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.

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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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Katherine T.

18 years paid experience
12 miles

$18–20/hr

Hello my name is Katherine and I been working with children for 18 years. I worked for many years in home day cares including one that me and my mother ran in our house for several years, I worked in a daycare/preschool, there I was a toddler teacher and preschool teacher, I also worked in the after school program. When I moved to Florida from Massachusetts, almost 6 years ago I began working in the public schools. In all 3 of them I worked in ESE pre-K classrooms. As a one on one and a classroom Para, so i have experience in working with special needs children. I also have my associates in Early Childhood education that I graduated from in 2017. I was First Aid and CPR trained couple years ago but have not renewed my certification, if needed I will. I have my own transportation, and I speak both English and Spanish. Anything else you would like to know, ask me. :)

$18–20/hr

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Chelsey M.

7 years paid experience
8 miles

$18–25/hr

My name is Chelsey Marion . I am 31 years old with 4 babies of my own aging from 10-4. I have experience working in at home as well as facility daycares, I have been a nanny and worked with many different types of children including those with special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified along with having a behavioral analysis assistance certification. I have the ability and knowledge to care for either multiple or just one child by themselves. Light housework is not above me and I am 100% okay with animals . Keeping children happy healthy and safe is my main priority!