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828 child care providers are listed in Saint Petersburg, FL
The average rate is $18/hr as of December 2023
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years
Most recent reviews for child care providers in Saint Petersburg, FL
Jeanette S.
5.0
She did a great job.
- Kevin P.
Ariel L.
5.0
Ariel was amazing with our son L who is 2 years old. He loved her so much and every morning he was super excited to go to her place. She has a very cozy house and a great playroom for kids. L. loved playing with her. She also made sure that they had plenty of activities outside the house too. Every...
- Melis T.
Zulma B.
5.0
We love Zulma! She babysits our daughter occasionally and is always on time, flexible, and most importantly sweet to our daughter. She is high energy and will play all day! Highly recommend.
- Nick R.
Julie M.
5.0
She is an amazing nanny who will become a part of your family! She truly loves being around children and is so much fun! She is creative, caring and very thoughtful. My child loves her and I trust her 100%!
- Jamie S.
Victoria H.
5.0
Tori has been our nanny for the summer and has been great. She is very dependable and sweet to our daughter. She plays with her and helps her practice standing, cruising, etc. Tori has a darling personality and is nice to interact with during the day as well (we largely work from home). I would...
- Catherine H.
Child care providers in Saint Petersburg, FL
5.0
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I am a college-educated, non-smoking female who loves children and pets. I am reliable, trustworthy, and fun loving. I have experience caring for children of all ages, including newborns and infants. I have helped families on a full-time temporary basis, as they waited for openings in daycare for...
Jeanette can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
She did a great job.
Reviewed by Kevin P.
5.0
(3)
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I have 10 years of experience. I have multiple references as well. I love teaching children and I have my own preschool curriculum for the kids I use to watch full time so that always comes in handy for crafts and educational activities. I love caring for children and I am very patient with them. I...
Recent review:
5.0
Ariel was amazing with our son L who is 2 years old. He loved her so much and every morning he was super excited to go to her place. She has a very cozy house and a great playroom for kids. L. loved playing...
Reviewed by Melis T.
5.0
(3)
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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...
Recent review:
5.0
We love Zulma! She babysits our daughter occasionally and is always on time, flexible, and most importantly sweet to our daughter. She is high energy and will play all day! Highly recommend.
Reviewed by Nick R.
5.0
(3)
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About Julie..... I am a mother, grandmother, aunt and known to many little ones as Miss Julie. I am going to be dividing my time between Treasure Island, Florida and Sonoma, California and would love to find a family I could help with their children on an occasional basis. I have lots of experience...
Julie can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
She is an amazing nanny who will become a part of your family! She truly loves being around children and is so much fun! She is creative, caring and very thoughtful. My child loves her and I trust her 100%!
Reviewed by Jamie S.
5.0
(3)
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Hello my name is Victoria. I am a recent graduate from Florida State University with a B. S. in Behavioral Neuroscience and a minor in Chemistry. I plan to attend a direct entry nursing program and specialize in pediatrics. I am babysitting on the side to earn money to pay off student loans and...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Tori has been our nanny for the summer and has been great. She is very dependable and sweet to our daughter. She plays with her and helps her practice standing, cruising, etc. Tori has a darling personality and...
Reviewed by Catherine H.
5.0
(6)
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Hi, I am looking for evening and/or weekend jobs. I have always loved children and am not a sit on the couch type babysitter. I genuinely enjoy children and interacting with them. All of the clients I have done child care for have re hired me. About me... I am a Mom to adult Twin Daughters. No...
Lorna can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Lorna was personable and tidy. Thank you for taking care our children.
-Jacq
Reviewed by Jacqlynn M.
5.0
(1)
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Hello, I'm Alyssa! I'm 21 years old and originally from the hills of Tennessee. I'm the oldest of 8 and have the stereotypical "oldest sibling" mentality. I'm a hard worker, rule follower, responsible, patient and timely individual. I moved to Florida after graduation and have found myself missing...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Alyssa is awesome! I have 3 kids and they all love her. She's very punctual, kind and super engaging! I love her kitchen skills too, I know the kids always have a good lunch when they're with her. Hire her and...
Reviewed by Kaitlyn F.
4.0
(4)
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Hello! My name is Sarah and I am an experienced care provider. My experience ranges from tutoring to child care to elder care and everything in between. With this experience, I have decided to dedicate a life to caring for others via my education; I am a student currently enrolled at the University...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
My kids LOVED Sarah! She let the kids help make dinner, was attentive to their needs, and kept them entertained. My kids had only good things to say about their time with Sarah. Would absolutely recommend!
Reviewed by Connor D.
5.0
(2)
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I'm a positive, energetic and caring mother of one, and a grandmother to one grandson. I've spent most of my career in the corporate arena; however, due to my love of children, I have volunteered and cared for children, from infants to teenagers, for over 40 + years. With the birth of my grandson...
Pamela can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Pam has been a Godsend to us since the moment she started with us and is now part of our extended family! She has a way with kids that you can tell she truly loves what she does and treats them as if they were...
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Emma M.
Saint Petersburg, FL
$16-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
School Speech Therapist Looking For After School Care
5.0
(1)
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Hi I'm Emma :) I am a CCC-SLP (speech-language pathologist). I have worked in 3 different elementary schools across Florida as well as a speech therapist for families birth-3 years of age in Rhode Island. My fiancé and I moved to St Pete in 2020 and I worked in Bradenton Florida in an elementary...
Emma can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Emma has been amazing! she is punctual and flexible. Her experience working with children definitely shows in how she handles our little lady. We will continue utilizing her services for however long she'll...
Reviewed by Naomie P.
5.0
(3)
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I have had the pleasure of being a nanny and caregiver to 10 wonderful children between the ages 2 weeks - 9 years old over the course of over 13 years.
Recent review:
5.0
I cannot imagine a better person to take care of our first baby. Catherine joined us when my daughter was about 3 months old and helped us navigate being first time parents and going back to work. Our daughter...
Reviewed by Rachel J.
3.0
(2)
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Hello! I am a Pediatric/NICU nurse. I am certified in infant and child CPR/AED. I love children and enjoy babysitting/nannying. I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. I am comfortable in babysitting all ages. My schedule is very flexible and I am willing to work with you. If you...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Kathleen is a wonderful babysitter for our infant son. She plays with him, takes him on walks and keeps him on his schedule. She has been a wonderful find and I would highly recommend her.
Reviewed by Kristen E.
Sharon H.
Saint Petersburg, FL
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Loving Mother/Grandmother To Care For Your Special Ones!
5.0
(1)
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Hello! My name is Sharon and I recently relocated to South Pasadena from Northern California with my husband and son, who is a college student. My family includes 5 adult children, 7 grandchildren and two quirky Corgi's. As a mother/grandma, I love engaging with children by reading, arts and crafts...
Recent review:
5.0
Sharon is truly the greatest nanny in the world! Miss Sharon worked with us for 10 months, and I literally burst into tears when she told me she was moving away. She cared for our daughter from age 11 months to...
Reviewed by Erin B.
Hanna H.
Saint Petersburg, FL
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Interactive, Caring Nanny & Professional Smile Creator
5.0
(1)
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My name is Hanna, I'm 25 years old and I've had the pleasure of professionally cleaning homes for the past 4 years, first with merry maids and now I run my small business, Fresh Start Services. I am a yoga instructor, entrepreneur, and caregiver.
I have had many positive reviews from clients...
Hanna can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
She's amazing!
Reviewed by Ulises D.
5.0
(7)
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Hey there! I am absolutely passionate about working with kids. Ever since I was young I can remember watching my younger brother and all of the neighborhood kids. From Newborn to Teenage years I have worked with a variety of ages. My experience ranges from working as an Aupair/Nanny professionally...
Symantha can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Symantha has been amazing with our kids! She's spent some time primarily caring for our now 5 month old and has been fantastic. Our situation was unique in that "Sam" was actually coming to our office to watch...
Reviewed by Lilyan A.
Child care centers in Saint Petersburg, FL
5.0
(6)
Paul R Hortin Child Development Center Inc
467 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Costimate: $197/wk
Description:
Hortin Child Development Center will enrich the lives of children ages 2-5 and their families by providing full-time quality care and education in an affordable, nurturing environment.
We are a small school...
Recent review:
5.0
Our son had a wonderful experience at Hortin. He got a great eduction and loved his Pre-K teacher. He is in 2nd now and still wants to stop by and visit Ms. Jessica. I wish we had known about Hortin sooner so...
Reviewed by Melanie J
3.9
(8)
Description:
Kids Zone Academy is now Accepting ELC. The Early Learning Coalition is a nonprofit agency focused on high quality, early care, and education. In working with, our goal at Kids Zone Academy is to prepare...
Recent review:
5.0
My son loves Kids Zone Academy. I am consistently impressed with how much he is learning all while enjoying his day! The school is secure and the staff friendly and welcoming
Reviewed by Karen S
Description:
Jump Start Preschool, Inc. is an Early Childhood Education center. We provide a researched based curriculum. We serve children ages 1-5 and school age children ages 6-12 in our Before and After Care program. We...
Description:
"By Accelerating Early Learning, We Elevate Future Education."
2.0
(1)
Description:
Academy For Love and Learning Inc. lays the foundation for lifelong learning. They utilize a comprehensive curriculum developing the children’s minds and bodies through sequenced learning experiences. The...
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Saint Petersburg, FL
How much is child care near me in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.47 per hour as of December 2023. 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.
How can I find child care near me in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Care.com currently has 758 child care providers near you in Saint Petersburg, FL. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Saint Petersburg, 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 Saint Petersburg, FL that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Saint Petersburg, FL child care provider?
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 Saint Petersburg, 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 Saint Petersburg, FL and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Saint Petersburg, FL in December, 2023?
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.
Ratings for Saint Petersburg, FL child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Child Care Providers in Saint Petersburg, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 539 reviews of the 828 listed child care providers.