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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Emily H.

11 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$14–25/hr

I love kids and I've always wanted to be a preschool teacher so I think this is the best entry job I can give myself. I've been helping my mom with my siblings since I was almost 10 and got my first official paid childcare job at 12 and that's all I've ever wanted to do with my life since! I have also had the pleasure of spending the last year and a half with 5 kids. I really love music and coloring, and helping children with both!

$14–25/hr

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Monica M.

4 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–35/hr

Hello! My name is Monica Malagon and I love working with kids. I have 6 years of experience working with children. My roles have ranged from being a paraprofessional to a baby sitter. I now work remotely doing reading intervention with children in elementary school. I have a lot of patience and love for kids, and have learned that they can teach me as much as I can teach them. I have experience with babies, toddlers, and elementary to middle school aged children. I can provide homework help , activity organization, meal prep, and light house work. I also received my bachelors degree in psychology, from the university of California in San Diego. I am bilingual; I speak English and Spanish. I have cared for a couple of children in the past through Sittercity and I hope my ratings make you feel confident that I’ll care for your kiddo as my own. I am looking for part time, full time, or seasonal work. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns !

$20–35/hr

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Yui F.

Very kind and flexible. My son liked her from the first day of sitting.

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Ashtyn G.

10 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–20/hr

Hi! My name is Ashtyn and I love working with kids! I'm currently majoring in Special Education. I've been babysitting for 10+ years for kids of all ages (infant to teenager) and also have a few years of experience as a respite and habilitation provider. I love working with children with special needs and have sat in on a lot of feeding therapy sessions as well as some occupational therapy sessions. I am CPR/first aid certified as well. I have experience babysitting kids of all ages.

$15–20/hr

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Colleen W.

11 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi. My name is Colleen, but I go by my middle name, Bethie. I am 41 years old, and I love babies and kids. I grew up with many siblings and I've done baby sitting since I was ten for family and friends for all ages of children. I can't remember a time when children weren't part of my life. I have done various on call babysitting jobs as well as scheduled or daily ones. I have worked in several different nanny positions where I was the child's mother for days and months at a time. I don't tend children with the TV or the internet. I work with them hands on in crafts, art projects, playing games, reading books, singing, cooking, cleaning, gardening, and whatever else interests them. I've taught school for grades 1-4 in a home school setting, and I've also taught PE for four years to all ages of children. I love kids and they love me! I have a high school diploma and I was trained in First Aid and CPR. I'm quite an active, scheduled, on time, patient, loving person. I have a car and I am very reliable. I love helping kids and babies learn new things and watching them grow. I love and teach them as if they were my own!

$20–25/hr

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Karleigh R.

4 years paid experience
1 mile

$12–15/hr

I love working with kids and being able to help them with day to day tasks. I currently am attending BYUI for early education/special education and am so excited. I love teaching kids and learning about them. I think they are the most fun people ever.

$12–15/hr

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