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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Susana C.

9 years paid experience
15 miles

$17–25/hr

Dear parents, Let me tell you a little about myself. My name is Susana Crespo, and I am thirty years old. I grew up in Colombia, and I was blessed with the opportunity to move to the United States fourteen years ago. A beautiful country that conquered my heart and opened many opportunities to make my dreams come true. I am happily married to a wonderful man. I am currently at Murray State University pursuing a Bachelor of Integrated Studies with an emphasis on Education Studies. I love to work with children and inspire others who work with children.I have more than ten years of experience. Thank you for your time. GOD bless you!

$17–25/hr

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Fatima N.

4 years paid experience
15 miles

$20–25/hr

I am and outgoing and energetic person! I love to sing and cook. I love taking care of children! I have worked in daycares before as a teacher! I know how to potty train. I am CPR certified.

$20–25/hr

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Paris S.

0 years paid experience
13 miles

$17–22/hr

Hi! I’m Paris, a responsible and caring babysitter with a passion for creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children. I’m patient, reliable, and great with routines, playtime, and bedtime. I look forward to helping your family feel confident and comfortable while you’re away.

$17–22/hr

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Brittany B.

10 years paid experience
15 miles

$10–20/hr

Hi! My name is Brittany, and I’m a caring, patient, and dependable babysitter. We are a military family and live on Fort Campbell, where I will provide babysitting out of my home in a safe, calm, and family-friendly environment. I have hands-on experience caring for children through parenting, family care, nannying and babysitting. I’m comfortable with daily routines, meals, playtime, homework help, potty training and naps/bedtime. I understand how important trust, safety, and communication are to parents—especially within the military community—and I take that responsibility seriously. My goal is to create a nurturing, structured, and positive environment where children feel comfortable and parents feel confident while they’re away. I’m reliable, respectful of each family’s preferences, and happy to communicate throughout the day as needed with texts, pictures, FaceTime or phone calls. I would love the opportunity to support your family and provide care you can trust.

$10–20/hr

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Issacc A.

3 years paid experience
15 miles

$10–15/hr

Hello my name is Issacc Alvarez and I grew up raising kids. I absolutely loved it. I would watch my brothers, sisters, and my cousins. Eventually as I got older I found that taking care or children is something I like to do so I posted my info on our community billboard and I began to watch several children. I am kind, respectful, understanding, and slow to anger. Children are the future so whatever impact I may have wether it be little or big I want them to know they can do anything in this world!

$10–15/hr

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Alana C.

5 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–35/hr

Hello my name is Alana Cunningham. I live in Hopkinsville ky but I’m willing to commute up to an hour away. I’m currently a MHT (mental health technician) but want to get back to my favorite career as a nanny. My previous experience has been caring for the elderly as a caregiver as well as nannying of course. (If you wanna get in contact with me my number is 859 553 4194.)

$20–35/hr

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Amy R.

3 years paid experience
15 miles

$15–18/hr

Hi my name is Amy I am 20 years old, I have been babysitting for about 3 years and I enjoy it so much, I am a very patient person and I know how to deal with almost anything.I have really good communication, problem solving and I also used to work in a daycare with kids age range from 2-10 Please feel free to ask any questions