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174 babysitters are listed in Sarasota, FL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Sarasota, FL
5.0
(3)
I am a full time college student and mom, with a huge passion for kids. I am extremely patient and out-going. I have attended a program For Early Childhood Education back in 2015. Since then, I have completed my A. A. degree for psychology in 2019. I currently attend school for my B. S in Psychology. I have worked for...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Maria is very accountable. She babysat my sister's for 5 months during the school year. She helped with homework and cleaning up the house. She is marvelous with games and the girls adore her. Your kids will be safe and always have fun with her. "
Shayla B.
5.0
(7)
As a teacher, I am compassionate, nurturing, and energetic. Currently, I teach first grade and have been in childcare for over 10 years. I have been teaching for three years. As your child's nanny, I'll provide you with these services. My goal is to teach your child the skills to become self-efficient, to use their creativity to...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is a sweet sensitive young lady. She thinks of others before herself. And most of all she loves everyone."
Ashley B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I'm an experienced, educated, mother of 4 older children. I previously worked for 9 years as an elementary school art teacher and one year as a preschool teacher. I'm responsible, energetic, nurturing and fun. . I'm a great cook and cleaner and willing to do both as asked. I'd love the opportunity to speak with you in...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is our full time nanny for our 5, 3 and 2 year old boys. She has worked with us for 2.5 years and I would recommend her with ten stars if that was possible. She is an outstanding nanny. She is reliable, caring and creative. She has incredible intuition with...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am in search of a full time nanny position as I am leaving my current position at which I have been for almost 12 years. I began with my current family in February of 2004, when their daughter was just 8 weeks old. I have been an integral part of their daughter's upbringing and have be vested in her interest in the same manner...
Alma can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I know Alma because she's been the nanny for a very close friend for nearly 12 years. I live up the block from the family she works for, so I've seen her care for their daughter from the toddler through tween years. When I first met Alma I was extremely impressed...
Brittney H.
Gabriela M.
Sarasota, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hi there! Gabriela here, ready to help you with your family needs. I am a 35-year-old lupus warrior with extensive experience with infants-14 years old, fur baby care, household management, assistant work, work vacations with families as well as extended stays with littles and/or fur babies while parents take a much needed...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Gabi is truly a 5 star caretaker for my children and animals! She dropped in on my 2 dogs and 1 cat while I was on a 2 week vacation. She even went the extra mile by collecting my mail and watering our plants. Will definitely be using her again."
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Natasha G.
Sarasota, FL
$24-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I work full-time as a special education teacher with students with autism. I love working with children of all ages and needs. My availability is anytime after 5 on weekdays and full availability on weekends. During the months of June and July I have complete availability. I enjoy outdoor activities and adventures and love all...
Natasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Natasha is so great! She helped us during the summer. She was so good with our little babe! Highly recommend! "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! With over 10 years of experience in special education, I specialize in working with children from PreK to 3rd grade. My background includes tutoring to support FAST, iReady, and STAR growth, ensuring personalized learning for each child. I hold a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and am reading endorsed through...
Anyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Nicole L.
Sarasota, FL
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Nicole! I have a 4-year-old son. He's the apple of my eye!
I've worked for families here in Sarasota and also for families in NYC (I lived there for 6 years)
I am very reliable. I know all the fun spots like parks, playgrounds, jumpy places, kids museums, libraries etc.
I love coming up with fun/ educational games and...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Nicole was great! She watched 4 kids at the same time and made it seem easy! She was warm and kind and the kids loved her."
Jessica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Tori. I love working with kids and have over 10 years of experience with children of all ages! I have years of volunteer experience in my church daycare center, caring for those in the nursery and teaching in the preschool, elementary, and middle school. During the summers of 2016 and 2017 I worked full time...
Tori can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tori is an absolute joy and our family adores her. She is smart, dependable and completely engaged in the well-being of our children while watching them. To top it all off, she is down to earth and an all around great person. I highly recommend her as a nanny or...
Morgan R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat various age groups ever since I was in high school. I have experience with all ages, but mainly newborn to toddler. My availability is pretty open. I am comfortable doing things around the house and/or running errands while caring for children.
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah started watching our son when he was six months old and quickly became part of our family. They loved playing together as he grew from a baby to a chatty toddler. As parents we loved that she was reliable, engaging with our little guy, great to banter with...
Libby And Matt K.
Kristen C.
Sarasota, FL
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kristen , I have worked with kids from all ages ! I have a pretty open schedule. Open to new things and adventures.
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kristen is a wonderful babysitter and care taker. My kids loved her because she would play with them, read to them, take them for walks, and do all kinds of fun things with them. I always felt comfortable having her in my home. We were sad when we moved away and...
Care member
Sophia H.
Sarasota, FL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sophia, I am a Graduate student earning my Master's in Counseling. I have been caring for children of all ages for about 8 years now, as well as adults with disabilities for about 5 years now. I have had several full time nannying jobs, as well as house sitting and pet sitting roles. Please let me know if...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We loved having Sophia. She worked for us for three months. She was never late and very dependable. You will not regret hiring her. She is definitely worth every penny of her hourly rate. Really sweet young woman."
Joseph S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! Formerly known as Ms. Victoria, for I was a preschool teacher for 3 years. I started as a floater, caring for children from ages 0-6. Then was promoted to a Co-Teacher for the Jr. Preschool Class. Next I became the Arts & Theatre Teacher to a shifting classroom of ages 3-5. I have had Florida's ongoing mandatory DCF...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We visited Sarasota for one month and hired Victoria to help with our family of four children under the age of six (one newborn). She exceeded our wildest expectations. Energetic and always positive, the children immediately took to Victoria, and she could...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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.
My Name is Paige and I am 22 years old, I just moved back to Sarasota from Gainesville where I was attending the University of Florida. I start an internship at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on August 24th in the Childbirth Education Department and will be graduating in December with my Bachelors of Science in Health Education. I...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Madison C.
Sarasota, FL
$16-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Madison And I Am Looking For A Part-time Job As A Nanny/babysitter!
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient and caring.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to work flexible hours. I am a student at the University of Florida and have classes on Tuesdays 10:40-4:55, as well as Thursdays from 10:40-11:35. I also have another job working as a registered behavioral technician on Mondays and...
I love kids. I babysat a 12, 8, 4-year-old for about 3 years and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I also have a 7-year-old brother and a 15-year-old brother so I have lots of experience caring for them.
Hi, my name is Alison. My experience includes babysitting neighborhood children when their parents would go out sometimes. I regularly take care of my cousins who are 5 y/o and 9 y/o. I am a very fun babysitter who enjoys playing games or doing art and craft activities with kids. I also have experience tutoring children in...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
I recently moved to the Sarasota area . I am retired after working 27 years in law enforcement in NY. I raised two sons (age 26 and 28) and currently babysit on Tuesdays for a local family. I am college educated, non smoker, highly responsible and reliable . I recently renewed my CPR certification.
Elaine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Sierra G.
Sarasota, FL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter! Friendly And Caring! Available Every Week Day And Most Weekends!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Sierra! I am originally from MD. I moved to Sarasota in May 2023. A question I get often is "what brought you here?" and my response is simply that I have always loved FL. I am a beach lover and I wanted a change from the small town I grew up in. Moving here completely on my own has been a challenge, but...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sarasota, FL
Maria R.
5.0
Maria is great with kids. She has a very kind heart and is patient.
- Misha K.
Ashley B.
5.0
I couldn't be happier with ashley! She's been consistently reliable and punctual, which is so important to me. What really stands out is how she actively plays with my child, keeping him entertained and engaged. She also makes sure his needs are met and is always easy to talk to. A truly...
- Care member
Heather M.
5.0
Heather is our full time nanny for our 5, 3 and 2 year old boys. She has worked with us for 2.5 years and I would recommend her with ten stars if that was possible. She is an outstanding nanny. She is reliable, caring and creative. She has incredible intuition with kids. Heather brought structure to...
- Care member
Alma I.
5.0
I know Alma because she's been the nanny for a very close friend for nearly 12 years. I live up the block from the family she works for, so I've seen her care for their daughter from the toddler through tween years. When I first met Alma I was extremely impressed by her overall presence, from her...
- Brittney H.
Gabriela M.
5.0
Gabi is truly a 5 star caretaker for my children and animals! She dropped in on my 2 dogs and 1 cat while I was on a 2 week vacation. She even went the extra mile by collecting my mail and watering our plants. Will definitely be using her again.
- Care member
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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 174 babysitters in Sarasota, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 $20.40 per hour as of April 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Sarasota, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 148 reviews of the 174 listed babysitters.