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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Chelsea L.

5 years paid experience
7 miles

$17–20/hr

Hi I’m Chelsea, thank you for reading my bio! I am a very trustworthy child care professional. I will always try my best to meet your family’s needs. I have been in the child care and child development field for 10 years. I also specialize in infant/toddler care and development. I am also First Aid and CPR certified. Take care and hope to hear from you soon!

$17–20/hr

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Adrienne D.

30 years paid experience
10 miles

$20–24/hr

I’m a mother of four grown children and a grandmother of two adorable granddaughters. My children and grandchildren are the light of my life! Im an energetic, fit senior. My years of employment at the YMCA provided me with several training opportunities directly related to childcare and fitness. I’m the owner of Fit Solutions Health & Wellness. I’m looking to expand my hours and working as a childcare provider would be perfect. I have extra time and enjoy children! Happy to do light cleaning and housekeepers while I’m at your home. I’m CPR and First Aid certified. I have several advanced fitness and wellness certifications. I’m available for parents looking to go out for the evening or perhaps you might want to spend some adult time on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. I look forward to hearing from you!

$20–24/hr

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Victoria A.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–21/hr

I love being a baby sitter because i have patience, reliable, and good communication skills. I have some experience with children,attentive to the child's needs, and can handle emergencies calmly. Plus, having a fun and engaging personality definitely helps!

$18–21/hr

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Nancy S.

30 years paid experience
6 miles

$15–20/hr

I have been providing childcare for over 30 years. I love children and have experience with all ages, from newborns to teens and also with twins. I am First Aid & CPR Certified. I am patient and dependable and I can provide additional references if requested.

$15–20/hr

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Alli S.

5 years paid experience
15 miles

$20–24/hr

Hello! I have been working in childcare for 5 years and truly love working with children. I currently work weekdays at a preschool and I am also a college student. I have worked with infants up to the age 12, though most of my experience is with ages 2-5. Some of my skills include meal prep, diaper changes/potty, maintaining a schedule, supporting early learning and development, and ensuring a safe nuturing environment. I am passionate about building positive relationships between children and their families!

$20–24/hr

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Summer D.

4 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–30/hr

I currently work at a daycare !! I am also a college student majoring in psychology to become a youth counselor, I love working with kids and seeing them have smiles on their face !

$15–30/hr

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Danielle C.

3 years paid experience
5 miles

$23–30/hr

As the oldest of 5 children, I’ve been taking care of children since I was a teenager. This helped to shape my career path as a nurturer in the classroom. I have experience working with children with and without special needs. I have two years of babysitting experience working with children of various ages. One of the things I love to do is plan developmentally appropriate activities to foster fun through learning. Light housing keeping and meal prepping are apart of my work skills as well. I’m excited to find the right family to partner with that includes a great schedule!

$23–30/hr

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Claudia P.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

I work as a one on one in special services school for three years now love my job everyday , i have cpr and cpi Training , Certificates , love all my students and adore helping in their needs on daily basic , i make sure every child has their safety and fun along the day , the past eight years i took care of an elderly lady who had dementia as part time on weekends for her son , i made her smile , walk her around house gave her meals , snacks , her medicines , put her to bed best part i enjoy is our time together , her safety , hers smiles , keeping her son happy with my help . I love helping out , giving smiles , learning from others everyday that what makes me love going to work everyday .

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Valerie S.

2 years paid experience
10 miles

$10–15/hr

Im very good with kids. Volunteered at a day care for a few years. Took childcare classes in high school. Helped bring up my niece all her life shes now 23. Feeding, playing games, changing them

$10–15/hr

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Fallon H.

8 years paid experience
10 miles

$15–20/hr

I have babysiT for multiple families with children of all ages from 5 months old to middle aged. I have my certificate in CPR. I am attending college to become and special education teacher.