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60 babysitters are listed in Alachua, FL
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Alachua, FL
Dina K.
Gainesville, FL
$25-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual with a strong desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. My 12 years of experience as a childcare provider have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I believe in fostering children's growth and...
Dorean A.
Gainesville, FL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have had the pleasure of taking care of children of all ages since the age of 12. I have enjoyed taking care of their daily needs as well as providing entertainment. I have a lot of energy, I am patient, and I love children. I have a 1-year-old girl and I have enjoyed watching her grow every day. I am passionate about taking...
Dorean can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
I am a nursing student right now And in the future, I would like to become a pediatric nurse. I have about 5 years of experience babysitting I have babysat for my neighbors and multiple people in my community. I am also the oldest out of 4 and till this day I take good care of my siblings. I also speak two languages which are...
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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been taking care of children for the majority of my life. I've always been passionate about childcare, starting as a mother's helper to my little cousins when I was still a child myself. Since then, I've been responsible for countless children from many families. I have the most experience with children under 10, but...
Madison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison Is excellent with children! She has watched all 3 of mine since they were babies."
Dena J.
5.0
(4)
Spanish nanny with more than 19 years experience, highly recommended by my prior clients. I took care of two girls from 1993 thru 2002. I also clean houses as additional. I can provide letters of recommendation and phone numbers of prior clients.
Maritza can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I’ve known Maritza for 31 years! She took care of my first born, and I don’t know what I would have idone without her! She is kind and caring and the best cook!😋She cleaned my house for years after the girls started school and we have remained good friends. We...
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Laquinda M.
Gainesville, FL
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently looking to help parents in the Gainesville, FL area that are in need of a babysitter either full or part-time. I have past experience with children, from infants and older. I'm comfortable with any age. I have loved children since the day I was old enough to hold them. As I have never been in a situation where I...
Laquinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very Friendly, Caring and Organized. LaQuinda works great with children of all ages."
Maureen P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
I graduated in the fall with my B. S. in Public Health. Now I am studying in Gainesville to become a diagnostic sonographer. Over the years, I have learned so much about brain development, health, and little tips and tricks to make life easier. During my undergraduate, I worked as a nanny and studied online. I am...
Cheyenne can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"From the moment we met Cheyenne, we knew we found someone special. Almost instantly our daughter was at ease, and took to her very quickly. Cheyenne is very mature, punctual, organized and developed a genuine and caring relationship with our daughter and the...
Jason And Mikala C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in child and pet care for 10 years. I love spending time with kids and animals- exploring the outdoors, creating art projects, and playing games are my favorite activities.
I have been a nanny, taught gymnastics, lead art classes, and also a live-in dog sitter. I worked as a house cleaner for a green...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Anna, and so do our kids! She goes above and beyond to ensure good quality care (and a lot of fun) for our three little ones, aged 1, 4 and 6. Knowing they are all in good hands has made returning to work much much easier. Thanks, Anna!"
Lesley A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Being around children it's truly a joy for me. As a mother of a 5yr and as an experienced nanny, I've been able to connect with many wonderful families. Learning about child development and the science behind child behavior has been a fascinating journey for me. My Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science from Mercy College and my...
Sheila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I know Sheila through parish work and activity. She was the youth director for the church for a year plus several years in the board. She is someone you can depend on."
Jennifer C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have over 8 years of childcare experience. I have sat for all ages; newborns to preteens. In Gainesville I've been a Gator Mentor for three years volunteering at various elementary schools in Alachua County, doing mostly aftercare/homework help. I worked as a classroom assistant/therapist assistant at Collage Day School...
Suzanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Suzanna to drive my daughter to middle school whenever my husband and I both had early work schedules, and she was such a lifesaver!! We were in a situation where I had to be at work about 2 hours before school started, so I needed to either find her a...
Liesel B.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Kyra, I'm 24 years old and right now, I'm part time employed at Pita Pit, but a very experienced young adult. Since having this account, a lot of things have changed! I now have a 14-year-old brother, 11-year-old sister, and gained two adopted sisters into my family and they are now 8 and 5.
Kyra can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"We had an interview with Kyra to care for our daughter, and she was very good with her! She interacted very well with our daughter, and she is a kind, caring young woman. Although we were unable to work with Kyra for scheduling reasons, we would highly recommend...
Melody C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Abigail and I am in the midst of completing my graduate degree in veterinary medicine at UF. I am 23 years old and the oldest of 4 children. With this being said, I have grown up around kids and have been babysitting from a young age! I am very good with not only kids but with pets as well. I have two dogs at...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Abigail is an exceptional young woman & gives amazing care to our 3 children! She’s is extremely attentive to the kids. She helps with homework, drives them to practices, makes lunch/dinner, picks them up from school & will do whatever needs to be done while she’s...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby and I am a student at UF. I am majoring in Biology and minoring in UFTeach. I am minoring in teaching because I love working with kids and I especially love teaching STEM. This means I'm experienced in tutoring and homework help! I am an animal lover and I spend my free-time playing video games with my family...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ever since that night, the kids have asked us for Abby to either visit or babysit any chance that we get. She has fun with the kids while also being firm when needed. Our daughter has formed such a strong bond with her that Abby will stop by just to spend time...
Sienna A.
Leshai S.
Gainesville, FL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! I'm a very creative and patient person, with a passion for caring for people of all ages. I have over 5 years of experience caring for a number of children ranging in age from infants to teenagers. I also have experience caring for elderly people, some of which have had dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Sundowners, etc. For...
Leshai can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Our daughter enjoyed spending time with LeShai. Our kid can be a bit of a handful but LeShai had a lot of patience. Unfortunately we had to move out of state and couldn't pack LeShai with us, I would highly recommend her to be a great addition to any family."
Rolanda B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Referred by my family members as, "The clean one" I pride myself in my cleanliness and my ability to get the job done! I am honest, trustworthy, and extremely caring. I have MANY years of experiance babysitting kids from my condominium. I speak Spanish and English and I love taking care of kids. Whether your child needs help...
Siara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Siara is a joy to have around! Although my daughter can be a handful she is very nurturing and patient. Would recommend her to anyone! "
Elijah V.
Wendy R.
Fort White, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun & Professional Sitter With Transportation Available Week Days, Evenings And Some Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Wendy, I am a youthful energetic 52-year-old whose happily married to an amazing husband, we have a 20-year-old son & a menagerie of pets. We have a Mini Farm/Homestead in the High Springs area. I enjoy many activities such as crafting, cooking, baking, gardening, museums, theme parks, movies, concerts, shopping,...
Wendy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Wendy is a wonderful baby sitter and pet sitter. She's gone from sitter to friend to family. She has been in our lives for three years now, and we have relied upon her for all sorts of pet sitting and baby sitting. She's flexible and extremely dependable, and my...
Molly C.
Ellie B.
Gainesville, FL
$17-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm passionate about caring for children, and with over six years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your little ones. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor allow me to connect with children and understand their unique needs. I believe in open...
Ellie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very sweet and patient. She was very caring and attentive with my newborn. Will definitely have her back."
Melody C.
Ana G.
Gainesville, FL
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ana! All kids love that I have the same name as a Disney princess (Frozen)! I've been taking care of children pretty much my whole life. My mom is a daycare/nursery school teacher, and I've been helping her in her classroom caring for younger children since I was young. I've been a paid babysitter for the past 6 years....
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We were exceptionally happy with Ana and her ability and spirit to care for our daughter. She is very reliable, sweet and professional. Not only was she willing to meet with us on such short notice for a brief meet and greet, she was also willing to commit to...
Alexis H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! I'm currently a second year master's student at UF pursuing a degree in sustainable development. This is my third year in a row using care. com and am a big fan of the site, I've found lots of great families to work with. I've worked with infants to teens so I have a wide rage of experience with different aged...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bailey was great! She was super responsive, always on time, and really cares for our kiddos...and we have an infant and a 13 year old with special needs. Highly dependable and trustworthy! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alachua, FL
Madison R.
5.0
Maddie has been a great nanny to our 2 boys! She is very punctual and dependable. Our boys love spending their days playing with her. She really gets down on their level. She has also done a lot of arts and crafts with them as well. Would definitely recommend her to any family!
- Erica C.
Maritza A.
5.0
Maritza was a godsend for our family during the last year of my mother’s life. She is one of the kindest people I have ever met, and my mom was very attached to her. My mother was bedridden the last year of her life and required 24/7 care. Maritza took amazing care of my mother who could not walk...
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Laquinda M.
5.0
We were very lucky to have Laquinda help us. She is reliable and punctual, and even helped us with the potty training of our toddler. Would hire her again
- Carl D.
Cheyenne L.
5.0
Cheyenne is excellent and we recommend her highly. She has watched our initially infant son from two to seven months and continuing. She has been exceedingly communicative and attentive. Our son has been very challenging; with colic, she has met the challenge. If you get the opportunity to hire...
- Paul P.
Anna C.
5.0
We love Anna, and so do our kids! She goes above and beyond to ensure good quality care (and a lot of fun) for our three little ones, aged 1, 4 and 6. Knowing they are all in good hands has made returning to work much much easier. Thanks, Anna!
- Lesley A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Alachua, FL:
How can I find a Alachua babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Alachua, 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 6 babysitters in Alachua, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Alachua, FL?
The average rate for Alachua, FL babysitters on Care.com is $14.50 per hour as of November 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 Alachua, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Alachua, 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.