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453 babysitters are listed in Sarasota, FL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Sarasota, FL
Allison M.
Sarasota, FL
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I've Always Had A Passion For Helping Children To Grow/learn.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in ALL different types of childcare settings.
Childcare Settings:
- Nanny/Babysitter - (20 yrs) Infants-7th
- Public/Private Edu. Teacher (10 yrs) K4-8th
- Daycare Teacher (2 yrs) Infants-5th
- Home School Teacher (1 yr) Grade 1
- Sports - Coach
Some of my many responsibilities included:...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Allison was a wonderful nanny to my son T. My husband and I were beyond impressed with her professionalism, punctuality, and passion for caring for our child. I would recommend her to anyone! She was a major help with homework and even helped my son develop a new...
Danielle S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Jillian was so helpful with my toddler! Listened to his needs & was able to follow our normal routine! Was available when we needed her, super dependable & arrived on time! Will gladly use her services whenever we need!!"
Kerri M.
Demitria T.
Sarasota, FL
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Demitria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Demi is wonderful with kids! I have a 6 month old a 3 year old and a dog and she was able to handle all 3 with no issues. She was always attentive to my children and had fun activities for my 3 year old."
Alyssa A.
5.0
(1)
Have experience working with autistic children. I love to help children learn and grow in thought and spirit. I have a flexible nature and know the best way to teach is through love and kindness.
5.0
"Sarah is just incredible! She has an intuitive nature and always knows whats going on with the children. She was very adaptable and exceeded any expectation I had. Would highly recommend!!!"
Nick H.
5.0
(1)
If your child needs help with any subject, I'm your tutor! I tutor at Libraries for professionalism and convenience. Please let me know how I can assist! I have taught and tutored all subjects , grades K-5. I have also taught ESOL and ESE K-12.
This summer, I will be teaching a small group get ready for Kindergarten. Group of 6...
Natasha G.
Sarasota, FL
$22-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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! "
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm Camila. I have been caring for children for 5 years as a babysitter and as the oldest of three siblings. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, and I also spent 1 year babysitting a 8 months old twins. I truly love working with young kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get...
Camila Roberta can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Hello, it looks like you have enough experience so when I'm ready I'll contact you. Thank you "
Anibal S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Megan A, I just graduated with a degree in public health and am new to the area! While I get adjusted I am looking to help some families by offering child care outside of my working hours at my other job. I have almost a decade of experience babysitting and am very comfortable with kids of ages, abilities, and...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is very thorough and prompt. She encouraged my son to think for himself and helped him as needed. She is very talented at multi tasking and is very grown up for her age. She is kind and patient."
Hillary T.
Gabriela M.
Sarasota, FL
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hi there! Gabriela here, ready to help you with your family needs. I am a lupus warrior with extensive experience with infants-14 years old, as well as special needs. I am available mornings, afternoons and evenings and one-time jobs, with the exception of a few doctor's appointments monthly. Located in LWR Waterside. Impeccable...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"She was amazing. My daughter couldn't stop talking about how much fun she had. Will definitely use again."
Jason G.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently finishing up my pre reqs for Nursing school, long term goal is to be a Psych Nurse Practitioner. I've been able to experience many unfortunate diseases/illnesses and rehabilitations while positively helping many. I believe no matter the situation to always have a positive mindset and am here to help others who are...
Brooke can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's very experienced with patients who have had hip replacements. She's a positive person who makes me feel at ease. I'm in good hands with her and trust her completely with post-op recovery with the goal of making me independent once more."
Tracy F.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kylie can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Kylie is truly exceptional! She embodies the qualities that every person hopes for when looking for someone to look after their home and loved ones: honesty, trustworthiness, thoughtfulness, cleanly, and warm-hearted.
Throughout our time away, she regularly...
Sasha L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been dog walking and pet sitting since I was very young. When I was born we had a large German Shepard in the house and a Pit bull. Ever since I could remember I've been around every kind of animal and I love every furry friend equally! I now own 4 tiny Chihuahuas. I am familiar with many breeds and understand their...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Kaitlyn is wonderful. I have 3 horses and 3 dogs and I trust Kaitlyn to take care of them. For years I didn't go anywhere or just left my dog door open (yard is fenced).
She is very intelligent and I believe she could problem solve if they had an issue. One of my...
Lorrie F.
Sheri V.
Sarasota, FL
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Iv been told my whole life that I'm a natural caregiver. After 20 years in corporate banking I decided to stay home and take care of my mother and mother-in-law in their finals years. This experience proved to me that I'm at my best when caring for others. I've worked in nursing homes and have done home health for an agency but...
5.0
(1)
I've seen them all, hyper dogs, lazy dogs, mean dogs, social dogs, and dogs that think that they're human. In my experience in dealing with all of these personalities I've noticed one trait that is essential in dog-care, patience. Patience is something that I have no shortage of, I've seen it all. Trust me, I've seen the nitty,...
Demitria can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Melanie U.
Sarasota, FL
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have and always will be a huge animal lover! I am a volunteer for my local animal shelter. I also have experience pet sitting both during the day and overnight as well as dog walking.
Melanie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Melanie is a very kind and caring person. She took excellent care of my dog and cat when I was out of town. I would definitely use her again next time I need pet care."
Cherry R.
5.0
(1)
I provide dog/cat sitting in your own home. I have had cats my entire life and love their furry canine counterparts. I have been dog sitting for a woman from church, so am happy to provide her as a reference.
Full disclosure: I have not received the COVID jab and I do not wear a mask.
Amy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Amy came to take care of our two dogs, Cooper and Cami. Cooper is a handful. Very protective of our house! We had introduced them ahead of time but when Amy arrived, he went in full protection mode, barking with fur raised. Amy was patient and calm and in turn...
Corry T.
5.0
(1)
-I am a 20-year-old college student
-Extensive background in childcare/ nanny services
-I have a reliable car that can seat four children
-Nonsmoker/ drug free
-Pet friendly
-I have been a full time nanny for many years
-I have extensive experience with children of all ages
-I am the oldest of four kids
-I have also done...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"There are not enough good things to say about Megan. Her energy is what all parents want when hiring someone to watch their children. She is not the type of person to sit on her phone or watch TV with the kids. Megan is very active and always wants to be involved,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sarai can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 dependable. Highly, highly recommend!"
Sarah B.
5.0
(3)
I am a 21-year-old fun, energetic, loving female who loves kids, I have a year of nanny experience as well as years of babysitting babies/toddlers/kids.
Julia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"I can’t say enough great things about Julia! She is the sweetest most trustworthy person. She absolutely loves my daughter and my daughter absolutely loves her! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sarasota, FL
Allison M.
5.0
Allison was a wonderful nanny to my son T. My husband and I were beyond impressed with her professionalism, punctuality, and passion for caring for our child. I would recommend her to anyone! She was a major help with homework and even helped my son develop a new system to complete his work in a...
- Danielle S.
Jillian L.
5.0
Jillian is awesome. She is trust worthy and reliable. She has a great personality and was very helpful. My son adores her.
- Jackie B.
Demitria T.
5.0
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 reasons we hired Demi was her attention to detail and how she asked a lot of questions. She also follows directions well and just has a wonderful...
- Serena M.
Sarah H.
5.0
Sarah is just incredible! She has an intuitive nature and always knows whats going on with the children. She was very adaptable and exceeded any expectation I had. Would highly recommend!!!
- Nick H.
Natasha G.
5.0
Natasha is so great! She helped us during the summer. She was so good with our little babe! Highly recommend!
- 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 453 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 $18.37 per hour as of May 2024. 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 2024, 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 202 reviews of the 453 listed babysitters.