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914 babysitters are listed in Tampa, FL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Tampa, FL
Joslaine D.
Tampa, FL
$15-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I can help supervise and monitor your child's safety and prepare and organize mealtimes and snacks. I am a nursing student and love working with kids!
Joslaine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Joslaine showed up early and was great with our 11 month old. She is very responsive when coordinating sitting. She has watched our daughter several times."
Christina J.
Alanys L.
Tampa, FL
$27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Alanys. After 7 wonderful years of nannying, I took a detour into the corporate world. But you know what? I missed the laughter, creativity, and pure joy that come from working with kids. So, I'm back and more excited than ever!
I'm always trying to find new and fun ways to make our time together even more...
Alanys can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alanys took care of both my children. My daughter when she was 5 and my baby boy when he was only just a few months old . Very dependable and great with children! I recommend her to all my friends and family at any chance I get !"
Charlene R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*I am only accepting cash inquiries at this time*
I've been caring for children for close to 13 years! My passion for working with kids began with caring for my younger brother and cousins during summers, and continued with coaching young athletes and running camps, clinics, and volunteer programs. I enjoy keeping active with...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jacqui was awesome. We have hired her to watch our two girls many times and they just love her. She came to our house with several activities in mind that kept our girls entertained for hours. She played outside with them and watched them in the pool. She was also...
Laurie L.
Monica N.
Tampa, FL
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Monica I am passionate about caring for your family. I have 3+ years of experience dealing with toddlers all the way to adults. I am a very caring, compassionate, hardworking, motivated, kind individual.
5.0
"Patient, kind and very attentive to my child needs. Highly recommend "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello!
My name is Gianne, and I have many years of experience as a nanny. I am a senior at the University Of Tampa, and I would love to help out you and your family! I have nannied ages 4 Months - 7 Years, I have my own car, I love animals of all kinds, and I don't mind helping out with house keeping at all! I can start as early...
Gianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gianne is smart and friendly. She took great care of my animals while I was away. I think they missed her more than they missed me "
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Gissel B.
Tampa, FL
$25-50/hr • 14 yrs exp
Passionate Child Care Provider Who Prioritizes The Well-being And Development Of You Children.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated and nurturing child care professional with more of 10 years of experience, I am committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for children to thrive. With a genuine love for working with kids, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every child care setting. From creating engaging...
Gissel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gigi helps us on weekly basis. She is reliable, patient and present with both our children, and very helpful around the house. We are grateful to have her involved in our kids care."
Jennifer S.
Madison R.
Tampa, FL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Madison and I attend the University of South Florida-Tampa for college. In highschool, I was a part of my schools Early Childhood Academy where I learned how to care for children emotionally, physically, and cognitively. I am willing to help with any errands needed, transporting children where they need to go,...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is one of the only babysitters I trust with our child. She is responsible and trustworthy plus our 18 month old absolutely adores her! I have known her for over five years and even had her as a student when she was in high school. She is truly the best with...
Kaleigh M.
Lauren S.
Tampa, FL
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for ways to support and have fun with kids outside of the classroom. I've always had a passion for working with children, and I truly believe in creating positive, caring environments where kids can feel safe, happy, and inspired. Whether it's helping with homework, playing games, or just offering an extra hand...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lauren is responsible , kind and punctual. She is very patient and enjoys caring for children. "
Laurance M.
Sarah C.
Tampa, FL
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since high school. In high school, I babysat children as young as infants. In college, I babysat, tutored, volunteered at an elementary school, volunteered in an infant room at a daycare, and was a live-in nanny for a summer. Since college, I have worked as an educator (first as a special...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am well pleased in choosing Sarah as a sitter for my 19 month old. She responds quickly and is professional. She arrives before time, which is awesome since I work 45 min or so away. I didn't feel like I had to run out as soon as she got here. I could brief her...
Kenya D.
Julie N.
Tampa, FL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Julie , and I am a 31-year-old, positive and energetic care-giver with 10 years of experience as a high school English/Language Arts teacher. I have five younger siblings and tons of experience caring for children as well as pets. I babysat regularly throughout middle school, high school, and college, and...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"New parents with a now 10-month-old. We are not ones to let anyone watch our daughter however Julie has earned our trust. She listens to our instructions for how we take care of our baby and if we check up on them, our daughter is laughing and having a good time....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Makenzi! I love cats and dogs- big or small and have lots of experience taking care of them. I also have experience with horses and chickens. I have two years of veterinary schooling and experience, I am experienced with giving meds, walks, baths, and more! I do freelance/work from home so I am available for...
Makenzi can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Makenzi is a great house cleaner! I have had her clean my house for the past year and every time her quality exceeds my standards. I recommend using her as a housekeeper and child care "
Jose R.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a child caregiver very passionate about working with kids and providing the best for them. I am responsible, reliable and always on time.
Hadeel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hadeel is very professional, friendly and dependable. I highly recommend Hadeel."
Joshua H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as punctual, thorough, and cheerful.
I like working with kids because I like to care for others and help them achieve tasks like coloring, swimming for the first time, and building with toys with extra help.
I am comfortable with overnight sitting, and I am flexible with a pretty open schedule all...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"It was our first time hiring a babysitter for our 5-month old daughter and we felt so lucky to have Anna! We would highly recommend Anna to any family in need of a kind, loving and patient caregiver for their babies :) "
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Taya A.
Tampa, FL
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Taya and I am from FL but currently reside in Arizona. I am a recent graduate from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelors in Science and a minor in child psychology. During the year I am very active day to day and would love to help out. I am skilled in supervising activities of children of different...
Taya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She is an honest well rounded babysitter who goes above and beyond what is asked of her. Over the summer she watched my twins three times a week. I only asked she keep an eye on them as they are used to keeping themselves busy, but Taya went the extra mile by doing...
Callie V.
Ava P.
Tampa, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have had immense experience working with children and have a such a strong love for all as well. I also having many hobbies and excel in creativity to ensure that your children are always having fun with a smile on their face. I have had numerous jobs involving children of all ages, I have babysat since I was 12, as well...
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Ava. She has been sitting for our 2 boys for several years and she is a fantastic sitter. Our boys are always excited to see Ava. She is patient and kind, and she actually engages with the kids instead of just plopping them down in front of the...
Jennifer Y.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Im available and have a flexible
schedule. I am in my last year pursuing
my bachelors, im CPR/aed certified and
a non smoker as well as vaccinated. I
have years of experience with kids of all
ages!
Amera can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Amera was on time and communicated with me very well. Very sweet and caring with my son. My son actually woke up in the morning to let me know he really liked her and that she was nice to him."
Tashara M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with children with various disabilities, helping with day to day tasks and running errands. I will make sure to be friendly, kind, professional and fun of course!
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Claire watched our 11 month daughter as full time nanny for several weeks. She was great with her and took care of all of her needs. Also on time and enjoyable to talk to."
Ashley S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sai, I'm 27 years old and I'm a Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse full time. I have been a nurse for 5 years now, and in school to further my nursing career. I love animals and reading on my free time. Dog mom to the most loving golden-doodle ever named Kiwi!
Currently available for date nights or last minute...
Sairys can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It was really great having Sairys help us in taking care of our 3 year old son in our home. She is amazing with kids and was very engaging and entertaining for him. She planned multiple activities with teaching which we appreciated highly. She was very talkative...
Dan J.
Allicia W.
Tampa, FL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!! I am looking for a family who may need consistent help on Wednesdays and Thursdays and flexible help on Fridays. I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I work part-time as a pediatric speech language pathologist in Tampa as well. Please reach out if you think we could...
Allicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ally is great with our baby and so incredibly responsible and reliable. With her background in speech therapy we're so fortunate to have her watch our baby and are sad she's leaving the Bloomington area."
Care member
Isabelle T.
Tampa, FL
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Carpooling. I am good with hair for the little girls. I also have three brothers, so I know how to keep the boys occupied as well, playing outside, ect. I am one of five kids and have a ton of little cousins so I have a lot of experience. I have a big car...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son had a great time with Isabelle. They did so much in a short period of time. Isabelle was attentive, spent time productively, and most importantly had fun with my son."
Raul M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tampa, FL
Joslaine D.
5.0
Joslaine showed up early and was great with our 11 month old. She is very responsive when coordinating sitting. She has watched our daughter several times.
- Christina J.
Alanys L.
5.0
Alanys starts off being a reserved person, but within a day or two she opens up and almost becomes a part of your family. She has been super nice to my almost 5 year old, to the point my little girl cries her heart out when Alanys takes a day off. Alanys is very patient and very persevering. She...
- Aparna S.
Jacquelyn F.
5.0
It was my pleasure to write this review.
Jacqui is very personable and great with kids. She babysat my 3 children on many occasions. She was caring and played many games that my children loved. She is very dependable and I highly recommend her.
- Gemetta N.
Monica N.
5.0
She is very good at sitting. she makes it enjoyable for the kids so that keeps them distracted whenever i have things to get done.
- Care member
Gianne J.
5.0
Gianne is such an easy person to schedule with! She took care care of my kids. Both of them had only great things to say. I would highly recommend!
- Care member
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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 914 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 $18.17 per hour as of February 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 359 reviews of the 914 listed babysitters.