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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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Erin G.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$16–22/hr

Hello, I’m Erin. I am available to fill a position with up to 20 hours a week. I am great with children and pets. I am very reliable, responsible, I have a great deal of experience caring for children of all ages, and it’s something I’ve always enjoyed! Also, I’m an artist and work from home so my schedule is somewhat open and flexible. I’m a gentle, loving, down-to-earth person and would love to meet your family. Thank you!

$16–22/hr

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Cloey G.

1 year paid experience
7 miles

$15–20/hr

I’m Cloey I’m 20 years old I have a 1 year old daughter that I would have to bring with me and I love kids. I have 2 dogs and I’m a big family person.

$15–20/hr

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5.0

Stephanie H.

Cloey is so sweet and helpful. She goes above and beyond

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Katlyn R.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–25/hr

I'm an experienced caregiver with 5+ years of experience in childcare. Degrees: -A.A.S- Early Childhood Education Certifications: -CPR, First Aid, AED -Infant Toddler SIDS Additional Information: -Nurse Aide -Special Needs -Newborn Sleep Training -Experience with BLW -Experience with Montessori -Gentle Parenting

$20–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Priya R.

Kaitlyn has been a full nanny for our little girl for a while now. I would highly recommend her for all your child care needs. She is kind, soft spoken, patient and really caring towards children. The only reason we had to part ways is because we moved our little one to daycare. As a person who has gone through a Myriad of Nannys I can confidently say she is one of the best.

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Staci R.

4 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–20/hr

I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have a son of my own he is 9. I have 4 years experience with ages 1-12. I enjoy watching children grow up and do amazing things. I will care for your children as if they were mine. I love doing hands on activities & so much more. I do have a copy of my background check i just didn’t do one on here so i will be glad to send a copy of that also. If interested contact me at 704-412-0959. Look forward to hearing from you!

$15–20/hr

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Anna J.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$18–22/hr

I have worked as a camp staff member of children ages 6-17 for three years. I am CPR and First-Aid certified. Safety is the #1 important thing to me, but I also love to create a fun, silly atmosphere that encourages kids to be themselves. I have my own car and am happy to help with any other house needs.

$18–22/hr

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Wendy N.

31 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–20/hr

I have been a caregiver since I was 14 years old . As I grew older I just traded babysitting for Teaching in the school system. Pretty much the same thing. I love meeting new children, and watching them grow into fabulous adults.

$15–20/hr

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Kimberly D.

21 years paid experience
14 miles

$25–40/hr

My name is Kimberly. I am a Babysitter and Nanny House Manager with over 20 years experience who is very honest, responsible, and caring. I am certified in both CPR and First Aid. I learned many medical needs and care through volunteering in the nursing home and working at a hospital. For fun, I enjoy all outside activities, photography, and art. I played soccer for five years and basketball for two years. Most of my experience is with children from 10-month old until youth aged. I was a Girls Scouts Counselor, YMCA Counselor, and have served most of my life in church through the Nursery to youth age departments. I have helped tutor children in CMS schools and have been a Babysitter and Nanny for many families. Also, I have a lot of experience with transportation, pet-sitting, house management duties, planning, organizing, housecleaning, assisting parents when needed for errands, and house-sitting.

$25–40/hr

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Madilyn P.

2 years paid experience
14 miles

$18–25/hr

Hello!! I am Madi, and 18 year female in college for Nail tech school for a side job and I will begin summer classes for Early Childhood Education to be more around kids! I love meeting new people and helping those in needs, one of my favorite things is, is being around kids and helping. My experience is my mother used to have a daycare and I helped her run it and was very well with kids, in high school I taught a kindergarten class and taught and helped out with kids.

$18–25/hr

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Taylor B.

7 years paid experience
14 miles

$10–15/hr

Hello! My name is Taylor B. I am a 22 year old who loves children. I currently have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and I have 7 years of experience working with and teaching children from the ages of newborn to 10 years. I am CPR/ AED, first aid certified. Every child is unique in their own way and seeing them happy is what makes my day. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you!

$10–15/hr

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Ariana B.

4 years paid experience
11 miles

$18–20/hr

Hi! My name is Ariana Bailey, and I’m a Registered Behavior Technician (Level 2) with a strong background in childcare, child development, and special needs support. I’m currently attending UNCC working toward my BS in psychology, and I bring 4 years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I am CPR and first-aid certified, with skills in potty training, housekeeping, meal prep, bedtime, etc. I’m known for being calm, patient, and dependable. I’m passionate about creating fun, engaging, and safe environments for kids. Whether it’s helping with homework, planning activities, or following bedtime routines, I’m here to support your family with care and professionalism.