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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Kayla M.

14 years paid experience
12 miles

$18–25/hr

I have been babysitting since I was thirteen. More recently, I have been a nanny to a three year old since she was one and a half. I have always been around kids and I love being around them. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and am currently in grad school working on my Masters. I coach soccer ranging from all ages. I have been a nanny for years and I love it. I love being around kids.

$18–25/hr

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Tina F.

20 years paid experience
9 miles

$18–30/hr

I was a stay at home mother and raised my two daughters. They are now 28&29 and I have two granddaughters that are 8&3. After they grew up, I’ve been a live in nanny for a few years. After that, I continued babysitting children throughout the years. I have my cpr cert. Watching children, is second nature to me.

$18–30/hr

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Alyssa V.

5 years paid experience
15 miles

$16–25/hr

Im 20 turning 21 and own a car. I can cook and clean if needed. I loves pets and kids! Can work any day including weekends and weekdays! Have been a babysitting for 5+ years now! I am energetic and can match the kids energy easily can tutor as well since I am a junior in college right now!

$16–25/hr

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Sierra R.

9 years paid experience
10 miles

$17–50/hr

Hi! I am Sierra, I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting for over 9 years and I really enjoy it! I have always loved working with kids because they are so fun. In high school I was in the child development class for two years and even help a first grade class. I love to play games and read to kids. I don't mind watching cartoons or silly games. I also don't mind helping clean up the house a bit, I know having kids and jobs can be stressful. I used to babysit a four year old and a two year old from 5pm-5am. I have a very flexible schedule and I love to help other families. Thank you!

$17–50/hr

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Isabella V.

4 years paid experience
12 miles

$17–22/hr

Hello!! My name is Isabella!!im 21 years old :) i do have a car and a drivers license!!I have necessary babysitting skills as I have worked with 3 children at once on a regular basis. I often care for small children! I would love to say I’m amazing around children and love to make them feel heard :)

$17–22/hr

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Ocean C.

0 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–25/hr

Hello, my name is Ocean. I currently work at an elementary school as a mentor for the after school program! I’m very flexible and would love to be able to find a job with the passion of being around kids! Please feel free to reach out!

$20–25/hr

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Nevin S.

0 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–25/hr

A passionate man who is about making a difference as a behavioral analyst, helping children with autism. When I'm not helping children, I have years of assisting elderly people

$20–25/hr

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Maria R.

10 years paid experience
9 miles

$18–25/hr

A little bit about me… Hello my name is Maria. I'm 37 years old and I have 10 plus years experience with children ages 0-15 years old. I'm also a mom of 5 children of my own ages 9-17! I also have a couple of years of house cleaning as well! I like taking the children on walks parks, storytelling and much more! I'll treat your little one as one of my own! I'm very caring and loving as well! I love to help my families in anyway I can!

$18–25/hr

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Azucena R.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$18–25/hr

I am a certified child care provider/CPR first aid certified, while new to professional child care, I have experience babysitting my siblings and cousins, providing and engaging in activities, meal prep, providing a healthy environment. I am genuinely excited to bring my passion and positivity to families near me,I don’t want just to be a babysitter for you but someone you can count on and trust. Contact me at 2094502225

$18–25/hr

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Luisa f H.

7 years paid experience
10 miles

$18–40/hr

Caring for children and watching them grow has always been my passion. For the past 10 years, I've had the opportunity to care for children from infancy through adolescence and accompany them throughout their development. My approach is to be patient, creative, loving, and kind. I'm very comfortable enforcing house rules and have first aid and CPR training, as well as child development courses. I enjoy playing with them outdoors, board games, and educational games. I'm comfortable caring for more than two children at a time and can also help with household chores and homework. I enjoy taking them to their daily extracurricular activities. My primary language is Spanish, and I like to stay in contact with parents to keep them informed of their children's progress daily. I also like to maintain a positive impact in the home for a quality relationship.