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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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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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Dawn C.

10 years paid experience
10 miles

$25–30/hr

Over 20 years experience in childcare. Mother of four young adults. Most recent babysitting job was looking after 2 1/2 year old. Very compassionate, caring and reliable. Honest and punctual. Enjoy looking after children, spending time in nature, reading books, crafts, puzzles and having fun.

$25–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Matt M.

Dawn was absolutely amazing. She came to our Airbnb to watch our almost 3 year old daughter and 5 and 1 year old nephews for two evenings while we were in Breckenridge. All of the kids loved her. Our daughter asked yesterday (now that we are back home), "Where is Ms. Dawn, I love her so much". Highly recommend!

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Whitney S.

7 years paid experience
10 miles

$25–35/hr

I'm a fun young lady who loves helping with whatever you need. I m very trustworthy and great with kids. I also love to help clean and organize. I'm very flexible with my availability. Whatever you need (or don’t need) I’m very flexible. I have lots of amazing references that you can talk to right away

$25–35/hr

Recent review:

5.0

elizabeth F.

Whitney was absolutely incredible while watching our two very high-energy boys during our two-week trip to Breckenridge. From the moment we met her, she was warm, dependable, and so easy to work with. She kept the boys constantly engaged with fun activities like skiing, trips to the park, and visits to the candy store, which meant they never had time to get restless. She was also extremely flexible and accommodating with our schedule, which made everything so much easier while we were away. On top of keeping the kids happy and busy, Whitney went above and beyond by cooking meals for them and even helping keep the house tidy and organized. It was such a relief knowing they were not only safe but genuinely having a great time. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and are so grateful for everything she did. We cannot wait to work with Whitney again and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone caring, responsible, and amazing with kids.

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Ella B.

8 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–30/hr

Hello! My name is Ella. I have nine years of paid childcare experience. I started babysitting when I grew up in Colorado, and recently moved back. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. I look forward to meeting you and your kids!

$20–30/hr

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Michelle V.

45 years paid experience
4 miles

$26–30/hr

I have been a babysitter since I was 15 years old growing up in NJ. I have always loved being with children and especially when I became a mom myself. We have a 23 year old daughter who is the love of our life!! We moved to Colorado in 2021. I started babysitting with Resort Babysitters and Summit Nannies & Babysitters here in Summit County. I have babysat for over 100 plus families! I’d love to help your family!

$26–30/hr

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Lauren A.

20 years paid experience
10 miles

$20–45/hr

Fostering children's growth and development has been my lifelong passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the families I support. With 20 years of babysitting experience, homeschooling children, and growing up in a large family, I provide quality care for all ages. My background also includes college coursework in early child development and four summers as a camp counselor for both theater and sports camps. I am a responsible, patient, creative, and friendly caregiver who enjoys leading outdoor sports, educational games, creative activities, puzzles, and more. I am fully comfortable enforcing your household rules while assisting with meal preparation, light housekeeping, driving, and carpooling. I prioritize your preferred communication method for daily updates. As a skilled swimmer, I am also happy to provide supervision during water activities. I look forward to bringing my experience and dedication into your home to help your children learn, grow, and thrive.

$20–45/hr

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Katie K.

15 years paid experience
10 miles

$25–30/hr

I have worked with children my whole life! I started babysitting as my first job when I was young, and from there I have been a nanny, school mentor, tutor, softball and hockey coach, Special needs PCA, live-in nanny, English teacher in Korea, au pair in Spain, and snowboard instructor. I am a certified fitness trainer, certified yoga instructor, and I am currently CPR/AED certified. I have a passion for working with children, learning, teaching, and living a healthy, active lifestyle!

$25–30/hr

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Ella W.

5 years paid experience
10 miles

$25–30/hr

I have experience working with children from being a camp counselor, outdoor education instructor, substitute teacher, and most recently as an au pair in New Zealand for the last six months. I loved being apart of my New Zealand family of four, kids ages 10 and 7, as well as two dogs that I adored. I have my Bachelors Degree in Health Promotion and Wellness from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Having that background has helped prepared me to understand the holistic health and wellness of those I’ve worked with, especially children.