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Paul
Booked by 17 repeat families
18 reviews
Clearwater
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 28 families in Clearwater, FL

I have over a decade of experience caring for children from birth through young adults. I have virtually infinite patience, am attentive, interactive, and always do my best to exceed the expectations of the families I work with. I am a non-smoker, have reliable transportation, and am frequently available for evening, weekend, and overnight care on short notice. Prior to attending college and pursuing my bachelor's degree in business administration, I was contemplating a career in education, completed training to become a preschool teacher, and began babysitting for several local families. Though I am now in the information technology field full-time I continue to provide childcare services as my schedule allows. I specialize in last minute care, families visiting the area, date nights, one time, and occasional evening and weekend care needs and always welcome creative assignments. I'm fine with caring for mildly ill children and would be willing to discuss other specialty situations such as working with special needs children and traveling with children on a case by case basis. I enjoy everything from art projects and bedtime stories with a preschooler to subtly shadowing a teen who needs supervision while out of the house. I have a very mild-mannered personality, but enforce rules as necessary. I take safety seriously and have current certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid, as well as specialty training for water-based emergency situations and Epi-Pen administration. Examples of what I've been hired for include: *In-home care at child's home (day/evening/overnight/week-long) *Summer camp instructor (groups of 10+) *Day trips to theme parks and other area locations when parents didn't want to go or needed an extra pair of hands *House sitting and monitoring teens while parents were out of town *Chaperoning a teen to Germany for two weeks as she participated in a film project My rate is negotiable based upon the number of children I'm expected to care for, length of care, and what I'm expected to do while I'm with the children. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss details of your childcare needs!

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Tracy Seminole
$22 per hour for 1 child

Hello families! My name is Tracy. I’m a mother, grandmother, and experienced caregiver with a background in pediatric nursing. I’ve spent many years caring for infants, babies, and toddlers and truly enjoy supporting children during these important early years. My pediatric nursing education and clinical experience gave me a strong foundation in child safety, health, and early development. Families often appreciate the calm, confident approach I bring to childcare, along with the added reassurance of my medical background. As both a mom and grandmother, I understand how important it is for parents to feel comfortable and confident with the person caring for their child. I focus on creating a warm, safe environment where children feel secure and supported. I’m very comfortable with infant and toddler care, including feeding, diapering, nap routines, and supporting developmental milestones. I enjoy reading with children, outdoor walks, music, and play that encourages curiosity and early learning. Parents often tell me they feel at ease leaving their child with me because I’m calm, attentive, and experienced in recognizing children’s needs and keeping them safe. I live in Seminole and am currently available for part-time childcare with infants or toddlers.

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Kyra Oldsmar
$15 per hour for 1 child

Hi - My name is Kyra! I am an aunt of 12 and have been a built in babysitter for the past six years. I am offering babysitting for ages 2 and up, animal care, as well as, house-sitting. Excluding family, I have been babysitting for a little over 2 years. My responsibilities have included driving to and from school, extracurricular activities, and tutoring. I love entertaining the littles with arts & crafts as well as any physical activities they enjoy or are recommended by parents. When babysitting school-age kids, I have found being younger has encouraged bonding. We always have fun, but you can still count on me to maintain the household rules. I can still have fun playing dress up, dolls or dinosaurs, as well as any sport activities! I am definitely a creative and outdoorsy person, so I try to avoid screens and inspire children’s imagination, artistic and/or athletic skills.

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Halina
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
Clearwater
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Clearwater, FL

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I've been a Nanny/Child care provider for over 20 years. I've worked with families with diverse backgrounds and children of all ages. Originally from Poland, I've lived and worked as a Nanny in many Countries, including Poland, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. I came to America in 2000 and continued my career as a Nanny. Speaking multiple languages with decades of experience, helps build great relationships with the families I work with. SKILLS Multilingual Polish, Italian, English and some German Meal planning and preparation Positive attitude Cheerful and energetic Reliable transportation Non-smoker Housekeeping Efficient in multi-tasking Calm and efficient in emergencies Child Care Provider Duties Monitor children's play activities to verify safety Promote language development skills through reading and storytelling. Development of games and activities that teach children to use and strengthen their verbal skills Make healthy snacks and meals for children and their parents Bathe, dress and help with teeth and hair brushing, making sure the children have good hygiene Driving children to schools, shopping and other extracurricular activities Monitor and maintain sleeping, eating and play time habits Work History 2[removed] Working for two families in New York on Park Ave 2002-2008 Working in Sarasota FL 2008-2010 Working in Palm Beach FL 2010-2013 Working in Sarasota FL 2013-2018 Working in Clearwater FL 2018-Current Working in Tampa FL EDUCATION Sarasota County Technical College - Associates

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Claudia
Booked by 1 repeat family
5 reviews
Saint Petersburg
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Clearwater, FL

Hi, I’m Claudia. I’ve been a babysitter on and off throughout my college career. I consider babysitting to be very rewarding. I enjoy spending time with kids and they always puts a smile on my face. It is great to know I can make a difference in a kid’s life, as well as it gives me the opportunity to gain experience in my field. I acquired my bachelor’s degree in psychology. I have my DCF 40 clock hours as well as First Aid/CPR certification. I have experience as a Preschool teacher working with kids 1-5 yrs of age, but mainly focusing on 1yr olds.

Fast responder, was very reliable and she took care of our newborn and our 2-year-old seamlessly. Thank you so much!

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"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."

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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"

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"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"

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