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182 babysitters are listed in Sarasota, FL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Sarasota, FL
5.0
(13)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! A little bit about me, I graduated from Emory University in 2015 where I earned a Masters of Public Health. I returned back to the States in March 2020 after working in Ethiopia for 4 years; I have worked primarily in Global Health, on health education and behavior change.
I love to cook and try new recipes, travel...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kylie is great. She has helped watch our 3 yr old son and 8 month old as well. Our 3 yr old gets very excited when she comes over. She is hands on and does a great job being creative. Would recommend."
Jim C.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a registered nurse for over 5 years. I have experience in elderly patient care, mobility, medication administration, bathing and other ADLs. I am looking for part time work for the days I'm off.
Sara can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am prior navy, I got honorably discharged a little over a year ago. I have open availability and am CPR certified. I have tons of experience in taking care for children and plenty of references. Hope to hear from you soon (:
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlyn is an amazing caring dependable babysitter i would recommend her a 1000 times over she is great with kids of all ages one of my best babysitters"
Misty N.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as sweet, kind, and honest.
I like working with kids because I have a kid my own and I love seeing kids because they remind me of her.
I'm looking for a job that has good treatment and stability.
I started working with kids when I got to Chicago in October 16, 2019.
In my spare time, I like to...
5.0
"Mariel nannied our son for 5 months, she was always very kind, patient, caring and took wonderful care of our child. We built a great level of trust with her and she would frequently take our son out for walks, to the park or our local library. She is also very...
Samantha S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cristina. I have 8 years of experience working as a full-time nanny and babysitter in New York, New Jersey and Colorado. I have a bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology with extensive knowledge in child development. I'm a 300 hours yoga teacher and child birth doula. I'm looking for babysitting and nanny jobs to...
Cristina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely Cristina!! Here are some examples of these qualities:
1. Creativity: Cristina provided creative outlets such as arts and crafts, music, making your own board games for the girls, instead of using screen-time.
2. Verbal communication: Cristina...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat newborns to 8-year-old children over the past 9 years. I am trustworthy and extremely patient because I have done this the majority of my life. I am a mother myself to 2 children, 7 & 4 years old. I come from a large family and have had plenty of experience around children and babysitting. I am very responsible...
Lilly can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kiley, I'm a seasoned nanny, babysitter and pet sitter. When I first moved down to Florida, after graduating from college in 2020, I was a nanny full time. Currently, I have a corporate job in design from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, but am looking for some extra side jobs. I love both sports and anything artistic....
Kiley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kiley is amazing with our girls & 4 dogs - basically a zoo. She is punctual, patient, understanding & is a great influence on our children. Could not recommend her more!"
Ashley S.
Cecily S.
Sarasota, FL
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Cecily. I am 30 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying for about 15 years, ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I am currently a full time nanny. I have also work as a preschool/daycare teacher, cheer coach and dance instructor. I previously spent time as a camp counselor and riding instructor at a...
Cecily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is a baby whisperer! Every time she is in our home, our three month old son just falls in love and snuggles he whole time... and takes great naps.. usually lasting an hour plus! And our son usually naps for thirty minutes and is wide awake. She definitely has a...
Cassie K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Naureen and I am very interested in being your babysitter. I have 16 years of experience as a babysitter. I am very loving, caring, patient and outgoing and love having activities that children will find entertaining. I have experienced with all ages of children. I usually use my skills and experience to handle...
Naureen can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Naureen is a great caregiver. She has watched our now 16-month-old son since he was 10 months old. He loves spending time with her. We appreciate that she genuinely cares about our son as if he was her own. They go for walks outside, read, sing and do fun...
Tiffany S.
Bridgette B.
Sarasota, FL
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is Bridgette. I am currently 21 years old and have experience in elder care, pet care, babysitting, as well as being a preschool teacher. I previously taught ages 2-4 in a school setting as a lead teacher, have also worked with children from ages 1-14. I have also had experience with Elder care as I took care of my...
Bridgette can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bridgette is a hard worker and very dependable. She has a positive attitude and always takes care of the job entirely. She's an excellent choice to take care of your children."
Larissa M.
Cecilia O.
Sarasota, FL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
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."
Care member
Nicole H.
Sarasota, FL
$31/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nicole. I am 22 years old. I am CPR certified. I've loved babysitting since I was about 13. I love it so much that I will be going to college for an Early Education Program I love pets, crafts, and being outside. I have over 9 years of experience watching kids from newborns to early teens.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"My kids loved her while she worked part-time for us. Wishing her well in her new full-time position!"
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A part-time nanny for the past 9 years, I have worked with children from the ages of 10 months up to 12-year-olds. I am experienced in helping students with after-school tutoring, pickup, drop-off, or anything in- between. I not only have personal experience working with children, but I also have a bachelors degree in Family and...
Sarai can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarai is an absolute gem and our family is so lucky to have her help! She is wonderful with young children (2 and 5) and is extremely responsible and dependable. Highly, highly recommend!"
Sarah B.
Leianna S.
Sarasota, FL
$15-22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hello! I'm Leianna. I love kids and am excited to have some of my own one day. I've been babysitting for 9+ years and have watched children from infancy-12+. I have tutored in most core classes and Spanish. I am trained in advanced child care and CPR certified. Aware of milestones and development. Good with all pets and willing...
Leianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leianna has been a pleasure to work with.
She has helped us enjoy a night out and leaving kids at home. She even come with us to family outing to help support the family.
She is patient, professional and eager to help around the house.
My 3 year old son...
Rick G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda and I am a professional in the communications field. Previously I worked in child care for several years, primarily in shelter settings for under-served youth, and then as a nanny for a home-schooled girl, as well as various occasional babysitting here and there. I am a safe driver and have passed a thorough...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda watched both my dogs all day while I was visiting from out of town. She was absolutely amazing with them and they had the best day. She sent pictures throughout the day, played fetch with them multiple times. I would highly recommend Amanda!"
Lauren E.
Madison M.
Sarasota, FL
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Madison! I'm a positive and energetic student at Elon University from Sarasota, Fl. I have substantial experience babysitting and being the sole care taker of my younger sister throughout high school. I have been a ballet teacher for young students for two years.
I am reliable, always on time and tend to have a flexible...
5.0
"Madison worked for our family as a summer sitter. She was punctual and dependable. She is amazing with kids and felt like part of the family. I would highly recommend her!"
Jessica F.
Maria R.
Sarasota, FL
$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Maria, and I am eager to take care of your child! I may be young but I have experience babysitting before, and the feedback has always been positive. Kids tend to enjoy being with me because I am artistic, so I enjoy doing creative activities with the children. I will go above and beyond and even clean and cook if...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Maria is fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on what ours kiddos where doing. I Highly recommend!"
Rose C.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting at 11 after being certified through our local Red Cross and have been watching children since. I am the mother of a 24-year-old young lady I raised alone. I was a teacher for 3+ years for ages 3-14. I've also taught preschool Sunday School for over 4 years. I have experience with twins, newborns, infants,...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Amy is a great babysitter. She is on time, active in doing activities with the kids, and very clean. She is a very kind person and would definitely recommend her to other families. I'm so glad we found her."
Joye S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sarasota, FL
Kylie S.
5.0
I vacation with my family on Longboat Key and I am so happy to have found Kylie. She is a gem! She has babysat for my two little girls several times and I find her engaged, energetic and very responsible. My girls adore her. I would highly recommend her to any family.
- Care member
Kaitlyn S.
5.0
Great with kids and loves them like her own. I'll never have a different babysitter for my kids than Kaitlyn
- Kayla S.
Mariel M.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Mariel’s care for our daughter for the past two and a half years. Throughout her time with us, she has been nothing short of exceptional. Mariel not only provided outstanding care but also played a crucial role in our daughter's early education by teaching her...
- Care member
Cristina V.
5.0
Christina took fantastic care of our daughter. She is warm, engaging, and genuinely loves children and nature.
- Care member
Katherine S.
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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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sarasota, FL:
How can I find a Sarasota babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Sarasota, FL?
The average rate for Sarasota, FL babysitters on Care.com is $19.99 per hour as of December 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Sarasota, FL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sarasota, FL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Sarasota, FL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Sarasota, FL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 108 reviews of the 182 listed babysitters.