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179 babysitters are listed in Sarasota, FL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Sarasota, FL
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was absolutely amazing with my 4 year old daughter. Our daughter wouldn't stop talking about how much fun they had. We also had her at our house to dog sit and they were in great care. Would highly recommend."
Heckathorn L.
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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
Joy B.
Sarasota, FL
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello-
Thank You for taking the time to read my profile.
I am a Dependable, Kind and Patient companion caregiver with 13 years experience working with the elderly. I have volunteered at elderly homes and worked at hospitals. I have a passion for providing excellent care and a safe environment-
*Safety is of the utmost...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Joy cares for our 3 boys and we have come to think of her as family, she has kept them for date night and for several overnight trips. She is good with picking the boys up from school and getting them to all their after school activities."
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Hi! I'm Eloise, I'm 20 and a college student majoring in business and marketing. I'm CPR and DCF certified, as well as first-aid certified through the Red Cross. I was a preschool teacher for 3 years throughout high-school and my first semester of college which I loved and I am now planning on babysitting/nannying as my schedule...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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...
Layla B.
Sarasota, FL
$24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Engaging & Experienced Part-Time Preschool Teacher & Babysitter
Hi there! My name is Layla and I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a part-time preschool teacher and experienced babysitter. I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of all ages.
As a preschool teacher, I've honed my skills in fostering creativity, curiosity, and learning through play. I...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicky. I've raised two daughters and have 6 grandchildren that I spend most of my free time with. I have an up to date CPR certification. The very first job I had was a nanny of triplets, followed by years of work at a daycare center, and then became a nanny again to a newborn who I was with until he was 8...
Nicky can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Past experience: spent my senior year of college nannying for a family with a 1-year-old son & 3-year-old son! nannied for a family with a 4-year-old daughter, 7-year-old son, and 12-year-old son. Cooked them food, took them on errands to get them out of the house, changed them, bathed the younger ones, but them to sleep, picked...
Maggie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a graduated student from USF looking to help families with their children during time of work or just a regular date night and having a trusted babysitter and not have to worry about their children. I worked at a daycare when I lived in Missouri for a year working with newborns to school aged children. I also worked at The...
My name is Livia, and I am 38 years old. I am from Slovakia, Europe.
I love and have four years of experience taking care of others children, in addition to raising my own son who is now 10 years old. My child caring experience was with children of up to 1 years of age.
My first language is Slovak and I am still working on...
Livia can also help with: Craft assistance
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, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sarasota, FL
Nicole L.
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.
Tori E.
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 babysitter.
- Morgan R.
Hannah S.
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 and, most importantly, that we...
- Libby And Matt K.
Sophia H.
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.
Kristen C.
5.0
Kristen I have known for over five years, she has helped me with my home daycare. Positive intersections with every child, encouraging them to answer open and end questions. She is dependable, always on time. Helped with lesson planning and food preparation for the day. Kristen would be an amazing...
- 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 179 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 $20.15 per hour as of February 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 95 reviews of the 179 listed babysitters.