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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
travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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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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Sara D.

Summer Babysitter

Sarasota, FL

4.0(0)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
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.
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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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Cristina V.

Caring Babysitter

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "I got to see Cristina interact with her own child as well as my child and she was caring and attentive to both. I loved Cristina and felt very...

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Simone R.

Full Time Available Babysitter

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm military spouse who recently moved here from Texas. I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter and I have a 3 years old daughter. I have my own transportation, fully vaccinated and I'm willing to do light housework. I love kids and pets! Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

Tina N. says "We highly recommend Simone! She has taken care of our 2 year old toddler who is very active and has lots of nap crutches. Simone is punctual, dependable,...

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Lilly F.

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime

Sarasota, FL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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...
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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
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 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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Naureen M.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "Naureen was amazing! We used her at a hotel on Longboat Key for our five and three year-old. She showed up on time with endless arts and crafts to do...

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Heather M.

Responsible Educated Caregiver

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Demitria T.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Demi. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have been babysitting since about the age 12 for outside families and for my younger cousins. I have experience with newborn infants up to teenagers; and up to four kids at a time. I love taking on any and all child care responsibilities. I love pets, crafts, fitness and...

Serena M. says "Demi is an amazing babysitter/nanny and we just love her! She's always on time and takes wonderful care of my 8 month old and toddler. One of the...

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Cecilia O.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Cecilia was amazing! She has a great personality & our kids felt very comfortable with her. We used her for our 5 & 3 year old at a hotel on Longboat...

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Nicole H.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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.

Care Member says "Nicole was absolutely wonderful! She was warm, professional, and made my son feel completely at ease during our time in Sarasota. He had a fantastic...

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Manoucheca A.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
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...

Care Member says "Manoucheca is an excellent sitter to my 2 granddaughters."

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Sarai M.

Part-Time Caregiver

Sarasota, FL

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

Sarah B. says "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...

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Maria R.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Bruni R. says "I had Maria watch my beagle and cat when I went away for two weeks on a road trip. I was not disappointed! Not only did she watch my pets, but also my...

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Elsie C.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "I cannot recommend Elsie enough as the best caregiver for children. Her nurturing approach, warmth, and genuine love for kids make her truly...

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Leianna S.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Rick G. says "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...

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Amanda J.

Creative Caregiver

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
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...

Lauren E. says "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...

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Madison M.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Jessica F. says "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...

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  • 165 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.02/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sarasota, FL

Babysitters in Sarasota, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 118 reviews of the 165 listed babysitters

Kylie S.

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,...

- Care member

Mariel M.

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...

- Care member

Kaitlyn S.

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

- Kayla S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sarasota, FL:

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 165 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.

The average rate for Sarasota, FL babysitters on Care.com is $20.02 per hour as of June 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 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.

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