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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.

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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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Caryl L.

0 years paid experience
10 miles

$15–24/hr

Howdy, my name is Caryl. I am a veteran of seven years as a food service specialist with four of my own from teens to four years old. Even though i have family experience with nieces and nephews, it doesn't equate to professional time in service. As a veteran with prior training in combat first aid and safety awareness, i will ensure that your wee ones will be entertained, clean, and love learning to be independent with guidance. I also do not mind whatsoever potty training, food/meal prep, schedules, cleaning, yard work or transportational needs. I am currently on break in between colleges for my eventual bachelors degree in elementary education for grades k- 3rd grade teaching.

$15–24/hr

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Aislynn G.

1 year paid experience
10 miles

$15–20/hr

My name is Aislynn and I currently live in Kalamazoo, MI. I have an Associates Degree in Arts and Science from Montcalm Community College and I’m working to get my Bachelors in Early Education at Western Michigan University. Since I was little I always wanted to become a teacher. I was lucky enough to have a wonderful experience with one of my teachers and it made me realize that I want to give other children that same experience. I greatly enjoy working with younger kids and have quite a few years of experience. I work currently as a Lifeguard Lead and Recreation Employee at Sandy Pines Recreation Community. I am certified in lifeguarding and First Aid/CPR and used many of these skills while working. I also spent a lot of time working with children and helping set up and participate in many different activities for younger children. We do a lot of different crafts and games every day, always something new. We also have a daycare-like activity called kids club where we read stories, color pictures, play games, and do crafts together with kids from potty training to age 9 as well as pre-teen where we spend a lot of time outdoors playing different yard games. Another area this job required was working with food. I work in a concessions stand called Happy Shack where I make different meals and prep food for the day, occasionally leading and directing other employees and as a result of this I am well versed in food safety. I also have experience cleaning as I was a Residential/Commercial Cleaner and worked in an Assisted Living as a Housekeeper. Despite my work experience I was raised in a very chaotic home with four siblings and tons of pets. I love working with animals and have experience pet sitting as well. I love making crafts and coloring, watching movies, playing games, going outside and doing all kinds of activities. I enjoy singing and dancing and I play guitar as well. Ive been told that I am generally a very sociable person and I very much enjoy the company of others. I love meeting new people and fostering new relationships. I would love to meet you, your family, and your children and provide help in any way that I can. It’s hard finding someone you can trust and rely on to take care of the most precious things in your life. I want to give you peace of mind and create a fun and happy environment for you and the littles you care about.