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Ruby D.
Shalimar, FL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Loves Kids Babysat For 5 Years Volunteer At Church Nursery For 2 Yr
Hi I'm Ruby, 18 yrs. old I have much experience in babysitting in high school (4 years) and would love to continue to babysit and make new connections. I love kids and enjoy playing board games, going outside or just helping kids! Please reach out if I seem like a good fit.
Madison P.
Shalimar, FL
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi parents I'm 24, I recently moved to the Destin area, taking classes online, which makes my schedule very flexible (including last minute babysitting). Previously cared for children varying in ages and sibling size for over 8 years. Experienced in nannying, as needed basis, and school/extracurricular pick up. I am a very...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as imaginative, down to earth, and giving.
I like working with kids because they are so curious about life and see everything in such a unique way. I feel more creative when I'm with them.
I'm looking for a job that feels like I'm gaining a bigger family.
I started working with kids when I was very...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hey there! My names Lindsey, I am a 24-year-old mama. I was a daycare teacher for ages 0-6
I taught infants, toddlers, twos, and preschool age. I'm fun loving, easygoing. I love to have fun with kids.
I'd describe my personality as
compassionate
Loving
Responsible
I like working with kids because I feel every child...
I'm the youngest of my sisters my job growing up was to care for my nieces and nephews. I help out when I go back home at my godmother's daycare. I've had multiple opportunities as a caregiver That's around my family circle. I was a caregiver for people with developmental disabilities for years I was certified to give meds, I've...
Karia B.
Shalimar, FL
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm a compassionate and responsible childcare provider with six years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. My passion for nurturing and educating children led me to pursue a career in childcare, and I've found great joy in helping little ones learn, grow, and develop.
With my...
Karia B.
Shalimar, FL
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
With over six years of childcare experience caring for children between the ages of 0-5 years of age as well as having my associates degree in ECE. I am passionate about fostering children's growth. My patient and friendly nature helps create a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I'm comfortable enforcing household...
Taylor B.
Shalimar, FL
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My mother is one of seven; therefore, I grew up with a lot of cousins. My aunts and uncles taught me very well how to take care of them. As I got older I started babysitting kids outside of my family. I absolutely adore kids and playing with them and think that I would be a great help to you and your family. I also love animals...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Victoria, I am 26 years old. I have lived in this area for 15+ years. I absolutely love kids and animals. I taught swim lessons for 6 years and have been babysitting for 15+ years. I'm currently working towards a career in dental medicine and have my bachelors degree in psychology.
My schedule is very flexible!
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Victoria is simply the best. Victoria watched our daughter from the time she was few months old to over a year. She was always punctual, dependable, and kind. Both our kids adore her. I have only good things to say about Victoria and would recommend her to any...
Danielle M.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Elizabeth J.
Destin, FL
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Elizabeth! I have years of experience in nannying, babysitting, pet sitting, and tutoring. I enjoy working with kids and teens and want to make a positive influence on them!
Working with kids has been my biggest passion for years. I grew up babysitting younger kids in my neighborhood, and have grown my skills into a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"We had the opportunity to have Elizabeth take care of our one year old daughter while we went out for a date night. She was truly amazing! We have a "nanny cam" and would check in every now and then. We saw her reading, dacing, and singing with our baby. We...
Mindy M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
With years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to older kids, I understand the importance of reliability, safety, and being a positive role model. As a mom to two wonderful girls, I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to every family I work with.
I'm trained in child and...
Tracey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Tracey has taken care of my 2 boys for 5 months now. She is positive, dependable, caring, and readily accommodates my families needs."
Lisa W.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen is very thoughtful and goes beyond normal duties to be of help."
Kim S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kira! I have a BA in Psychology and a Master's in Social Work. I have been babysitting, nannying, and in childcare positions for several years.
Kira can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kira is very sweet and responsive. She spent a lot of quality 1-on-1 time with our daughter speaking with her and playing games."
Ashley W.
Kendall A.
Niceville, FL
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kendall, I'm 23 years old I graduated from Niceville High School in 2018. I have around 5 years of working in childcare as a teacher for infants, 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, and 3-year-olds; along with babysitting on occasional weekends, CPR and first aid certified, and I have all of my DCF hours :) looking to nanny...
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kendall is great with kids. She is patient, nurturing,kind and attentive."
Kelli S.
5.0
(7)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Terera babysat our twin daughters while we were on vacation in Miramar Beach/Destin two nights in a row. The girls are only two-and-a-half, but both days they told us how much they liked Terera. We can honestly say she is the only babysitter we would recommend. She...
Ysella R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, structured and personable.
I like working with kids because working with tiny humans is so rewarding. They are smart and funny, it's a very entertaining line of work. Taking care of and teaching children in invaluable work.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old, and I have...
5.0
"Taylor was amazing. The kids could not stop talking about all the fun they had and showing off the crafts they created. Our daughter keeps reminding us that Taylor is the only sitter she wants from now on. We will definitely hire Taylor again for future sitter...
Adrian H.
Cheyenne R.
Destin, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 11. I grew up most of my life overseas dad is military so babysitting was the main job I had and I loved it. I was in National Honor Society and most of the time when I wasn't working I did volunteer work. Some of my volunteer work included going to other countries or off-post and helping with...
Cheyenne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cheyenne was outstanding! She traveled to Boulder to care for our active 1 1/2 year old for date night. We were visiting from out of town and she was extremely accommodating. She cooked our little one dinner, cleaned up played with her till it was time to put...
Zach O.
Dusty C.
Hurlburt Field, FL
$14-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
-Full time local nanny experience 6+years
(with references)
-I have my own transportation, valid insurance and license
-I'm CPR certified in adults children and infant
-Childcare training certificate
Any questions please don't hesitate to ask
Dusty can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Best of the best! Dusty has worked for our family since 2019, when the youngest of our three kids was just 2 months old, and she is the most dependable, punctual, and honest sitter/nanny we have ever had. She has helped us with drop offs, pick ups, and overnights....
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Jessica B.
Destin, FL
$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Part-Time Or Full-Time Care
5.0
(1)
Hi, it's nice to "meet" you! I am looking for a part-time position for the next 6-8 months while my husband and I wait to move to New Mexico with the Air Force. A little bit about me: I have 14 years of cumulative childcare experience, and have cared for children of all age groups. I nannied full-time and part-time as well as...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was our nanny for more than a year, and we loved her! I knew our little girl was in good hands. Jessica was always reliable, safe, and kept our daughter busy and happy all day. We would have her back in a heartbeat!"
Kathy H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shalimar, FL
Victoria W.
5.0
Victoria is simply the best. Victoria watched our daughter from the time she was few months old to over a year. She was always punctual, dependable, and kind. Both our kids adore her. I have only good things to say about Victoria and would recommend her to any family!
- Danielle M.
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.
Elizabeth J.
5.0
We had the opportunity to have Elizabeth take care of our one year old daughter while we went out for a date night. She was truly amazing! We have a "nanny cam" and would check in every now and then. We saw her reading, dacing, and singing with our baby. We even came home to the sweetest craft...
- Mindy M.
Tracey P.
5.0
Tracey has taken care of my 2 boys for 5 months now. She is positive, dependable, caring, and readily accommodates my families needs.
- Lisa W.
Kristen A.
5.0
Kristen is very thoughtful and goes beyond normal duties to be of help.
- Kim S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shalimar, FL:
How can I find a Shalimar babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Shalimar, 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 8 babysitters in Shalimar, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Shalimar, FL?
The average rate for Shalimar, FL babysitters on Care.com is $17.75 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 Shalimar, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Shalimar, 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.