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.

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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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Sararose H.

10 years paid experience
8 miles

$20–30/hr

I have worked in both a preschool and elementary school. I have been babysitting since i was 10. I have many long time families and am used to all ages. I have taught swim lesson and have worked with all types of children. I am very responsible and reliable!

$20–30/hr

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Courtney P.

3 years paid experience
7 miles

$10–15/hr

I have worked with special needs Children and adults for the last five years I specialize in young children because I believe that what I do you will make a huge impact on how the stride and I love the fact that I couldn’t be such a big part of how they 16 my favorite part of working with children is when they learn a new skill that they didn’t have prior. I have also spent the majority of my life volunteering with summer camps daycare’s boys and girls clubs and whatever volunteer work I could do as well as not child related such as food banks hospital is hospice just around my community to see what I can do for the difference. I have also worked with doing Home health and home care such as bathing feeding dressing light household work running errands anything that could be needed as well as just being a sympathetic companion if they needed it

$10–15/hr

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Avery A.

1 year paid experience
7 miles

$19–27/hr

I am an energetic person, I love working with kids. I used to work at an elementary school back home in Minnesota where I worked with kids aging anywhere from 3-10 years old, occasionally I worked with special needs. I also have experience babysitting my cousins and friends babies. I love working with kids because I love helping them learn and grow. My favorite thing is seeing kids finally understand something for the first time. I can provide cleaning, meals, pet care, and anything you need around the house. I also can provide errands or anything that needs to be done outside of the house.

$19–27/hr

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Cathleen L.

25 years paid experience
7 miles

$20–30/hr

I have a resume that I can send you. I have been a educator for over 25 years. I have taught ages 3-22 years for over 25 years. I have been a Youth Minister, Campus Minister, Religious Education Director, and Teacher.