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Find babysitters in Fort Lauderdale, FL that you’ll love
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
(2)
I came to the United States in 1987, from Dublin, Ireland, to be an au pair. I worked as a full time nanny, for the same family for 7 years. I LOVED it! We are still friends to this day. I moved to Florida, got married and have 4 children. I have homeschooled my children for 22 years. I am now 57 with almost 40 years of...
Janet can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janet has been a dear friend of mine for almost 17 years. I met her when I was pregnant with my second child. She taught me to love and embrace being pregnant, especially as a single mom. She coached me through 3 natural child births, and has a love for babies and...
Stephanie R.
Amarilis R.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 girls and I am 60 years old I am Cuban but live in USA for 52 years I Work before as a baby sitter and as. I have 8 years working as a caregiver, I am responsible, punctual, flexible and attentive in all my assignments.
Amarilis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Amarilis for our 3-month-old and had her watched our baby girl for about 4 months. It's so sad she had to move out of CA and we missed her ever since. While she's here, she's always punctual (never late to work) and so responsible. She's also flexible,...
Yushih H.
Lina T.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25-32/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm very passionate about kids, I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers for about 7 years. I enjoy playing games and planning different activities with the kids to help them grow strong, self-confident and happy.
I'm a caring, reliable, and trustworthy person.
I also love to teach my native...
Lina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Where do I start to describe the most beautiful person we've ever met inside and out? Lina is an absolute treasure and has helped me with problems I didn't even realize I had. My wife had a difficult pregnancy and Lina was there to pick up any and all slack. You...
John M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate Psychologist. I'm Colombian and I have my legal documents in the U. S., I am a resident. I'm single and I have no children. I have always been very loving and caring for each other. I have developed a passion to take care of children and senior care and see my job as a daily exciting and motivating job to have....
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very personable... Was on time... Very good at organizing."
Celeste V.
Emily N.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$15-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Emily! I have babysat for many families over the years and have cared for kids ranging from 2-11. I would be happy to help out with your childcare needs. I can also help with transportation, cooking, homework, etc. I am an emergency first responder and am CPR certified. Feel free to reach out with any questions :)
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Emily was punctual and nice. She made our son feel instantly comfortable and us too. Our son was very happy and well taken care of. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone! My name is Carolina. I graduated college in July. I aspire to attend law school one day. In my last year of college, I was a research assistant for a program that helps children with different disorders. I have a petsitting business and have been doing that for four years. I love taking care of children as well. I...
Carolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Wonderful experience with Carolina and our two boys ages 4 and 5. Definitely looking forward to having her with the kids again soon! "
Care member
Maria P.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$18/hr • 9 yrs exp
30 Year Old With Plenty Of Energy For Sports And Games, Bilingual (Spanish/English)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children of all ages, from newborns to pre-teens. References available. I speak Spanish and English, and understand Portuguese.
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Maria helped care for my newborn and 2.5 year old for me when I returned to work from maternity leave. She helped me and my family until we moved out of the area. She is a absolutely the best. Maria was such a blessing to my family and I couldn't ask for more. From...
Janelle M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Future Family, my name is Charisse. A few things about me: I'm Currently living in Fort Lauderdale. I'm reliable, I have an outgoing personality, I enjoy helping others and I view everyday as an opportunity to learn. I take extreme pride in safety, honesty, and positivity. If you'd have me, I would love to be the caretaker...
Charisse can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charisse is great with children. My daughter and my son absolutely loved her. She’s very trustworthy and friendly. I felt very safe leaving her with my children. She also worked with my son and helping him to write and read. "
Care member
Pamela M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi! moms I am Pamela. I want you to know I take care of kids of ages from 1 to 15 years I want you to have peace of mind and to go to work/do activities without having to worry. I will take care of your kid like my own. I have experience with children of different ages, I have a bachelor's in psychology, CPR certification, own...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My son is very shy but said he had a GREAT time with Pamela. Will definitely be using her again."
Emily A.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nathalia, I have over 10 years of childcare experience, I'm fluent in English and Spanish, I enjoy working with kids, all newborns and toddlers.
What I love about working with children is that I can help them learn and grow, love that they keep you active with their energy and imagination. I like the honesty...
Nathalia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nathalia is amazing with our two daughters. They look forward to her coming every week. She is able to comfort them when they are sad, has great ideas to entertain and teach them. She is truly one of the best and better than we could have hoped."
Jessica M.
Amy E.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Amy. I am 20 years old. I have experience with children. At my church I help with Sunday school. I have helped with nursery in my church. My mom has five kids and I am the oldest.
I am definitely comfortable with kids and changing diapers. I have 5 years of experience. My first language is Spanish but I also...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Amy was great with my child! She was punctual with time. I will definitely hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently pursuing my Masters in Teaching and Learning Leadership. I have my B. S in Elementary Education & Special Needs. I've babysat for multiple families ages 8 months-13 years old. I've picked up children from school, prepared meals, helped with homework/projects, changed diapers, fed bottles, cleaned bottles,...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is a very sweet young lady, and my daughter Loved Her. She's a college student, so unfortunately she'll only be available when school is out, but we will always forward to seeing her."
Linda Z.
Abbigail B.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced Child Care Provider with ASL Fluency and Psychology Background
With over 6 years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I bring a wealth of knowledge and compassion to child care. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Miami and am currently pursuing my...
Abbigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Abby is amazing. Her photo is literally up on our fridge because my kids (twins, 2.5 years old) like her so much! We started working with Abby when my twins were a little over 1 years of age. She's great with kids, so warm and fun and really plays with the kids....
Alyssa M.
Shelby W.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! My name is Shelby and I am a nursing student at Nova Southeastern University. I've also worked with the city of sunrise for 3 years supervising children and making activities to make sure they have fun. I love spending time with children and making them happy. I have an open availability and very flexible with any...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shelby is wonderful with our baby and toddler. They love her. She is a big help to our family. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Ariela! I'm looking for a part-time or occasional sitting job as well! I'm a server on the weekends so I am only available Monday morning- Thursday night. I can provide extra services such as travel, laundry, and errands. With 7 years of experience of caring for children- from infants to teenagers, I can assure...
Ariela can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Ariela helped me at my home with my 4 kids and 3 dogs, while my husband was sick. She babysat, ran errands, helped with household tasks and was always there when we needed her. She took initiative and knew exactly what to do to help, even if I didn't know what to...
Jessica K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Victoria, I have 5 years of experience taking care of children, I am very responsible, affectionate, honest and dedicated in my work with a lot of love, I also like pets and I am very patient in every circumstance, I speak Spanish, but I am in process of learning English, I understand it and I can hold a...
5.0
"Victoria is wonderful! Playful and loving with our two girls. Always punctual, took them to the park and library, and even helped with housework when the kids were sleeping or occupied. Highly recommend!"
Samantha R.
Katelyn R.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$13-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katie & I'm 22 years old. I am finishing my last semester at FIU this upcoming Fall. I have always loved working with kids and their families! Over the course of the past 5 years I've nannied for 6 children, ranging in age from 18 months to 5 years old. I am CPR certified as well!
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 2 girls love Katie. She is sweet, dependable and has quickly fit into our family. Katie has even stayed overnight with my girls and did very well! she is punctual, communicates well, responsible and always leaves my house so clean, with dishes done and put away!...
Jasween W.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi ! My Name is Indra, I am a mom a grandmother, stepmom, Adopted mom, Over the past 40 years I have worked multiple families with kids of all ages. including twins, triplets, and some with disabilities such as ADD, ADHA, Seizures, I will do everything for your child/children including cooking, cleaning, bathing, potting...
Indra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Indra helped us out in a bind watching our little 5 month old baby girl. She was punctual, professional (even came in uniform) and clearly knew what she was doing. Indra has tons of experience and it showed immediately. She was also flexible, willing to work as...
Katy S.
Monica C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$42/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm an experienced and outgoing nanny who love kids. I love doing outdoor activities, I'm very friendly person. I love doing craft painting, singing, play with the kids and through that teach them! I love my job I enjoy every single part of it. I know as a parent how important is to feel save and secure with child care, and...
Monica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hello Mama's,
I hope this review give you all the confirmation you need towards hiring Monica to develop the best within your child.
Monica started with my family when my son was 13 month olds. She embraced him with so much love, confidence, encouragement and...
Alena C.
Maria H.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
Trusted Sitter, Always Looking For Your Baby's Well-being And Happiness
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience and reference of the families with whom I have worked. I can help you with activities such as cleaning the areas of use of the little one or preparing some snacks or meals for the child. Also teach a little spanish and create didactic games to stimulate the learning.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is incredible, she took care of my 6-year-old girl for 2 years in which they created a very beautiful bond, she improved her Spanish and loved her company. Maria is a very responsible and dedicated person. We will always be grateful for the time she spent with...
Yisel P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Janet C.
5.0
Janet is very loving and helpful. I trust her with my house and my kids. She does a great job and what I love the most about her is that she always goes above and beyond. I can always count on her. She's a lovely lady. I highly recommend her!
- Lilian M.
Amarilis R.
5.0
We hired Amarilis for our 3-month-old and had her watched our baby girl for about 4 months. It's so sad she had to move out of CA and we missed her ever since. While she's here, she's always punctual (never late to work) and so responsible. She's also flexible, when we asked her to help out over the...
- Yushih H.
Lina T.
5.0
Lina has been such a huge help to our family over the past 7 months. She’s kind, dependable, patient and very playful with our baby and toddler. She clearly loves children and feels very comfortable with them. Lina has also been super helpful with cleaning and even organizing! Any family would be...
- Care member
Maria E.
5.0
Very reliable and professional. Would definitely hire again!! Thank you for taking care of my children:)
- Val D.
Emily N.
5.0
Emily is awesome! She watched my 3 daughters multiple times and they have a blast with her!
- Care member
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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.