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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. As an experienced mother of two young boys I have a lot of experience taking care of children.
Marcela can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Laquinda M.
Gainesville, FL
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently looking to help parents in the Gainesville, FL area that are in need of a babysitter either full or part-time. I have past experience with children, from infants and older. I'm comfortable with any age. I have loved children since the day I was old enough to hold them. As I have never been in a situation where I...
Laquinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were very lucky to have Laquinda help us. She is reliable and punctual, and even helped us with the potty training of our toddler. Would hire her again"
Carl D.
Amy K.
Hawthorne, FL
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience Sitter Looking For Part Time To Full Time Opportunity
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have raised four children, owned and operated an in-home daycare for 13 years, and received my Bachelor's degree. And newest adventure is 2 grandbabies!
I love the beach (Ocean the reason I left Michigan), kayaking, hanging out at the park with family, playing games, and reading just to name a few. If you need someone...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy is one of those people who immediately feels like part of the family. We’re not comfortable letting just anyone in our home, as we have a big dog, 3 little kids, and a huge mess! But Amy has been immensely helpful. She is consistent, thorough, thoughtful, and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Kyra, I'm 24 years old and right now, I'm part time employed at Pita Pit, but a very experienced young adult. Since having this account, a lot of things have changed! I now have a 14-year-old brother, 11-year-old sister, and gained two adopted sisters into my family and they are now 8 and 5.
Kyra can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"We had an interview with Kyra to care for our daughter, and she was very good with her! She interacted very well with our daughter, and she is a kind, caring young woman. Although we were unable to work with Kyra for scheduling reasons, we would highly recommend...
Melody C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have over 8 years of childcare experience. I have sat for all ages; newborns to preteens. In Gainesville I've been a Gator Mentor for three years volunteering at various elementary schools in Alachua County, doing mostly aftercare/homework help. I worked as a classroom assistant/therapist assistant at Collage Day School...
Suzanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Suzanna to drive my daughter to middle school whenever my husband and I both had early work schedules, and she was such a lifesaver!! We were in a situation where I had to be at work about 2 hours before school started, so I needed to either find her a...
Liesel B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haley and I am a master's student at the University of Florida and I am pursing a degree in English Education to become an English teacher! I have a lot of experience being a nanny/babysitter and have assisted children from the ages of 2 weeks old, to 13 years old. Also, I am the oldest of two younger siblings...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Haley is a very sweet girl that I've known for many years as a neighbor. Her family is wonderful and she is as well. She will interact with your child and play at their level with age-appropriate games and activities. She is very dependable and responsible young...
Jaime S.
5.0
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I am a certified lifeguard with both CPR and First Aid training. I have worked in a Girl Scout camp for 3 summers where I have taught girls of all ages to swim while ensuring their safety and to of course ensure they are having fun! I also was a faith formation teacher/assistant for 6 years to children from the ages of 5-14 and...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily is very good with kids. She’s calm, she listens and she plays well with them. She is responsible and reliable. Every time I leave her to care for my children’s I know they are in good hands. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Referred by my family members as, "The clean one" I pride myself in my cleanliness and my ability to get the job done! I am honest, trustworthy, and extremely caring. I have MANY years of experiance babysitting kids from my condominium. I speak Spanish and English and I love taking care of kids. Whether your child needs help...
Siara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Siara is a joy to have around! Although my daughter can be a handful she is very nurturing and patient. Would recommend her to anyone! "
Elijah V.
5.0
(1)
I have worked in Daycare off and on for years. I started babysitting when I was 14. And have heard from one family I was the best Sitter they ever had. I also worked with Children in the Pre-K School system. Teaching them Occupational Therapy Skills as needed to help them be ready to enter Kindergarten. I have a 16-year-old son...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Spanish nanny with more than 19 years experience, highly recommended by my prior clients. I took care of two girls from 1993 thru 2002. I also clean houses as additional. I can provide letters of recommendation and phone numbers of prior clients.
Maritza can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maritza is caring , attentive and responsible. She always arrived on time and went above and beyond"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Veronica and I am a college student who loves working with children. I have been a counselor at summer camps and love creating a fun and safe environments where children can learn, grow. I always strive to make sure they have a positive and enjoyable experience under my care. I understand that parents are...
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loves Veronica! We’ve used her only a handful of times but she has always been prompt and professional. She has also helped take my bigger kids to their after school activities. Will definitely use her again in the future. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! I'm currently a second year master's student at UF pursuing a degree in sustainable development. This is my third year in a row using care. com and am a big fan of the site, I've found lots of great families to work with. I've worked with infants to teens so I have a wide rage of experience with different aged...
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bailey was great! She was super responsive, always on time, and really cares for our kiddos...and we have an infant and a 13 year old with special needs. Highly dependable and trustworthy! "
Care member
Jennifer B.
Gainesville, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hey there, my name is Jen and I am looking for weekend and morning babysitting / nannying jobs. I am a recent graduate from the University of Central Florida and professionally I am a counselor. I have worked with children since 2011 in preschool and school settings. I taught preschool for five years, primarily as a 3-year-old...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kamya W.
Gainesville, FL
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Strives To Be A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Loves Children Willing To Start Asap!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! I am Kamya! I am always looking for babysitting jobs in the Gainesville area. I am a 20-year-old college student at the University of Florida. I am a linguistics major, with EKG, Stop the Bleed, CMAA, and DCF certifications. I aspire to be a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist due to my love for children and...
Kamya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Mary G.
Gainesville, FL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello all! My name is Mary and I am currently a freshman at the University of Florida, studying Communication Sciences and Disorders! I plan to be a speech therapist. :) I am minoring in Spanish, and I have been taking classes for six years. Because of my constant practice I am fluent in the language! I have been doing...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sierra. I am 20 years old and have over 4 years of experience working in childcare. I was employed at my church from February 2021- August 2023 as a childcare worker/ Sunday school teacher. I also was a full time nanny for 2 kids over the summer of 2022. I currently babysit occasionally for one other family with 2...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have great experience working with kids, and would love to be someone to give a helping hand to your family!
As an older sister and babysitter for different families, I have a keen eye for what works for kids. I love outdoor activities, cooking, and arts & crafts! I am always willing to help family's with chores...
Tatiana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I am a sophomore at Santa Fe College majoring in nutritional sciences. I love animals, kids, sports and baking. I have worked with kids and toddlers ages 1-12 both here in United States and also in Colombia, which is where I am from. I have a very flexible schedule, own a car and I'm CPR certified.
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Madelyn M.
Gainesville, FL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Maddy and I'm currently
a student at the University of Florida. I have multiple years of experience babysitting young kids, a year of daycare experience with kids of many ages and groups, and 4 years of volunteering experience with groups of children at churches. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have never...
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kasyn C.
Gainesville, FL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Kasyn! I'd describe my personality as kind, ambitious, and adventurous.
In my spare time, I like to read, hike, and go camping. I grew up playing soccer and am now trying to learn pickle ball.
One thing you should know about me is that I am working towards becoming a speech language pathologist. I want to work with...
Kasyn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waldo, FL
Laquinda M.
5.0
We were very lucky to have Laquinda help us. She is reliable and punctual, and even helped us with the potty training of our toddler. Would hire her again
- Carl D.
Amy K.
5.0
Amy is one of those people who immediately feels like part of the family. We’re not comfortable letting just anyone in our home, as we have a big dog, 3 little kids, and a huge mess! But Amy has been immensely helpful. She is consistent, thorough, thoughtful, and reliable, as well as well-known in...
- Care member
Kyra S.
5.0
We had an interview with Kyra to care for our daughter, and she was very good with her! She interacted very well with our daughter, and she is a kind, caring young woman. Although we were unable to work with Kyra for scheduling reasons, we would highly recommend her!
- Melody C.
Suzanna N.
5.0
I hired Suzanna to drive my daughter to middle school whenever my husband and I both had early work schedules, and she was such a lifesaver!! We were in a situation where I had to be at work about 2 hours before school started, so I needed to either find her a ride to school or take her to school a...
- Liesel B.
Haley M.
5.0
She has taken care of infant, toddler and school age kids. Very engaging with kids and a sweet personality.
- Laura B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waldo, FL:
How can I find a Waldo babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waldo, 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 1 babysitters in Waldo, 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 Waldo, FL?
The average rate for Waldo, FL babysitters on Care.com is $13.00 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 Waldo, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waldo, 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.