R.

Experienced, Loving Dependable Nanny

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
For the last 17 years, starting in 2006, I have worked as a childcare professional in Palm Beach County, Florida. Over the years, I have worked with many families and have looked after many children of various ages, ranging between the ages of a newborn to as old as 12 years old. I have also assisted new parents with adjusting...

Care Member says "Persia is an amazing nanny and person. She was incredibly dependent, reliable, trustworthy and loving with our son from infant through toddler years....

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Barbara G.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

4.7(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I believe every pet deserves more than just basic care, they deserve to be treated like family and feel truly at home, whether it's a cozy overnight stay or a joyful walk around the neighborhood. I offer personalized pet care that's tailored to your companion's unique personality, routine, and needs. Whether your pup loves long...

Nancy L. says "Barbara helped care for my son from March - June of 2018. She was incredible! My son is almost 2 and wild but Barbara didn't skip a beat in chasing after...

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Barbara P.

Babysitting Is My Specialty

Port Saint Lucie, FL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
HELLO I'm 68 yrs young, mother of 3 grown children, 2 of which are special needs & ALL have children of their own, which makes me a PROUD Nana! 5 grands 12B 11G 10B 8B &2 B. My specialties, infants, children, pre-teens & teens, elderly/physically impaired. God gave me Xtra patience, since blessing me w/2 of my 3 w/special...

Care Member says "She is absolutely Amazing! We have a 5 year old that Just started Kindergarten. My daughter loves her to pieces, and so do I and my husband! she is...

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Liza I.

Nanny, Certified Teacher, Assistant, And Responsible Sitter...

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Dear Prospective Family, I am so excited to help a friendly and dynamic family in multiple capacities. My situation is unique in that I am a certified teacher and a mature, single mother of a beautiful daughter aged 11. I am looking for a family that would not be strictly opposed to my child attending work or babysitting gigs...

Santina S. says "It is with pleasure that I write Liza I a review for childcare. Liza has been such a great help to me and my children. She is a teacher so she has helped...

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Abby C.

Part-Time Caregiver

Port Saint Lucie, FL

4.3(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Abby and I love kids with all my heart! You could definitely say kids are my passion. I love going on adventures, cooking with them, doing art projects with them, or just simply hanging out and playing games! I love new places, new people, and adventure. I'm really passionate about mental health and development,...

Terrell H. says "Abby has been a part-time nanny for my children for almost a year. She also helps with the dogs when we go out of town. Abby has a joyful, loving spirit,...

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Shelby G.

Part-Time Babysitter

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Shelby! I have been nannying/babysitting for over 15 years. I was a preschool teacher about 9 years ago for 3 years. I worked as a registered behavior technician, providing support to children with autism for 2 years. I have worked with children from birth to middle school. I am currently working at a Christian school as...

Nicole C. says "Shelby was an absolute godsend for our family. She was reliable and professional and my girls loved her. She was always appropriate with them (didn't...

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Child care centers in Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Ivy League Preschool Academy

2274 SE Belvedere Street Port Saint Lucie, FL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Ivy League Preschool Academy has dropped the "Preschool" and now we're Ivy League Academy! The New Name fits all of the educational offerings the school provides! Ivy League Academy is Now Enrolling for it's New State of Art 2.5 Acre Campus for the 2018/2019 school year! Kindergarten-6th Grade! Whether your child is...
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Treasure Chest Discovery Daycare

2865 SW Brighton St. Port Saint Lucie, FL

1.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Faith based
Special needs
+ 1 more
Treasures Chest Discovery Daycare is a Christian daycare located in Port Saint Lucie Florida. Our goal is to provide the best learning foundation through our early childhood educational based programs. From an early age, at Treasure Chest Discovery, we encourage your child's enthusiasm for learning. We want our children to...
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Kids Harbor Learning Center

3073 SW Port St Lucie Blvd Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(2)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
+ 1 more

Margie B. says "Our granddaughter is enrolled here and we are 100% satisfied. All the women are caring and wonderful. The facility is full of age appropriate learning...

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Firehouse Youth Centre

6550 Selvitz Rd. Port Saint Lucie, FL

4.8(4)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Child care
We are a Before and After School Program that also runs day camps, early release, and Summer Camps! We have transportation for most public and private schools in St. Lucie County! Call us today at (772)237-4837

Jennifer D. says "We have been with this school for the last four years. The teachers here are amazing. Every teacher both my kids have ever had have treated them like...

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Learning Tree Childcare

821 SW DALTON AVE Port Saint Lucie, FL

It is hard to find someone that you trust to leave your child with while you are at work. Don't worry anymore! I am an educated professional with A Master Degree in Early childhood Education.I also have 40 hour training with DCF and 30 hour training as a Family day care home operator. I was a nanny for 7 years and an...
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  • 462 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.78/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.6

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Child Care Providers in Port Saint Lucie, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 201 reviews of the 462 listed child care providers

Alicia M.

We love Alicia! She has been helping my dad with everyday tasks and it’s been a huge blessing for our family. He is 85 with dementia and she...

- Care member

Maria A.

Maria is spectacular with my daughter and definitely trustworthy. Have depended on her many times and will continue to do so. Highly...

- Cristina S.

Haylee X.

Haylee is amazing! She is so caring and loving.

- Janet B.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.78 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 406 child care providers near you in Port Saint Lucie, FL. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie, 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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