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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.

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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.

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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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Catarina C.

2 years paid experience
11 miles

$18–23/hr

I love being a sitter because I genuinely enjoy working with children and being a positive, supportive presence in their lives. Watching kids learn, grow, and build confidence is incredibly rewarding to me, and I strive to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where they feel comfortable and cared for. I have experience working with children in both educational and home settings, including working in a daycare with children ages 3–5, where I supported daily routines and learning activities. I am currently working as a paraprofessional with 4th-grade students at a charter school, assisting in the classroom and supporting students academically and behaviorally. In addition, I regularly babysit children for family friends. I am working toward my degree in Sociology at Arizona State University and plan to earn my teaching certificate after graduating. I start my program online this fall. My long-term goal is to teach juveniles in the prison system, but I plan to first teach elementary students, specifically kindergarten through third grade. I bring patience, strong communication skills, structure, and empathy to every childcare setting and am passionate about education and child development.

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Madelynn A.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$16–23/hr

I am a nursing student, and have loved children for as long as I can remember. I started paid babysitting when I was 15 years old, had have been working with kids ever since. I have experience with all age children. I have worked with infants in nurseries and babysitting. I have past nanny experience with toddlers, and experienced k-12 ages while working full time at a summer camp. I am a CCMA, and have all the certifications, safety knowledge and emergency preparedness one would need to babysit. I also am very good at and enjoy housework and keeping things clean and tidy. It always brings me joy to connect to a child or infant while caring for them!