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Maria R.

Maria's Bio

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Misha K. says "Maria is great with kids. She has a very kind heart and is patient."

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Ashley B.

Full Time Nanny

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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...

Care Member says " 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...

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Katherine S.

Experienced Tutor And Babysitter

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Shannon T. says "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...

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Bridgette B.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Bridgette. I am currently 24 years old and have experience in elder care, pet care, babysitting, as well as being a preschool teacher. I previously taught ages 1-4 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...

Larissa M. says "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...

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Mariel M.

Things That I Do As A Babysitter.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Lauren C.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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...

Krista M. says "Lauren watched our three girls when we were traveling to AMI for vacation and she was absolutely wonderful! She was punctual, thoughtful and so kind. She...

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Kaitlyn S.

Nanny/Babysitter

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
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...

Kayla S. says "Great with kids and loves them like her own. I'll never have a different babysitter for my kids than Kaitlyn"

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Norma K.

Responsible And Lovely Person

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am mother or two daughters (30 and 33 years old). I'm original from Colombia (speak Spanish) I have the experience to working with wonderful families and kids for the ones I have very special feelings .... the kids I treat like my own...

Ana M. says "Soraya was a great nanny to our 20 month old daughter since she was 3 months old. For me the most important thing was that I felt like I can trust her and...

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Natasha G.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "Natasha is so great! She helped us during the summer. She was so good with our little babe! Highly recommend! "

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Kylie S.

Outdoors-loving, Creative, And Energetic Babysitter

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Kylie was wonderful! She babysat our 2 under 2 while in town for a wedding. She was flexible and very easy to communicate with - before, during and...

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Stephanie S.

Child Care Provider

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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

Nancy H. says "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...

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Emily A.

Fun Sitter

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Lauren B. says "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...

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Sarah S.

Babysitting/Housework/Tutoring

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Sarah S. and I am a nanny in Manatee County who has a bachelors degree in Health Education and Behavior from the University of Florida. I now just take part time nannying jobs. I can take care of kids, tutor, clean, cook, drive, and speak Spanish. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Care Member says "Sarah was basically an extension of our family for the past year. She cared for our youngest full time when she was 5 months until she was 18 months...

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Peggy W.

Bradenton Beach, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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...

Daniel W. says "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...

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Rasiel F.

Fun-loving, Committed And Responsible Caregiver

Bradenton, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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...
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Katherine W.

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

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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,...

Care Member says "Kate watched my then 2 year old daughter out of our home. She treated her with love as if it was a member of her own family. My daughter was always...

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Nicole L.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Jessica S. says "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."

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Lauren B.

Babysitter

Bradenton, FL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Lauren! I'm a graduate of University with a degree in Early Childhood Education PK-4, with a minor in Educational Technology. I have my Masters degree in Educational Leadership. I'm a certified teacher. I'm a third grade teacher for the School District. I have more than 10 years experience babysitting and...
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Alejandra H.

Bradenton, FL

from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Dependable, and dedicated babysitter with 7 years of experiences as a preeschool teacher and babysitting. Flexible and adaptable with extensive knowledge of a child psychology and development. Devoted to helping children think creatively, solve problems independently, and respect themselves and others.
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Hannah C.

Experienced Babysitter Available.

Bradenton, FL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Hannah. I am 29 years old and a graduate from UCF. I am the second oldest of six children and have plenty of experience with children of all ages. I love to stay active and consider myself to be very artistic. I try to be involved with the kids I watch as much as possible.
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  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Longboat Key, FL

Babysitters in Longboat Key, FL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Maria R.

Maria is great with kids. She has a very kind heart and is patient.

- Misha K.

Ashley B.

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...

- Care member

Katherine S.

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...

- Shannon T.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Longboat Key, FL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Longboat Key, 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 1 babysitters in Longboat Key, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Longboat Key, FL babysitters on Care.com is $25.00 per hour as of August 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Longboat Key, 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.

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