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673 babysitters are listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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...
Shayna S.
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 is sweet and friendly. She was great with our son and we would definitely ask her to watch him again :)"
Jazmine B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Rekik. A little bit about myself I graduated with my BS in elementary education. I am ESOL and reading endorsed, meaning I'm certified to teach reading to students from K-6th grade. I was a teacher for about three years in the Broward county district (4th and 2nd), however, I am now in my last semester of grad...
Rekik can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Great communication and worked around our schedule. Also came early enough on this first visit to meet our son and learn about his feedings, sleeping, etc. She was awesome!"
Care member
Sandra G.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part- Time/Full Time Babysitter. I Love Kids And Pets And I Have My Own Car
5.0
(1)
Enthusiastic and productive Babysitter with a keen ability to provide the best child care based on individual child's personality, age and circumstances. Willing to help children with their homework and developing appropriate activities for them. Good sense of humor and playfulness Love for pets Own a reliable vehicle with...
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sandra took great care of our son. We couldn't be happier with her service. Our son started Preschool so we had to discontinue her care-giving service but I highly recommend her. She is loving, playful, attentive and always ready to help."
Erika P.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
Tara F.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Interested In Part-Time, Full-Time, Last Minute Babysitting Jobs!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a native from Boston, Massachusetts and I received my BSBA degree in Computer Information Systems at Suffolk University.
I moved to South Florida in 2011 worked with a private babysitting company as Director of Operations. In 2015 I started working as a fulltime live-out nanny for a family with 2 children. The oldest was...
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tara is absolutely amazing! She treats my newborn as if he is her own and she is very reliable. She stimulates him and is the best babysitter ever! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a babysitter. She is very nice and personable and very easy going....
Lani S.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Highly recommend. Have used Yupaporn on three occasions and our two boys love her. "
Matthew H.
Sandra M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$20-30/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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mis hijos la adoran!! Es demasiado cariñosa y amorosa, juega con ellos y les ayuda con los deberes del colegio!! Es la mejor nana que mis nenes han tenido!!"
Valeria L.
Viviana G.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Available/Night Time In Weekends Besides The Full-Time Day
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
To begin, I have 2 boys that I am very proud of. One is 23 years old and the other is 18. I love children, spending time with them, play and cook for them... Making them feel very special. I can read and teach them everything according to their age. By the end of the day, I love putting a smile on kid's faces and really impact...
Viviana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lucia A.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25/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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lucia was wonderful! We nanny shared and she took excellent care of the three kids. I felt she also really helped my oldest prepare for preschool academically and I loved that she spoke Spanish to the children!"
Sharmini J.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I know Maria she took care of my daughter very good she's a good person she has good manners she has a lot of patience she was very loving with my daughter I recommend her 100% "
Care member
Miryam P.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25-35/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: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miryam is amazing with my kids and very attentive. She will take initiative in helping around the house. Is a very good listener and very patient and interactive. My kids and I love her. Will definitely be keeping her around for time to come"
Kate R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with a wide age range of children for about 15 years in both a child care setting as well as private nannying. Most of my experience comes from working at Nova Southeastern University's Mailman Segal Center in the infant/toddler program. The children in my care have been as young as 3 months all the way up to...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is an educator and a caretaker. She seamlessly fits into the household and strives to be helpful and the absolute best she can be. It shows!! She goes above and beyond. Jessica should be thought of more as a home school teacher rather than a nanny. Yes she...
Natalee 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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is an energetic and loving caregiver. We enjoyed getting to know her and always felt confident in her ability to care for our young son."
Amiee R.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sofia is excellent! She is on time, competent, dependable, energetic and overall wonderful with my 16 month old boy. She comes in and gets right to work entertaining the baby (or feeding him or putting him down for a nap, depending on the time of the day). She is...
Bernadette I.
Natali T.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$36/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Natali, and I am a current student at FGCU. I love kids and being around them, I have experience working at summer camps, church camps, and babysitting through care. I would love to have consistent work, be around the same kids, and build close relationships with them as well as the parents. I have a car, so I am able...
Natali can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Super good with the kids and the family. She was always on time and we really enjoyed having her in our home."
Care member
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.
Liz P.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$18-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello dear parents!
My name is Liz and I'm thrilled to offer my 6 years of exceptional babysitting experience at just 23 years old.
I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages and backgrounds. I understand the unique needs and challenges that each child may have, and I adapt my approach accordingly.
Your...
Liz can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Great babysitter. We use Liz on our date nights and when we go out of town, she has been working with us since 2017 and I have nothing bad to say about her. She is absolutely great with our 3 kids, they adore her."
Nissim L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Smart, reliable, humorous, caring... those are just a few words to describe me. I believe that it is important to engage with children during babysitting, we will do arts and crafts, puzzles, painting, dress up, or board games.
Need a day off? A night out? Overnight sitter?
I am available for babysitting evenings, weekends,...
Adriana can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so glad to have Adriana as our babysitter! Adriana is always on time, very reliable, and most importantly - our kids love her! We are so glad we found her on Care.com!"
Samantha Z.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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.
Genesis A.
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 takes the time to not only take care...
- Jenny S.
Rekik G.
5.0
Great communication and worked around our schedule. Also came early enough on this first visit to meet our son and learn about his feedings, sleeping, etc. She was awesome!
- Care member
Sandra G.
5.0
Sandra took great care of our son. We couldn't be happier with her service. Our son started Preschool so we had to discontinue her care-giving service but I highly recommend her. She is loving, playful, attentive and always ready to help.
- Erika P.
Sherika C.
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.
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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 673 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 $19.26 per hour as of February 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 358 reviews of the 673 listed babysitters.