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Find babysitters in Ruskin, FL that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Ruskin, FL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Ruskin, FL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kellie, and I'm a 24-year-old enthusiastic and experienced babysitter with a passion for creating safe, fun, and engaging environments for children. With over 7 years of hands-on babysitting experience, I've had the pleasure of working with kids of all ages, from toddlers to pre-teens.
When I'm not...
Kellie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kellie is always smiling, has a huge heart, and is adventurous! She would be a great addition to a family looking for a reliable and caring babysitter!"
Veronique V.
5.0
(2)
I have experience with children of all ages and all kinds of pets! I'm a 6th grade teacher and have an Bachelor's degree in education
As your baby sitter: I love kids of all ages, we can play games, watch movies, eat snacks and meals, and do crafts together.
As your pet sitter: I love all pets! I have experience with dogs,...
Nikki can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Nikki has provided exceptional care with our family's needs. She is a nurturing, caring and considerate caregiver for both children and pets. We highly recommend her as a dependable caregiver. Her loving personality and kind heart combined with experience make her...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother. I was blessed with a son that is now a young adult. I enjoy being a mother, a caregiver and an Activity Director. Over the last 25 years I have been caring for children, adults, seniors, special needs and pets. I am hard working, compassionate, loving, organized and CPR certified. As an Activity Director for the...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stacey B. is a highly dedicated professional with skills qualifying her to work in a wide variety of settings. She has worked with special needs children and adults, and seniors. She has been a foster parent, raised her own child, and assisted in the care of a...
Robin D.
Krystal J.
Ruskin, FL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(13)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a licenced pharmacy technician and student. I discovered my love for caring for others at a very young age. I have 12 years of professional child care experience working with children of all ages.
Krystal can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Krystal is amazing, she watches all 3 of my daughters ages 3, 5 and 10. They love her!! She is always on time, dependable, she is a good role model and very loving and caring. They can't wait for her to come. I refer her to all my friends with kids. She is very...
Lakia S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Violet! I have cared for many children in the 3 years that I have been a babysitter. I have taken care of a lot of my big families children and friends' children. I have taken both high school and college courses on childcare & childhood development. I am a very responsible and loving person, children are the...
Violet can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Violet is so kind, understanding and extremely patient! she's very dedicated and always does what she sets her mind to."
Danelle G.
5.0
(1)
What sets me apart as a nanny is my dedication to creating a safe, and fun environment for the children I care for. I understand the importance of building trust with both parents and kids.
I have a solid background in early childhood education and have completed courses in CPR, so you can rest assured that your little ones are...
Madison can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison was great with my two littles! She also helped with taking them places, aquariums, beaches, and to the park down our street. I would recommend Madison to anyone in my neighborhood!"
Emily H.
Charlotte B.
Ruskin, FL
$21-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
A bit about my experience, I worked at the YMCA as a camp counselor at the age of 16. I went on to I become an assistant teacher at Kids Community college at the age of 20. Honestly that was the best experience in my teaching career. I wasn't just working with one age group I was switching classes from infants to 6 years old....
Charlotte can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Charlotte has been amazing with our daughter. When she first came, she was only 8 weeks old. She has now come a few times and every time is so great with her. Not only does she make sure she is fed and happy, she does activities with her to assist with her...
Holly M.
Hi all! My name is Alyssa and I am excited to offer my care and experience to your families. I am a mama myself to two kiddos; a 13-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. My kids are at their other home every other weekend, so I am available to provide care in your home on those weekends, or at my home in Ruskin (or bring my little...
Alexandra E.
Ruskin, FL
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an easy going NC native, new to FL & a proud momma of two brilliant children (ages 16 &11.) I started working with children when I was just a teen in my homeschool group & church nursery & continued this throughout the years in various ways. I was always one to babysit so when I was a military spouse, in a new area, I...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Teresa, I am bilingual Spanish-English I have cared for children for over 35 years. Since I was 23, I have raised two beautiful adult children of my own. I truly enjoy working with kids and find this to be extremely rewarding. I have filled in as a babysitter multiple times for friends and families. My last job...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
I started working with kids when I was just 14, babysitting my younger brothers and family friends of mine. I eventually started branching out and babysitting for more families and I loved it! I then worked at a summer camp for kids ages 3-12.
Hello! My name is Karin! I'm 32 years old and have a flexible schedule since I'm a stay-at-home wife, attend school online for my Master's in Nutrition, and currently do nutrition & fitness coaching. I am excited to take on babysitting positions and provide a fun and uplifting sitter experience! I love encouraging taking breaks...
Karin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Karla G.
Ruskin, FL
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello my name is Karla, I am currently a lead PSR at a pediatric office. Certified in CPR, I have always loved working with children. I come from a big family with lots of nieces and nephews who I have taken care for and continue to care for. I have volunteered at children's hospital and loved every single moment I was there....
Valerie M.
Ruskin, FL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caregiver
- The child inside of me feels happy when I spend time with kids.
- Baby sitter available.
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Kennedy P.
Ruskin, FL
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider for the past three years, and I absolutely love supporting families and providing reliable child care. While I'm formal and reserved in nature, I also follow the parents' preferred communication method and their lead when it comes to enforcing household rules. I'm most comfortable caring for two...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Makayla W.
Ruskin, FL
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm Very Professional And Will Provide Exceptional Care For Your Children. Looking For All Ages.
I'd describe my personality as smart, goofy, wise
I like working with kids because children are active, imaginative, and creative in there own ways.
I'm looking for a job that that I can gain valuable experiences and skills in my career, something that can challenge me to reach my full potential.
I started working with kids...
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am 59 years old and have 5 grown children. Four of my children attended and graduated from private colleges, my youngest son chose to enlist in the Marines. While my children were in school, I was a leader in Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America, and 4H, and received the Award for my work with the scouts in the...
Hello friends!!! I am Amaya, currently a 21-year-old college student looking to support families in the best possible way!! I'm currently studying health science and hope to become a school nurse in the future and I believe this job will fundamentally be the most important aspect into helping build relationships and strategies...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Georgia S.
Ruskin, FL
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I am 25 years of age. I love kids! I have 4 siblings of my own. I have previous experience as a preschool teacher. I taught ages 1-VPK (5/6) years of age. I am great with new atmospheres, new kids to care for, and I'm pretty easy to warm up to! Beside the kid factor of things, I love music, the outdoors, animals, fishing,...
Georgia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am an attentive, hardworking, and nurturing individual who takes great responsibility in the children I care for. I have 4 years of experience working with children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. In my personal time I enjoy reading and spending time with friends and family.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ruskin, FL
Kellie C.
5.0
Kellie is always smiling, has a huge heart, and is adventurous! She would be a great addition to a family looking for a reliable and caring babysitter!
- Veronique V.
Nikki B.
5.0
Nikki has watched our 3 boys (8,10,12) on two occasions. With that being said, Nikki is our first experience with Care.com. Our boys and Nikki have connected well. The kids also loved that Nikki is fully engaged with them, while she is watching them. The kids look forward to many more visits with...
- Care member
Stacey B.
5.0
Stacey B. is a highly dedicated professional with skills qualifying her to work in a wide variety of settings. She has worked with special needs children and adults, and seniors. She has been a foster parent, raised her own child, and assisted in the care of a special needs child. Stacey is a...
- Robin D.
Krystal J.
5.0
Krystal works for me as a nanny and personal assistant. She was everything and more to my family. She assisted in the family dynamic I truly desired for my family. My children loved her and still call her today.
- Care member
Violet C.
5.0
I love that she is very patient and loving towards our kids. She is punctual which is very important for us. The whole family feels comfortable around her which make it very relaxing around our house.
- Naomi O.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ruskin, FL:
How can I find a Ruskin babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ruskin, 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 23 babysitters in Ruskin, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Ruskin, FL?
The average rate for Ruskin, FL babysitters on Care.com is $19.87 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 Ruskin, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ruskin, 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 Ruskin, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Ruskin, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.