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Caroline O.

Babysitter Available For Babysitting

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Kind and caring, christian, babysitter with over 10 years plus of babysitting experience. I'm from Ireland but have lived in Tampa a long time. I love children and animals as well as nature walks, the outdoors, reading to children, playing board games, crafts, singing and listening to music. I'm currently available at weekends...

Care Member says "Our kids absolutely love Caroline. So do we. She is engaging, taking them to the park, playing games and talking with them. Rare qualities these days....

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Cyan J.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Cyan, and I would love to be your sitter. Being the oldest sibling of 8, I practically had to raise my siblings while my mom worked. I've babysat for my mother, aunts, and uncles since I was 8 or 9 years old! I've taken early childhood development classes in highschool and college. I also worked as a certified...

Care Member says "I cried on my way to work, and after she left. She was an angel. Great to my kids, kind and reassuring to me, and punctual! She played with my kids, and...

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Denise B.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello, my name is Denise and I'm a 51-year-old professional Nanny. I care for an adorable 2-year-old boy and his baby sister M-F from 7 a.m. until around noon. I'm available afternoons, evenings and weekends (and some week days) for childcare in your home. I love children of all ages, but my specialty is infant/toddler care. I...

Amanda C. says "Denise is amazing! She genuinely wants to help and provides phenomenal care! Has taken care of our 3 month old a couple of times and is super...

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Ann A.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a fun happy person who loves kids because I have grandkids love a clean environment and loves to help make it clean loves cooking and cleaning full integrity and hard working

Minal P. says "I hired Ann from 2020 to 2021 when I had to pull my daughter from daycare during the height of the initial wave of the pandemic. Needless to say it was one...

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Antonieta T.

Mature Sitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi My name is Toni. I'm a mother of two college students . I've been babysitting and working as a nanny for 10 years . I enjoy taking care of kids and helping busy parents . I'm a reliable and mature person , have a car and clean driving record , CPR and First Aid trained . I would love to meet you and your children :)

Care Member says "Toni has been exceptional with our 15 month old! She is so active with our daughter and communicates so well throughout the day! She is kind, patient...

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Alexandra L.

Patient And Loving Nanny With 10+ Years Experience In Childcare.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alexandra, but you can call me Alex! I am a trustworthy, nurturing, and creative 28 y/o whose passion is in childcare. Most recently, I have been a nanny/household manager for the same lovely family for nearly 4 years. I love being a nanny and helping in the nurturing, teaching, and growth of children while...

Sarah S. says "Alexandra is so loving and energetic with kids! My son Theo (7yr) loves when he gets to "hang out" with her. She has a wonderful demeanor when talking to...

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Vilma B.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am responsible nanny with 6 years of experience taking care of children all ages especially newborns and toddlers. I provide a safe nurturing environment for children ensuring their hygiene, development, and nutritional needs are met. I focus on being hands, creative, educational while always following the guidelines and...

Care Member says "We are beyond grateful for Vilma, she has been an absolute gem while caring for our baby girl. From the very first day her warmth and nurturing spirit...

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Sandra H.

Nanny

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Bilingual (English/Spanish) professional with over 5 years of experience in educational support. As a nanny, I specialize in providing academic support to kindergarten children, reinforcing what they've learned in class through fun and educational activities. I enjoy supporting their learning with games, guided reading, tracing,...

Kimberly P. says "Sandra has been an assistant in my Dual language Kindergarten classroom for three years. She loves children and her calm nature helps create a safe and...

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Migdalia G.

Full Time Caregiver

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi, My name is Migdalia. I am very interested in your job posting. I have been a professional home daycare provider for 12 years and a private nanny for the last 8 years for two wonderful and loving families. I have a total of 20 years in childcare experience and committed to creating a positive and loving environment for...

Care Member says "We feel so blessed to have found Miggy. She truly became part of our family and there is no one I trust more to watch our kids. She is truly one in a...

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Belkis L.

Bachelor Of Arts In Education

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
With over 30 years of experience in childcare and a Bachelor's Degree in Arts of Education, my mission is to cultivate a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. I am genuinely dedicated to building positive connections and aiding in developmental milestones to ensure each child feels valued and...

Care Member says "Belkys is an absolute gem! As our on-call nanny for over a year now, she has become an indispensable part of our family. Her dedication to providing a...

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Laurie R.

Happy Nana

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
As a childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment for children to learn and thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and provide daily written reports and...

Care Member says "Laurie was our nanny for our 3 month old daughter until she was 1. Laurie was not just our nanny but became part of our family. Our girls love “Lala!”...

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Ariana C.

Nanny And/or Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Nanny Tampa, FL Six years full-time work experience Provided full-time childcare for several families. Duties have included pickup and drop off for school for children as young as 2 years old and high school age, after school activity pick up and drop off. Drove them to daily activities. Assisted in daily chores, running...

Carlos H. says "We hired Ariana to helps us with our kids who are 12 and 10 years old. Ariana is trustworthy, reliable and punctual. I can't recall her missing a day of...

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Gloria C.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
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,...

Care Member says "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...

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Kelly R.

Former Educator Available For Full Time Nanny Role!

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Please see my vast qualifications below! -15+ years of Extensive Childcare Experience with Infants/Toddlers -Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Course work completed -15+ years as an Educator (Nursery, Pre-K, Begindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade Teacher) -Travel Nanny -Overnight Nanny -Multiples...

Care Member says "Kelly is an amazing professional caregiver who handled both our infant and toddler for more than a year, including planning enriching/fun activities,...

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Sara L.

Part-Time Nanny That Does It All!

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello families 16 years of childcare experience.. being a nanny is truly my passio! I DO IT ALL! .. From nannying for a family with triplet infants, date night sitting for parents night out (10 kiddos), home organizing projects, travel nanny for family vacations, nanny shares, Soccer Shots coach, infant swim instructor,...

Care Member says "We have been fortunate to have Sara as part of our family for the past six years, and full-time for the last four. Her genuine love for children and...

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Child care centers in Tampa, FL

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7408 - La Petite Academy on Paula Drive

7511 PAULA DR TAMPA, FL

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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O2B Kids South Westshore

4302 W EUCLID AVE TAMPA, FL

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
O2B Kids South Westshore is open! The first 5 years of your child's life establishes a foundation for lifetime success! Our Preschool program focuses on giving children a variety of experiences in the classroom as well as on the playground to build strong circuits in the brain. Children learn best through PLAY and that is what...
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7407 - La Petite Academy on Mapledale Blvd

15707 MAPLEDALE DR TAMPA, FL

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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7410 - La Petite Academy on S. Village Drive

13502 S VILLAGE DR TAMPA, FL

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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My Little Giants Day School

6503 N Himes Avenue Tampa, FL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
At My little Giants Child Care, we believe children should have fun! We provide a structured classroom environment that allows our children to learn core values and the necessary skills to prepare them for the next level of schooling. In addition to our class, many activities take place which help promote basic skills (letter...
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  • 2,351 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.71/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Tampa, FL

Child Care Providers in Tampa, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 957 reviews of the 2,351 listed child care providers

Caroline O.

Our kids absolutely love Caroline. So do we. She is engaging, taking them to the park, playing games and talking with them. Rare qualities...

- Care member

Cyan J.

I cried on my way to work, and after she left. She was an angel. Great to my kids, kind and reassuring to me, and punctual! She played with...

- Care member

Denise B.

Denise is amazing! She genuinely wants to help and provides phenomenal care! Has taken care of our 3 month old a couple of times and is...

- Amanda C.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Tampa, FL

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.71 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 2,053 child care providers near you in Tampa, FL. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Tampa, FL and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Tampa, FL that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Tampa, FL, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Tampa, FL and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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