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Find babysitters in Sarasota, FL that you’ll love
177 babysitters are listed in Sarasota, FL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"After interviewing many caretakers without success, we finally found Kylie and she is amazing! I cannot recommend Kylie enough. She was amazing with our 2.5 year old and he absolutely adored her. She is reliable, punctual, energetic, engaging, creative and just...
Nadia T.
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.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, a little bit about myself, I was in the Navy and got honorably discharged. Being in the Navy I was stationed in Japan for 4 years, and I was in Jacksonville for about a year until I moved back to the area. I have two dogs and a cat and love spending time with them. I have been watching kids since I started homeschool my...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlyn is an attentive and generous caregiver. She is very dependable and helpful in many ways. I have known Kailtyn for several years and my family is blessed to have her in our lives."
Mya D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver driven by my passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and friendly nature helps me connect with kids and build a safe, stimulating environment for them to thrive. With seven years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for children and pets too. I am happy to assist with light...
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina took fantastic care of our daughter. She is warm, engaging, and genuinely loves children and nature. "
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting children for 14 years, and have worked at an in-home daycare for about 4 years. I also have over two years of experience being a nanny to children under 2 years old. These positions have given me plenty of experience with children ranging from infants to 11years of age including children with special...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is a very sweet girl who truly loves children. She watched my son for a summer before going to college and was very interactive with him. She always tried to take him places if the weather was nice (parks, zoo, etc) and would send me pictures throughout...
Laurie W.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(4)
Hired by 6 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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
As a passionate childcare provider with five years of experience, I relish the opportunity to nurture and support the growth of young minds. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my aptitude for fostering a positive impact on children's lives.
My approach to childcare is rooted in...
Cecilia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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
Manoucheca A.
Sarasota, FL
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving, caring, Christian baby sitter. I enjoy reading books with the kids, do arts and crafts, cook and bake. I enjoy taking kids for outdoor activities. I also speak more than one language. I have 15 years of experience in working with children, I use to babysit my brothers, I also volunteer at the North Sarasota...
Manoucheca can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazing with kids. My daughter loves her."
Jodi F.
Nicole H.
Sarasota, FL
$31/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nicole. I am 23 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 10 years of experience watching kids from newborns to early teens.
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"My kids loved her while she worked part-time for us. Wishing her well in her new full-time position!"
Elizabeth C.
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
$13-25/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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cece walked right in and knew exactly what she was doing! My son connected with her right after just a few minutes. The power went out on her first night and it didn't even phase her. Professional all the way."
Ray M.
Elsie C.
Sarasota, FL
$21/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Elsie, a dedicated and experienced caregiver with a background in professional babysitting. I previously worked for Sunshine Babysitting and have also cared full-time for my niece and nephew from infancy until they turned two. With experience across all ages, I'm committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment and...
Elsie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She loves my kids and my kids love her!! She is very friendly, loving and caring. I already scheduled her for next year. "
Fraya C.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leianna is great with my daughter, V., who's 6 months. She can get her to stop crying pretty fast. Leianna loves to take V. on walks in her stroller and is teaching her words."
Makayla W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda and I am self employed as a pet sitter after many years in the non-profit field, most recently in communications roles. 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...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda has cared for both my kids and my dog! She has stayed at our home for up to 10 nights with our elderly/needy French bulldog and always taken excellent care of him. Amanda also watches my two children (ages 10 and 3) and they adore her. She's fun and kind,...
Megan J.
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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
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
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.
Cristina V.
5.0
Christina took fantastic care of our daughter. She is warm, engaging, and genuinely loves children and nature.
- Care member
Lauren F.
5.0
Lauren is a very sweet girl who truly loves children. She watched my son for a summer before going to college and was very interactive with him. She always tried to take him places if the weather was nice (parks, zoo, etc) and would send me pictures throughout the day. I really appreciated how...
- Laurie W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sarasota, FL:
How can I find a Sarasota babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sarasota, FL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 177 babysitters in Sarasota, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Sarasota, FL?
The average rate for Sarasota, FL babysitters on Care.com is $20.07 per hour as of March 2025. 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 2025, 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 110 reviews of the 177 listed babysitters.