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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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Natasha W.

5 years paid experience
15 miles

$22–30/hr

Hi I'm Natasha and I’m a college student with over 5 years of experience as a babysitter and nanny, including 2 years working with children with special needs. There’s something so special about being part of a child’s growth and helping them feel safe, happy, and supported. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, experienced with all age groups, and skilled in everything from creative play and homework help to bedtime routines and behavioral support. Caring for children is something I’m truly passionate about, and I bring patience, responsibility, and genuine joy to every family I work with.

$22–30/hr

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Malakai T.

5 years paid experience
15 miles

$15–25/hr

I love children and have being caring for/ nannying/ babysitting children for over 5 years. I am thinking about pursuing my degree in early childhood education. I have CPR certification as well.

$15–25/hr

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Elena T.

20 years paid experience
14 miles

$26–30/hr

I’m considering myself a easygoing person, that I like to be around kids, I have so many years living together with them and enjoying being around them. I’m a responsible person that I like to be puntual. I have been working around 20 years in Westchester I have a first aid/CPR recertification.

$26–30/hr

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Jennifer H.

10 years paid experience
12 miles

$25–35/hr

Hello Beautiful people, I’m new to this company but I have been with other companies Like Home Aglow , Dazzling Cleaning I have also worked as a Home Health Aid in New York City! Care for people is a passion of mine ! I love to make people happy and help in anyway possible! I truly believe in treating people the way I or a family of mine would want to be treated! Thank you for taking the time to read my Bio and I truly hope you take me into consideration ! For any private work please feel free to call my Business Number (646)509-9525

$25–35/hr

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Cedella W.

8 years paid experience
15 miles

$25–30/hr

Hello families! I’m Cedella and I am a reliable, and experienced nanny and babysitter with over 8 years of hands-on childcare experience, including newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. I’m also a mother myself, which has strengthened my patience, intuition, and ability to understand exactly what little ones need at different stages. I am First Aid & CPR certified and up-to-date on my Tdap vaccination. I have my own car, a clean driving record, and am comfortable handling transportation, school pickups, and activity drop-offs. Families describe me as warm, dependable, nurturing and proactive. I am totally comfortable completing tasks such as, reading, helping with meals, supporting learning, or keeping things tidy, I give each child my full attention and care. I take my role seriously and love building long-lasting, trusting relationships with the families I work with. I would love to support your family and help your little one grow, learn, and feel safe every day!

$25–30/hr

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Clorinda M.

20 years paid experience
13 miles

$30–30/hr

Hi, my name is Clorinda. I love children, and I am responsible and loving, and easy to get along with. I have more than 20 years of experience with being a nanny and 3 children of my own. I hope we get along well!

$30–30/hr

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Monique M.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$30–40/hr

I've not had an opportunity to have kids and I love them! This is a way for me to enjoy that and help out at the same time. I'm a very dependable person, with a B.S. in Communications and Public Relations, as well as a Certificate of Photography. I'm also a Yoga Therapist and teacher and have had a children's Yoga Ed certification since 2009. I am CPR and first aid trained, and I love pets of all kinds and have 4 cats of my own that I first fostered and now adopted...you could say I am a foster failure :) Looking forward to hearing from you!

$30–40/hr

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Jenna B.

12 years paid experience
11 miles

$28–30/hr

Hello :) My name is Jenna and I am a teacher with a masters degree in early childhood/childhood education. I am an elementary teacher and I reside in Westchester. I have been a sitter for over 12 years and very much enjoy caring for and spending time with children. I have a new car and a clean driving record. Available for babysitting, or nanny work, driving, homework help and light cleaning and meal prep. Plenty of references.

$28–30/hr

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Renata R.

16 years paid experience
8 miles

$25–35/hr

Hello! I'm a friendly and disciplined babysitter with 16+ years of progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. I am a detail oriented individual who has a special talent for cooking, handling children's overall activities, managing timetable as instructed by parents. I am also bilingual in English/Serbo-Croatian. I have a driver's license with an excellent driving record. Thank you for taking the time to check my profile. Sincerely, Renata Radakovic

$25–35/hr

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Margaret L.

14 years paid experience
14 miles

$30–40/hr

I have been in New Jersey for four years now, and moved near the Ridgewood area 2 years ago. I'm employed full-time as a Brand Manager as my 9-5, but love to add in babysitting outside of working hours. I am very passionate about child development, and love having fun with all ages of kiddos! I can provide additional references and work history!