What is the going rate for babysitters in Gardendale, AL?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Gardendale, AL?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Gardendale, AL?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Gardendale, AL

Shankale K.

9 years paid experience
15 miles

$ 2–10/hr

Hi - My name is Shankale and I’m currently a stay at Mom, a non smoker. I live in Homewood Alabama I been Babysitting for 8 years now. I babysit out of my home .I have watch some of the Kids in my town they Loved me. Over the last few years now I have worked 1st hand and alone with infants, toddlers...

$ 2–10/hr

Carmen P.

4 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 12–15/hr

Hi! My name is Carmen Nicole but people just call me Carmen. I have 4 years of paid experience with children, 3 years of me nannying for a family over the summers and I’ve currently been working for 2 years full time for preschools. I’ve loved every minute of my time I have had caring for kids. At...

$ 12–15/hr

Haley C.

4 years paid experience
15 miles

$ 10–25/hr

Hello, my name is Haley Conroy. I am currently a sophomore at Portland State studying pre-nursing. I babysit a sweet little boy that just turned 4 this last month. Although, the family only needs me once a week at most. I am looking for something to fill up my time...I am a busy body! Through out hi...

$ 10–25/hr

Kyleigh W.

5 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 10–20/hr

I am CPR certified. I have been a babysitter for almost my entire life. I have several siblings and cousins that I have had paid and free practice for. I am a college student in the Dental Hygiene Program. I live with my aunt, uncle, twin 10yr old, and 4yr old cousins. My aunt also has one on the wa...

$ 10–20/hr

Erin B.

3 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 12–25/hr

Hello! My name is Erin Bennett. I have recently gotten married. I am an elementary teacher. I have babysat for several families in the past few years. I have babysat children ages 9 months - 14. I am also a cheer coach. Through cheerleading I have met many families as well as worked with students ...

$ 12–25/hr

Anna G.

8 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 12–18/hr

Hi! My name is Anna Greer and I am a trained child care professional. I’ve worked as a babysitter for the past eight years off and on and been employed in three different child care facilities. I have my own transportation, a flexible schedule, and CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. I am experie...

$ 12–18/hr

Baylee S.

3 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 15–22/hr

I am CPR certified, I am currently attending Bevill State as a nursing student. My past work experience was at St Vincents as a Nursing Assistant. I will love your children like my own and give you more than what you ask of me!

$ 15–22/hr

Candice W.

1 year paid experience
6 miles

$ 12–15/hr

I'm a very reliable sweet n clean person been a cha 8 years n very great with kids will love to help u give me a call at 584-5108.i can cook good play games help with homework ,clean the house up anything u want me to help with.im 32 no kids can b to work any time of day very compassionate n dependa...

$ 12–15/hr

Tara B.

20 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 15–25/hr

Hello my name is Tara I am a single mother of two wonderful boys. I have a love for children and they are a joy to be around. I love helping people and i enjoy seeong smiles on their faces.

$ 15–25/hr

Bruna M.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 14–19/hr

Hi everyone! I am currently a college student majoring in criminal justice. I’ve been babysitting since I was 14 years old, and my mother is a teacher so we both share our love for kids together. I enjoy expressing my creativity and creating bonds with the kids I babysit.

$ 14–19/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.