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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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Brittany C.

15 years paid experience
12 miles

Hey! My name is Brittany and I keep children full-time! I love what I do! I enjoy teaching and learning from children in the same respect. I like to encourage imagination sn enjoy watching them play! I am responsible, loving, kind, respectful, and trustworthy. I would love to help with your child care needs.

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5.0

Eva S.

Brittany is a caring babysitter. She is conscientious and educational. The kids routines we're maintained and she was reasonably priced. She watched our girls on and off for 3 years.

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Anna M.

6 years paid experience
12 miles

$12–25/hr

I love working with children. I Volunteered at a church for two years to help with bible school, I went to college for a little bit and went back for short time here in North Carolina at Haywood Community College, I have my credential now and I'm currently working at a all year around school in Greensboro, North Carolina. I also babysit for children through my daycare. I have my CPR training and first aid.

$12–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Krista S.

Anna has been fantastic. We’ve not been the most convenient for her but she’s always been punctual and accountable. She communicates really well and we’re grateful to be working with such a mature, caring and professional individual.

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Victoria P.

4 years paid experience
11 miles

$14–16/hr

My name is Victoria and I’ve been a babysitter for 4years now, I love working with children. I’m 31 years old, I have no children but I would love them as if there were my own. Me and your child would do so much together, draw, play games, etc. I look forward to sitting with your child/children.

$14–16/hr

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Stephanie C.

10 years paid experience
7 miles

$15–50/hr

From a young age, I have nurtured a deep affection for children. My extensive experience in childcare, spanning from infant to teenage years, has honed my abilities to work effectively with children of diverse ages and developmental stages. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated reliability, dependability, and a positive attitude, qualities that would make me an invaluable asset to any childcare setting. Children are inherently joyful companions, and I find immense pleasure in their infectious laughter and playful antics.

$15–50/hr

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Brianna J.

5 years paid experience
7 miles

$10–10/hr

I am 20 years old, I love kids I enjoy being around them. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old. I did work in a daycare with any ages. Taking care of kids is my passion.

$10–10/hr

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Kaneecia D.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$12–15/hr

I’m a college student who is one semester away from getting my Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. I’ve been babysitting for as long as I can remember with my siblings from ages of newborn-14. I love children and love being around them reason why I want to be a teacher. I can play games with them, read stories, color, build forts, I can do it all.

$12–15/hr

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Talaila G.

3 years paid experience
12 miles

$18–22/hr

Hi, I'm Talaila! I have three years of experience as a summer camp counselor working with children from Pre-K all the way through 8th grade. I've planned and taught lessons for different age groups, led activities, supervised field trips, and kept kids safe and engaged in a fast-paced environment. I'm great at adapting my approach to meet each child where they're at whether that's helping a little one with their first classroom routine or keeping older kids engaged and on track. I'm responsible, energetic, and truly enjoy helping kids learn and grow.

$18–22/hr

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Aytreyvona H.

1 year paid experience
7 miles

$16–21/hr

Hello my name is AyTreyvona I love being a sitter because my family is big and I’m always the sitter so I been baby sitting since 7 years old my grandmother had a day care before she passed I also worked there for a year I have skill development knowledge , very family oriented, and responsible

$16–21/hr

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Kenya B.

10 years paid experience
7 miles

$15–25/hr

I’m 25 years old. I have experience being an in home babysitter, a registered behavioral health tech, and a personal care aid all centered around children, so I have lots of experience! I don’t have any children of my own so I love caring for others as if they were my own! All children I babysit or have babysat are ensured to walk away with knew positive knowledge that they hadn’t known before ❤️