
"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."
Marie C., parent

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Mom • Wife • Caregiver With years of hands-on experience caring for both seniors and children (0–14) — I’ve learned that love, patience, and understanding are the real superpowers. Here to serve you with care and respect. can't work around pets because I'm allergic to Dogs and cats.
Warm, patient, and trustworthy, with more than 10 years of experience as a kindergarten teacher and the loving mother of my own children. I understand how important it is for parents to find someone who is not only responsible and dependable, but also genuinely caring, attentive, and committed to their child’s well-being. Throughout my teaching career, I have cared for children with different personalities, needs, and learning styles. I am comfortable creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment where children feel supported, respected, and happy. I enjoy reading, playing, doing creative activities, helping with learning, and encouraging children to explore their interests while maintaining clear routines and gentle guidance. As a mother and educator, I know how much trust families place in a caregiver. I take that responsibility seriously and always prioritize safety, kindness, communication, and consistency. I am dedicated to providing thoughtful, loving care and treating every child as an individual. Parents can feel confident knowing their children are in caring, capable, and trustworthy hands.
I am an Autism Author and one of the Thinking Moms. I am also an Uber/Lyft Driver, private Chauffeur, varsity tutor, and a Certified Brain Trainer with Life Kinetik. I am also a former Substitute Teacher of 10 years. I Love children and am a Mother of 3 girls now in their 20's. I believe behavior is how a child sees, how a child hears, and how a child feels. I have a social Work degree and I have also done studies in Medical Assisting.
“There is something awesome about Mary! She was punctual, fun, kind, and my son and his best friend loves her! ”
I am a provider with experience in babies, toddlers and older kids. I have good references from the families I've work with in the past and certifications as CPR/First aid and preschool teacher assistant. I'm responsable, energetic, organized and I have skills such as multitasking, driving, patience and a passion for work with kids. My schedule is flexible and I'm available to start any time, don't hesitate to contact me!
“My kids loved hanging out with Melanie.”
Hi! My name is Mikayla, and I'm 21 years old with a strong love for working with kids. I’ve been volunteering with children at my church for nearly 10 years, and I also have professional experience through paid positions in childcare. I worked for the Safe-Key program and in summer camps at an elementary/middle school, where I cared for and supervised children in a structured setting. I'm comfortable with kids of all ages (as long as they’re out of diapers!) and am very flexible, reliable, and easy to adapt to each child’s personality. I’m also great at setting respectful boundaries with children—firm when needed, but always kind and understanding. A few fun facts about me: I love doing theatre and singing, I love all things Disney, and I'm a huge Spider-Man fan! I look forward to the opportunity to support your family!

As of October 2026
Babysitters on UrbanSitter are background checked every year, with every profile individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
122 sitters background checked in Oakland, FL
4.9 average star rating from total of 180 reviews in Oakland, FL

"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."
Marie C., parent

"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!"
Jenny S., parent

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

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