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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Karlee W.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$17–19/hr

Hi! I'm a caring, creative, and dependable childcare provider who genuinely loves working with children. I've had the pleasure of caring for three different families over the years, with experience ranging from infants to 8-year-olds. I love coming up with fun, creative activities that keep little minds engaged, whether that's arts and crafts, imaginative play, outdoor adventures, or simply finding new ways to make everyday moments exciting. My biggest goal as a caregiver is to create a safe, loving, and positive environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and free to be themselves. I believe childhood should be filled with laughter, creativity, curiosity, and lots of fun! I'm excited to connect with a family looking for someone who will treat their children with patience, kindness, and genuine care. ❤️

$17–19/hr

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Cassiopeia C.

0 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$10–18/hr

I am an aspiring mom with a Certificate in First Aid for Infants and Children: Home, School, and Everyday Emergencies. I am passionate about helping families by creating a safe, fun, and stress-free environment for both parents and children. I have experience multitasking in high-paced and stressful situations, along with hands-on unpaid experience caring for children. I am able to prepare meals, clean and organize, change diapers, assist with bathing, and help with bedtime routines. I am also confident handling both everyday challenges and emergency situations calmly and responsibly. I am fun, outgoing, dependable, and love bringing smiles to little faces. I am very flexible with scheduling, have reliable transportation, and am committed to providing families with trustworthy and compassionate care. I have experience caring for children of family members and close family friends, where I developed strong skills in supervising, entertaining, and supporting children of different ages. I enjoy engaging children in fun, creative, and educational activities such as board games, coloring, arts and crafts, pretend play, and playing with dolls. I also enjoy incorporating learning games and activities that encourage mental, emotional, and physical growth for infants and children.

$10–18/hr

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Sterling D.

7 years paid experience
13 miles

$17–20/hr

Hi! My name is Sterling damonte I go to Hudson valley community college I’m studying children psychology and am very passionate about it. I am starting out at Hudson valley to achieve my transfer credits so I can transfer into a university then go into a psychology program to further my education and career. I am a very positive and nurturing person, and have also gained a lot of life experience and patience while working with kids. I love to do creative projects and going on little adventures like to the park or just go in a nice walk!

$17–20/hr

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Sawyer K.

0 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$10–14/hr

I get along great with kids! I have informal experience with kids, I used to baby sit my neice and nephew every day back home. I also used to help my sister babysit younger kids when she did babysitting. I can also help around the house if needed, like laundry, homework, and cooking. I know basic first aid and CPR as well.

$10–14/hr

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Trisha F.

6 years paid experience
9 miles

$10–20/hr

I am CPR/First Aid Pediatrics Certified, Health and Welfare background check, Boise city license. I've done training for Idaho stars, have backgrounds done. I am just looking for some extra income, I figured why not do what I enjoy & attend to children's needs. I have 4 children of my own, a 9 year old son, and a 5 year old daughter, 2 year old daughter, and a 6 month old daughter. If you would like to know more, please feel free to ask me anything.