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Ally M.

  • 4 years paid experience
  • 5 miles
Ally M., Child Care in Lake Helen, FL 32744 with 4 years of paid experience

I always loved working with kids. I would babysit 2 year olds when I was younger and loved it. My first job I worked at We Rock The Spectrum in Bradenton Fl. It is an inclusive kids indoor play gym for ages 1-12. I volunteered there at first, then started working there as a camp counselor during the summer, then started floor staff, the front desk, etc. I was one on one with different kids that were on the spectrum. My second job was a teacher at a daycare called Oceanside Learning Academy in Palmetto Fl. I was the teacher for mainly the twos, threes, and fours, but I have been in every room to help out with the different ages. Both jobs entails changing diapers, giving them snacks/ lunch, creating fun activities, teach, play alongside them, and have fun.My most recent job was at a different preschool when I was in NY for the summer. I have reliable transportation, and I am in college so please keep that in mind. I do have a flexible schedule so l'm sure we can make it work.

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$18–24/hr

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5.0

Cleopatra K.

Ally was great. She was reliable and efficient. She followed instruction and stuck to our routine perfectly. My boys are 5 and 6 and she did a great job with them. She did bedtime with them, got them ready in the morning and dropped them at the school bus. I would recommend her 100%

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Michelle F.

  • 9 years paid experience
  • 8 miles
Michelle F., Child Care in Lake Helen, FL 32744 with 9 years of paid experience

Available to give professional, caring & trustworthy care to your infants -teenagers. In Ohio I provided newborn care for several years and worked with special needs at a pediatric dental practice. I’ve successfully raised two independent and successful sons. I studied and received my CNA license in 2012. I worked providing senior care for several years in North Florida. The past few years, I’ve returned to my roots and enjoyment caring for children, pets and their homes needs. Additionally this past year providing senior care and companion needs. Organized, very trustworthy and very experienced. Impeccable driving & background with low mileage car. Look forward to speaking further and answering any additional questions! Thank you, Michelle F.

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$15–20/hr

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Alyse N.

Michelle helped me remotely take care of my senior father with Parkinson's in Florida while I lived in California. He was in an Assisted Living Facility and she checked in on him weekly, spending time with him, and keeping me updated on his level of care. She was such a blessing during a stressful time when he was in and out of the hospital. She kept me updated about his care and concerns she had at the facility (like him getting his meds on time) and he was always so happy to have her visit. She was very sweet, communicative, and caring and I'd be happy to recommend her to other families looking for some additional care.

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Stephanie R.

  • 4 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Stephanie R., Child Care in Lake Helen, FL 32744 with 4 years of paid experience

I have 2 small kids of my own, ages 1 and 2 yrs old. I have had the pleasure of teaching my 2 year old letter, number and primary color recognition. We are a homeschooling family and I would love to extend what I learn and am able to teach on to other families and their kids. I have prior experience babysitting my cousins and nieces and nephew for an extended period of time. They were ages 6 months old and 4, 9 and 11 years old at the times I have sat with them as well. If you would like any additional details on my experience, I am more than happy to provide it. I am also comfortable with family pets and have extended experience raising and caring for pets; mainly dogs and cats.

$20–24/hr

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Scott R.

What a blessing to have met Stephanie! She is very kind, patient and my normally standoffish child opened up to her quickly! Highly recommend and will be booking her for date nights!

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Lizbeth M.

  • 1 year paid experience
  • 14 miles
Lizbeth M., Child Care in Lake Helen, FL 32744 with 1 year of paid experience

Hi! My name is Lizbeth. I've recently graduated from UCF with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication. I have experience with taking care of children of all ages. I’ve worked at Doodlebugs as an Assistant Teacher taking care of children between the ages of 6 months to 5 yrs old. I’ve also been a nanny for children ages 3 months to 13 years old. I love taking care of children and making a positive impact on the development of a child both intellectually and emotionally. I am willing to help with online school/ homework, crafts, meal preparation, and swimming supervision as well! I'm very capable of taking care of children of any age and making sure that they feel comfortable, safe, and happy! Don't hesitate to send me a message or communicate with me for any additional questions or comments.

$15–18/hr

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Kallie T.

Lizbeth is wonderful. She sat for our 3 month old son while I worked at home, and he loved her immediately. I didn’t hear him cry once, and her calming presence also helped him go down for his naps without a fuss. So happy with her!

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Marcie L.

  • 20 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Marcie L., Child Care in Lake Helen, FL 32744 with 20 years of paid experience

I am a patient, kind, and loving spirit, easy and outgoing with lots of positive energy! I enjoy all ages and stages of life. I’m passionate about teaching and about children and their curiosity for life and learning!! I've been an Early Childhood Preschool Educator for 12+yrs…..having 3yrs. experience in VPK, 6yrs. Experience with ages 2-3 (including potty training) and 3yrs. teaching infants. I’ve held a CDA in Early Education and completed certified training in Early Literacy. I am certified for both infant and child CPR and First Aid. I have over 30+yrs. experience in private nannying and currently work with 2 families I can provide current references from. I work with children that are challenged with disabilities as well. My Qualities include: Providing safe environments for children to play and learn in. Creating fun and loving atmospheres. Mentoring with positive and nuturing guidance. Participating in a wide range of indoor/outdoor adventure activities and exercise that promote healthy physical awareness and development. Inspiring imagination with reading, games and projects. Creativity in arts, crafts, and cooking. Developing life skills through homework, experiments and daily tasks.

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$22–25/hr

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Renee W.

We love having Marcie help us with our two young boys (2yr and 4yr). With a third child on the way to join our family, we hired Marcie to help with the boys so we could prepare for our expanding family. We certainly hit the jackpot! Marcie has done an excellent job in preparing our boys for VPK and preschool. She engages them in daily activities, both educational and fun. She creates a structured environment to keep them focused by planning lessons ahead of time and keeping them on task. Marcie has also been a wonderful resource for general parenting questions and guidance which has been extremely helpful as we juggle the needs of three kids. She is more than willing to help with any chores around the house and will incorporate help from the boys, e.g. our 4yr has learned to clean his own room and takes pride in it! We really enjoy having Marcie help with our kids and would not hesitate to recommend her if you are considering hiring her as well!

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Loren C.

  • 4 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Loren C., Child Care in Lake Helen, FL 32744 with 4 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is loren, I’m an experienced childcare provider with 4 years of hands-on experience and previous work as a daycare teacher for children ages 2–5. I’ve also worked with twins before! I’m known for being patient, attentive, and great with kids, and I take pride in creating a calm, safe, and fun environment. I’m also willing to help with light housekeeping, meal prep, and keeping things organized to make your day easier. I’m CPR certified and have my DCF certification as well!

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$16–100/hr

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Paula A.

My girls were absolutely delighted with Loren as their babysitter. She kept my busy toddler safe, happy, and thoroughly entertained, and she connected so naturally with my autistic teen daughter as she they chatted about art and video games—and my teen even gave her a hug goodbye. We’ll definitely be calling Loren again. ❤️

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Jada L.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Jada L., Child Care in Lake Helen, FL 32744 with 5 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is Jada, and I have several years of experience caring for children of different ages. I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), where I support children with special needs by helping with behavior management, communication skills, daily routines, and creating a safe, positive environment. I’m patient, reliable, and attentive, and I understand how important it is for parents to feel comfortable leaving their children in trusted hands. I enjoy creating fun, engaging activities while also maintaining structure and routines when needed. My experience working with children with special needs has helped me develop strong communication, problem-solving, and caregiving skills. I’m comfortable with meal prep, bedtime routines, homework help, light housekeeping related to the children, and adapting to each child’s individual needs. My goal is always to make sure children feel safe, supported, and cared for while giving parents peace of mind.

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$24–28/hr

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5.0

Amanda M.

Jada was great with my 9 yr old daughter! She has severe ADHD and can be handful at times. But Jada was extremely kind and gentle with her. She used all kinds techniques and helped get her back on track to focus on one thing at a time. She is super sweet and has a lot of patience even when having to repeat herself and help get my 9 yr old to calm down and focus. I highly recommend her .

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Alida L.

  • 25 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Alida L., Child Care in Lake Helen, FL 32744 with 25 years of paid experience

Owned my own home daycare for two years licensed by the State of Virginia. Took care of six months to ten years old. Prepared meals and snacks. Also worked as a Camp Counselor for Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota with third, fourth and fifth graders. Experience babysitting newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and school aged children. Worked at Julie Rohr Academy, Sarasota, with four and five year olds. CPR and AED certified. Will need to renew my certification in January 2027. Compassionate, caring, loving, patient and very reliable. Love working with children. This summer 2026 I am taking care of my granddaughter, who is 5 years old. She comes to my home around 7 am and gets picked up around 6 pm. We go to the community pool during the week, play card games, particularly Old Maid, Art Work, go bicycle riding around the neighborhood and also the water front of downtown Sanford. I have a seven month old male mix golden retriever, who absolutely loves children, particularly little ones. We take Ennis for walks around the neighborhood early in the morning. I have a pond behind my townhouse full of ducks and geese. We go out daily and feed them. I also take care of my 3 year old granddaughter and 1 year old grandson, whenever daycare is closed or they are sick/not feeling well. Because I am booked this coming school year picking up my two granddaughters from school at 3 pm. I will be doing activities with them, including any homework, until they are picked up around 6 pm. I am only available during the week after 7 pm to babysit but am available on the weekends to sit. I do attend 5 pm mass on Saturdays and am usually home by 6:30. So, can give parents a night out after 7 pm or I can always do Sunday morning mass if the date night needs to be earlier. I am a widow of a career Naval Officer and moved from Sarasota in December 2025 to Sanford to help my daughter with the grandchildren. I have 7 grandchildren total and took care of two of them from infants to kindergarten Monday through Friday plus babysitting on the weekends for parents night out. I am available once school begins from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm during the week if a parent needs babysitting or their child is sick and they need to work at least most of the day. I raised 4 of my children basically alone plus working full time while my husband was in the Navy and deployed for 6 months or longer. I also do dog walking and dog sitting!

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$15–25/hr

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Amari C.

Alida responded quickly to my messages and was able to help me with a last minute pet sitting job for my two dogs. They quickly took to her. There was a bit of confusion on that first day but it was all sorted, so her second pet sitting experience wasn't nearly as chaotic. I would use her again and recommend her to anyone else looking for a pet sitter in the area.

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Lorelei G.

  • 4 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Lorelei G., Child Care in Lake Helen, FL 32744 with 4 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is Lorelei, I’ve been babysitting for 4 years. I’ve worked with infants, toddlers, kids, and teens, so I’m comfortable caring for children of all ages. I genuinely love spending time with kids, whether we’re playing games, doing crafts, helping with homework, or just having fun together. I’m reliable, caring, and always make safety my top priority. I’d love the opportunity to care for your little ones!

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$20–26/hr

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Jennifer M.

  • 30 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Jennifer M., Child Care in Lake Helen, FL 32744 with 30 years of paid experience

I’m a 44 year old mother of three well adjusted, well behaved and grown children. I’ve worked as a nanny in the past when my children were little and now that they’re grown, I’d like to start again with looking after and caring for a family as their trusted babysitter. Caring for children and making memories with them has always been my happy place since I was a babysitting teenager. I love creating adventures that involve learning, but also allows for silliness and giggles that create lasting memories. I’ve kept in contact with a family I babysat for when I was a teenager and I still get texts with memories of the silliness. I have cared for children of all ages and of course raised my own. I’m extremely patient and I will care for your child as if they were my own. I absolutely love all stages of a child, from newborn cuddles, to the curiosity of a toddler, to the growing minds of elementary, middle school and up. I have a reliable car with a perfect driving record and a squeaky clean background check. I’m ready to go on adventures that keep us home or bring us out into the world to explore and learn or to just get some energy out. (Parent approved of course!)

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$18–23/hr

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