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Olivia D.

Fun And Exciting Sitter!

Gainesville, FL

from
$30/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have about 2 years of experience of babysitting young children, and I love it! I am currently enrolled at the University of Florida and will be home for the summer. I am CPR and first aid certified, and also work as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I am able to help with laundry, chores, driving, and pets!
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Ana Grace A.

College Student Looking For Babysitting Jobs During Thanksgiving And Christmas Break.

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Ana and I am a college student at the University of Florida. I am from Jacksonville, Florida and am looking for babysitting jobs when I am home on breaks/weekends. I am a very outgoing and friendly person and I absolutely love spending time with kids! I have had experience in babysitting and caring for kids as...
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Halle S.

Super Fun Sitter And Soon-to-be Gator Alum!

Gainesville, FL

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Halle, and I'm currently in my last year at UF! All throughout middle and high school, I nannied/babysat for families back home in Illinois. Now that my classes are starting to lighten up, I'd love to start babysitting again! I can assure you I will take great care of your kids and provide a fun, safe...
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Kiersten T.

Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I've been working with kids my whole life, watching my two little sisters. I started formally watching them at 13. Then, I had a babysitting job for a year (until leaving for college) with two girls aged 6 and 8. Then, I watched an infant from when he was 8 months old to 11 months old. I have my own transportation as well as...
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Serena C.

Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
8 years experience
I've had the joy of working with children in various caregiving and babysitting roles. Supporting kids as they grow and learn is something I truly love-it's a big part of why I've continued to work with families alongside my studies. I'm a friendly and imaginative person who enjoys getting active and creative with kids-whether...
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Sophiamarie D.

Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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I'm looking for babysitting/nannying opportunities because I love children! I absolutely love cooking/cleaning and in all honesty you'll probably come home to a cleaner house than you left- messes are never an issue. I'm passionate about helping children with problem solving and I am very patient. I always want kids to have lots...
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  • The average post rate is $17.67/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $17.67. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.

In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 6 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

You can now find babysitters online in Gainesville, FL with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 6 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.

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