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915 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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Francesca. I am an alumni of Stetson University with a Bachelor's degree of Science in Health Science. I have babysat children ranging from ages 1 to 12, including children with special needs such as autism. I love caring for children- I can tutor, play outside with them, prepare meals, read bed time stories, sing...
Francesca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Francesca is an amazing young lady. She is punctual, responsible, and a great role model for my daughter. We are glad to have her!"
Marie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Alexa!
I am 23 and currently working part time as an administrative assistant with my families company and am looking for extra work doing what I love, caring for children! In addition to having fun, playing educational games and focusing on development, I can also cook and clean to help make your day easier. I have...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great. She arrived early and was very hands on with my kids. She was kind and kept me updated through the evening. She also kindly washed some things, it was nice to come home and not have to worry about cleaning bottles! She was flexible with time which...
Linda K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah! I am currently seeking work aside from my full time job. I have babysitting experience as well as animal experience. I have experience as a per Diem substitute teacher, so I have experience working with children from grades K-12. I have been a part time babysitter for multiple families throughout the last 5...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Sarah was very communicative before she watched our boys. She was on time and professional. She was great with our boys - they said they had a lot of fun! We would definitely have her back."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently working full-time w/Seniors & babysitting a few local families on the side. Looking to earn some extra income by babysitting 2 or more children ON OCCASION -Friday, Saturday or Sunday's. Or in the evening Mon-Thurs 6pm-10 p.m.
Including- Date nights, going to dinner, work function, or need to run errands kid free,...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathleen is simply the best. We knew we would like her right away when she came over for the meet and greet. H is super shy, typical pandemic baby. Kathleen gave him his space at first, and then got right down on the floor with him to get on his level and make him...
Ashley T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Luisa I am 25 years old. I am located in Lutz. I just graduated from USF with an Industrial Engineering degree (happy to help with homework), and I am currently looking for a temporary job while my job starts in July. I have been a nanny of two girls for 5 years, but they are older now and do not require much...
5.0
"I have used Lusia as an overnight nanny Luisa for 120+ hours per month since 2018 for my two daughters. She is the best we have had. She keeps good discipline with the girls but in a manner that keeps them delighted. She has trained them to go to bed and wake on...
Marc H.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jasmine. Being a caregiver is more than just a side job but something I'd love to take on as a career for it is a passion of mine. I've gotten to experience working with children from 6 weeks to 15 years old & have had the pleasure of working besides families with multiple children for getting daily tasks done,...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Excellent, she got on time , good communication, I definitely hired her again ."
Veronica S.
Savannah C.
Tampa, FL
$15-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Savannah and I have five years of experience working with kids of all ages! I have my bachelor's degree from USF and am currently working full time but love to keep busy! I'm looking to babysit a few times a week and would love to help your family out:)
Savannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is great! left my kids for the first time, and surprise my baby didn't cry. kids loved her ,she was punctual and sweet. I would recommend her ."
Jay R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Anna , and I am not the average babysitter!
In addition to caring for your loved kiddo, I am passionate about joining in on their ideas of fun, helping around the house, and being fully present with minimal technology.
I have completed my associates degree and am currently working towards a bachelor's in...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Anna when I went back to work from maternity leave (I'm a first time mom and my baby was 4 months old at the time). After countless experiences with flaky babysitters I had so much anxiety about going back to work. Not to mention my baby was pretty fussy...
Francesca M.
Maria R.
Tampa, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Graduated with professional degree in Education I have gained years of experience as a teacher and babysitter. I enjoy working with children I love the babies and I am a proud mother of 3. I value being responsible and caring. My work experience as a babysitter is with families in Marietta, Roswell and Acworth in Georgia and,...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"My kids love Carolina! She is fun and loving. They enjoy reading and playing with her!"
Silvi C.
Dolores D.
Tampa, FL
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently a college student at goldfarb school of nursing. I am CPR certified as well. I have many years of experience babysitting and I have been a nanny multiple times. I love being able to hang out with children! I am comfortable with any time of the day or night and I am very flexible with whatever works best for...
Dolores can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dolores helped us out on short notice and our daughters had nothing but good things to say about her! "
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 12 years of experience taking care of kids from newborn and up . I just love children. I am a very sweet person and I would take care of your kids like they are my own.
Kleny can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Kleny was chosen to care for my son because she seemed to pay attention, and interviewed very well. She immediately reacted when my 8 month old bumped his head with a toy pretty hard. Thanks, Kleny."
Ana T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Cynthia, in college, and live in Hyde Park area (South Tampa) right now but I just brand new house will be done getting built in February at Citrus Springs, FL. Also, I'm speak Spanish and English (bilingual). Born and raised in Tampa, FL. I do have my own transportation. I don't smoke. Love children and I'm very...
Cynthia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cynthia did a great job with our toddler. She's very kindhearted and has a passion for looking after the little ones."
Kara M.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am excited to be your on-call sitter!
I work for parents who:
- Need a break
- Have date night plans
- Need someone last minute
What I provide with each service:
- Reliability
- Passion for working with children
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Excellent references upon demand
Uriah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The best sitter I’ve ever hired!!! She’s punctual and very caring. Hire her now or you’ll be missing out. I’ve been booking her for quite some time. Too bad I left the state recently. I wish I can pack her up and take her with me. lol.
She’s watched my daughter...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Amari , i'm currently a student to be a medical student. I'm a really kind, generous, open minded person. I love to watch kids and enjoy having fun and teaching them new things everyday. I'm very flexible with last minute decisions and also work with any pay .
Gloria C.
Tampa, FL
$21-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. With 20 years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child.
My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my formal and reserved approach,...
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gloria is amazing. She cares about the kids and has an excellent work ethics. She never once was late and called in sick. She is loving, fun and has a very positive personality. She can also speak both Spanish and English! My kids are big now but I would highly...
Care member
Keyla F.
Tampa, FL
$17-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny | DCF & CPR Certified | 7+ Years In Childcare
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Families,
My name is Keyla, and I love working with children. I have spent two wonderful years in a Daycare setting, caring for infants and toddlers, before that, I was a nanny for premature twin babies. That experience inspired me to become a Certified Newborn Specialist, along with earning my DCF certification to provide...
Keyla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keyla is super creative, responsible and kind. We loved having her watching our baby."
Sajad J.
Suzanne A.
Tampa, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher And Mom With Morning Private Teaching Availability
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
After moving to Tampa in 2018, I took a break from teaching while my daughter was young. During that time, I tutored and babysat out of my home. I have developed wonderful relationships with the families that have found me through Care. com.
I am:
-a Former elementary/ESL teacher for 13 years
-Mom of a 6-year-old girl....
Suzanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Suzanne genuinely cares for her students and is a wonderful teacher. I would highly recommend her."
Anabela C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Grace I am new to the area and I have been working with kids for over 10 years. I studied Biochemistry in Miami, FL and have experience with kids of all ages, abilities, and individual needs. I'm also a non-smoker who loves pets. CPR, AED, and BLS Certified. Contact me for more information, I would love to...
Grace can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace is reliable, punctual, kind, and great with my two kids. Wouldn't look any further!"
Brooke K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Makenna and I am 22 years old. I graduated college last year and moved to Tampa shortly after. I nannied Monday- Friday in the summer and I am looking for that opportunity again! I have had experience working at a daycare where I was a teacher's aide for a pre-school class with kids ages 2-4. I also have...
5.0
"Makenna is always responsive and communicative. She follows instructions well, even with cloth diapers which can be different! Our baby was happy to hang out with her :)"
Emily K.
5.0
(2)
I have a Bachelor's degree in English Education and have quite a bit of experience with child care, tutoring, sports/music training, and focusing on keeping it fun! I have worked for organizations like the YMCA, and have experience with substitute teaching, and recurring babysitting jobs. Contact me with any questions! :)
5.0
"Kimberly has substituted at my home daycare and works wonderfully with the children. She can come up and execute unique ideas and games... easily handle full groups as well as bonds with children individually.... a great asset to any program and a qualified tutor...
Colleen B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tampa, FL
Francesca K.
5.0
Francesca babysat with my 2 year son and my 4 year old daughter at least 2x a week at night. She was always early, so energetic and so available. She was always responsive and flexible. Whoever Francesca sits for us lucky!
- Kate V.
Alexa W.
5.0
She was great. She arrived early and was very hands on with my kids. She was kind and kept me updated through the evening. She also kindly washed some things, it was nice to come home and not have to worry about cleaning bottles! She was flexible with time which allowed my husband, and those we were...
- Linda K.
Sarah P.
5.0
Sarah was very communicative before she watched our boys. She was on time and professional. She was great with our boys - they said they had a lot of fun! We would definitely have her back.
- Care member
Kathleen H.
5.0
Kathleen is simply the best. We knew we would like her right away when she came over for the meet and greet. H is super shy, typical pandemic baby. Kathleen gave him his space at first, and then got right down on the floor with him to get on his level and make him feel comfortable. He warmed up to...
- Ashley T.
Luisa C.
5.0
I have used Lusia as an overnight nanny Luisa for 120+ hours per month since 2018 for my two daughters. She is the best we have had. She keeps good discipline with the girls but in a manner that keeps them delighted. She has trained them to go to bed and wake on schedule by themselves, and their...
- Marc H.
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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 915 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 $18.35 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 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 433 reviews of the 915 listed babysitters.