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.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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.

How do families hire trustworthy babysitters in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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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Melissa M.

15 years paid experience
10 miles

$19–21/hr

Hi I'm Melissa, I have years of experience being a live-in and live-out nanny. I have a background in early childhood education, special education and I've owned and operated a private preschool for 5 years.

$19–21/hr

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Samantha M.

9 years paid experience
10 miles

$1–15/hr

Hi! My name is Samantha. I am a responsible 23 year old who would love to watch your kids :) I prefer to watch children over the age of 2 but I'm very flexible. My caregiving philosophy is, I'll do whatever you ask me to. I follow the rules. Kids tend to like having me around because I'm fun and unlike a lot of other babysitters, I actually play with them. I love to play board games, cards, color, bake, make up new games, or anything else we think sounds like fun. Within reason of course. And I always clean up afterwards! I'm also smarter than a 5th grader (haha) so I can help out with homework if needed.

$1–15/hr

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Therese M.

10 years paid experience
4 miles

$25–40/hr

I am very attentive, loving, nurturing and patient. I respect your concerns of finding someone special, safe and patient. I am a non smoker with my own reliable vehicle. I have over 15 years experience in care-taking of many ages. I have two rescue/shelter dogs and one rescue cat. I sang and read to both my babies before they were born and continued after. I read in English and Spanish to them. I speak on an intermediate level. Played some Buble', classical, rock n' roll, Spanish, children and current music. I love to hold and cuddle. Talk to and connect to a child on their level. I am a great organizer, love to cook and multi task. I get things done but your little one's needs come first should you require additional duties. I would love the opportunity to meet with you and your family. Thank you.