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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Jon R.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$20–25/hr

Working with children is very meaningful for me and I enjoy supporting them in all their interests and challenges. As a tutor for the last 15 years, I believe that every child has curiosity and imagination which are the ingredients for intelligence and problem solving. During college I oversaw an afterschool activities program for elementary children and learned how to provide a safe environment and listen to children in times of difficulty as well as times of joy. Working for the Parks and Recreation afterschool program furthered my knowledge and experience. I also like to use games and other tools to make learning and accomplishing tasks fun. I realize that children are learning all of the time. For this reason, I always have a calm demeanor and approach every conversation with sincerity and thoughtfulness. I like to plan fun activities that the particular child would enjoy or even just listening to them as they tell me about their day and what their hopes and dreams may be. I think listening is the most important thing a person can do. When we are truly seen and validated, it changes how we view ourselves and how we see and participate in the world. Listening changes the world for the better.

$20–25/hr

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David L.

2 years paid experience
7 miles

$20–22/hr

Im excellent with kids, raised 3 kids. Have 5 nieces and nephews. Great with homework and projects, an excellent cook and clean throughly. Also if wanted can do handyman repairs if agreed upon and separate payment set up. Can teach arts and crafts have all mom's of materials everything fro. Sketching to paint and sculpting with air dry clay. Highly reliable and dependable. Would take care of any child as if it were my own.