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245 babysitters are listed in Gainesville, FL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Gainesville, FL
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Kaley B.
Gainesville, FL
$12-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced, Part-time Babysitter/Caregiver Looking For Weekdays Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Kaley! I'm a doctoral student at the University of Florida in the Occupational Therapy
Program. I want to eventually specialize in pediatrics, given that I love kids. I have my Bachelor's in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University (graduated May 2020). I grew up with 3 sisters, two of whom are...
Kaley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaley nannied for our 2 boys for about four years. She was always punctual and cheerful. Our boys loved her because she always played and had fun activities for them to do. We are sad that she moved and would definitely recommend her :) "
Ansley F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting for my family and friends at a very young age. In school I took an early childhood class and many of my assignments involved working with children outside of the classroom. I also spent a year working with the special needs children that attended my school. I am very active and adventurous, and I am fluent in...
Maeve can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Maeve cared for my two boys weekly for a season of in our life. She has strong communication skills and is very responsive. She created games with the boys and kept them engaged. She also helped with light housekeeping around the house."
Bonnie M.
5.0
(3)
Taking care of children and babies, has always been a passion of mine. During my 5 years of college I've worked for various families with various needs, including working with kids with Down syndrome.
I am very reliable and prompt, and offer the best care possible. I love to be active and incorporate fun when I work. But, with...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ariana was a wonderful person person to work with. She incorporated fun and responsibilities with the kids, we would recommend her to anyone "
Emmy G.
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
(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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very good nanny! Siara has been teaching my daughter Spanish for quite some time now and I'm very impressed. She definitely has a way with kids! "
Hill G.
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
"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...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Veronica and I am a college student who loves working with children. I have been a counselor at summer camps and love creating a fun and safe environments where children can learn, grow. I always strive to make sure they have a positive and enjoyable experience under my care. I understand that parents are...
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loves Veronica! We’ve used her only a handful of times but she has always been prompt and professional. She has also helped take my bigger kids to their after school activities. Will definitely use her again in the future. "
Care member
5.0
(14)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Viviana, I'm 23, and I've been in childcare since 2016 in Sarasota, Fort Myers, and now in Gainesville. In total I've babysat for around 50 families on short and long term bases. I have my Masters degree from FSU in Library Science - Youth Studies. In addition to babysitting and nannying, I've worked in all...
Viviana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Vivi is an amazing nanny. She took care of our 2 year old daughter during the Summer time and our daughter loved being with her. She was always on time and very flexible with last minute schedules. She was very engaging."
Laura E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Babysitting Experience, teaching/tutoring experience. Experience with kids from 3 months - teenagers.
Jorgelina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jorgelina was absolutely wonderful!! She was very open and confident with A. and he truly had a great time with her!! Excellent with children!!"
Vanessa J.
5.0
(2)
I am currently looking for a full-time babysitting job. I love children and have worked with 3-13 years olds every summer at Merritt Island Christian School as a camp counselor. I have experience monitoring and guiding large groups of children on field trips and excursions. I enjoy spending time with children and learning from...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Emily is a great sitter! She's punctual, intuitive, and AWESOME with kids. If you are considering hiring her, do it, thank her later."
Juan P.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"LaQuinda is very dependable when called upon. She has never been late when I needed her. My granddaughter loves her and she takes time out to do different activities with her. Thank you LaQuinda for all you do!"
Rhonda D.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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...
Care member
Ashna P.
Gainesville, FL
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Ashna (19) I am a second year at the University of Florida. I love being around children and have experience babysitting multiple kids ages ranging from 4 months to 14 years old. I am able to help kids with their schoolwork, provide tutoring if needed, do arts and crafts, help out around the house, and do...
Ashna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is very trustworthy and responsible. Highly recommend!"
Sasha C.
5.0
(1)
I have worked in Daycare off and on for years. I started babysitting when I was 14. And have heard from one family I was the best Sitter they ever had. I also worked with Children in the Pre-K School system. Teaching them Occupational Therapy Skills as needed to help them be ready to enter Kindergarten. I have a 16-year-old son...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haley and I am a master's student at the University of Florida and I am pursing a degree in English Education to become an English teacher! I have a lot of experience being a nanny/babysitter and have assisted children from the ages of 2 weeks old, to 13 years old. Also, I am the oldest of two younger siblings...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Great! Polite, responsible, dependable. "
Lindsay S.
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cheyenne is absolutely wonderful!! She is the sweetest and most patient person you'll find and my 2 boys miss her very much. Only hope to find another nanny like her."
Brenda H.
Ellie B.
Gainesville, FL
$18-26/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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & 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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gainesville, FL
Ana G.
5.0
Ana is wonderful with children. Very trustworthy, warm, and reliable! My children are always asking when she'll be back!
- Pam D.
Kaley B.
5.0
Kaley answered my ad for a caregiver for my Autistic son, age 27. I immediately knew she was a trustworthy person after one visit with my son at our home. She is always on time, always smiling, and has an abundance of energy. She drove my son to parks to go hiking, shopping malls and had meals with...
- Susan K.
Maeve H.
5.0
Maeve cared for my two boys weekly for a season of in our life. She has strong communication skills and is very responsive. She created games with the boys and kept them engaged. She also helped with light housekeeping around the house.
- Bonnie M.
Ariana P.
5.0
Ariana was a wonderful person person to work with. She incorporated fun and responsibilities with the kids, we would recommend her to anyone
- Emmy G.
Kyra S.
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 her!
- Melody C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gainesville, FL:
How can I find a Gainesville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gainesville, 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 245 babysitters in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, FL?
The average rate for Gainesville, FL babysitters on Care.com is $16.01 per hour as of January 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 Gainesville, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Gainesville, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 80 reviews of the 245 listed babysitters.