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661 babysitters are listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, FL
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sophie, and I am a current graduate student, studying sports psychology. I have over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have taken courses in child development, emergency situations, and have experience administering medication...
5.0
"Highly recommended! Sophie was a big support with my 15 months old baby, you can notice that she genuinely likes children, because is caring, has lots of patience, always with a positive attitud. She is also very responsible, didnt miss a scheduled day, and...
Bernardita L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hola, I am bilingual I am fluent in Spanish since I was born in Peru, so if you are looking for nanny that can speak and teach Spanish I am more happy to do that. I am a mother of a beautiful 6-year-old daughter and fur baby called Bella. I have 9 years of experience caring for children. I am Montessori trained for children 3-6...
Nidia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely great experience with Nidia, she takes care of my son every time I need, she's very responsible and charismatic with everyone, she has a very flexible schedule and highly work ethic.
I would recommend her to everyone who needs a reliable, kind and...
Maria Jesus D.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two and aunt of seven. Due to a flexible working schedule, I have been able to provide various kinds of childcare to all of them throughout the past 16 years. I have also provided part-time and occasional babysitting for local families with kids ranging in age from newborn to 12 years old. Taking care of...
Eliana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I instantly liked Eliana when we met for an interview. She is attentive, experienced and responsible when working kids. Eliana always gets back to me promptly and is very dependable. Most importantly she seems to really enjoy spending time with kids. Our three...
Stephanie T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jenna and I am currently a full time nanny for a family in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I graduated from URI with degrees in elementary education as well as communication studies. I also received my Master's in hospitality and tourism management in 2020.
Before relocating to FL, I was a full time nanny in Fairfield, CT for...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Very interactive and helpful with kids! Always punctual and hardworking. "
Gina I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Dependable and dedicated, I have always loved children and I am currently pursuing a college degree at Northampton Community College. Devoted to a cause, my passion comes from working with kids. I strive to always provide a safe, loving environment for children, and I am comfortable working with all age ranges. I believe in...
Esther can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I had a last minute event to attend. Esther was happy to come over early so that I could get ready for my event. She has an amazing calming presence about her and instantly made a connection with my younger son whom she met first. Esther was very flexible with...
Amy E.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the past at an ice-cream store since I was 15 years old for 4 years and eventually became the manager of that store. I loved the kid-friendly environment that the ice cream store provided me with, and that is one of the reasons why I enjoy babysitting. I have babysat family members and neighbors since I was...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
4.0
"She was good with my 2.5 year old. Came on time."
Prashanth R.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Gen I'm a reliable, fun and loving energetic 28-year-old babysitter. I have been babysitting for about 8 years now and have developed wonderful relationships with families. I do have a job, because of this, I'm looking for date nights or occasional babysitting gigs or part time. I am working towards a bachelor's in...
Genesis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Genesis has been a godsend for my husband and I! We have a two year old little boy and recently had twins. We both work full time and thanks to Genesis we've been able to gain back a semblance of normality. She's always on time, our kids love her to pieces. She...
Jenny S.
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children, pets and the elderly. As far as childcare, I am a certified childcare professional. I have experience as a school age paraprofessional, also I have experience as a pre-school teacher. I have...
Sherika can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sherieka is very dependable and just a complete joy to have around. Shes very respectable and often goes beyond her job duties and teaches our children. We love her and we wish we could take her with us."
Kedler E.
Yupaporn L.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$30-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(21)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Yupaporn L. I have certificates of completion courses of Newborn Care Specialist ( NCS) and Newborn Nanny(NN). I'm also a CPR and AED certified. I'll be providing care for your newborn : feeding, scheduling for better eating and sleeping habits, changing diapers, cleaning/ prepping bottles, soothing baby using proven...
Yupaporn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Yupa was there to take care of our newborn for the first three weeks, starting the day we got home from the hospital. As a FTM, looking back I realize how incredibly lost and overwhelmed my husband and I would have been without her. She is extremely organized and...
Angela G.
Sandra M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$18-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(17)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have more than 10 years of experience working with children between 6 months to 7 years old. I was working for 8 years to the City of pembroke pines childcare development center and pre-k also working with families at the time.
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Es honesta y honrada y es muy respetuosa."
Rosana C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified teacher. I recently retired. My degrees are in Education and Special Education. Over my career I have worked with children who were toddlers until college age. I am kind, caring, patient, animated, and always developed a great rapport with children. I am a visual artist too and can work with your child with arts...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was phenomenal nanny with my two daughters.she cared for my children when they were six months old until they turned two years old . Melissa weaned my children from milk to regular food .she is an excellent cook and prepared and fed them only healthy meals...
Avshalim A.
5.0
(4)
As a mother and doctor, I know the needs of each stage for emotional and intellectual development in the childhood. I am very professional and passionate person in my work. I love working with children in an environment full of respect, safety and love, also covid vaccinated.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have been so lucky to find Maria on care. She cares for our baby girl like she were her own. Maria is always on time and has never canceled on us which was a big concern for us as we needed someone trustworthy and reliable. "
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Lucia A.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I would describe my personality as calm, patient, and positive. I consider these qualities essential when it comes to exercising my job successfully. I actively focused on childcare between 2010 and 2018. The last 5 years I have been working full time in senior care. I truly enjoy seeing how quickly kids learn to navigate their...
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lucia is absolutely wonderful! If we were staying in town, we'd keep her as long as possible! She's kind, considerate, and a very hard worker. She's great with our daughter, and does an awesome job keeping our house in order. She's fantastic!"
Eric K.
Miryam P.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With 10 years of experience working with newborns and children, I
Miryam can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Two years ago, we welcome into the world our beautiful baby boy. Soon it was time to go back to work and we needed to find a nanny. We interviewed several nannies. Miryam came to our home and asked to hold our son. When she did, I immediately sensed the...
Angelica D.
Jessica M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(22)
Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to help families near me whenever they want a night out to enjoy a nice dinner & movie or so they can get errands taken care of. I am comfortable watching kids for extended periods of time for up to 12 hours in one day. I most recently worked at a theme park in the area . I have experience caring for children as...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica is amazing! She is responsible and thoughtful. Adult enough to actually not make me afraid leaving her with my little one, but childlike enough that he loves playing with her. She loves Disney, is a good conversationalist, and does everything you ask of her...
Jennifer D.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
This is Sofia, a very friendly Venezuelan!
I am a very caring person, and I Like to feel part of the families that I work with while being professional.. I believe in giving love and discipline... I will engage your children in activities that will enhance their learning in the different areas of development. I believe in...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sofia is absolutely incredible! She is super punctual, so sweet and very professional! We have hired Sophia to watch our 3 month old daughter and she adores her! She is very interactive and has already taught her so much! Any family would be lucky to have Sophia!...
Brittany L.
Joanna B.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello I"m 34 years, and I have worked as nanny and babysitter for about 8 years now. I enjoy working with children and I have plenty of experience (have worked with all ages) I speak English, and fluently speak Spanish. I have great references, I love working with kids and I love the pets also. Thank you !
Joanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember, from close family friends and family members children. When babysitting, my job would consist of feeding the children either from meals the parents always provided or cooking small/easy meals for them. I also would be responsible for making sure the child is bathed depending...
5.0
"Shanice was more than helpful on numerous occasions when it came to helping me with my 3 boys. She was on time with picking them up from school and getting them back home and helping with their homework. My 5 year old loves when she would help him with his...
Shauntae S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience in babysitting. I have babysat off and on since I was 14 and am now 25 years old. I spent the last 3 years as a yacht stewardess and am proficient in house keeping. That being said, I am hoping to find a long term, land based family in need of my help. My available start date is February 17.
Roxann can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Roxy was an amazing Babysitter ! She was super helpful, very punctual, and the kids loved her. She was clean and tidy and a bright spot in our hectic lives ! We were so comfortable with leaving our kiddos with her"
Tim M.
Elissa F.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Children are like the wind- each one is here with their own unique story-
Over the years I have been a babysitter, camp counselor, travel nanny, live-in, and a personal assistant to the parents.
Now I am an advocate/ a story teller/ and a much different caregiver than I ever was-
Swimmer/has own transportation/no smoking...
Elissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Elissa helped our family through a very difficult time and was able to step in to support our special needs son. She was always on time, easy to communicate with, very helpful around the house and attentive to our son’s needs. She is high energy and very good...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sophia R.
5.0
Highly recommended! Sophie was a big support with my 15 months old baby, you can notice that she genuinely likes children, because is caring, has lots of patience, always with a positive attitud. She is also very responsible, didnt miss a scheduled day, and arrived on time. Five stars!
- Bernardita L.
Nidia V.
5.0
Absolutely great experience with Nidia, she takes care of my son every time I need, she's very responsible and charismatic with everyone, she has a very flexible schedule and highly work ethic.
I would recommend her to everyone who needs a reliable, kind and experienced person to take care of...
- Maria Jesus D.
Eliana M.
5.0
Eliana was wonderful with our two kids. She is loving and extremely trustworthy. We knew the kids were in good hands with her. She was very engaging with them and they had a lot of fun with her. I definitely would recommend her as a babysitter. She took great care of our kids.
- Shayna S.
Jenna M.
5.0
We hired Jenna summer of 2015 and our boys absolutely love her. We know whenever we go out we are leaving our boys in good hands. Jenna is a awesome babysitter, dependable, responsible, always on time, flexible, genuinely enjoys being around kids...the list goes on and on. Jenna is definitely a rare...
- Erica R.
Esther H.
5.0
I had a last minute event to attend. Esther was happy to come over early so that I could get ready for my event. She has an amazing calming presence about her and instantly made a connection with my younger son whom she met first. Esther was very flexible with working with my special requests and...
- Amy E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fort Lauderdale, FL:
How can I find a Fort Lauderdale babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fort Lauderdale, 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 661 babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The average rate for Fort Lauderdale, FL babysitters on Care.com is $19.50 per hour as of March 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, 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.
Ratings for Fort Lauderdale, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 396 reviews of the 661 listed babysitters.