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60 babysitters are listed in Fort Walton Beach, FL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Fort Walton Beach, FL
4.6
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a caregiver and have been for many years, I have my CDA and years of experience. I do drive and like to go at times to parks and the science center and basically nature things. I'm very interactive with children coloring, painting, building and learning in general, I'm very organized and do clean up, I have...
Sherri can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Ms. Sherri took great care for my little boy. She cared for my son for 15 months and helped me with house chores. She has a positive attitude and is a wonderful person."
Natalia S.
Ella W.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$18-29/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Ella And I Love Working With Kids! I Look Forward To Working With You In The Future.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My mom works as the children's minister where I volunteer every Sunday in both preschool and elementary. With her job I have many opportunities to babysit and have been for 3 years.
I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, and caring.
I like working with kids because I have been babysitting for quite some time now and...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ella has been nothing short of great! She started with our little man when he was 8 months old and she's been with us for 3 months now. Our little guy loves her and gets excited when he sees her. She's very helpful and loves the pets (cat and dog). We are very...
Kimberly R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since the age of 13. I worked as a VPK teacher for 4 years then decided to become a nanny. I have experience caring for newborn to school-aged children. Watching over children is my passion. I am pretty flexible and very punctual. I will treat your baby like my own. I love arts and craft reading and...
Ena can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ena has helped with after school pickups for my toddler for almost a year now! She is now helping me out with my 1 month old. She is super playful and attentive. Very dependable and communicative! Definitely recommend! She is great with kids."
Elizabeth P.
Kristen A.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun and interactive nanny who believes in going outside and soaking up the sun rather than staying in and drowning in electronics. Creative souls must be fed so I love getting to go on adventures, whether it's a fun trip to the park, a museum, a walk around the block, building a fort, finding a scavenger hunt or doing...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen is very thoughtful and goes beyond normal duties to be of help."
Kim S.
Sherry R.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love providing care while the parents are away. I love reading their favorite book for them. I love celebrating birthdays with them and watching them come to life when they blow out their birthday candles. I love going to the park, making sand castles for them, I love watching movies when they are not feeling well.
Sherry can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sherry is an excellent caregiver. She performed very well in addressing the needs of the children and was very attentive to them during playtime activities. I recommend her to prospective clients."
Len B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren :) I am currently a part time nurse. I love watching kids and helping them grow as individuals! I am available for date nights as well as part time care to help out parents and give them some well deserved time off. I hope to hear from you soon! Feel free to reach out with any questions :)
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was great for letting us get a date night! Definitely would hire again."
Kyle G.
Annalee H.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter With Experience, Available On Weeknights And Weekends
I am the oldest of 5 children so I have a lot of experience with kids of varying ages. I have cared for newborns as well as toddlers. I can do anything from changing diapers and making bottles to helping with homework and getting ready for bedtime. I love to read and play board games. Caring for children is fun for me. I enjoy...
Annalee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! With years of experience caring for children from newborns and up, I understand the importance of reliability, safety, and positivity as a role model. I'm a mom to two wonderful girls, so I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to every family I work with.
I'm trained in child care and infant care and...
Tracey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there families, my name is Emmalyn. I am currently an Elementary Education major at Towson University finishing my Junior year. I have been working with children in a variety of ways, teaching swim lessons, gymnastics lessons, and nannying. I have been a full-time nanny as well as a part-time babysitter. I have experience...
Emmalyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mirline F.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello I'm Mirline. I love interacting and caring for children. I've been babysitting since I was 14, I love taking care of kids because I believe all kids are special and cute. I also love animals, being outside, and also crafts and I Speak three languages, languages just fascinate me. I am first aid and CPR certified. I look...
Mirline can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Makenna and I have over 10 years of experience working in childcare. I have experience as an infant, toddler, and preschool teacher. I have been babysitting for Care. com and various families in the Boston area for the last three years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Early...
Makenna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I was raised a military dependent. I have always enjoyed caring for diverse families. In the past, I worked at a nationally accredited child care center and I always continued to babysit on the side for many families within my community as well as for foster parents. I was contracted through a network to provide care to them. I...
Terera can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Maya, I'm 23 years old and recently moved to FWB.
I have 1+ years of experience with babysitting (5 and 6-year-old children) and I've also volunteered a good amount of hours in my school to take care of the elementary kids. I have a younger brother who has disabilities and I've always took very good care of...
Maya Athene can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Emily W.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I am a fun, energetic, and patient person who has been babysitting and working with kids for about 5 years. I love working with kids and I am currently a student at FSU to hopefully work in pediatrics in the future.
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Zoe S.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a seasoned childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My three years of experience, coupled with my previous babysitting roles, have honed my skills in caring for children of all ages. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly nature.
My approach to childcare involves open...
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Gislene.
I love kids and animals! I have been babysitting since I was a child and I also grew up around pets, so I am very comfortable with them. They make me happy!
I am CPR certified, and I also work part-time as a lifeguard. I have my own car and I don't smoke.
I try living as healthy as I can. I...
Gislene can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kristin H.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am very fun, loving, and outgoing person. I am very responsible and organized with everything I do. I truly enjoy taking care of children, I have three little sisters that I have helped take care of since the day they were born. I am available Monday thru Wednesday any time after 2pm, Thursday anytime after 11am; due to my...
Paulette G.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$12-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I've been caring for children since I was 16, and I've loved every minute of it. I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. I have two decades of experience caring for children of all ages and am comfortable with pets. I have some college education and am certified in CPR and...
Samantha G.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for helping children grow and develop stems from my admiration for my leaders and mentors throughout my school years. I've always wanted to be a positive role model for children, just as they were for me.
I'm known for my...
Jeanne D.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced House & Pet Sitter, Organizer, Provider Of Laundry Services
Experienced House & Pet Sitter, Organizer, Provider of Laundry Services
Most recent services included but were not limited to laundry services; cleaning and organizing pantries, cabinets, closets, garages; kitchen and bathroom cabinets, drawers and cupboards; changing bed sheets.
I can help with pet care, household chores,...
Jeanne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Sherri W.
5.0
Sherri was always on time, she never missed a day, she was very communicative, nice, trustworthy, and very outgoing with our daughter, we were sad that we were not able to afford having her as our daughters child care taker anymore. She would be a great help to any family. Thanks Sherri for...
- Tracey P.
Ella W.
5.0
Ella has been nothing short of great! She started with our little man when he was 8 months old and she's been with us for 3 months now. Our little guy loves her and gets excited when he sees her. She's very helpful and loves the pets (cat and dog). We are very lucky to have found her!
- Kimberly R.
Ena S.
5.0
Ena has been working with our family for the past 6 months. She is professional, reliable, and so great with our daughter! Knowing that she is caring for our daughter makes it easier to go to work and to have time together. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Kristen A.
5.0
Kristen is very thoughtful and goes beyond normal duties to be of help.
- Kim S.
Sherry R.
5.0
Sherry is an excellent caregiver. She performed very well in addressing the needs of the children and was very attentive to them during playtime activities. I recommend her to prospective clients.
- Len B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fort Walton Beach, FL:
How can I find a Fort Walton Beach babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fort Walton Beach, 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 35 babysitters in Fort Walton Beach, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.2. 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 Walton Beach, FL?
The average rate for Fort Walton Beach, FL babysitters on Care.com is $17.11 per hour as of December 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 Fort Walton Beach, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fort Walton Beach, 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.
Ratings for Fort Walton Beach, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Babysitters in Fort Walton Beach, FL are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 51 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.