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240 babysitters are listed in Gainesville, FL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Gainesville, FL
Hello! I'm 'Lex,' and I'm an experienced nanny with nearly four years of childcare expertise. I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, focusing on their growth and development. My background includes working with children of various ages, and I'm dedicated to tailoring care to each...
Briana M.
Gainesville, FL
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing and caring for children, and with three years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing environment for your little one. My calm and patient nature allows me to handle challenging situations with ease, while my creativity fuels imaginative play...
Briana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Aubrie R.
Gainesville, FL
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
(Im new to this app) I love to clean, cook, and organize. I'm CPR certified and First aid certified. I'm comfortable caring for one- two child, ranging from infants to preteens. My patience and creativity allow me to engage children in fun and educational activities, from sports to board games to learning adventures. I'm also...
Aubrie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Brenna J.
Gainesville, FL
$21-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brenna. I'm currently a film major at Valencia College. I was formerly a Monitor Support Tech at Shands for three years, where I monitored patients' heart rhythms and assisted patients with ambulation. Regarding child care, I have been babysitting a 5-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy for the past four years....
Brenna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brenna has been a supportive, consistent, responsible, reliable caregiver. She has adapted to my family's changing schedule and several times been there for us in emergencies. I hired Brenna primarily to pick up and drop off my child, but she engages with my child,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've successfully babysat for 4 different families in my neighborhood, 3 families outside, and 4 care. com families (a total of 24 different kiddos) and am ready spread my experience. I took an EMR class in high-school, passing and becoming a certified EMR. I also received my CPR certification in two different classes in...
Melody can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melody has been a big help with our kids and my wife and I are so happy to have her in our lives. Our kids are excited when they know that she is coming over to watch them. Melody is always early and very intelligent and knowledgeable. We have full trust in her and...
Adam W.
Nicole P.
Gainesville, FL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Taking care of children has always been a passion of mine. Working with kids has always interested me in more ways possible of thinking. Their little brains are like sponges ready to absorb everything you tell them which is the reason one should be lenient, but fun at the same time so they can learn what boundaries are and mean....
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"took care of my daughters and I have no complaints! She was awesome best of the best"
Derick S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated and responsible caregiver with experience providing exceptional care for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. Skilled in creating engaging activities tailored to different developmental stages, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Adept at handling meal preparation, bedtime routines, and schoolwork...
Montanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a 21-year-old college student. I have worked in a daycare where I had my own class of 2-year-olds and I also was a nanny for a 6-month-old baby and her 4-year-old brother. I enjoy working with kids and have open availability.
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am currently a student in college. Being the oldest in my family, I have always watched over my own siblings. Aside from babysitting my own siblings, I have had multiple outside babysitting jobs for children, ages 1-9. I take my babysitting jobs very seriously and I absolutely love working with kids! I actually plan to be a...
Casey can also help with: Meal prep
Hi, my name is Nicole. I am 18 years old and I love children. I am very experienced with children from 6 months to 9 years old. I was a full-time babysitter over the summer until I had to go back to school. I'm trustworthy and a very active individual. I'm in college to become a lawyer and this is my freshman year. I'm very...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Keshena H.
Gainesville, FL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a warm, energetic, and reliable caregiver who is passionate about creating a fun and nurturing environment for kids. As bilingual (English/Spanish) communicator, I love connecting with children from all backgrounds and helping them grow in positive, creative ways. With experience ranging for 8 years, I have had to the...
Keshena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Greysi J.
Gainesville, FL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always enjoyed working with children and they seem to love me. I feel like I can bond with them and they feel that they can trust me. I have babysit different group ages of children and they have all been very well taken care off.
Greysi can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Katie and I am a Junior at the University of Florida, but I'm currently home for the summer in Orlando. This past spring I did my classes online and lived in Germany as an au-pair for a family with 4 kids. I took care of an 8-year-old girl, 4-year-old twin girls, and a 2-year-old boy. I would drive them around,...
Catherine K.
Gainesville, FL
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have had many years of caring for children of all ages and ability levels. During middle school and high school, I babysat and nannied for 3 families, with children aged 3-10. During high school, I volunteered with a school for children with mentally and physically disabled students of Chautauqua Learn and Serve school, a...
Catherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jordan B.
Gainesville, FL
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun, Creative Sitter - If You Want Your Kiddos Having Random Dance Parties I'm Your Girl
Hi families! My name is Jordan and I am a Junior at UF. Although only 20, I feel as though I bring energetic, light, and fun energy to every household I enter.
I am happy to help with making meals, housework around the house, and most importantly never taking my eyes off the kids.
Along with the activities the children...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Nahomi C.
Gainesville, FL
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I consider myself very good with children, I am patient, kind and I learn quickly. I like working with children because I've done it before, and I feel like I'm good at this job. I have a lot of patience and I really like to teach them things. In my family, the most recent baby is my nephew and he spent a lot of time taking care...
Niekayla L.
Gainesville, FL
$13-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as devoted, compassionate and loyal.
I like working with kids because in the future I hope to persue a career in pediatrics. I love to entertain while keeping taking care of another person.
I'm looking for a job that can help me learn more about myself and how I can take better care of others.
I...
Hello! I have eight years of experience and prioritize gentle and conscious parenting techniques. I am currently in my fourth year at UF on a pre-med track to become a pediatrician. In my free time I practice yoga, meditation, visit local coffee shops, and spend as much time outside as I can. I am highly organized, great at...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Trisha D.
Gainesville, FL
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
From having a younger sibling to taking care of elementary kids at my high school, I enjoy making children laugh. Crafts have been my favorite hobby ever since I was small, so don't worry about your child(ren) not having a great time. I have also volunteered for a tutoring organization, so even if you're only looking for a tutor...
Trisha can also help with: Craft assistance
Maria I.
Gainesville, FL
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a creative and imaginative childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. I have a graduate degree and one year of experience as a childcare provider and I'm currently working in a Day Care, during which I've developed a knack for communicating with parents about their child's day.
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gainesville, FL
Brenna J.
5.0
Brenna has been a supportive, consistent, responsible, reliable caregiver. She has adapted to my family's changing schedule and several times been there for us in emergencies. I hired Brenna primarily to pick up and drop off my child, but she engages with my child, plays, talks, listens. She also...
- Care member
Melody P.
5.0
Melody has been a big help with our kids and my wife and I are so happy to have her in our lives. Our kids are excited when they know that she is coming over to watch them. Melody is always early and very intelligent and knowledgeable. We have full trust in her and always exceeds our expectation. WE...
- Adam W.
Nicole P.
5.0
took care of my daughters and I have no complaints! She was awesome best of the best
- Derick S.
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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 240 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 $15.91 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 93 reviews of the 240 listed babysitters.