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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Sheri R.

30 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi! I love children and have been taking care of them for over 20 years. I am very energetic, love playing outdoors, reading, doing crafts, etc. In addition to being a mom myself..my experience includes being a nanny, working in daycare, a nursery school teacher, and working in a nursery at a health club. I am looking for part time work, and am also free for Fri/Sat night date nights. Please contact me if you are interested. Thank you!

$20–30/hr

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Anna B.

10 years paid experience
11 miles

$25–30/hr

Hi everyone! I'm Anna, and I've always been passionate about nurturing and educating young children. I recently graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I grew up in a big, loving family with 11 siblings and over 20 nieces and nephews, so caring for children has been a natural part of my life for as long as I can remember. I've worked with children of all ages, but most of my experience is with 12months to 5 years old. I was a student teacher at Hill and Plain Elementary School in New Milford for the preschool, which was a great experience where I could further work on my ability to engage children creatively. I helped plan lesson plans, assisted in and led activities ranging with interactive story times, music, and movement sessions to hands on science experiments, and various art and sensory projects. My main focus was always promoting curiosity and social-emotional development in the children, and of course giving them a safe space to do so :). At the moment I'm working as a nanny as I work towards my long-term goal of becoming a teacher. I bring strong communication and endless patience. For families requiring transport, I have a clean driving record and a reliable car.

$25–30/hr

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Leanne L.

25 years paid experience
15 miles

$20–30/hr

I am a mom of two grown children and I spent years as a Girl Scout leader. I taught elementary school for several years and I have a masters degree in reading education. For the past fifteen years, I have been a substitute teacher in Region One Schools. I love working with children of all ages and enjoy helping them to reach their full potential and inspire their creative abilities.

$20–30/hr

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Lillia K.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$18–25/hr

Hi my name is Lilly and I am a trained emr and firefighter, which means lots of medical and emergency training. I have years of experience babysitting, working at a daycare and was a full time nanny for 2 years. I have worked with Montessori style based learning and enrichment activities. I have my own vehicle and am very flexible with time. I work full time as a 911 dispatcher but have days off and am available after 4 most days! Looking for family’s who need part time and or weekend/date night help

$18–25/hr

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Sonia A.

12 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$25–30/hr

Experienced caregiver (former family daycare owner) available for babysitting who likes to engage children with early learning activities and real life skills.

$25–30/hr

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Malissa L.

27 years paid experience
14 miles

$25–35/hr

I am 43 years old, and I have been nannying for almost 27 years. During the school year, I work with Special Education students, and I am free after 3:30 every afternoon. I have been working with Special Education students since I was 19. It’s something I am committed to doing. I have many references available upon request.

$25–35/hr

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Marie L.

10 years paid experience
11 miles

$25–30/hr

Hi my name is Marie I have more than More than 10 years paid experience and I have a grown daughter of my own and 2 grand children. I treat your children as if they were my own I love keeping busy getting them outdoors reading books playing going to library parks etc.. I am fully vaccinated with Booster from COVID-19 and also CPR certified. I would love to get together with you and learn more about the position!

$25–30/hr

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Paige P.

6 years paid experience
6 miles

$10–20/hr

I've babysat numerous children throughout my past 6 years of experience. I am CPR Certified and am extremely trustworthy and responsible! I'm very flexible when it comes to needing a sitter last minute I'm also very reliable. I have experience with all ages of children, I'm 23 years old and a grad student at CUDenver. I am majoring in Elementary Education and Special Education. Please feel free to contact me if you ever need a sitter!

$10–20/hr

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Bleona L.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$25–30/hr

I am a recent college graduate as of Spring with extensive experience in childcare. I have watched groups of kids up to as large as 25. I have my own car with a clean record and am CPR certified. I am very extroverted and would love to lend a helping hand by providing great child care services.