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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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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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Carey M.

15 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–25/hr

Hi! My name is Carey. I’m 39 years old, married, and live in Harrisburg with my husband and our 8-year-old son. I’m a reliable, attentive sitter with both professional childcare experience and hands-on parenting experience. I earned my Assistant Teaching degree and graduated from Vo-Tech in 2005 at the top of my Child Care Development class. I was a nanny for two years before transitioning into the Information Technology field, where I currently work as a Program Manager. That background has helped me become extremely organized, dependable, and great at communication. I truly adore children of all ages and am a big advocate for being active and engaged - helping kids unwind, play, and burn off energy after long school days. I’m also happy to assist with light housekeeping and pet care as needed. I have an 8-year-old son who is kind, well-behaved, and wonderful with younger kids. He sometimes accompanies me, which often creates a fun, interactive play environment - especially for children who enjoy having a buddy. I completely understand that this setup isn’t for every family and am always happy to discuss what feels comfortable for you. We are a Christian family, and I value kindness, patience, and treating others with respect in everything I do. In my free time, I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, and spending time outdoors. I’m open to interviews and trial runs to ensure you feel 100% comfortable and confident in your choice of care. I’d love the opportunity to connect and see if I might be a good fit for your family!

$15–25/hr

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Elisabeth C.

For the past two years, Carey M. has always done a fantastic job babysitting our two children, who were 10 and 8, respectively, when she first began babysitting for us. Because our younger child has autism and is non-verbal, we especially needed someone like her, who has the right experience and interpersonal skills. Carey exceeded our expectations. She is very diligent, responsible and trustworthy. We would definitely recommend her as a care provider.

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Summer B.

6 years paid experience
14 miles

$22–30/hr

Hi! My name is Summer and I currently work full time as a medical assistant in orthopedics. My plan is to go back to school in the area sometime in the near future to better my career. I absolutely love working with kids and doing many activities from crafts, playing outside, to making meals for them! I am also able to do housework, including dishes, cleaning, laundry, etc. If able, I am more than willing to drive the children somewhere for fun activities! Another thing I love is pets... so if you have any, even better! I am hardworking, friendly, punctual, and ready to meet your family!

$22–30/hr

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Sydney H.

7 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

I have been a childcare teacher for seven years, primarily caring for infants but have cared for kids of all daycare ages. I have babysat in my spare time since I was 13. I have a full time job currently but am hoping to continue gaining experience on the side outside of my job!

$20–25/hr

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Haley S.

4 years paid experience
5 miles

$15–25/hr

I’m a recently separated mom who’s trying to get back into the work force after being a stay at home wife for 6 years. I have plenty of experience with different ages of kids ranging from newborns to middle school aged kids. I’ve done homework help, transportation to and from after school events and practices and hands on involvement of child entertainment and development.

$15–25/hr

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Breanna F.

8 years paid experience
10 miles

$18–25/hr

I love being a sitter, because I absolutely love children and enjoy being around them. Being around the children brightens my day. Experience- I have previous experience with babysitting my friends children, church members children, and individuals on sites that need sitters. I can also give references. Skills- Teaching children fine and gross motor skills. Trainings- CPR, First Aid, Volunteer Fire Fighter.