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.

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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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Caitlyn R.

8 years paid experience
8 miles

$20–30/hr

I genuinely like working with kids—they're brutally honest in the best way, and their energy keeps me on my toes (in a good way, most days). I've got over 4 years of hands-on family caregiving: 2 years live-in on an Army base in New York. 2 years in Michigan. Both for my brother with his 2 boys. 6 month old and 7 year old (one with ADHD, so I've learned a few tricks for turning potential chaos into structured fun, like racing through routines instead of fighting them). I've also babysat for family and friends plenty. My 2 years live-in senior care and 2 years as a Direct Support Professional added extra layers of patience and calm—handy when little ones decide the day needs a plot twist. I'm good with routines, meals that aren't just chicken nuggets (but I won't judge if they are), homework without tears, light housework, and safety. And I'd love to chat about joining your circus.

$20–30/hr

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Maria M.

9 years paid experience
13 miles

$25–40/hr

Hi! I'm Maria and am located in Lowell Indiana and am currently in my third year of nursing school, with a plan to continue my education and get my masters to become an NP and specialize in pediatrics:) I've had experience working as a daycare teacher for 3 years and absolutely loved every minute of it! I have worked with children as young as 5 weeks but also have loved working with older ones as well. I've taken many training courses over the years on how to be the safest and best caretaker possible. I also have a lot of knowledge on how to create an open and fun learning environment that sparks creativity and laughter in the children I've had the privilege of taking care of. I have worked nanny, aupair, travel nanny, and house manager roles to multiple families over the last 9 years. I am currently looking for a part time nannying position. My ideal family would allow me the freedom of taking the kids (depending on their age) out and about to fun play places and not just be restricted to the house, as well as agree to guaranteed hours. I would love to provide you with a long list of awesome references and can elaborate more on my experiences as a nanny if you are interested:)