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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Michelle M.

16 years paid experience
8 miles

$8–10/hr

Love taking great care of children while their parents make a great living for them! I will treat your children just like they are my own. Have years of experience.

$8–10/hr

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Alyssa W.

1 year paid experience
10 miles

$11–25/hr

hello! I’m a very loving and caring person , have always taken care of children , and am looking to help someone else in any way I can ! I can do meals, help with school work, cleaning around the house , whatever you need. I can even teach a little Spanish for fun! Love meeting new people and having new life experiences!

$11–25/hr

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Ms. J.

10 years paid experience
5 miles

$10–15/hr

My passion has always been, taking care of other's even at a young age. I'm experienced with infants,toddlers,youth,teenager's. Also special need's children. I've worked in a foster care home, group home's and etc. I've supervised and monitor the safety of children. Prep meals and organized mealtimes, snacks for children. Keep records of children's progress, routines and interested. Help children keep a good hygiene. Administer medications, healthcare treatments, Housekeeping, transporting, prep food according to nutrition. Coordinator for arts and crafts and tutoring skills. Also the ability to supervise 5 or more children.

$10–15/hr

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Christa C.

5 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–20/hr

I am simply looking to provide affordable childcare for families and help pay my own bills at the same time. I have several years of experience working with kids with 5 years as a babysitter, 1 year as a teaching assistant, and 1 year working at an in-home daycare. In my current job, I work closely with kids/families and am well educated on practices of safe sleep, first aid, and CPR. My availability is very flexible, so please reach out with any questions/concerns and we can work something out!

$15–20/hr

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Samantha S.

9 years paid experience
5 miles

$15–20/hr

My name is Samantha and I am a Early Childhood Educator! I have experience with multiple age groups ranging from 6 weeks- 12 years old. I also have experience running an entire center. I am not afraid of messy art, fun field trips or household chores.

$15–20/hr

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Emily S.

10 years paid experience
8 miles

$15–20/hr

- 14 years of paid experience - Nanny/Assistant Early Childhood experience - Special Needs and Multiples (Twins) - Studying Teaching - Loves art, music, math, and pretend play - CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen Certified - Licensed, clean driving record - Available on-call - Meal Prep, light housework

$15–20/hr

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Mardie M.

6 years paid experience
9 miles

$17–20/hr

I retired from law-enforcement in 2022 from the Denver Police Department.. in 2023 my husband and I moved to Michigan to be closer to a family. I am a parent of a college age son and college aged stepson. We also have three dogs and one cat named cat. My experience with childcare comes from raising my own son. I also took care of children when I was a teenager.

$17–20/hr

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Kim R.

16 years paid experience
9 miles

$11–16/hr

Every child is different and part of what I love about my job is that I get to help each one discover his own strengths, talents and nurture those traits through my educational approach. I absolutely love working with children.

$11–16/hr

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Jasmine W.

10 years paid experience
14 miles

$22–25/hr

Hello! My name is Jasmine and I have been a care taker for as long as I can remember, about 10 years. I have experience with children of all ages, but primarily toddlers and infants. I am willing to help out around the house as needed, but making sure the children’s needs are met is my main priority. I do have two children of my own, ages 2 and newborn, that I do bring with me. I would love to talk further if you are looking for some extra help!!

$22–25/hr

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Donna S.

3 years paid experience
8 miles

$12–14/hr

Caring and dependable babysitter with experience caring for children of all ages. I create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment while keeping routines running smoothly.