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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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Jennifer M.

3 years paid experience
9 miles

$20–25/hr

Howdy! I am a very reliable, fun, and active person. I absolutely love the outdoors and sports. If you’re looking for someone that will care for and tire out the kiddos, I will be a perfect fit! I have worked in a few different after/before school care settings with children ranging from the ages of 5-12. I also have worked in a daycare with children of all ages however, I was mostly in the infant room. In the infant room my co-worker and I were responsible for 4-8 babies, depending on the weekday. Every child is different with their own talents, mindsets, necessities, and likes which makes caring for them very exciting and unique. I have two furbabies as well, animals are never a problem.

$20–25/hr

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TJ D.

She is great for us I’ve left prior reviews she cleans she takes kids to school at 630 7 am she is the only one I could find to do that for me so I don’t really need anyone else :)

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Chloey M.

1 year paid experience
14 miles

$19–30/hr

Hi!! I’m Chloey, I currently attend Geneseo University as an Adolescent Education major. I currently work at a daycare with children ages 1 through 10. I’m very passionate about childcare, and feel that my experience and certification in BLS makes me a great fit!

$19–30/hr

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Breanna C.

2 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$18–25/hr

Hi! My name is Breanna, and I would love the opportunity to care for your children. I have five years of daycare experience, where I cared for children of various ages and helped create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. For the past year and a half, I’ve worked as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital, which has strengthened my skills in safety, communication, patience, and providing compassionate care in fast-paced situations. I’m also a mom to two wonderful children, ages 9 and 5, so I understand firsthand how important it is to find someone dependable, trustworthy, and caring. I enjoy keeping children engaged through play, crafts, outdoor activities, and age-appropriate activities while ensuring they feel safe, happy, and supported. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and provide reliable, compassionate care for your children

$18–25/hr

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Lydia H.

5 years paid experience
14 miles

$17–24/hr

Hello! I'm Lydia Hilfiker! I grew up in a very family centered environment which taught me a lot on how to care for the people around me with love and patience. I love being around kids and helping them learn and grow. I've had over 5 years of experience with kids from 2 months old to 6 years old and have enjoyed every minute of it! At 19 years old myself, I've found that I love to indulge in creative and imaginative activities. I love spending my time outdoors, doing artistic activities, and being physically active. I love it when kids want to join me in these activities and love it even more when they have their own activities to share with me!

$17–24/hr

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Autumn E.

1 year paid experience
6 miles

$19–27/hr

Hello! My name is Autumn and I really enjoy working with kids. I have experience through the Wayne Technical Career center, some may know it as BOCES in the program EDUCATON PROFESSIONS AND HUMAN SERVICES. My junior year I had an internship with first graders and my senior year I had an internship in a 3pk classroom. I have done a CPR/First Aid training multiple times for infant, children, and adult but it is currently expired but I do have the knowledge for it. I also used to work at a daycare center where I would go from classroom to classroom where they needed me the most which was mostly the infant room. I do have experience in the toddler and preschool room as well. I have my mandated reporter certification. I am a very outgoing person and absolutely adore kids! I am also a mother to one and she is almost 5 months old. I have my drivers license and my own vehicle if any kind of transportation is needed. I have a lot of nieces and nephews that I helped raise also so I have plenty of experience with almost all ages.If possible I am hoping to bring my daughter along with me when babysitting.