We have 2,244 child care providers in Tampa, FL! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.

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Care Member says "Ms. Jeanie was our nanny for 2 years and we are so grateful for everything she taught our daughter. She always had activities to do, she taught through...
Anna K. says "Can't say enough amazing things! I've never seen my baby so happy when Ashlee was sending me pictures of her throughout the day! She sent me pictures and...
Emily T. says "Katherine is a caring, trustworthy, experienced and dependable caregiver that I would instantly recommend to a family looking for support for the care of a...
Katie S. says "Holly is fabulous and my kids LOVE her-- I need to learn some of the songs and crafts she does. She is well trained and formally educated. I felt...
Care Member says "Bianca is a person who you can trust your kid 100%. She is so reliable and always on time to start her job. She is also super helpful to organize my...
Care Member says "Jeanette was so great with my three kids. She managed the tricky bedtime hours, was communicative and punctual and had a great demeanor with the older...
Linda Z. says "Arina is a wonderful sitter and great with our dogs too! She is very detailed-oriented, exceptional cleaner, and great communicator. She has a sweet senior...
Courtney R. says "Super sweet, communicative and punctual. Will be hiring again!"
Sarah T. says "We hired Dolores to care for our infant son and she was absolutely wonderful! Even though this was our first time hiring a babysitter, Dolores' kind...
Jacqueline R. says "You need to look no further than Siomara for a truly exceptional nanny. She is beyond knowledgeable and gifted in all things early childhood education...
Care Member says "Irene is AMAZING! She is a very hard worker, amazing cook, and very flexible with daily tasks. She gets along with everyone and anticipates your needs...
Jordanna B. says "Maria has been the absolute BEST addition to our family. My kiddos adore her, she is AMAZING with children. She's extremely helpful, and jumps right in....
Mark S. says "Wonderful sitter, kids really enjoyed her watching them."
Ashley P. says "Aubrey has been nannying for my 7 month old son for a couple months now. She is amazing! My son adores her and she is so trustworthy and kind. She always...
Indira J. says "Rachida is a honest, creative, understanding, hard worker who is always ready to help and support her co-workers, children, and their families."
Child care centers in Tampa, FL
Court F says "They are very engaging with the kids. My kids are happy to go to here Monday through Friday"
Jennifer M says "My daughter didn't know 1 alphabet when she started now she is doing wonderful with her letters and math its a wonderful school Im sad my baby will be...
Angelina C. says "I was referred to Ms. Lulu by some long time friends of mine, who's kids went to Ms. Lulu in the past. I have an older daughter, and have always worked...
Michael N says "Great place. My 9 month old daughter has been here since she was 10 weeks old. Great staff of trustworthy and caring folks. Not the slickest or most up to...
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2,243 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.08/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7
Child Care Providers in Tampa, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 826 reviews of the 2,244 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $19.08 per hour as of November 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 1,927 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.