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Maria R.

Fun Sitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Laundry. I can teach Spanish. I Can take child to parks and playground during daytime hours.

Care Member says "Maria is the most wonderful nanny- she truly is the best! She’s been with our family for about 15 months and had really become family. We wish she could...

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Meghan W.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello ! Thank you for checking out my nanny profile ! I have been doing childcare since I was a young teen, so about 14 years experience with kids. More professionally started doing nanny jobs the past 6 years. I have also worked in restaurants as a server & bartender for 10 years so I am used to high energy & fast pace...

Elizabeth W. says "Meghan has been our full time nanny since our son was 5 months old. She is prompt, reliable, and always goes the extra mile to ensure he is happy,...

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Elizabeth G.

Fun Sitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, I'm Elizabeth! I've been working with children for 3 years now aging from 5 months to 10 years in age. I love the energy children bring into your life. I am very caring and will treat your child and or pet with the same love, respect, and kindness that I would treat my own child or pet. I will support your child and...

Ru Z. says "Elizabeth did a great job taking care of our baby boy from 5 months old to 13 months until we had to relocate due to work. Throughout her time with us, she...

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Emily I.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have several years of experience with babysitting and nannying children of all ages. My most recent nanny position was full-time with the same family for 5 years.

Gina J. says "Emily is a sweet and gentle girl. She is one of the children's favorite sitters. She is like family to us now and we love her very much."

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Destinee C.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
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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Skye H.

Tampa, FL

4.8(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...

Care Member says "She is friendly with kids and takes great care of them. "

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Katherine B.

Nanny

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been babysitting since the age of 12 and began nannying when I started college. I currently have a nanny position working for a family full time. However, I am available for occasional evening and weeknights if needed. I have a love for children and enjoy developing a bond with them. I understand that children are parents...

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...

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Heather H.

Babysitter/Nanny/Also Worked With Special Needs

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 18 years of experience working with children starting at age 3 months and up in various settings! Additionally, I have worked with ages 3 to 21 with special needs in both the nanny field and school settings. Please feel free to message me so we can connect to share more about one another and see if it is a great fit!...

Susan H. says "Heather is a very caring responsible person. She is very reliable & enjoys helping children meet and exceed their potentials/milestones. She keeps...

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Caroline J.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Caroline. I am 26, I graduated from High Point University in 2018 with a degree in Human Relations. I have three sisters and have babysat my whole life. I am great with babies and children. Moms have even call me the baby whisperer. I have a positive attitude, honest, energetic, responsible, and reliable in...

Tara M. says "Caroline has worked for us since January 2019. Our twins were 6 months old when she started. Our babies had reflux and major tummy issues. Caroline was very...

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Isabelle S.

7+ Years Exp. Nanny

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Isabelle, and I am a professional nanny with over 7 years of experience providing exceptional care to children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. Throughout my career, I have worked with multiple families in both full-time and part-time roles, gaining a comprehensive understanding of various family...

Care Member says "Isabelle has been fantastic caring for our infant/toddler and dog! She is playful, thoughtful and keeps everything very clean. She easily adapts to new...

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Kayleigh P.

Fun, Communicative, And Responsible Caregiver

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hello, my name is Kayleigh! I have over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I started as a mother's helper during my pre-teen years and have since worked as a babysitter, nanny, and even an au pair in Italy and Germany! I love playing the role of "big sister" as I am the youngest of four. I currently work in...

David R. says "Kaylee visited our house on New Year's Eve with 48 hours notice (!) She was to the minute on time, took direction wonderfully and was delightful with our...

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Jenelly G.

Experienced Babysitter Week long.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a 25-year-old childcare professional with a decade of experience. Starting as a babysitter at 15, I've grown into a certified Medical Assistant with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, ensuring safety and well-being. My passion for education shines through as an avid tutor and afterschool HOST program...

Care Member says "Jenelly watched my infant whom is currently 7 months since she was a newborn. She came twice a week she was a big help. She arrived on time. She...

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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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Lauren M.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I am Lauren! Here's a more personable version: Hi there! I'm Lauren, and while I usually spend my days running a swim school, I'm looking for off-season work as a nanny. Kids bring me so much joy, and I love to make every day fun and memorable! I'm not the type to sit around watching TV-I'd much rather head to the park,...

Lauren M. says "We decided to hire Lauren to sit for our three kids after she taught them for swim lessons on harbor island. The kids love her and she does a wonderful...

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Julianne K.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I had worked in the office atmosphere throughout most of my life. Six years ago I decided to nanny twin 4-year-old's and an 8-year-old. I have also helped several other families with the nurturing of their children of various ages. It has been so rewarding. I am currently nannying a 4yo and 8yo from 8:30-4:30 a couple days a...

Nancy M. says "I would absolutely recommend Julie. She helped our family out when we were in a bind last minute and was great with our 10 month old! She is very easy...

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Child care centers in Tampa, FL

Brighter Days LLC

7822 N 56th St Tampa, FL

3.0(2)
Child care
Brighter Days LLC is a childcare provider that serves the community of Tampa FL. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. The center promotes balanced learning by integrating play-based, child-centered, and teacher-centered activities.

Care Member says "Very trustworthy staff and I love the new director R very nice and understanding"

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Elsa's Kids Day Care Center

6315 W Chelsea St Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
Child care
Established in 1990, Elsa's Kids Day Care Center strives to offer a warm environment conducive to child development and growth. It attends to children, as well as their families, of the Tampa, Florida community. It is licensed to accommodate children to a maximum capacity of forty-five children. The Center is operational every...

Frances G says "My son loves his daycare. The teachers and staff are amazing!"

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Love & Glory Learning Center, Inc

4911 N 42nd St Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Love & Glory Learning Center, Inc is an educational facility that serves the community of Tampa FL. It offers a comprehensive early childhood program and provides developmentally appropriate learning activities that enhance children's emotional, social, physical, and mental abilities. The center promotes balanced learning by...

Charlotte C says "My granddaughter used to go there. She has certain issues that kept her from learning/doing things her age group should have already known. She quickly...

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Paradisa Learning Center Inc

6704 N. HIMES AVENUE Tampa, FL

1.0(1)
Child care
Paradisa Learning Center Inc in Tampa, Florida seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 104 children.
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Academy of Tampa Inc

5511 N 40th St Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
Preschool
Academy of Tampa Inc is an educational facility that serves the community of Tampa FL. It offers an enriching environment and uses child-centered curriculum that foster self-confidence and sense of freedom among children. The center provides balanced learning by integrating recreational activities with academics.

Care Member says "We've had a few of our relatives go here. They have a couple of centers around the tampa area and we recommend this place to people who are looking for...

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  • 2,246 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.08/hr as of October 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 826 reviews of the 2,245 listed child care providers

Maria R.

Maria is the most wonderful nanny- she truly is the best! She’s been with our family for about 15 months and had really become family. We...

- Care member

Meghan W.

Meghan has been our full time nanny since our son was 5 months old. She is prompt, reliable, and always goes the extra mile to ensure he is...

- Elizabeth W.

Elizabeth G.

Elizabeth did a great job taking care of our baby boy from 5 months old to 13 months until we had to relocate due to work. Throughout her...

- Ru Z.

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 $19.08 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 1,928 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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