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Skyeler B.

Fun Nanny Looking For A Family Who Needs Me!

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Skye, and I'm a 27-year-old Florida native with over a decade of hands-on childcare experience. As the oldest sibling and cousin in a large family, I naturally stepped into a nurturing role from a young age and have been caring for little ones since I was 15. I have a background in early childhood education...

Monica C. says "We are new to the Tampa area and have been searching for someone to trust with drop off and pick up's for our 13 and 15 year old daughters. Skye has...

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Birdie F.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hey everyone! I'm Birdie and I'm a rising sophomore at FSU! I have been involved with childcare since I was 10 years old. I have always loved working with children of all ages and providing fun ways to put a smile on their face. I was a volunteer for Vacation Bible School at my church and worked with groups of children of all...

Mary T. says "Birdie is the greatest!! She is so much fun and my kids absolutely adore her. She's sharp and very trustworthy. Hard to say between the kids and the parents...

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Courtney F.

Tampa, FL

3.7(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am currently an Elementary School Teacher in Tampa, Florida in search of a Summer Child Care position. Part time or full time. I am also able to tutor your child in reading, writing, mathematics, science or social studies.

Nicole L. says "I love Courtney, but more importantly my 1 year old son loves Courtney. She is dependable and highly responsive. She even suggests alternatives when she...

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Gianne J.

Nice To Meet You!

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Gianne, and I have many years of experience as a nanny. I am a senior at the University Of Tampa, and I would love to help out you and your family! I have nannied ages 4 Months - 7 Years, I have my own car, I love animals of all kinds, and I don't mind helping out with house keeping at all! I can start as early...

Care Member says "Gianne is such an easy person to schedule with! She took care care of my kids. Both of them had only great things to say. I would highly recommend!"

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Emilee L.

Elementary Education Major With Extensive Experience

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emilee and I'm a 3rd grade teacher with the Pinellas County School District. I recently moved to Tampa from New Jersey, where I gained years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants as young as 6 months to pre-teens up to 13 years old. Throughout high school and college, I babysat regularly and...

Lauren M. says "Emilee watched our 17 month old daughter this past summer for about 2 weeks and saved us! She was great with our daughter, took her to the playground,...

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Mackenzie B.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Mackenzie B. and I just graduated with my BSN and am a registered nurse. I have babysat kids for well over 10 years and worked in Pediatrics as a nurse intern on an oncology unit. As a registered nurse I have experience with all ages of people and pride myself on my ability to connect with others. I am looking for...

Amanda C. says "Mac has a great energy about her. She is really focused and caring. We have booked her twice and plan to book her many more times! Thank you, Mac! Looking...

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Brianna A.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I love working with kids, I have experience as a nanny for children ages 4-12. And babysitting experience with babies as young as 4 months. I'm passionate about childhood development, and have revolved my career around it. I'm a college student looking to make extra money while in school and help to take the stress off parents!

Care Member says "Bri babysat for my kids (age 6 and 11) consistently for about 8 months. She is very reliable and trustworthy. My kids loved spending time with her and...

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Brooke R.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am an outgoing, loving babysitter. My hobbies include volunteering, swimming, and going on fun adventures with my friends. My number one goal in life is to give back to the community in any way possible. I have been a Lead Teacher's Assistant for the last 2 years at a school for children with autism. Ranging from all ages on...

Tracy Z. says "I have had the opportunity to use Brooke not only for my son over the years, but also special needs adults. We have been using Brooke since a young teen....

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Moriah D.

Tampa, FL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Moriah D. but I prefer to be called Mya. I recently received a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education at USF. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher working with some amazing scholars. I love children and I enjoy working with them. I am lots of fun and I assure you that your child or children will...

Care Member says "Comes with so much knowledge and has a genuine love for children. She is very responsible and timely. Communicates well and dependable. She has...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Destinee C.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello :) I have spent the last six years working with children. I started as the designated family babysitter, happily watching my nephews and nieces when needed. Over time my love for childcare grew, and I moved to work in daycares after high school. Since 2021 Ive worked with 3 wonderful families. My biggest priority is...

Endia A. says "I have hired Destinee several times to come over and watch my son for a few hours, some even "spare of the moment" baby sitting. She is always prompt and...

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Stephanie D.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm a resident of Tampa Bay resident since 2017 and a graduate of The University of Tampa class of 2021. I have over 10 years of experience nannying, beginning in high school and continuing on through college and into my adult life. I've cared for children 4+ months to young teens and have experience with multiples. My care...

Phillip D. says "Stephanie worked for us twice, and although she's young herself, she was a great caregiver to my two young children. She was conscientious and eager to...

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Melanie S.

Best Sitter Ever!

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Melanie, and I'm thrilled to introduce myself. With years of experience caring for newborns and toddlers, including working with family and friends, I've come to deeply appreciate the trust parents place in me. My approach to caregiving is rooted in a genuine love for nurturing young minds and hearts. I find joy in...

Care Member says "Melanie was an exceptional addition to our family while caring for our two sons. She made their time enjoyable and engaging, while also handling...

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Rylee M.

Tampa, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Rylee, and I'm 23 years old! I'm currently enrolled at the University of Tampa, and I'm looking to work part time as a babysitter! I'm great with children and grew up babysitting kids in my neighborhood. I have paid experience, have my own transportation, and am comfortable driving kids. I'm looking to help out...
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Naisya A.

One In A Million

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi parents!! I'm Naisya. I go by Nai (Bill Nye the science guy) I am 23-years-old. Recently graduated college at USF with my bachelors. Also became a mommy recently to a beautiful baby boy expecting baby girl June 2025. I have been a part-time & full-time nanny/babysitter for a decade and I am hoping to continue on this...

Care Member says "Very thankful for the time Naisya spent with us. She is extremely loving, helpful, and funny. We are fortunate that she remains a part of our family...

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Child care centers in Tampa, FL

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Humpty Dumpty Academy

1211 Wishing Well Way Tampa, FL

Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
HOME OF THE SUPERKIDS Home of FREE and REDUCED child care and Private School. A program specially designed for your budget needs. Affordable. Specializing in Teen Pregnancy. "We take care of mom and her children while she works toward her goals." Specialist in Early Learning Intervention. Accept School Readiness,...
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Creative Learning Academy

5557 W Waters Ave 700 Tampa, FL

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
+ 2 more
As a leading college-preparatory school in Pensacola, our mission is to nurture and strengthen each child s foundation of academic excellence, creativity, independence, and integrity in a culturally-enriched community. Established in 1972,our college-preparatory program is designed for preprimary 3 years old through 8th grade...
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Jungle Kidz Academy

2026 Ashley Oaks Circle Suite 102 Tampa, FL

Jungle Kidz Academy is a private, family owned Learning Center for school aged children. We provide small teacher to student ratio by only enrolling a total of 35 children in our program. Parent's feel confident that their children are in a safe, secure environment with proper supervision at all times.
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Panda Hugs Academy

15051 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD TAMPA, FL

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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BAYCREST ACADEMY CHILD CARE CENTER I

105 W M.L.K. JR BLVD TAMPA, FL

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We’re an early childhood education center located in historic Seminole Heights. Our facility offers bright classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your infant, toddler, and or school age child will feel safe, and get plenty of love in our family oriented learning environment. Baycrest Academy uses the WE LEARN and FunShine...
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  • 2,253 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.04/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Tampa, FL

Child Care Providers in Tampa, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 822 reviews of the 2,253 listed child care providers

Skyeler B.

We are new to the Tampa area and have been searching for someone to trust with drop off and pick up's for our 13 and 15 year old daughters....

- Monica C.

Birdie F.

Birdie is the greatest!! She is so much fun and my kids absolutely adore her. She's sharp and very trustworthy. Hard to say between the kids...

- Mary T.

Courtney F.

I love Courtney, but more importantly my 1 year old son loves Courtney. She is dependable and highly responsive. She even suggests...

- Nicole L.

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 $19.04 per hour as of October 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 1,936 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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