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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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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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Sarah M.

30 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–23/hr

I'm looking to add occasional nanny work and babysitting to my schedule. Let me know if you end up needing someone for once in a while or if you have flexibility in your schedule. I am still the owner/admin (remotely) for a forest school near here so some of my time is still spent accordingly. We commute for two days a month back to Marquette, Mi for this. If you're curious about me, you're welcome to check out my schools website, discoverycentral. org. I started working with children when I was in high school doing evening and weekend babysitting jobs. During my last year in high school, I volunteered with our local head start. I decided very early that I wanted to work with young children. Since then, I have worked for several daycare centers (all age groups). I spent time teaching with head start. I was also the lead teacher and director of my own play based, forest school, Discovery Central, in Marquette MI. I still own this business and work mostly part-time and remotely. I look forward to meeting more members of my new community.

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Addison S.

0 years paid experience
3 miles

$16–18/hr

This position caught my interest because it is similar to what I had to well I was in highschool I was put into a class of kids with disabilities as well as behavioral issues and every day the teachers had me sit down and work with them and take them to their classes as well. As well as when I was growing up I’d always ended up helping out my mother with the kids at her day care after I was done with work or school. So I have always enjoyed working with kids and teens, every job I’ve had I’ve always worked with children and young adult. My first job I had before college I was a lifeguard and a arcade manager and a lifeguard so it always made me happy just to make the little ones happy. Then I went to cutting hair on kids all ages and at that time it’s very important on connecting with the person your working with so you can figure out their needs and wants. Was it testing at times hearing kids scream and cry sometimes yes but I’ve learned with being at any place that will happen at time with kids and at the end of the day helping the kids is what truly matter. As a parent to me is it very important all kids feel comfortable and cared for because not all kids have that so it’s important we give them that.