Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Log in

Find Babysitters in Tampa, FL

At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Tampa, FL and hire the best fit for your family.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Here are some babysitters in Tampa: 

IllustrationSmallChildCare image
Caroline O.'s Photo

Caroline O.

Babysitter Available For Babysitting

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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....

See profile
Miranda C.'s Photo

Miranda C.

Energetic Disney Loving Babysitter

Tampa, FL

4.5(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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. "

See profile
Dee R.'s Photo

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."

See profile
Julie K.'s Photo

Julie K.

Reliable Babysitter/Nanny .

Tampa, FL

4.9(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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...

See profile
Ashley O.'s Photo

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
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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...

See profile
Ashley L.'s Photo

Ashley L.

Professional And Experienced Babysitter!(:

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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 "

See profile
Isaura M.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Jenelly G.'s Photo

Jenelly G.

Experienced Babysitter Week long.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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...

See profile
Raya H.'s Photo

Raya H.

Part Time Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...

See profile
Alina S.'s Photo

Alina S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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...

See profile
Hailey K.'s Photo

Hailey K.

Babysitter/Nanny

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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...

See profile
Asenath C.'s Photo

Asenath C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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...

See profile
Meaghan W.'s Photo

Meaghan W.

Babysitter Available

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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."

See profile
Andrea F.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Thaina S.'s Photo

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
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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...

See profile
Taylor O.'s Photo

Taylor O.

Fun, Energetic Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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...

See profile
Kristen M.'s Photo

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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...

See profile
Alexa W.'s Photo

Alexa W.

Fun, Loving, Playful Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

See profile
Francesca K.'s Photo

Francesca K.

Experienced Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

See profile
Madeline M.'s Photo

Madeline M.

Part-time Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 877

  • 877 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.31/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 877 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

Dee R.

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

- Lee F.

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 877 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 $18.31 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.

Babysitter Articles

Top 16 tea party games

Top 16 tea party games

June 24, 2025 - When planning a tea party for a birthday, sleepover or just for fun, you’ll want to include some games to keep the guests busy and entertained. Tea is ...

11 easy hand games for kids

11 easy hand games for kids

June 24, 2025 - You have shelves full of books and a playroom full of toys, but still kids want something to do-oo-oo. We know just the trick! These easy games to p...

2025 Cost of Care Report: The true financial and emotional toll on families

2025 Cost of Care Report: The true financial and emotional toll on families

January 29, 2025 - For the first time in its 12-year history, the Care.com Cost of Care Report uncovers the true cost of care in the U.S. — a stressful, emotional burden ...

Additional Babysitter Services

  • Babysitters in Seffner, FL
  • Babysitters in Brandon, FL
  • Babysitters in Valrico, FL
  • Babysitters in Dover, FL
  • Babysitters in Thonotosassa, FL
  • Babysitters in Riverview, FL
  • Babysitters in Gibsonton, FL
  • Babysitters in Plant City, FL
  • Babysitters in Lutz, FL
  • Babysitters in Wesley Chapel, FL
  • Babysitters in Apollo Beach, FL