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.

How do families hire trustworthy babysitters in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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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Mechel L.

30 years paid experience
13 miles

$25–50/hr

Mechel Lee Kochjohnson3@yahoo.com Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself and express my strong interest in the nanny position with your family. Working with children has been my life’s passion. I truly adore children and find immense joy in helping them learn, grow and thrive at every stage of their young lives. Over the past 30 years I have raised my own three sons and provided continuous loving care to my three grandsons. Professionally, my extensive background spans both public and private settings, caring for children from infancy to 12 years of age. My diverse experience includes roles as a babysitter, child care site director in Omaha School Foundation, and a Paraprofessional within the Omaha Public Schools. Additionally through my work with a private birthing agency, I have specialized experience as a postpartum doula, infant care specialist, travel rota nanny, and traditional nanny, accommodating full-time, part-time, and varied shift schedules. Currently I operate as a private professional nanny. I pride myself on being a mature, calm, reliable and flexible caregiver who incorporates educational elements into daily routines. My primary focus is always to keep children safe, happy and fully engaged in fun, creative and stimulating activities so children can learn life skills, respect, and healthy living.To ensure high quality connection and attentiveness, I maintain an “unplugged” environment free from personal electronic distractions while on duty. I am always willing to go above and beyond to support a family’s unique needs. With my combined decades of experience, solid references and a deep rooted passion for childcare, I am confident that I can provide the exceptional care you are looking for. Working with children completes me.

$25–50/hr

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Tracy C.

2 years paid experience
15 miles

$15–25/hr

37 y/o F - I come from a big family, I am 2nd oldest of 8 kids. To help out, we all used to help take care of each other as we were growing up. I am Navy Vet, I have been certified many times in first aid and CPR. The previous family that I worked for was an Air Force family, they had a 4 year and an 11 year old. But I am versed in all ages from newborns to 18y/o. Currently I am available at all times. I would love to meet you and your family and help meet your needs.