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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
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
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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Katherine S.

Experienced Tutor And Babysitter

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 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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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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Laura N.

Outgoing, Responsible Babysitter

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Laura and I have been taking care of children ages infant- 13 for the past 10 years. The majority of my experience is in the infant and toddler age groups. Early on, some of my experience has came from working at sports, acting, and church camps; those of which each person watched 10 children at a time. Therefore,...

Brittany F. says "Laura has been so great with our toddler she is so friendly & helpful!"

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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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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Lilly F.

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime

Sarasota, FL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Natalie G.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm Natalie! Im 26 years old. I live in the Sarasota area but willing to travel some distance if needed. I have a reliable car that can seat 6 (including front passenger seat) if there's any transport needed. Im an ER Registered Medical Assistant and working on a Bachelor's of Nursing degree so I am CPR certified, First...

Paul G. says "We only Hired Natalie once, and we have intention of hiring her again- My son is high energy and she was able to keep up with him. She was punctual, and...

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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
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Tareva D.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Tareva. I'm a single mom of a 11-year-old. Love kids and pets. As my son does too. I've babysat kids since I was 14. Along with helping to babysit foster kids for a family friend. Been basically waiting tables the past few years but would like to try something new as far as a job. If you have any questions just...
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Amy A.

The Amazing Miss Amy

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I began babysitting at 11 after being certified through our local Red Cross and have been watching children since. I am the mother of a 25-year-old young woman who I raised alone. I was a teacher for 3+ years for ages 3-14. I've also taught preschool Sunday School for over 4 years. I have experience with twins, newborns,...

Care Member says "Amy is a mom’s dream. First of all, she’s a mom herself so she takes the responsibility of caring for your child very seriously. Second, she loves kids!...

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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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Leianna S.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Jillian L.

Fun & Experienced Sitter & Teacher

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi! I have recently left teaching after 4 years. I am looking for a career change. I would be very interested any babysitting opportunities available. I just accepted a full time job Monday- Friday 8-5 so I am open outside of those times. Please reach out with any inquiries.

Jackie B. says "Jillian is awesome. She is trust worthy and reliable. She has a great personality and was very helpful. My son adores her."

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Nicole H.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Nicole. I am 24 years old. I am CPR certified. I've loved babysitting since I was about 13. I love it so much that I am going to college for an Early Childhood Education. I love pets, crafts, and being outside. I have 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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Maria R.

Maria's Bio

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Nicole L.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Stephanie S.

Child Care Provider

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Sophia H.

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Joseph S. says "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...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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  • 160 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.05/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sarasota, FL

Babysitters in Sarasota, FL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 88 reviews of the 160 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

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.

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 160 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.

The average rate for Sarasota, FL babysitters on Care.com is $21.05 per hour as of November 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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