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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.

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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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Susanne S.

30 years paid experience
14 miles

$18–25/hr

I have a degree in Early Childhood development. My career was mainly in Child and Youth Services at a large Army Post (Ft Leavenworth KS). After moving to Oklahoma in 2011 I worked as a FT Nanny for a Family with 5 children for 6 years. (Initially just 1 child LOL) After retiring from that job and pursued my hobby of Labradoodle breeding which I retired from since. My oldest grand child is almost 17, so my babysitting services are rarely needed now. I am looking for a part time position to fill part of my week as I like to stay busy. I used to renew my CDA credential every 3 years, which was needed to work as Master teacher at a childcare center. I have had first aid and CPR training as part of our mandatory annual training with the military. Please feel free to contact me should you still be looking for the right candidate to care for your little one.

$18–25/hr

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Casey T.

1 year paid experience
14 miles

$10–20/hr

Hello! My name is Casey. I’m looking for babysitting jobs, I can cook clean, help with homework, and just general help. If anything else is needed I’m sure we can work things out. Have a good day! Hope to hear from you!

$10–20/hr

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Kaiya H.

3 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–25/hr

Hi! My name is Kaiya, and I am young but have lots of experience working with children. From 2018-2020, I worked as a summer camp counselor and before/after school counselor to children ages 4-13 at my community recreational center. In college, I was a residential youth care worker at a group foster home for boys ages 12-18. My roles at both places included supervision, transportation, planning and engaging in activities, and mentoring the children. I am trained in basic first aid and CPR, Trust Based Relational Intervention, HOPE awareness, Systematic Training to Assist in the Recovery of Trauma, Managing Aggressive Behavior, and have an overall trauma informed care approach. I currently work full time as a child welfare specialist, and enjoy caring for children when I’m not working. Overall, I am knowledgeable in child development, and will find fun and developmental appropriate ways to teach and care for your children.