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920 babysitters are listed in Tampa, FL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Tampa, FL
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 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.
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
"Uriah is a wonderful sitter for our two children 1 & 3. She jumps right in and starts playing with them and takes them to the park. She is very much on-time and helps pick-up as well! You will be very happy you reached out and added her to your sitter line-up!"
Sara M.
Jordan S.
Tampa, FL
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a student USF, completing my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have babysat for many families (ages 6 months to 12 years). I worked at a church as a preschool assistant/floater teacher during my summer and winter breaks of school, caring for ages 3-5. I volunteered in my church's nursery for about...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Jordan is extremely sweet and polite, and would be the most trustworthy and wonderful caregiver particularly for smaller children. She has great experience and is a wonderfully pleasant person to be around."
Jennifer Z.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, 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.
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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Keyla, I am a 26-year-old caregiver.
In the past 2 years I been working as a Daycare infant teacher, and I have my DCF certification. My passion for working with infants started In 2020, when I was a nanny for twin babies that were born premature. Working with these babies inspired me to become a certified...
Keyla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keyla is super creative, responsible and kind. We loved having her watching our baby."
Sajad J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Lots of nannying experience with both boys and girls. I am also a certified nurses assistant. I also have CPR and basic life support training.
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely amazing. I bombarded her with 15 hours on her first day and she was wanting more the next. Hard working, caring, the kids absolutely loved her. "
Austin R.
Valentina P.
Tampa, FL
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occasional Or Full Time Caregiver With 4 Years Of Experience
4.5
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Valentina.
I'm 28 years old.
I'm from Venezuela.
10 years experience.
RBT.
I love kids and playing with them makes me really happy. I love teaching them what's right and helping them with everything I can, also I'm really good at math and science.
I have had experience taking care of children between the...
Valentina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is the best mom I’ve ever seen. That’s the first reason I hired her. She treated my kid with the same love and compassion. I really love Valentina. "
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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Ally was our go-to nanny for our daughter (3-6 month old) in Bloomington. The only reason we don't get to hire her is because she's moving to Tampa. She is exceptional -- dependable, punctual, and very caring. She goes above and beyond to help us the very last...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olga, and I bring 20 years of experience in childcare, including 18 years as the proud owner of a daycare. Working with children has always been a passion of mine because I love helping them learn, grow, and reach their full potential. It's incredibly rewarding to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment...
Olga can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Olga is a wonderful caregiver. She had a licensed in home day care for 18 years taking care of children from newborns-13 years old. She is bilingual, kind, loving, and a very hard worker. She is very clean and helpful at home when need, highly recommend this...
Valentina E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 4+ years of experience! I can help with travel and grocery shopping since I have my own vehicle. I have experience with special needs children and recently graduated the University of Tampa with an Economics major and Dance Education minor. I used to tutor and am very comfortable in the kitchen!
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Melissa is very dependable and is great with kids! Every time I need a babysitter my kids always ask for Melissa!"
Zack O.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Maria. I am from Colombia. I am very patient, very creative, full of energy and I love children! I am fluent in English and Spanish. I majored in Biology/ Pre-Med and right now I am in the admission process for dental school. I grew up with my young sister, whom I helped raise. I have experience in the...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Maria is amazing. Our 10 month old daughter took to her right away. She is kind, dependable, respectful and considerate. We use her as our recurring babysitter and our daughter gets so excited when she walks through the door. Could not ask for a better sitter and...
Jessica S.
5.0
(2)
Hello, I'm Nicole! I am a third year PreK teacher in Hillsborough and I am looking to leave the classroom to focus on one or two individual families. I moved to Florida from Pennsylvania in 2012 and completed my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education at University of South Florida. I hold FLDOE certifications in PreK-3rd grade...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Nicole is awesome with our two boys. My wife and I travel for work so our schedules can be really hectic. Nicole has been so helpful with last minute date nights and making sure the boys are fed, bathed, and sleeping by the time we get home for the night. I would...
Michael S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of experience. I have studied child psychology, worked with special needs kids as well as kids of all other age groups, I can help with Travel and Errands. I'm a very clean and organized person so I promise to make sure your home is left the way I found it or better if requested. I do currently work a day job...
Edessa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Responds quickly to messages! Thank you."
Alethia D.
Hi! I'm Sara, and I'm currently a college student working toward my degree in pediatric nursing. I've been babysitting throughout high school and continue to do so while in college. I have a natural connection with kids and love spending time with them, whether it's helping with homework, playing games, or just providing a safe,...
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hello, my name is Sheena
I have over 16 years of caregiving/family support services
I am dependable, compassionate, nurturing and supportive
I am first aid / CPR certified
I have the capability to be flexible
I offer caregiving, meal prep and lite house cleaning transportation and most importantly Genuine compassion and...
Hello! My name is Chelsea and I am from the beautiful sunshine state of Florida. :-)
I'm an English teacher that specializes in reading, writing, communicating, and public speaking. I have a Masters degree in English Education from the University of Florida. Go Gators! I am very passionate about what I do and I can't wait to...
Deann can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! I have been nannying for 7 years, and I have been with the same family for the past 3 years since I moved to Tampa. I am sadly deciding to part ways with the family only because I need to the full-time work as they won't be needing me as much after both kids start school. I have cared for kids from ages 1-13yo, and...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mackenzie P.
Tampa, FL
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Or Part Time Babysitter/nanny/house Sitter Available!
Dependable and dedicated Babysitter/Petsitter with 10+ years of experience.
Reliable and punctual.
Experience working with special needs children.
Prepare meals for children and keep house clean and picked up.
Occasionally handled sick children who had to leave school early or stay home.
Read and engage in educational and...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tampa, FL
Hadeel A.
5.0
Hadeel is very professional, friendly and dependable. I highly recommend Hadeel.
- Joshua H.
Uriah O.
5.0
Uriah is a wonderful sitter for our two children 1 & 3. She jumps right in and starts playing with them and takes them to the park. She is very much on-time and helps pick-up as well! You will be very happy you reached out and added her to your sitter line-up!
- Sara M.
Jordan S.
5.0
Jordan is extremely sweet and polite, and would be the most trustworthy and wonderful caregiver particularly for smaller children. She has great experience and is a wonderfully pleasant person to be around.
- Jennifer Z.
Isabelle T.
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.
Claire B.
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.
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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 920 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 $17.92 per hour as of January 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 377 reviews of the 920 listed babysitters.