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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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Nasrin M.

25 years paid experience
11 miles

$23–27/hr

I'M WORKING IN CHILDCARE FIELD FOR 20 YEARS AS TEACHER AND NANNY, I ALSO HAVE HOME DAY CARE LICENSE, WORKING AS NANNY AND BABY SITTING FOR 6 YEARS, I HAVE 15 ECE COLLEGE UNITS.

$23–27/hr

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Kelly O.

20 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$28–33/hr

I am a young grandma. I thoroughly enjoy children, and helping parents with household needs. I love to do fun things with the children that I have take care of. I have over 2 decades in child care services. I am available for meal prep, laundry help and tidy up. I am CPR certified and First Aid certified. I have experience with children with special needs. Also, I am an experienced driver and I have a clean driver record I look forward to hearing from you soon, 949-922-8963

$28–33/hr

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Bresnia L.

20 years paid experience
9 miles

$25–30/hr

Hi dear parents, My name is Bresnia, I am originally from Peru, and I am currently looking for a part-time or full time nanny/babysitting position. My native language is Spanish, and I have an intermediate level of English. I have many years of experience caring for children of different ages, from newborns to 5 years old. Over the past seven years, I have been caring for my 7 year -old granddaughter, and I have also worked with a family taking care of 5-year-old twin boys. I would be happy to provide excellent references upon request. I consider myself a patient, loving, and attentive caregiver. I truly enjoy working with children and supporting their growth and development. I am responsible, reliable, and trustworthy, and I always prioritize the safety and well-being of the children in my care. I enjoy engaging children in outdoor activities such as going to the park, taking walks, and reading stories at the library. I am also happy to assist with light household tasks related to the children, including preparing snacks and meals. I am flexible with my schedule and available to start immediately. I would be happy to share more details about my experience and provide references. If you would like to know more about me, please feel free to contact me at 949-685-2451. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Bresnia

$25–30/hr

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Joanne J.

10 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–30/hr

Hello, my name is Joanne Jannard and I am 58 years old. I am available for part time date night babysitting. I love kids and having fun with them. I am CPR & First Aid certified and I am fully vaccinated including the booster. I consider myself a fun and very responsible sitter.

$20–30/hr

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Lisa N.

2 years paid experience
3 miles

$22–26/hr

Hello! I am a 21 year old college student at the University of California Irvine. My major is Public Health Science in hopes of getting into the medical field as a PA for women’s health. I have babysat for my aunts, uncles, and other family friends. Their kids ages ranged from new born - 12 years old. I was also a youth mentor for elementary school kids so I have experience with a variety of age groups. I am CPR and First Aid certified.

$22–26/hr

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Tania P.

25 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$25–30/hr

I have 25 years of taking care of children from newborn to teenagers. I am CPR certified. I can prepare healthy meals. I have creative ways to have fun, play games and keep children entertained. Lastly, I love animals. As a dog owner he is considered a family member.

$25–30/hr

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Macey J.

8 years paid experience
4 miles

$20–25/hr

I have extensive experience working with children. From coaching a special needs cheer team, to volunteering at daycares, coaching gymnastics ages 4-18, teaching Kids Bible study at my church, working as a lifeguard at a family- resort pool, and being a nanny while in high school and college, Kids have always been my biggest inspiration and I love working with all ages! I am very patient, and have always enjoyed playing games or coming up with fun things to do with the kids to get them off of their devices!

$20–25/hr

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Karen C.

8 years paid experience
12 miles

$28–30/hr

My name is Karen Cano, I have a big heartwarming heart for children, my attentions are on helping kids grow each and every day by learning and doing fun activities, helping grow their motor and fine skills day by day. As well as having a beautiful bond with each one and simply making children’s days with my bright positive attitude. If you would like to know more about me and my experience overall with children I am happy to meet grab a coffee together and discuss everything you may have questions about me! Also I do have copies of my background check and all those documents if you are interested as well don’t worry I got it covered! As well as a resume and over 10 references! Thank you and hope to speak with you soon!

$28–30/hr

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Dawn A.

15 years paid experience
8 miles

$25–30/hr

Hi, I have over 15 years of FT experience with newborn care & all ages and stages of kiddos. I’m presently interviewing for my next position. I’m available for date nights, weekends, special events. I’m open to PT /FT weekends & evenings. Please See my Nanny profile for more details. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Dawn

$25–30/hr

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Megan K.

5 years paid experience
12 miles

$22–28/hr

My name is Megan! I am a 24-year-old who has a bachelor's degree in early childhood and am getting my master's right now in Special Education. I have worked in four preschools in my life and have ranged from one-year-olds to five-year-olds. I have experience babysitting from age one to ten years old! I love children and would love to be a help to you if you need child care or babysitting often.