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68 babysitters are listed in Cocoa, FL
The average rate is $14/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Cocoa, FL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nice to meet you! My name is Bree and I love children and animals. I am a straight-A college student that loves cooking, games, swimming, reading, and arts and crafts. I am currently a senior at the University of Central Florida, studying communication and science disorders (for speech pathology). However, I graduated from...
Bree can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother & grandmother. I enjoy cooking and caring for my family. I have 2 grown daughters, 2 grandchildren in AZ & 2 in CA. I enjoy newborns, young people and seniors. I'd enjoy the opportunity of caring for children and a family again. Recently, I've worked w/seniors as an in-home caregiver/companion. Before that, I had...
Celeste can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Celeste is great. She went above and beyond when caring for my children. Do to my commute if I ran a little late from work Celeste would order pizza, and bake cookies. She was kind, and kept my house tidy while also looking after my two children and dog. If she...
Jazmin L.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced child care teacher. I am available for full-time or part-time opportunity. With over 13 years of experience, I have taken care of children of all ages and children respond to my love and care. I volunteered at a hospital in the 70's in the emergency department. This experience has equipped me to know how to...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
4.0
"Victoria helped us with after school childcare for my 6 & 10 year kids for the past 4 months. She helped with household chores, cooking and supervising homework. She is very caring and dependable. We were sad to see her leave but wish her the best in her full time...
Chandni D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat since from 10/2005 to present day. I have babysat children ranging from newborn to age of 14. Have experience with special needs children such as diabetics, autistic, ADHD, and bipolar children. I cooked, cleaned, and took care of the children' s physical and emotional needs. I also offer other services other than...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor was amazing with my nephews! Always kept them busy with fun activities and some nice downtown with electronics such as Xbox or TV as long as they were good and played outside or did a fun learning activity. She did fun science experiments, park visits, and...
Teddy J.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have volunteered at several Christian church's children's ministries. I have watched infants and toddlers in my home as well as their homes. I am a mother of two adult sons, ages 27 and 22. I love children and seeing them thrive. I have been hired by 4 families from care. com.
Feel free to check out my reviews on my profile.
Cindy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We are so happy to have found Cindy for our little one! She works with me to find patterns in our daughter's behaviors so we can provide a stable and consistent environment. She is so good about playing, helping to strengthen developmental milestones, and taking...
Diana B.
Victoria C.
Cocoa, FL
$10-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a volunteer at a Convalescent Center in Montgomery for 5 years. These wonderful men and women have won my heart. I helped take care of my mother for 3 years before she passed away and gained invaluable experience in bathing, feeding and taking care of her needs. I believe the elderly need to be listened to and know...
Victoria can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, home modification & more
5.0
"We hired Victoria to care for my elderly mother. After interviewing about 8 different candidates, we selected her. It was the best decision we could have ever made. She has taken care of my parents for a week now and we love her! She is most definite like an...
Dagmar M.
Cailiosa D.
Cocoa, FL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there, My name is Cailiosa. I was born and raised here in florida and definitely do not plan on leaving the sunny beaches of Florida. I am currently working online to finish my bachelors degree of science. For the last 4 years, I have worked privately for families with ages ranging from infant to middle school. I have...
Cailiosa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cali has been helping me with my baby on an occasional basis for about a year now, to say she's amazing is an understatement my baby loves her and so do I."
Mary A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Trustworthy and compassionate Concierge CNA, looking to provide exceptional care for your loved ones. American Red Cross Honor graduate April 2018, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. 10+ years of professional experience with private clients. Knowledgeable and experienced with patients with disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS,...
Celia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Celia is a wonderful, mature, professionally trained A number ONE Caregiver. I have nothing but good things to say about her. You cannot go wrong hiring this woman. Through no fault of her own (my Mom is going into a nursing facility), she has not been employed...
David G.
Taylor O.
Cocoa, FL
$13-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I grew up in a very well neat clean home. Military brat so my cleaning and tidy standards were taken even a step further.
Taylor can also help with: Carpet cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Lisa C.
Cocoa, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have A Servant's Heart And A Nurturing Spirit. I Love Making A Difference!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a kind, compassionate, hardworking caregiver. I have always provided high quality care in a safe environment with experience in working with children and seniors. I've worked in many different caregiving situations that required me to work closely with others, be flexible and multi-task. I enjoy building relationships and...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa did an absolute stellar job for us when she was with us. My wife has cognitive challenges, and Lisa always came on time and with a contagious smile that brightened my wife's face every time! Lisa was 100% engaged with my Kristine, talking to her and...
Christine G.
5.0
(2)
I have been around pets since I was an infant. I have a pup of my own. I have plenty of references. I have experience with puppies, teen/adult dogs, and senior dogs. I Have had experience with dogs whom need special care as well.
Taylor can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Mary H.
Cocoa, FL
$13/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a positive and outgoing aunt to 2 beautiful baby girls, as well as a god mother to 2 beautiful girls as well. Since I was around 12 years old I have spent a lot of time around my nieces and god daughters and assisting their parents whenever needed. I love being around younger kids and seeing them evolve, grow, and...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Experience in church day care, nanny positions, private pre-school, summer camp counselor, Build-A-Bear, and previous care. com positions. Currently teaching ice skating lessons to children of all ages. Fun loving and full of energy! Very active, crafty, musical and outdoorsy.
Christa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hi my name is Hailey and I am 23 years old. I just moved to Florida and I am very excited to extend my services here. I have worked in child care for about 5 years. As a previous special needs classroom aide and a babysitter. I have worked with children from 2 all the way to 17. I have experience as a swim instructor as well. A...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
My name is Brittany. I have more than 10 years of experience working with infants, preschoolers and school age children. I am very passionate about my work which I provide in the safety an concern of the children I serve in my care. I enjoy working with children and helping out others in any type of way through house keeping,...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as responsible, fun and caring.
I like working with kids because we can be creative like coloring and drawing and even help them with there homework or even teach them educational things.
I started working with kids when I was 16 though 19 years old and I watched my sisters kids and even my sisters...
Emily R.
Cocoa, FL
$17/hr • 12 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as respectful, responsible, and open-minded.
I like working with kids because there's a lot to learn from them plus I can play right alongside.
I started working with kids when I was five. That's when I became an aunt for the first time. Between 10 nieces and nephews, babysitting for friends, and...
Emily R.
Cocoa, FL
$12-20/hr
For as long as I can remember I've periodically taken care of pets. From wire and shoe chewing puppies to seniors who can't make it up on the bed or up the stairs anymore.
I really do love all animals. Cats, dogs, snakes, birds, the rodent family, everything. They're all unique with their own personalities, and fun to play...
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
When I was a teenager I helped my mom take care of an elderly woman. We were only a stand in when my moms friend couldn't make it over, and it only happened a few times.
She was sometimes forgetful. We looked through old photos and some things would start to come back, her eyes would fill wil happy tears and she'd tell us her...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services
I've been working in childcare for about 7 years, along with babysitting on the weekends whenever someone needed help. Childcare is a passion of mine, and I am currently attending University of Central Florida studying English Literature, and History with an end goal of becoming a teacher.
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cocoa, FL
Celeste B.
5.0
Celeste is great. She went above and beyond when caring for my children. Do to my commute if I ran a little late from work Celeste would order pizza, and bake cookies. She was kind, and kept my house tidy while also looking after my two children and dog. If she did not move, we would still love to...
- Jazmin L.
Victoria C.
4.0
Victoria helped us with after school childcare for my 6 & 10 year kids for the past 4 months. She helped with household chores, cooking and supervising homework. She is very caring and dependable. We were sad to see her leave but wish her the best in her full time retail position.
- Chandni D.
Taylor O.
5.0
I hired Taylor a few times and she was so great with my toddler son. She has always been on time, she's great with following my sons routine, and has always been hands on and engaging. I highly recommend her!
- Kiara L.
Cindy C.
5.0
We are so happy to have found Cindy for our little one! She works with me to find patterns in our daughter's behaviors so we can provide a stable and consistent environment. She is so good about playing, helping to strengthen developmental milestones, and taking photos so we don't miss any of those...
- Diana B.
Victoria C.
5.0
We hired Victoria to care for my elderly mother. After interviewing about 8 different candidates, we selected her. It was the best decision we could have ever made. She has taken care of my parents for a week now and we love her! She is most definite like an ANGEL that has come to us. ...with...
- Dagmar M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cocoa, FL:
How can I find a Cocoa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cocoa, 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 68 babysitters in Cocoa, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Cocoa, FL?
The average rate for Cocoa, FL babysitters on Care.com is $14.63 per hour as of April 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Cocoa, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cocoa, FL through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Cocoa, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Cocoa, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 68 listed babysitters.