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901 babysitters are listed in Tampa, FL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Tampa, FL
5.0
(11)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Kind and caring, christian, babysitter with over 10 years plus of babysitting experience. I'm from Ireland but have lived in Tampa a long time. I love children and animals as well as nature walks, the outdoors, reading to children, playing board games, crafts, singing and listening to music. I'm currently available at weekends...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Caroline is amazing. So kind and so good with our 3 kids. She was very flexible when we had to change locations last minute and went above what we expected with everything. I wish she lived closer so she could watch our kids for more than a short weekend! "
Care member
4.5
(34)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Miranda. I am a very outgoing, bubbly, disney loving babysitter! I have been babysitting for over 13 years. I graduated from USF with my degree in digital marketing. I am currently working as a full time nanny. My family that I was nannying for full time just moved out of state so I am looking to find another...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Miranda watched my kids twice on our vacation in the Tampa area. Both my kids loved her! She was very respectful. I highly recommend. "
Care member
4.9
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I would be very happy to help families with night dates and one time jobs. I have a good experience working with children of all ages as a nurse assistant (Brazil) , foster mother, school bus driver, babysitter/nanny. Also, I have done some nice jobs as a pet sitter and I'm available for this job, too.
I have a...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julie is the greatest sitter you could ask for! She watched my son for over 6 hours, took him swimming, brought him lunch and even got him down for a nap (which is impossible). I’d recommend her to anyone. I’d give her more stars if I could, wonderful lady I’ll be...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I pride myself on being a respectful and responsible. My first job was at 14 years old in leadership program to better the community. Ever since I was younger I grew up with a lot of kids around me. My aunt lived next door and had 7 kids so anytime I got the chance to babysit I would! As I turned 18 I started babysitting for my...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is WONDERFUL! Our kids adore her and so do we. She is attentive, kind, and patient; I have never seen her raise her voice, and have been impressed with how she holds boundaries.
We have three kids ages six and under and she handles them with such care and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm Ashley, a 23-year-old living on Davis Islands in sunny Tampa, Florida. I've had the joy of working with children ranging from 12 months to 10 years old, and every moment has been a unique adventure. From creative playtime to helping with homework, I've been there to make sure the little ones have a blast while staying safe....
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"She's very caring , responsible and trusting she's a great babysitter "
Joanne L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
From the time I was 14 years old, I have enjoyed working with children. My first babysitting job was caring for my cousins who were newborn twins. I love teaching young children. I took a college child study course for two years. During college I worked part time at Boston Children's Hospital. I am a very loving, dependable and...
Barbara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Barb was my baby girl's first babysitter. She was only 3 months old when Barb started coming to our home to care for her. She communicated clearly and timely. She is flexible and helpful. I felt good and at ease leaving my baby in her care. Care ended only due to...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Morena. I'm a 21-year-old college graduate currently working for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. With that being said I am only available for weeknights and occasionally on the weekends. I have extensive childcare experience and think of childcare as more of a hobby rather than a paycheck because I...
Morena can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter loves Morena she played with her and by the next day my daughter was asking to go back to the babysitter house. Great job !"
Aris C.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I am a 25-year-old childcare professional with a decade of experience. Starting as a babysitter at 15, I've grown into a certified Medical Assistant with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, ensuring safety and well-being. My passion for education shines through as an avid tutor and afterschool HOST program...
Jenelly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenelly is super patient and so kind. My daughter warmed up to her very quickly and now calls jenelly her bestie. She’s babysat for us for the last year and my daughter always has so much fun with her! "
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Isaura and I've been working in childcare for the last 5 years. I am new to the area and seeking my next opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a passionate, and caring person. As the oldest of my sibling caregiving has always been a part of my day. I turned to childcare as my profession at the age of 20.
my...
Isaura can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Isaura has become part of the family since taking care of our son the past 6 months. She is very attentive and keeps our son entertained and stimulated. I truly believe that she is the main reason he has done so well with his speech delays. Since she started he’s...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years experience with children ages 0 to 16 I also have worked with special need children as well. I am a VPK teacher at a private preschool during the day. I have my CDA in early childhood. I also have my CPR, first aid. Also have my fingerprints and background check through my school. I have no problem providing...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She watched or 4 preteen boys and I had no worries. She knows how to handle kids."
Lee F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, positive, and patient!
I like working with kids because it's an opportunity to watch them grow and develop into confident, self-sufficient learners. It involves love and laughter, and patience but it's so rewarding. It brings me joy to see them happy!
I started working with kids...
Anabella can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anabella is very sweet and took care of our 2 little ones. She is very passionate about her job. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I recently moved to FL from PA/NJ. While in PA I worked for The Center for Autism. Following that I moved to FL and worked retail/various babysitting jobs. The babysitting/nanny experiences I had in FL were with multiple families: first family was every week, after school for a 7&8y. o., the second family was occasionally for...
Alina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alina currently babysits our boys ages 1.5 and 3.5. She has been dependable and responsive to their needs, and our boys like playing with her!"
Kate K.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Raya. The most important thing for you to know about me is that my favorite thing in the world is being a big sister. With a 13 and 16 year age gap, I naturally stepped into the roll of build in babysitter and loved every minute of it. I learned so much from my brother and sister and caring for them truly shaped...
Raya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I may be bias, since Raya is my daughter, I can say that she's not your run of the mill teenager. She's always been wise beyond her years, logical, and caring. She cares for her little brother and sister, and does an amazing job. While I hate to share a good...
Sarah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Meaghan and I am looking to start nannying with a new family ASAP, and I think I would be a great match for your job!
*Please note I do have a 1. 5-year-old and a 3-year-old daughter. Both children will be with me majority of the time depending on scheduling, although this has worked out great for socialization...
Meaghan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Meaghan is the BEST sitter we've ever had! She is so sweet, incredibly reliable, and absolutely amazing with our babes."
Ashley C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hailey and I am currently looking for babysitting/nanny jobs! I work 3 days a week as a nurse in the NICU and looking to make some extra money on my days off!
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey is kind, outgoing, and great with children. When she is around kids, it is obvious that they are comfortable with her. She is great at finding activities to do with the kids! Hailey has a wide range of experience with children of all ages, even babies and...
Billy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Asenath!
I'm a reliable and carrying babysitter with a love for working with kids. I have cared for kids since I was in high school being the oldest of 5. Outside of my personal life I have assisted families for over 7 years with various personal needs.
I have a Bachelor's in Biology and Psychology from ASU....
Asenath can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"She's great. I hope she's available every time I need her. Looked after my two kids for the day and everything was perfect. CC is my "go-to" sitter going forward."
Erik K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very nurturing, honest, and reliable mother who worked in retail and accounting, but has always had a passion in childcare. I started babysitting in my early teens, raised an established daughter, and took care of numerous grand/great-grandchildren over the last 3 decades. I have taken childcare courses and possess...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Although Andrea is my mother, I have seen her take care of children all her life including my son when he was a baby and I needed to work 2 jobs to get back on my feet. Andrea has always been a caring and loving caretaker and babysitter for friends and family...
Janine V.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced caregiver that has worked with children of all ages for about 10 years now. I love the outdoors and I am a big arts and crafts fan! I currently go to SPC and I am studying for my degree in Nursing . I have my certifications such as CPR and first aid and am fully vaccinated . I really look forward to...
Thaina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Thaina is absolutely amazing! I have hired her numerous times to watch my 1, 3, and 8 year old. I know she has her hands full but she is absolutely amazing with my kids! She is also always on time and goes out of her way to help in every way possible.
Thaina also...
Autumn L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Taylor I am 31 years old I live in ybor, Florida, I am currently in Nanny in south tampa . I am always looking for date night/ weekend day occasional sitting.! I have worked in a daycare and have my clearances also have been background checked . I love spending my time with children. I enjoy being outdoors, swimming,...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor was amazing with all three of my children (10 month, 3 years, and 7 years) and two attention starving pups. She's very kind and sweet. My 7-year-old was not ready for her to leave and keeps asking when Taylor can care for them again. My children had a lot of...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Devoted to nurturing the next generation, my journey has been enriched by the time I've spent caring for children. With a warm and patient demeanor, I've embraced the role of a caregiver, creating a safe and loving environment where kids can thrive. From engaging in playtime activities to doing homework, I understand the...
Margie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is smart, and thinks for herself when there is a change in plans. She is funny, cute, very creative, and one of the best people I have hired from care.com. would not hesitate to offer her a job again!"
Emily F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tampa, FL
Caroline O.
5.0
Our kids absolutely love Caroline. So do we. She is engaging, taking them to the park, playing games and talking with them. Rare qualities these days.
- Care member
Miranda C.
5.0
Miranda watched my kids twice on our vacation in the Tampa area. Both my kids loved her! She was very respectful. I highly recommend.
- Care member
Julie K.
5.0
Julie has been great for my (3) kids (ages 10-13). She is able to keep them in line and manages to them well. My kids can be quite a handful as I have 3--all with strong personalities. She is able to navigate the sibling dynamics well and is always happy to take them places and keep them off their...
- Care member
Ashley O.
5.0
Ashley is WONDERFUL! Our kids adore her and so do we. She is attentive, kind, and patient; I have never seen her raise her voice, and have been impressed with how she holds boundaries.
We have three kids ages six and under and she handles them with such care and ease. They always look forward to...
- Care member
Ashley L.
5.0
She's very caring , responsible and trusting she's a great babysitter
- Joanne L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Tampa, FL:
How can I find a Tampa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Tampa, 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 901 babysitters in Tampa, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Tampa, FL?
The average rate for Tampa, FL babysitters on Care.com is $18.23 per hour as of April 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 Tampa, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Tampa, 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 Tampa, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Tampa, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 492 reviews of the 901 listed babysitters.