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Destiny B.

Child Care

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Destiny, I am 27 years old I have been working as a nanny on and off for years but for the last 2 years I've been working as preschool teachers. I'm certified in CPR and have certifications in early child care. I love children and have a passion for teacher watching them grow. I hope to hear from you soon....

Krystyn S. says "Everyone in our house loves Destiny (especially our dog)! She would take them on walks around the neighborhood and make delicious food and always cleaned...

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Patty P.

Child Care

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a loving, patient, common sense sitter. I am willing to do what it takes to make your family's life smoother, such as laundry, meal prep, light cleaning. I was a stay-at-home mom and when my girls were in college, I started to nanny. I have been with 4 families over the past 9 years. Most recently I have been watching...

Stephanie W. says "I hired Patty as a part time care giver for my daughter who was around 1 years old. Patty is an exceptional babysitter. She has an awesome sense of...

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Missy B.

Experienced, Educated, Certified, Bilingual (Spanish) Adult Nanny

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I spent my entire professional career providing children a happy, healthy, nurturing, safe & positive learning environment. I have my bachelor's degree, was a social worker 15 yrs, licensed foster parent 4 yrs & am Bilingual (Spanish) Certified Infant Toddler Development Specialist for State of FL for 9 yrs. I'm not able to...

Care Member says "Missy was everything I hoped for! She responded quickly, communicated easily, and showed up right on time. I was nervous about hiring a sitter, but she...

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Natalie M.

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hi, I'm Natalie! I have over 10 years of experience as a nanny/babysitter for children of all ages. I am very family-oriented and have always enjoyed working with children. I babysat throughout college and graduate school and have experience caring for multiple children at a time. I like to travel, bake, read, and spend time in...

Cara F. says "Natalie has been a godsend to our family. I'm a single mom and a busy realtor so life had gotten a bit crazy. Once I hired Natalie, I felt like I got my...

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Ana E.

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for a variety of children ranging from 4 months to 12 years. I have been babysitting since I was 14, and have therefore had 5 years of experience in caring for children. I have always loved children, and I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in third grade. I have such passion with kids and I am very patient. I...

Sara K. says "Ana has been a very dear friend of mine since we were in high school anytime I need something she is always there. She has an amazing personality. As long...

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Emily W.

Nanny

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Emily, I just moved to Jacksonville from Los Angeles but I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 4 years. I just worked for a family with an amazing 5yr old girl in Woodland Hills. I was with her anywhere between 8-12hrs a day while her mom was at work. I truly love working with children. My easy going...

Lisa C. says "Emily (Emme) is a great babysitter-reliable, sweet, caring and kind! Very personable and easy to work with. She worked with our 1 year old old son and was...

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Aphia I.

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse With Extensive Experience In Pediatric Home Health Settings

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Greetings! I am a happy and energetic LPN who truly enjoys working with children and feels that they are our greatest treasures. I have 15 years of experience providing care for children of all ages in their home through employment with a nursing agency. I take personal satisfaction in serving others, be it childcare, nursing,...

Renee W. says "Aphia, you completely exceeded my expectations. It being the 1st time leaving my daughter with someone, I was very anxious. You had such a great, calming...

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Michelle L.

Nanny

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I am a certified teacher who is not teaching in the fall of 2022. I am looking to watch your child in the morning or daytime hours. I am the mother of 4, and very experienced in all ages.

Allison U. says "I cannot say enough amazing things about Michelle. She took great care of our 6 month old and brought him in as one of her own! Michelle is dependable,...

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Phoebe R.

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, my name is Phoebe and I am currently a student at FSCJ. I'm 21 years old and am working towards getting into the Occupational Therapy assistant programs. I have 3 years of experience with babysitting children from ages 3 and up, and I loved doing it when I was in highschool. I'm starting this up again to get some extra...

Amber R. says "Phoebe has been amazing to me, my child and my pet! She is a very exciting and adventurous sitter. She is always early and has a great attitude and...

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Maggie G.

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Maggie and I am looking for a full time nanny position. I would love the opportunity to be around children or pets! I have worked as a nanny for the past four years and was a lifeguard for 3 years! I love being outside and am comfortable with any age children or any type of pets!

Caitlin H. says "We loved having Maggie's help this year as I returned to school. She was punctual, and she did her best to accommodate last-minute changes to our...

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Marilyn H.

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with children from the last school year with Cobb County schools. Worked with all ages from K1-6; and middle school as well as high school. Worked with Special Needs children and helping transport them back and forth to school. I raised 6 children of my own; and have helped with 9 grandsons also. I CPR First Aid...

Allie Y. says " My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home....

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Ashley K.

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the families I support. With 10 years of experience, I offer a patient, calm, and creative approach to childcare for children ages 0-11. I hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) and have completed Early...

Ellen O. says "My children loved Ashley so much. Each time I would come home both of my babies would be smiling ear to ear. She was really awesome and we will definitely...

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Sarah S.

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a 32-year-old mama to a 1-year-old. Prior to having a baby I was a music teacher for a private school. I also have 5 years experience in behavioral therapy. I am 1 of 6 children and have been around kids my whole life. I am energetic and love the outdoors. In March '20 I moved to Saint Augustine and love it here! I am...

Paverick N. says "Sarah is a great communicator, she gave my wife and I a stress free opportunity to have an afternoon to ourselves while on vacation I would definitely...

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Conchi S.

Saint Augustine, FL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Good morning my name is Conchi S. and I am 22 years old. I graduated from Flagler College with a degree in Sport Management. I'm currently doing my masters in Organizational Leadership in Jacksonville University where I work part time as a Graduate Assistant for student-services. I am looking to find I family where for...

Tennille P. says "We were visiting in St Augustine and needed a sitter for a few hours. Conchi was amazing with our son. She was very caring, highly communicative and...

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Maria A.

I Am Looking For 3 Or 4 Days A Week, I Am Available To Work At Night And Weekends Too.

Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
I have been working with kids for 20 years. I have a lot experience with new born kids, including twins. I started with the families most the times when their children are 2 or 3 months old, then I stayed with them until the kids are ready to go to the school. I have my degree in Business Administration and also a CDA. My last...

Care Member says "Maria has been such a blessing to our lives. She has taken care of my daughter over the past two years and is like part of our extended family. Maria is...

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Child care centers in Saint Augustine, FL

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Memorial Lutheran Chapel School

3375 U.S. 1 South Saint Augustine, FL

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Winner of the Best Preparatory School in the 2015, 2016 & 2017 Best of St. Augustine voting. Research based and child focused, the Chapel School HighScope curriculum uses a carefully designed process - called "active participatory learning" - to achieve powerful, positive outcomes.
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Castle Brook Academy

2755 Old Moultrie Rd Saint Augustine, FL

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
Preschool and child care in Saint Augustine, Florida, Castle Brook Academy dedicates itself to creating a learning atmosphere suited for early childhood education. Infants, toddlers, pre-k and school aged children. Free VPK, before and after school care, meals and snacks and transportation provided to and from school for school...
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Family Partners

3475 Old Moultrie Road Saint Augustine, FL

Preschool
Child care
At Family Partners, we learn and have fun! Children learn best about topics that are interesting and relevant in their lives. We create an atmosphere that promotes play as a child 's "work ". Our approach centers around topics, or themes, that young children are naturally curious about. Pets, bubbles, firemen and...
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Island Prep

4171 A1A South Saint Augustine, FL

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
+ 4 more
Our developmentally appropriate program provides a balance between preparing for the future and living fully in the present. Our approach to learning allows children to learn through multi-sensory, child-centered, organized experiences and discovery. We provide an environment that is overflowing in exciting opportunities to meet...
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Moultrie Montessori School, LLC

109 Calle De Leon Saint Augustine, FL

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Moultrie Montessori School, LLC is an early childhood education provider located in Saint Augustine, Florida. It offers a Montessori environment that caters to the children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. It provides hands-on activities and learning materials that help children develop into confident,...

Coco H. says "Wonderful, loving and nature-oriented environment. Highly recommend this school."

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  • 311 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.5

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Saint Augustine, FL

Child Care Providers in Saint Augustine, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 61 reviews of the 311 listed child care providers

Destiny B.

Everyone in our house loves Destiny (especially our dog)! She would take them on walks around the neighborhood and make delicious food and...

- Krystyn S.

Patty P.

I hired Patty as a part time care giver for my daughter who was around 1 years old. Patty is an exceptional babysitter. She has an awesome...

- Stephanie W.

Missy B.

Missy was everything I hoped for! She responded quickly, communicated easily, and showed up right on time. I was nervous about hiring a...

- Care member

Common questions about child care in Saint Augustine, FL

Child care costs in Saint Augustine, FL can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Saint Augustine, FL can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Saint Augustine, FL often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Saint Augustine, FL, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Saint Augustine, FL, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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