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60 babysitters are listed in Winter Haven, FL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Winter Haven, FL
Cecilia G.
Winter Haven, FL
$13-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've dedicated the past five years to nurturing and educating children because I believe every child deserves a chance to thrive and grow. As a caregiver, I'm known for my patience and creativity. I love encouraging children to explore their imaginations and learn through play. With parents, I maintain open communication,...
I'd describe my personality as caring, trustworthy, dependable.
I like working with kids because I am also a mom of three children and I know how hard it could be to manage home, kids and work. Kids are awesome and I love to do activities as I am a big kid too.
I'm looking for a job that I can give a helping hand to families...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jessica, a warm, energetic, and experienced childcare professional dedicated to providing top-notch care for your little ones. With 7 years of experience in childcare, I've developed a passion for creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment that fosters growth and happiness.
- Creative and engaging...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Madalyn C.
Winter Haven, FL
$13-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for supporting families and providing reliable child care. My calm and patient demeanor helps create a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and provide daily written reports, verbal updates at pickup, and regular text or phone call...
Dixie H.
Winter Haven, FL
$13-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Looking forward to enjoy my free time doing what I love: being around kids. Child Psychology degree from Bay Path University. I have a great commitment, responsibility and passion for children knowing that respecting and encouraging them are the first steps to a healthy lifestyle for them. Also, kids never get bored on my watch...
Dixie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dixie has been watching my 2 year old and 1 year old for a few weeks now. And she is amazing. Both kids have opened up to her after just one day with her. She is so positive and I love hearing from my 2 year old what they did that day. Dixie makes sure it's a fun...
Jen P.
Hanna S.
Winter Haven, FL
$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Hanna! I'm an esthetics student working on my college degree as well. I run my own business as a lash tech. I was primarily working as a nanny about a year and a half ago until my career took my elsewhere to focus on school. Since then I have found myself being called back to being a nanny and a caregiver to children....
Hanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Gracey R.
Winter Haven, FL
$15-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Gracey! I'm 22 years old with a BS in Health Science and one year of babysitting experience. I'm reliable, organized, trustworthy, and available any day of the week, at any time. I'm BLS certified and also hold Heartsaver CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications. In addition to babysitting, I have experience with house...
Gracey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Nicole W.
Winter Haven, FL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a friendly and approachable childcare provider with a true passion for supporting families. My 10 years of experience have taught me how to best care for children. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I can accommodate up to two children at a time.
I believe in open and honest...
I am an experienced retired kindergarten teacher looking for part-time work. I especially enjoy caring for babies. Very loving and nurturing. Can provide excellent references.
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Aspen B.
Winter Haven, FL
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With over four years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have a proven ability to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
My creative and caring personality allows me to easily connect with children and...
Ileny A.
Winter Haven, FL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ileny, but I prefer to go by Leny.
I am a dedicated, compassionate, and reliable caregiver. As a multidisciplinary artist, I bring creativity and positivity into everything I do. I'm also a parent myself, so I truly understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for...
Isabela C.
Auburndale, FL
$19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for full-time work, but also one-time or reoccurring babysitting jobs.
I work as an in-home nanny. I work with a2-year-old one on one. They are looking to put their son into a preschool within the next two weeks.
I previously worked at a private preschool just before I moved back to Florida in February. I...
Isabela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"The moment she walked in the home, my children warmed up to her immediately. She was engaging with the children, prompt and professional."
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Gianna B.
Lakeland, FL
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children while supporting families with a reliable childcare option. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child.
My approach is centered around patience, calmness, and open...
Gianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Gianna in July of 2022 and she was outstanding! Gianna was professional, reliable, and our two kids (age 7 & 4) absolutely loved her! We look forward to hiring Gianna again in the future. I would strongly recommend her to anyone."
Paul T.
Kali B.
Lakeland, FL
$15-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college student currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Nursing and want to become a pediatric nurse in the future! I have had experience with childcare off and on for family and family friends. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am very good at finding creative things to do with kids that don't...
Kali can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kali is fantastic! We hired Kali 3 times when we were visiting Florida to watch our 3 kids (ages 10, 7 & 2) and she was amazing with all of them. She's responsible, respectful, warm and engaging, plus punctual, responsive, and professional. The kids loved her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Carissa. I am 22 years old. I'm about to enter into the Masters of human services program at Southeastern university college this fall. I have always loved kids, and with my bachelors being in psychology, I know that a babysitter can have a huge impact on your child. I like to establish a fun and creative...
Carissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"We absolutely loved Carissa to work with our family! She was very responsible and caring toward the children. Carissa came in to help us in a last minute situation for our regular sitter and was fantastic. I would use her again in a heartbeat to watch my two...
Teresa S.
Lacey H.
Lakeland, FL
$18-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lacey and I'm in my junior year at Southeastern University. I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work! I moved to Lakeland, Florida two years ago from Dallas, Texas. Fun fact: I was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL where I lived for 14 years until my family moved to Dallas, TX. The city of Jax still holds a...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lacey is extremely dependable, protective, punctual and responsive. She's always been so joyful with my four boys and knows how to engage on their level. She started nannying for me when my fourth born son was less than a month old, and she always ensured his...
Karla E.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Kahria. I am a Registered Behavioral Therspist and a mommy to one baby boy. I enjoy getting to know kids and learning their interests and personalities. I love to play games and cook, bake and believe it or not... clean and organize. I'm a great problem solver and counselor. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have an A....
Kahria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Stephanie A.
Lakeland, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been taking caring for kids for years now and I l have a 15 years old of my own and my two god kids 4 and 3 years old which I love as if they are mines. I do most of the FUN & Learning activities with them. I am looking to care and treat your child as if it is one of my own with polite, respectful, patience, caring and...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Took really good care on my 2 toddlers. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 6 lovely years of experience working with children of all ages.
I have a bachelors in psychology and criminal justice. . I have experience with infant and toddlers by creating curriculums and activities at previous work places. I love entertaining their developmental skills and maintain busy! I enjoy playing and...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We felt so comfortable leaving our daughter with Natalie for the evening! Natalie communicated proactively, arrived on time, and kept us updated through the night. She made an effort to connect with our six-year old - and they really hit it off! We can't wait to...
Abigail W.
5.0
(1)
My name is Hannah and I am 26 years old. As the second eldest of five children taking care of all aged children is innate for me. I have babysat for families from 1 child to 5 children, aging from 1-16 years old. Over the course of my high school life, I was a "regular" sitter for 8 different families. One of the little boys I...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We used Hannah in July while visiting Orange Beach. Our kids loved her and she seemed to enjoy them as well. We would happily hire her again."
Jennifer G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Winter Haven, FL
Dixie H.
5.0
Dixie was an absolute pleasure to have watching my daughter! She was engaged and did things my daughter likes to do and even learned how to play video games! She went beyond her duties and also washed dishes and assisted my kiddo with cleaning her room. My job does not always allow me to "clock out"...
- Kayla C.
Isabela C.
5.0
The moment she walked in the home, my children warmed up to her immediately. She was engaging with the children, prompt and professional.
- Care member
Gianna B.
5.0
We hired Gianna in July of 2022 and she was outstanding! Gianna was professional, reliable, and our two kids (age 7 & 4) absolutely loved her! We look forward to hiring Gianna again in the future. I would strongly recommend her to anyone.
- Paul T.
Kali B.
5.0
Kali is fantastic! We hired Kali 3 times when we were visiting Florida to watch our 3 kids (ages 10, 7 & 2) and she was amazing with all of them. She's responsible, respectful, warm and engaging, plus punctual, responsive, and professional. The kids loved her!
- Care member
Carissa P.
5.0
We absolutely loved Carissa to work with our family! She was very responsible and caring toward the children. Carissa came in to help us in a last minute situation for our regular sitter and was fantastic. I would use her again in a heartbeat to watch my two year old and six year old.
- Teresa S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Winter Haven, FL:
How can I find a Winter Haven babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Winter Haven, 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 51 babysitters in Winter Haven, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Winter Haven, FL?
The average rate for Winter Haven, FL babysitters on Care.com is $16.39 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 Winter Haven, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Winter Haven, 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 Winter Haven, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Winter Haven, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.