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Sarasota, FL 34233
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Experience: 10 yrs
Hi, I am a caring, dependable caregiver with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My experience began while earning my UCF degree, where I worked at a daycare caring for newborns to 5 years old. I raised four wonderful sons while managing a busy household. For the past 23 years, I have worked as a Sarasota County substitute teacher while also providing nanny care for private families. Families describe me as patient, calm, nurturing, reliable, and independent. I strive to create a safe, loving environment where children can learn, grow, build confidence, and develop independence, while always respecting and supporting each family's parenting style and values. As both a mother and educator, I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust to care for your children and support your home. I look forward to getting to know your family and becoming a reliable partner in helping your household run smoothly while supporting your children's growth and development.
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.
6/21/2026
Age groups
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
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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