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Caroline O.

Babysitter Available For Babysitting

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Kind and caring, christian, babysitter with over 10 years plus of babysitting experience. I'm from Ireland but have lived in Tampa a long time. I love children and animals as well as nature walks, the outdoors, reading to children, playing board games, crafts, singing and listening to music. I'm currently available at weekends...

Care Member says "Our kids absolutely love Caroline. So do we. She is engaging, taking them to the park, playing games and talking with them. Rare qualities these days....

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Miranda C.

Energetic Disney Loving Babysitter

Tampa, FL

4.5(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Miranda. I am a very outgoing, bubbly, disney loving babysitter! I have been babysitting for over 13 years. I graduated from USF with my degree in digital marketing. I am currently working as a full time nanny. My family that I was nannying for full time just moved out of state so I am looking to find another...

Care Member says "Miranda watched my kids twice on our vacation in the Tampa area. Both my kids loved her! She was very respectful. I highly recommend. "

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Julie K.

Reliable Babysitter/Nanny .

Tampa, FL

4.9(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I would be very happy to help families with night dates and one time jobs. I have a good experience working with children of all ages as a nurse assistant (Brazil) , foster mother, school bus driver, babysitter/nanny. Also, I have done some nice jobs as a pet sitter and I'm available for this job, too. I have a...

Care Member says "Julie has been great for my (3) kids (ages 10-13). She is able to keep them in line and manages to them well. My kids can be quite a handful as I have...

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Ashley O.

Full Time Babysitter Or Nanny Available!

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I pride myself on being a respectful and responsible. My first job was at 14 years old in leadership program to better the community. Ever since I was younger I grew up with a lot of kids around me. My aunt lived next door and had 7 kids so anytime I got the chance to babysit I would! As I turned 18 I started babysitting for my...

Care Member says "Ashley is WONDERFUL! Our kids adore her and so do we. She is attentive, kind, and patient; I have never seen her raise her voice, and have been...

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Ashley L.

Professional And Experienced Babysitter!(:

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Ashley, a 23-year-old living on Davis Islands in sunny Tampa, Florida. I've had the joy of working with children ranging from 12 months to 10 years old, and every moment has been a unique adventure. From creative playtime to helping with homework, I've been there to make sure the little ones have a blast while staying safe....

Joanne L. says "She's very caring , responsible and trusting she's a great babysitter "

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Jenelly G.

Experienced Babysitter Week long.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a 25-year-old childcare professional with a decade of experience. Starting as a babysitter at 15, I've grown into a certified Medical Assistant with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, ensuring safety and well-being. My passion for education shines through as an avid tutor and afterschool HOST program...

Care Member says "Jenelly watched my infant whom is currently 7 months since she was a newborn. She came twice a week she was a big help. She arrived on time. She...

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Dee R.

Evening Or Weekends Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I have over 10 years experience with children ages 0 to 16 I also have worked with special need children as well. I am a VPK teacher at a private preschool during the day. I have my CDA in early childhood. I also have my CPR, first aid. Also have my fingerprints and background check through my school. I have no problem providing...

Lee F. says "She watched or 4 preteen boys and I had no worries. She knows how to handle kids."

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Isaura M.

Loving And Caring Babysitter/Nanny

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Isaura and I've been working in childcare for the last 5 years. I am new to the area and seeking my next opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a passionate, and caring person. As the oldest of my sibling caregiving has always been a part of my day. I turned to childcare as my profession at the age of 20. my...

Andrea E. says "Isaura has been our Nanny for our 14 month old daughter and 11 month old puppy for several months. I honestly can't put words to our true appreciation for...

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Raya H.

Part Time Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Raya. The most important thing for you to know about me is that my favorite thing in the world is being a big sister. With a 13 and 16 year age gap, I naturally stepped into the roll of build in babysitter and loved every minute of it. I learned so much from my brother and sister and caring for them truly shaped...

Sarah M. says "I may be bias, since Raya is my daughter, I can say that she's not your run of the mill teenager. She's always been wise beyond her years, logical, and...

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Alina S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I recently moved to FL from PA/NJ. While in PA I worked for The Center for Autism. Following that I moved to FL and worked retail/various babysitting jobs. The babysitting/nanny experiences I had in FL were with multiple families: first family was every week, after school for a 7&8y. o., the second family was occasionally for...

Kristina Nena B. says "Alina is amazing! She did a great job with my son and was comfortable being around my dog. She did great with the bedtime routine and my son took...

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Asenath C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Asenath! I'm a reliable and carrying babysitter with a love for working with kids. I have cared for kids since I was in high school being the oldest of 5. Outside of my personal life I have assisted families for over 7 years with various personal needs. I have a Bachelor's in Biology and Psychology from ASU....

Erik K. says "She's great. I hope she's available every time I need her. Looked after my two kids for the day and everything was perfect. CC is my "go-to" sitter going...

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Meaghan W.

Babysitter Available

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! my name is Meaghan and I am looking to start nannying with a new family ASAP, and I think I would be a great match for your job! *Please note I do have a 1. 5-year-old and a 3-year-old daughter. Both children will be with me majority of the time depending on scheduling, although this has worked out great for socialization...

Ashley C. says "Meaghan is the BEST sitter we've ever had! She is so sweet, incredibly reliable, and absolutely amazing with our babes."

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Hailey K.

Babysitter/Nanny

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Hailey and I am currently looking for babysitting/nanny jobs! I work 3 days a week as a nurse in the NICU and looking to make some extra money on my days off!

Billy C. says "Hailey is kind, outgoing, and great with children. When she is around kids, it is obvious that they are comfortable with her. She is great at finding...

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Andrea F.

Experienced Babysitter (Tampa)

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a very nurturing, honest, and reliable mother who worked in retail and accounting, but has always had a passion in childcare. I started babysitting in my early teens, raised an established daughter, and took care of numerous grand/great-grandchildren over the last 3 decades. I have taken childcare courses and possess...

Janine V. says "Although Andrea is my mother, I have seen her take care of children all her life including my son when he was a baby and I needed to work 2 jobs to get...

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Thaina S.

Fun Caring Babysitter Available For Date Nights And Weekends.

Tampa, FL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm an experienced caregiver that has worked with children of all ages for about 10 years now. I love the outdoors and I am a big arts and crafts fan! I currently go to SPC and I am studying for my degree in Nursing . I have my certifications such as CPR and first aid and am fully vaccinated . I really look forward to...

Judi H. says "I've known Thaina for many years. I absolutely trust her with my baby and my home and highly recommend her! She's always punctual and is amazing with...

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Taylor O.

Fun, Energetic Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Taylor I am 31 years old I live in ybor, Florida, I am currently in Nanny in south tampa . I am always looking for date night/ weekend day occasional sitting.! I have worked in a daycare and have my clearances also have been background checked . I love spending my time with children. I enjoy being outdoors, swimming,...

Care Member says "Taylor was wonderful with our infant son, she is responsible and handled everything amazingly. We look forward to hiring her again and felt so...

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Kristen M.

Energetic And Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Kristen and I am a Pediatric Physician Assistant between jobs (moving out of Florida early May) and looking to add some side income. I have been working with children since I was 13 years old and am well versed in every age group. A prior client even had me watch her infant for a weekend while at a wedding. I am...

Katrina G. says "Kristen was a nanny for our 3 month old son and she was absolutely wonderful. She is kind, trustworthy and reliable. She was always on time and was...

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Alexa W.

Fun, Loving, Playful Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Alexa! I am 23 and currently working part time as an administrative assistant with my families company and am looking for extra work doing what I love, caring for children! In addition to having fun, playing educational games and focusing on development, I can also cook and clean to help make your day easier. I have...

Linda K. says "She was great. She arrived early and was very hands on with my kids. She was kind and kept me updated through the evening. She also kindly washed some...

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Francesca K.

Experienced Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Francesca. I am an alumni of Stetson University with a Bachelor's degree of Science in Health Science. I have babysat children ranging from ages 1 to 12, including children with special needs such as autism. I love caring for children- I can tutor, play outside with them, prepare meals, read bed time stories, sing...

Kate V. says "Francesca babysat with my 2 year son and my 4 year old daughter at least 2x a week at night. She was always early, so energetic and so available. She was...

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Madeline M.

Part-time Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Madeline and I am currently looking for a temporary nanny position for the summer. I am in nursing school and also work as an EMT in St. Petersburg. I also have a bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa. I have been an EMT for 2+ years. I have also cared for children in the past as being a nanny, summer...

Amber L. says "We interviewed and hired Madeline on a short notice. She was very flexible with scheduling the process making herself available. Our boys liked having...

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  • 875 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.32/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tampa, FL

Babysitters in Tampa, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 456 reviews of the 875 listed babysitters

Caroline O.

Our kids absolutely love Caroline. So do we. She is engaging, taking them to the park, playing games and talking with them. Rare qualities...

- Care member

Miranda C.

Miranda watched my kids twice on our vacation in the Tampa area. Both my kids loved her! She was very respectful. I highly recommend.

- Care member

Julie K.

Julie has been great for my (3) kids (ages 10-13). She is able to keep them in line and manages to them well. My kids can be quite a handful...

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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Tampa, FL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Tampa, 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 875 babysitters in Tampa, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Tampa, FL babysitters on Care.com is $18.32 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Tampa, FL through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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