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60 babysitters are listed in Palmetto, FL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Palmetto, FL

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Peggy W.


Bradenton Beach, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, I'm a mother/wife and grandma, kid lover, dog lover and senior lover ! My background is 40 + years as a R. N. in Ca., TX and Fl . I worked in Nursing homes for years. I like , art, music, dancing and exercise, and love design. My first priority as a caretaker is safety then FUN. I'm looking forward to helping out with date...
Peggy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Peggy is highly experienced in the medical field of caring for others. She has an uplifting, cheerful personality with smiles for everyone on any given day! "Highly Recommended""

Daniel W.

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Bianca L.


Bradenton, FL

$15-23/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Bianca and I'm 19 years old. I've had several years of experience in working in daycares with all ages. I've also grown up working in church nursery's, as well as babysat for several different families. I am DCF (Department of Children and Family) certified. I love children, and because of my years of...
Bianca can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bianca was amazing with my 3 boys! They absolutely loved her."

Samantha P.

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Laura B.


Bradenton, FL

$30-40/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Laura, and I am a ESOL teacher. I am responsible, respectful and very caring. I love children and therefore I am extremely patient with them. I am punctual with my appointments and have core values. I have always worked with children and I have a certain connection with them and children are attracted to me. I...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Laura is very responsible and energetic. She is always punctual and very patience with my son. She connects to kids well so I highly recommend her for your family."

Yujie Z.

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Abigail P.


Bradenton, FL

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Abbey and i'm currently a medical assistant, just looking for weekend gigs I'm just a phone call away :) I started babysitting my little cousin when I was 16 years old, eventually started babysitting for kids in my neighborhood. I've worked primarily with toddlers and preschoolers. I love working with kids. Whether...
5.0
"We have used Abbey multiple times since my son was born and he is 2.5 years old now. He absolutely adores her! She gets on his level to play and he loves it! She is dependable and trustworthy. She followed our instructions to a T and we really felt at ease with her...

Claire P.

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Stephanie S.


Sarasota, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Need a date night sitter ? I have my own transportation and have references. I'm experienced in home care for over 10 years. Child Care Provider
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Elderly care- Steph helped me take care of my grandma in her last years and I couldn't be happier with the way she handled her with such love & care. She always made sure she was clean & had her meals on time & kept good spirits while keeping her company. Animal...

Nancy H.

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Jess T.


Bradenton, FL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun & Friendly Tutor Or Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, Jess here! I traveled for the past three years with Cirque du Soleil in the US and Australia, where I lived an additional two years while I completed my Masters. Covid brought on a career change and I am now employed as an ESE Resource Teacher. Previously I was the Phys. Ed Program Lead for Manatee County's K-6 summer...
Jess can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jess watched our daughter for us on short notice. She was wonderful and my daughter loved her and had a great time. I would definitely recommend."

Diana S.

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Raquel S.


Bradenton, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 29 years old, I've been babysitting since 2007. I am a loving step mother, wife and aunt. I have experience with kids of all different ages. I've worked for 5 families through care. com, ages 5 months - 13 years old. I served for the Army National Guard for 8 years. Following my Army career, I became a Software Test...
Raquel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She is absolutely wonderful with children, she engaged my boys with learning and play and made sure they had plenty of time outside. She is friendly, easy to talk to and reliable. My children loved having her watch them and we miss her very much! "

Rachel W.

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Jamie C.


Bradenton, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Young Professional Seeking Weeknight And Weekend Care Positions

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked professionally with children ranging from 3 months old to middle school aged. I have nannied for five families long-term, the most recent post college (boy 7, girl 4), the next Dec. 2015- August 2016 (ages 4/8), one for five years (two boys 1 year apart), the second for three years ( a boy and girl 2 years apart),...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Jamie was my afternoon nanny over summer for my 8 month old and my 20 month old. I have only good things to say about her and the quality of her work. My kids really liked her and without a doubt I would have her back. She only left our home because she was going...

Shay R.

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Kayla M.


Bradenton, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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4.2

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, I'm a certified newborn care specialist with a background as a pediatric registered nurse working mainly with newborns. I have over 15 years of childcare experience with ages newborn to 12 years old. I also have a 3 children of my own ages 2, 5 and 7. I am CPR first aide certified. I'm available for overnight...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Kayla is a true professional! She came in and instantly built rapport with our kiddos (3 and 8). We are so thankful to have met her."

Enid B.

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Raeanna B.


Bradenton, FL

$15-22/hr8 yrs exp

I love and know how to take care of kids of all ages. I have a younger sibling and an 11-year-old daughter that I home school, as well as a baby boy. I have also babysat for family friends and enjoy spending time with kids and helping them to grow and develop.
Raeanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"RaeAnna used to watch my son after school while I was working. She is very sweet and attentive. I never had any worries while my son was in her care. It was always a pleasure to have her around. I"

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Katherine W.


Bradenton, FL

$20-25/hr20 yrs exp

Mature, College-Educated, Loving Woman With Many Years Of Experience

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 20 years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to support families by providing reliable childcare. I consider myself patient, calm, creative,...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Katherine "Mimi Kate" was an absolute asset to our family. Since day one, she helped mold our 3 month old into the wonderful 3 year old we have today. Our child learned letters, vocabulary, fine motor skills and much more at an accelerated rate. Not only was she...

Richard M.

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Ashley D.


Bradenton, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Nights And Weekends

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I currently work at a private middle and high school until 3 p.m. I have my evenings and weekends free and would love to help you out. I am available overnight if needed. I can cook simple meals while helping children with homework. I will obey bedtime rules in your home and respect your parental requests. I am an animal lover...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was great with our 3 boys (6/3/3). She brought toys for them to play with and entertained them all night. She was fantastic."

Daniel Q.

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Sarah S.


Bradenton, FL

$20-26/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitting/Housework/Tutoring

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sarah S. and I am an online University of Florida student. I can take care of kids, tutor, clean, cook, drive, and speak Spanish. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is an exceptional babysitter who provided reliable and trustworthy care for our son for over six months, starting from when he was just three months old. Her punctuality, genuine care, and nurturing nature made her an invaluable part of our family. Sarah's...

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$15-153/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom to 4 kiddos and have worked in for childcare for 17 years. I began working at a local preschool while still in high school as an afternoon float. This allowed me to work alongside lead teachers in various classrooms with children ages 6wks-5 yrs. During the summer I was a counselor at the elementary school aged...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren was the first person to watch my 2 year old daughter (aside from family) when traveling to the area for a wedding. Admittedly I was a bit nervous, but she put my mind at ease as soon as we met. She was incredibly attentive to my very busy toddler. She found...

Erin H.

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Katherine S.


Sarasota, FL

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor And Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Teacher with a Reading and ESOL Endorsement. I have cared for and taught many children from infant to preteen. I taught Elementary School from 2016 to 2022, when I made the career jump to explore other opportunities. I spent multiple years teaching inclusion classes, which included Gifted, General Education...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie did a great job with our two boys. They loved having her sit for them. She got right down on the floor and helped them build their lego city. We hope to have Katie sit for us again."

Shannon T.

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Cecilia O.


Sarasota, FL

$23-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for helping children thrive. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting experiences that solidified my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. I have three years of professional experience as a childcare provider, specializing in...
Cecilia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"I have a 5-month-old baby and Cecilia has been great, she is very sweet, responsible and organized, I totally recommend her."

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Emily A.


Sarasota, FL

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Emily A., I am from a small town in Midwest Ohio where I originally started babysitting for all of my neighbor's kids. When I was 15, my family moved to Munich, Germany and I ended up living there for 4 years and graduated from Munich International school in 2018. While I was in Germany, I babysat for many...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily worked for us full time this summer. She started when our son was 3 months old and he adores her. Although there was a learning curve at the beginning (for both of us) because she hadn't watched such a young child before, and we had never had a nanny...

Lauren B.

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Miriam A.


Bradenton, FL

$36/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Miriam, I'm 57 yo. I have a lot of experience taking cares of babies/children because I'm a pediatrician. I'm originally from Venezuela. I have a basic English, my main language is Spanish. I'm more comfortable taking care of newborns and with little babies (0-24mo). I worked with newborns for 10 years in...
Miriam can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is the most sweet person that I know, trustworthy, loyal and reliable babysitter, she's a pediatrician and she has a lot of experience with children. Five stars!"

Laura M.

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Rasiel F.


Bradenton, FL

$20-41/hr6 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Committed And Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 6+ years of experience working with children from the ages of 6 months to 17 years old, not to mention being a big sister :). Nothing makes me happier than caring for our future generations and I have a great passion for and knowledge of childhood development. Despite being a child art heart I am very...
Rasiel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren F.


Sarasota, FL

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny, Dog Sitter, Helper, Etc.

Growing up, I spent a lot of time alongside my mom while she nannied for families around our area. In my teenage years, I would help babysit family members and children around my neighborhood for date nights or special occasions. I've driven kiddos I've babysat to parks or places they needed to go in the past and have no issue...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palmetto, FL

Peggy W.

5.0

Peggy is highly experienced in the medical field of caring for others. She has an uplifting, cheerful personality with smiles for everyone on any given day! "Highly Recommended"

- Daniel W.

Bianca L.

5.0

Bianca was amazing with my 3 boys! They absolutely loved her.

- Samantha P.

Laura B.

5.0

Laura was a nanny for my two boys, ages 6 and 4. She did a wonderful job. She is good with kids and would always find fun activities for them to do. Additionally she is a good cook and the appetite of my oldest son, formerly a picky eater, improved under her care. I would highly recommend her to...

- Care member

Abigail P.

5.0

We have used Abbey multiple times since my son was born and he is 2.5 years old now. He absolutely adores her! She gets on his level to play and he loves it! She is dependable and trustworthy. She followed our instructions to a T and we really felt at ease with her watching him.

- Claire P.

Stephanie S.

5.0

Elderly care- Steph helped me take care of my grandma in her last years and I couldn't be happier with the way she handled her with such love & care. She always made sure she was clean & had her meals on time & kept good spirits while keeping her company. Animal Care- I have had her help foster...

- Nancy H.

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Babysitters in Palmetto, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.