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60 babysitters are listed in Alachua, FL

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Alachua, FL

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Aleigh E.


Alachua, FL

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

nanny

5.0

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As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development in a safe and nurturing environment. With over six years of experience, I have a proven track record of providing exceptional care for children of all ages. My background includes coursework in early child development,...
Aleigh can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Aleigh is just one of those sitters you hold on to for dear life!!! It’s so challenging finding a reliable, communicative, knowledgeable, and fun sitter for your kids- especially twin babies!! Aleigh is all of those things and more. I highly recommend her to anyone...

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Deanna S.


Alachua, FL

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as caring, funny, and positive I like working with kids because it never gets boring. Kids say the funniest things and keep you on your toes. You always learn something new. I'm looking for a job that fits my schedule and that I genuinely look forward to. I started working with kids when I was...
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Samantha B.


Alachua, FL

$15-23/hr • 1 yrs exp

Safe, Enthusiastic, And Fun

I have 1 year of experience working with kids 5-12 through Gainesville Circus Centers aftercare program. I also have worked with younger kids, babysitting but not professionally. I can help with Travel, Laundry, food, and pretty much anything else. I am currently finishing high school one year early with a 4. 2 GPA, and I am an...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Dariana H.


Alachua, FL

$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

My Name Is Dariana H! I Am So Excited To Start A New Journey With A Wonderful Family!

I'd describe my personality as very bubbly, kind, and enthusiastic I started working with kids when I was around 14. My mom is a VPK teacher. During the summer she would need help babysitting the multiple children she would watch and eventually around 15 I branched off on my own and the parents would pay me directly. After that...
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Gandhari Z.


Alachua, FL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher And Mom

My name is Gandhari. I have a 16-year-old daughter. I am a licensed K-6 Elementary teacher and have been teaching both online and in the classroom for the past 20 years. I am currently teaching English online to students in China. I am looking for additional child care in the afternoons and evenings. I am very friendly, kind,...
Gandhari can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
I am a post-bacc pre-med student at Santa Fe college. I have experience with kids of all ages with babysitting and tutoring alike; my tutoring goes all the way through ACT prep and some lower-level college coursework. I love kids and have a passion to help them, be it in child care or academic help. I cook well, have my own car,...
Jaycee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Morgan L.


Alachua, FL

$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Enjoy working with kids! Have references and 2 years experience with ages 2 months- 12 years old!
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Marcela B.


Gainesville, FL

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Mom With Many Skills

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. As an experienced mother of two young boys I have a lot of experience taking care of children.
Marcela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Peyton H.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Evenings

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 8 years of babysitting experience with children ages 3 months to 16 years old. I truly have a passion for child care and have completed Early Childhood Education & Development courses in college, as well as volunteering with children with special needs. I have my own car and am happy to provide transportation as...
Peyton can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We love Peyton! She's always a few minutes early, has never canceled on us and our son always enjoys his time with her. Peyton is super respectful of our home and is great with our family dog too. Something I really like about Peyton is she always tries to get our...

Maddison M.

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Alayna K.


Gainesville, FL

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Social Worker :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a child welfare case manager. I have my bachelor's degree in criminology and am working on my Master's in Social Work. I have 10+ years working with children of all populations and different settings to include autistic children, behavior focused children, and all ages. I have a flexible schedule with work and am completely...
Alayna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alayna was very attentive to our three small dogs. She is responsible and trustworthy and kept us updated with pictures and texts. Will definitely hire her again in the future!"

Jennifer T.

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Kayla O.


Gainesville, FL

$22-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

A Thoughtful And Caring Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kayla and I have been working with children for the past 9 years. I am a friendly, caring, responsible, hardworking, and an outgoing person. In high school I babysat and tutored for several different families. I started working at GHF when I was 16. I worked my way up to Supervisor where I managed up to 8...
5.0
"Kayla was wonderful with our girls! She was always punctual, communicative, and friendly. She was super interactive with our girls, bringing along craft materials and taking them to the library and museum. Kayla was wonderful in handling some behavioral challenges...

Erin R.

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Jennifer H.


Gainesville, FL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a nanny for more than 10 years now. I was a nanny for a family for 11 years. They started as a family of 3, but grew into a family of six by the end! I have a lot of experience with infants all the way up to teenagers. I also have experience with children with different special needs. For example, I've watched hearing...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer is a 10/10 as nanny's go and a gem of a person. She is smart, sweet, and genuinely loves children. She is naturally organized and a hard worker. She's a phenomenal cook. I always felt relaxed and happy when Jennifer would come. She gave love and...

Anita W.

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Genesis M.


Gainesville, FL

$20-29/hr • 9 yrs exp

Elementary Teacher

Hello, my name is Genesis! I am a certified K-6 teacher and am currently teaching 5th grade. I graduated from the University of Florida with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary (2018) and Masters degree in Special Education (2019). I have many years of experience working with children as I knew working with children was something...
Genesis can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Emily E.


Gainesville, FL

$50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'm a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare provider with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have three years of experience caring for children of various ages, and I'm comfortable looking after up to four children at a time. As someone with some college education, I understand the importance of...
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Brooke F.


Gainesville, FL

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me.

Hi I'm 19 years old, a freshman in college at santa fe studying architecture. I love spending time with kids. I've spent the past two summers working as a camp counselor at camp crystal lake. It has been the best experience of my life and I made amazing memories with so many kids of all ages. I also have a big family and have...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Aliya M.


Gainesville, FL

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Let Your Smile Change The World!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started working with kids when I was 10. There is an age gap between my siblings and I so I started helping out with babysitting my nieces and nephews young. When I was 12 my sister owned a daycare and I would help with food prep, park adventures, nap time and learning time. In my spare time, I like to hike. I'm a beginner...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lana C.


Gainesville, FL

$13-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter For Children, Companion For The Elderly

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years' working with children, babies and adults. I am a fit active grandma of seven grandchildren spread throughout the country. I can help with most aspects of childcare including Cooking/Meal Preparation, night-time rituals, even once you are comfortable with me possible overnights or weekends. Every situation is...
Lana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ciera C.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My experience includes three years of caring for children of various ages, during which I've developed a strong ability to create a safe and nurturing environment. I'm patient, creative, and always looking for fun and...
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Maria I.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'm a creative and imaginative childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. I have a graduate degree and one year of experience as a childcare provider and I'm currently working in a Day Care, during which I've developed a knack for communicating with parents about their child's day.
Skills:

CPR

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Lily N.


Gainesville, FL

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lily, to speak about my love for children, I'm passionate about fostering the children's growth and development, and with three years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to care for your children. As a friendly and patient caregiver, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for kids. I'm also...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alachua, FL

Aleigh E.

5.0

Aleigh is just one of those sitters you hold on to for dear life!!! It’s so challenging finding a reliable, communicative, knowledgeable, and fun sitter for your kids- especially twin babies!! Aleigh is all of those things and more. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking childcare!!

- Care member

Peyton H.

5.0

We love Peyton! She's always a few minutes early, has never canceled on us and our son always enjoys his time with her. Peyton is super respectful of our home and is great with our family dog too. Something I really like about Peyton is she always tries to get our son outside and into the fresh air...

- Maddison M.

Alayna K.

5.0

Alayna was very attentive to our three small dogs. She is responsible and trustworthy and kept us updated with pictures and texts. Will definitely hire her again in the future!

- Jennifer T.

Kayla O.

5.0

Kayla was wonderful with our girls! She was always punctual, communicative, and friendly. She was super interactive with our girls, bringing along craft materials and taking them to the library and museum. Kayla was wonderful in handling some behavioral challenges with our older girl (who was I...

- Erin R.

Jennifer H.

5.0

Jennifer is a 10/10 as nanny's go and a gem of a person. She is smart, sweet, and genuinely loves children. She is naturally organized and a hard worker. She's a phenomenal cook. I always felt relaxed and happy when Jennifer would come. She gave love and attention to all my kids, and with a baby...

- Anita W.

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