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Barbara G.

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Sarasota, FL 34233

from $25 per hour

(11)

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About Barbara

Experience: 10 yrs

Hi. I'm excited to meet your family. I graduated from UCF with a Marketing degree and put myself through school by working in a daycare taking care of newborns to 5-year-olds. I moved to Sarasota after college where I raised a family of four sons. I loved everything about being a mom, as well as, running a busy household. I have worked as a Sarasota County Substitute Teacher for the past 23 years- present while simultaneously working with a private many private families. I love to travel and have been on many wonderful adventures. I love spending time outdoors and practice yoga and meditation and I try to live a healthy lifestyle. I am a vegetarian and do not smoke or drink. I am looking forward to you getting to know me.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 11 reviews

Barbara was our first nanny, and we truly feel blessed to have found her. What began as a childcare arrangement quickly became so much more—Barbara became part of our family. She cared for our son from ages 2 to 4 and played an instrumental role in his growth during those important years. Every day, she picked him up from school, took him on adventures to playgrounds, the library, swim lessons, tennis lessons, playdates, and countless other enriching activities. She didn’t just watch him—she invested in him. Having raised four boys of her own, Barbara brought an incredible depth of experience, wisdom, and patience to our family. She became like a second mother to both my wife and me, offering guidance, encouragement, and support that helped us become better parents. She helped our son build confidence, develop kindness, and learn important life lessons through everyday conversations, activities, and her positive example. Barbara read to him daily, prepared meals, helped with errands, and was always looking for ways to make our lives easier around the house. She consistently went above and beyond what was expected. Perhaps most impressive was her reliability. In more than two years, Barbara was never late, never called out sick, and was one of the most dependable people I have ever met. We always knew that if Barbara said she would do something, it would get done. The only reason Barbara is no longer with our family is because our jobs required us to relocate to Atlanta. If we had stayed in Florida, we would have kept her forever. To this day, my wife, son, and I still miss her dearly. Our son still talks about her and asks when he will see her again. Hiring Barbara was one of the best decisions we made as parents. She cared for our son as if he were her own, and we trusted her completely. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have Barbara in their lives. If she were in Atlanta, we would hire her back in a heartbeat.

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Marc M.

6/21/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$24/hr

2 children

$27/hr

3 children

$30/hr

4 children

$33/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Companion care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Packing/moving

Swimming supervision

Travel

Qualifications

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Other Qualifications & Credentials

Certified substitute Sarasota County

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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Care.com Background Check

Completed

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