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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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Jenna F.

1 year paid experience
8 miles

$18–22/hr

I've taught swim lessons to children of all ages for 5 years and have been apart of the Big Brother Big Sister Program working with 4th and 5th graders at Geneva Boys and Girls Club for a year. I recently finished my freshman year of college at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where I am a member of their swim and dive team and a psychology major. I am a certified lifeguard, so I am First Aid Training and CPR Training Certified. I follow your preferred communication method to keep you informed about your child's day or any issues that arise. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy doing outdoor activities, doing crafts, and playing board games with children. I can assist with cooking and meal preparation, and I'm happy to provide swimming supervision. I look forward to meeting you and your child!

$18–22/hr

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Laqueeshia B.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$16–25/hr

I'm 26 years old and I have one son that is 9 months and he is my very first kid, I enjoy being active and I normally like to go swimming and going shopping

$16–25/hr

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Autumn N.

8 years paid experience
8 miles

$14–30/hr

Hello, my name is Autumn and I am 25. I am looking for a full time babysitting job. I have been babysitting for about 12 years, since i was 13. I love caring for children and hope to have my own some day. I am cpr certified I just have to have it renewed.

$14–30/hr

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Rachael M.

2 years paid experience
10 miles

$10–15/hr

Always been very good with kids, I worked as a part time substitute teacher at westmoreland UPK and loved it!! Would love to work with kids the rest Of my life

$10–15/hr

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Yasmin Y.

1 year paid experience
10 miles

$20–30/hr

I am an undergraduate student at Howard University and I have always loved working with kids! I am open to any inquiries and am happy to accommodate different needs.

$20–30/hr

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Devin B.

2 years paid experience
12 miles

$16–22/hr

I am currently a graduate student studying music at DePaul. I have worked as a violin teacher and as a babysitter and nanny. As a babysitter I prefer to play boardgames, do crafts, read books or go for walks and avoid TV and/or iPad time. I am comfortable preparing meals.

$16–22/hr

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Melissa B.

3 years paid experience
10 miles

$17–19/hr

I love to watch infants and children. I’m a mom to 2 full grown children. I’ve had babysitting jobs as a teenager, so I do have experience. I don’t sit and watch. I get involved in playing games with them.

$17–19/hr

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Mia D.

6 years paid experience
8 miles

$17–19/hr

Caring and dependable childcare professional with over 6 years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages, and a lifelong passion for babysitting and child development since the age of 15. Experienced in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports children’s emotional, social, and educational growth. Skilled in learning development activities including sensory play, math, color recognition, and speech development. Formerly worked at Children’s Celebration Center, providing attentive care and age-appropriate learning support for children of various age groups. CPR and First Aid certified, with additional experience in housekeeping, meal preparation, and maintaining organized, child-friendly spaces.

$17–19/hr

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Melinda M.

10 years paid experience
12 miles

$30–35/hr

Hi there my name is Mel! I have eight years of full time nanny experience and over 10 in overall childcare. I love spending any time I can with children. I consider myself not only a nanny / babysitter but also a mentor and a teacher. I am very flexible where you need me and love to help!

$30–35/hr

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Tyler E.

2 years paid experience
13 miles

$25–30/hr

Hello! I am currently a law student working in Utica for the summer and looking for evening/weekend babysitting jobs! I have worked with children at summer camp and have babysat, have worked with children in a school setting, and have babysitting experience as well! I have my own car and I can provide other typical household tasks.