How much should I pay for a babysitter in {{city}}, {{state}}?

The national typical hourly rate of babysitters in 2024 is 21.50 per hour. Rates can vary based on your babysitter's experience, certifications, and travel expenses. When calculating the cost of child care, you should also account for the number of children they'll care for and additional responsibilities like household tasks or homework help. Learn more about how to set competitive babysitting rates for attracting the best babysitters.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in {{city}}, {{state}}?

The best way to find babysitters near you is to post a job detailing your needs on Sittercity, which will be shared with our community of available babysitters. We'll notify you when sitters apply to your job, and from there you can proceed with interviews, background checks, and reference checks so you can find the perfect fit for your family.

What kind of babysitters can I find in {{city}}, {{state}}?

You can find experienced and passionate babysitters near you to provide the best care for your child, either in-home or virtually. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more. Whatever occasion you're looking to find a babysitter for, including full-time, part-time, or last-minute care, you can count on Sittercity for finding passionate and experienced babysitters.

How do families hire trustworthy babysitters in {{city}}, {{state}}?

Families find trustworthy babysitters on Sittercity who are passionate about providing safe and enriching care for their children. Many babysitters report they are First Aid and CPR certified to provide the best care for your family. Babysitters have the option to complete regular background checks, and you can easily request a recent background check if they don’t have one or it is not recent. Families can also request to see professional references! Our dedicated team also champions safety across our platform every day. Babysitters go through an identity verification process with Berbix when registering an account. Some additional safety measures include Family Watchdog screening, sitter reviews, and secure messaging.

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Q: What’s the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?

Babysitters and nannies share the same primary responsibility of providing safe and enriching care for your child, but there are a few differences between them. Babysitters are typically hired for occasional work on an irregular schedule. If you’re looking for last-minute care for date night, or the occasional few hours after school, a babysitter is a great option. Nannies, on the other hand, are more commonly associated with regular work, whether full or part-time, offering daily or consistent care to a particular family. There are also several different types of nannies, including au pairs, house managers, doulas, live-in, and overnight nannies. Identifying the type and frequency of child care you’ll need is the best way to decide whether a babysitter or nanny is a better fit for your family.

Q: How do babysitters interact with my child?

Babysitters on Sittercity love providing enriching experiences for your children, and sharing their passions with them. They're happy to participate in outdoor activities like sports, or indoor activities like music, baking, tutoring help, and art. Wherever your child's interests lie, babysitters on Sittercity are prepared to engage them in a nurturing way.

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Jariah W.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–25/hr

I have 17 years of childcare experience in a childcare setting with children of all ages from 6 weeks to 12 years old. I love outdoor activities, reading books, crafts, and just having fun being silly. I have been a preschool teacher and have 5 years of nanny experience and love teaching children new things. I love each child like they were my own and I am my happiest when I'm around children! I have an adorable 9 year old daughter and have First Aid and CPR training.

$15–25/hr

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Shakeira I.

Jariah is reliable & gentle with babies. My little one loves her!

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Kaitlyn A.

2 years paid experience
9 miles

$18–35/hr

Assisting in child development and learning has been a lifelong passion of mine. I have 2+ years of professional childcare/education experience, and I have 4+ years of non-professional experience. I have experience caring for children of all ages and am comfortable with multiple children at once. I am also comfortable doing light housework, running errands, preparing meals and other things that may be requested. I am a recent high school graduate and I will start college in the fall, my schedule will vary based on what my classes look like, but regardless we can arrange something and make it work. I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational space for children. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you and your child’s needs.

$18–35/hr

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Charlotte C.

31 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–23/hr

With over 30 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I bring a calm, compassionate, and highly skilled approach to childcare. I spent more than 20 years as a pediatric nurse, followed by 10 years as a nurse in the emergency room. In addition, I was the the director of our church nursery for 15 years. I have also spent additional time working as a substitute teacher in a daycare setting. As a mother of four and grandmother of two, I understand firsthand the challenges and joys of raising children. I am CPR certified and remain composed and confident in emergency situations. Now retired from nursing, I am passionate about continuing to support families in a more personal, hands-on role. I provide dependable, nurturing care while also assisting with light household tasks such as cleaning and meal preparation—always keeping your child’s safety and well-being as my top priority. I believe parenting is one of life’s greatest responsibilities, and I am here to help ease that burden by being a trusted, experienced resource for your family.

$18–23/hr

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Lauren R.

1 year paid experience
14 miles

$19–23/hr

Hello, my name is Lauren Rea. I love being a sitter because I want to have a family of my own soon so I would like to get as much experience as I can. I have two younger sisters who I basically raised, I bathed them, fed them, changed them, took them to school. I also have watched many other children of family friends. I am very patient and good with kids and dogs. I love babies and dogs with all my heart. I don’t have any “certified training” for babysitting or anything but i have years of experience of watching kids.

$19–23/hr

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Elizabeth M.

1 year paid experience
14 miles

$15–40/hr

I a new registered nurse and an aunt to 8 children under 6 years old. I've taught Sunday school in my local church as well as served in my churches nursery since I was 13. I am compassionate and patient with people, and I have had a variety of clinical experience with children and adults. I am looking for a part time job til late November, when I will then soon get married and start my full time nursing job:)