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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Genevieve L.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$17–23/hr

I am eager to take on a babysitting role because I genuinely enjoy spending time with children and find it incredibly rewarding to help them learn and grow. I have experience caring for younger siblings and cousins, where I've learned to be patient, responsible, and creative in engaging them with fun activities. I'm also comfortable with basic first aid and understand the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment. More than just a job, I see babysitting as an opportunity to positively impact a child's life while providing parents with peace of mind.

$17–23/hr

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Zeline M.

8 years paid experience
11 miles

$16–25/hr

Hi I’m Zeline and I am a junior in college. I’m majored in liberal arts behavioral and social studies, I would like to become a social worker. I work at a middle school in an after school program working with 8th grade students coming up with lessons and enrichment.I would say I’m great with connecting and building a relationship with kids just because I give off a genuine loving and kind hearted vibe. I love playing soccer , baking/cooking and doing arts and crafts. I’m also a soccer coach and have been for almost 5 years. Trust is built and I promise I can build that trust with your family if given the chance. You won’t regret having me as your sitter or nanny.

$16–25/hr

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Alyssa R.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$12–25/hr

Hello i see that you are in search of part time help with your children. I have just recently joined this site so please ask any further questions! I have lots of experience with working with families. I also have tons of experience because i am a mother of three! Ages 3,4, and my oldest just turned 6. I hope to hear back from you with any questions, with potential of setting up an interview! Thank you for your time. -Alyssa Ruiz

$12–25/hr

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Jessica G.

10 years paid experience
11 miles

$17–30/hr

I love working with children I have worked 10 years working through preschool. I have the experience. I am creative have lots of energy to keep up with kids 😊

$17–30/hr

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Daralis C.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–22/hr

My name is Daralis, I am a recent Hogu school graduate taking a gap year. I am looking for a babysitter job in the meantime to keep me occupied. I don’t have any younger siblings but I have been around younger kids my whole life and I have to say, I have more patience for kids than adults sometimes. I was a babysitter for two girls during my freshman through junior year and I enjoyed it so much. After school I would walk over to their house and prepare snacks for them while they settled down after getting home from school as well, I would help them with homework, take them outside to ride their bikes down to the ice cream shop, and I would just complete task as simple as that:) I really enjoy taking care of kids and I hope to continue it soon!

$20–22/hr

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Mariana M.

0 years paid experience
15 miles

$20–30/hr

Hello, my name is Mariana Moreno. I am a second year psychology major attending UCLA who is looking to find a babysitting job. I am CPR certified and I also have training in professionally caring for people. I can also prepare meals for the children, I can do housework, and I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have grown up with kids all around me as I have a big family and I've always loved taking care of my nieces and nephews. I love kids and enjoy taking care of them so I would love to have a babysitting job to help me save up a some money while playing with and caring for kids. I’ve had one previous official babysitting job the summer before I started here at UCLA and I got along great with the parents as well as the child. I would the opportunity to help caring for your children as well.