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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 N.

25 years paid experience
6 miles

$10–25/hr

I have worked with children most of my life. I have 4 children of my own, 22,19,14 and 11. I have been a preschool teacher and most recently was employed the the Williamsville Central School District as a Teacher Aide in a kindergarten classroom. Since our move to Florida I miss working with kids on a daily basis.

$10–25/hr

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Agnieszka M.

17 years paid experience
13 miles

$7–25/hr

I have been babysitting for over 17 years now. I am also a mother of two amazing boys. I have experience with all age groups and personalities. I had majored in psychology in college and have done a few internships working with children with a variety of disorders. I am cpr and first aid certified. I look forward to meeting your little one(s)

$7–25/hr

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Nataliya L.

24 years paid experience
4 miles

$20–35/hr

I’ve been working with children of different ages most of my life. I just retired my licensed home daycare after running it for 10 years. Took care of newborns, toddlers, and school age children. Provided them with a safe, loving, and educational environment. I am American Red Cross CPR/FirstAid/AED certified.

$20–35/hr

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Marisa G.

2 years paid experience
15 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi my name is Tanya. I’m 48 and married and we are empty nesters. My husband is a firefighter so there are many nights I’m home alone and I wanted to help people that need daycare nights and weekends. We’ve been in the same situation as some of you when our kids were young and needed help and want to make you feel comfortable that your children would be safe with me. I’ve worked at the State Atttorney’s Office for 28 years with a few more years to go. Please reach out if you are looking for a reliable person to look after your children.

$20–25/hr

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Ryley K.

4 years paid experience
13 miles

$10–20/hr

HI! I'm Ryley Koopman! I'm a college student at home for the summer! I would love to babysit to make some extra cash. I love children of all ages and I'm good with pets too! I can clean, do the dishes, do laundry, etc. I have a car so I'm also willing to do errands too! I can't wait to meet you kiddos!

$10–20/hr

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Melody R.

6 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–30/hr

I come from a big family of 5 children, so I can handle noise and chaos. Never a dull moment growing up. I have an early childhood education degree and I’m currently working on my second degree in deaf studies at USF. I love working with kids whether is a calm night in or a fun action packed day. I used to work at JW Marriott in Miami for 5 years running their kids club. I also did nannying and babysitting there. I’m currently a full time nanny here in Tampa but looking for some more hours on the weekends. I’m super flexible and creative love thinking of fun games or activities on the spot.

$20–30/hr

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Bailey F.

5 years paid experience
9 miles

$19–30/hr

Energetic childcare professional with over five years of experience with children ages newborn to teenage. I have tons of experience as well as references from different positions of childcare. My experience includes nannying, babysitting, & 3 years of substitute teaching all ages. I am currently finishing my degree in Early Childhood Education.

$19–30/hr

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Claire M.

5 years paid experience
15 miles

$15–30/hr

Hello! My name is Claire. I am a former preschool and afterschool educator who is looking for a smaller setting. I have first aid and CPR training for infants to adults. I also am trained in emotional and social development as well as other state mandated child care certifications. If you are curious about these, please contact me via email and I can provide certificates. I am a creative and fun loving childcare provider who would love to spend time with your child! Please reach out for more information at my cell or email.

$15–30/hr

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Gabriella E.

7 years paid experience
4 miles

$20–25/hr

Hello! My name is Gabriella Escobar but I go by Gabi. I'm 20 years old and go to the University of North Florida and am currently studying Criminal Justice. I love kids and have experience of all ages. I've been babysitting for about 6 years now! I'm pretty flexible to work with and can accommodate a busy schedule. I have experience picking up/ dropping off, and I'm CPR certified. I interned in my senior year of high school at an elementary school as a teacher helper in the first-grade class helping with kids with special needs, I also did volunteer work with Shaka Soul Surfers teaching kids with special needs how to surf. Thank you for considering me! I look forward to hearing from you!

$20–25/hr

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Heather A.

10 years paid experience
15 miles

$10–15/hr

I am a married Christian momma to two grown daughters- and nana to one amazing princess who is almost 2. I am a professional and work 4 days a week- attend church regularly, and volunteer in the nursery every Sunday morning for the 2-3 year old class. The Lord has given me a heart for kids and I love them all. I am CPR certified for adults and infants/children.