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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Kaitlyn F.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–30/hr

I am a fun loving 20 year old from Iowa! I grew up loving the outdoors, and I have a huge passion for recreational sports, art and music and crafts. I am also a passionate follower of Christ and spent my last year as a missionary and have experience teaching ages 4 through 14 in in and Asian school! I am an environmental science major, and am a student at ISU. I have had babysitting jobs and substitute nannying jobs for several years now, I also grew up as the oldest of three. I have babysat most ages, and love all ages of kids! I was a lifeguard and have been certified in CPR, rescue breathing, and first aid for 5 years now. I know how to cook, clean, and maintain an outdoor space (grounds keeper experience), and consider myself a self starter. As the eldest, I take well to leadership positions and know how to stand firm on rules. I know how to teach piano, and brass instruments. I have experience soccer coaching as well. I am looking for anywhere between 2-4 kids to babysit. I prefer $10 an hour per child but am happy to negotiate to suit your family’s need! I will need to work around a class schedule, and am willing to work a few weekends if needed!

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Melissa L.

0 years paid experience
14 miles

$16–20/hr

Hi! I’m Melissa, and babysitting is something I truly enjoy doing in my free time. I’ve been working with kids for a while now—mainly between the ages of 1 and 10—and I love getting to be a part of their world, whether that means playing games, helping with homework, or just making sure they’re safe and happy. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, and I also volunteer in the children’s ministry at my church and help out on kids’ church trips, so working with little ones is something I do regularly. I’m comfortable with meal prep, laundry, and keeping things tidy while I’m babysitting, and I have my own car so I can drive if needed. Right now, I’m searching for a full-time job, but babysitting is something I do just for fun (and a little extra income!). If you’re looking for someone responsible, kind, and good with kids—I’d love to help out!