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.

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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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Abbey G.

2 years paid experience
15 miles

$13–20/hr

While most of my experience is with teaching, I grew up regularly babysitting my siblings. I have experience with infants to school age per my last job at a childcare facility. I love making art, reading, singing, and dancing with children! I am CPR and First aid certified.

$13–20/hr

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Nicole P.

8 years paid experience
15 miles

$9–20/hr

This past May, I graduated from Ashland University with a degree in Psychology and minors in Child and Family Studies, Sociology, Ethics, and Religion. I'm currently pursuing my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. I have had experience with children for over 8 years.

$9–20/hr

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Madison V.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$16–23/hr

Hi! My name is Madison, and I am ready to help you have that date night or run that errand and watch your kiddo/s! I love being a sitter because I get to spend time with children, help them grow, and teach them new things! I know how to change diapers, wipe after going potty, excellent communication skills, creative and great imagination for perfect play dates! I look forward to babysitting if you choose me!

$16–23/hr

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Lizzie S.

1 year paid experience
10 miles

$17–21/hr

I love helping kid's. I have experience with working with toddlers in church’s watching my cousins. I have multitasking skills and I’m CPR certified and first aid training.

$17–21/hr

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Breanna F.

5 years paid experience
10 miles

$20–24/hr

Hello! I’m 33 years old and have a ten year old son. I work full time as an EMT and am working towards my paramedic/fire fighter certifications. I love kids of all ages. I used to work at a day care as an Infant-2 teacher. I love animals of all kinds. I have two dogs, lizard, sugar gliders and guinea hens, so any animals are always a plus for me!

$20–24/hr

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Kaleigh B.

7 years paid experience
13 miles

$22–25/hr

Hi there! I’m a 32 year old mom to two amazing little boys (ages 4 and 5), so I definitely understand the beautiful chaos of childhood! I have years of hands-on experience with babies, toddlers, and older kids too. I truly love building genuine connections with each child I care for. I’m basically a professional diaper changer, snack chef, and nose-wiper with expert-level skills in being silly, patient, and fun! I’m CPR and First Aid certified, and I also keep anti-choking devices at home for extra peace of mind. I have a playground in my backyard with rubber playground safety surfacing too! When I’m not chasing my boys around, I’m working toward my degree in Human Resources (graduating next June!). I take pride in creating a safe, happy, and loving environment where kids can laugh, learn, and feel cared for, just like family.

$22–25/hr

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Kailyn G.

1 year paid experience
11 miles

$10–26/hr

I have babysat for many people including family, people in my church, and Pastor and his wife. I have also worked with children at my church since I was 14 years old. I am currently employed at the Kroc Center in Ashland as an assistant teacher.

$10–26/hr

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Jessie B.

6 years paid experience
10 miles

$15–35/hr

I've been babysitting since I was about 16 for various families in my neighborhood and my church! I have experience babysitting for families with anywhere from 1-4 kids, primarily elementary-school aged. I am a senior psychology major at the college of Wooster, so given this background plus my years of experience babysitting, I consider myself a kind and capable babysitter. I love getting to play with kids, whether it's outdoors playing catch or board games on a rainy day! One of my favorite parts about babysitting is the fun conversations I get to have with kids and learn about how they view the world!