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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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Charlotte L.

35 years paid experience
12 miles

$10–50/hr

I’m a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who is able to care for a newborn or young infant on an ‘as needed’ basis on my random days off. Obviously I’m not in it for the money but because I understand the dilemma that parents of newborns face when they must return to work and want their baby in the hands of experience and safety.

$10–50/hr

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Jaidyn P.

1 year paid experience
6 miles

$18–21/hr

My name is Jaidyn, I’m 18 years old and a graduate of Grandlake Highschool! I absolutely love working with children any age and hope to be a teacher some day! I love being a part of any child’s life and helping them grow and learning their personalities! I have my certification in CPR and First Aid! I have many years of experience working with kids from ages newborn to teenager! I would absolutely love to help you and your child/children with everything! Meal prep, homework help, potty training, keeping them on a schedule, etc.!

$18–21/hr

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Jalisa B.

5 years paid experience
12 miles

$12–15/hr

hello my name is Jalisa, I am 21 years old and have 4 years experience with children from ages 7 weeks old to 14 years old. I am a pretty creative and fun person. I love arts and crafts. Outside activities like swimming are my favorite to do with kids. I’m a very honest and trustworthy person and love to have fun. I am also CPR and first aid certified!

$12–15/hr

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Grace H.

3 years paid experience
15 miles

$16–20/hr

I have 11 years of babysitting and childcare. I enjoy working with kids and I am going to SOWELA for Nursing at the moment. I am a CYT voice teacher for 8-11 year olds and I also do Party Princessing on the weekends. I hope to be your next babysitter to make your life and your child’s life easier in a day to day basis!

$16–20/hr

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Jodee-annah B.

5 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–20/hr

I am a college student going for nursing and I have always had a passion to work with children. Ive been babysitting children since I was about 12 years old and have been trusted with peoples children even when I was young myself. I love engaging with children and loving them like they are a part of my own family. I love to build connections with the parents and the children. I feel a strong bond between both is important for trust on both ends. I am an open book and very responsible when it comes to watching other peoples children. My main priorities are to keep the child safe, entertained, and comfortable while I watch them.

$15–20/hr

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Gianna E.

4 years paid experience
15 miles

$18–30/hr

Hi! I’m Gianna and I recently graduated from high school! I have years experience with a range from infants-elementary kids. Im skilled in diaper changes, meal prep, sleep strategies, and keeping the home tidy. I’m patient and enjoy helping kids learn and grow! Feel free to contact me!

$18–30/hr

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Toy G.

8 years paid experience
8 miles

$13–15/hr

Hi Im Toy! I have been a caregiver for 12 years now. And I have 8 years of childcare experiences. I'm currently working for people with disabilities and also in school for massage therapy. Im CPR & First Aid certified, have own transportation,do meal prep/cooking, and do light cleaning duties.My experience starts from toddlers to teenagers. I love doing fun activities with kids to keep them busy ,comfortable, and happy. I can provide good references and have a clean background. Im also comfortable with pets. I love helping others so this careers is my passion..Im energetic, professional, & reliable. Also do care for seniors. Im still in the making of fixing my schedule on this site. Email me if you have any questions. Thank you for your time. ToynessaGreen@gmail.com

$13–15/hr

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Dayra F.

5 years paid experience
8 miles

$22–26/hr

I enjoy taking care of kids , playing with them , showing them new things so they can learn & ect I always take care of my 2 little sisters I use to do sports and i use to volunteer at school , i work well with others .

$22–26/hr

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