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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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Cristy R.

15 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–30/hr

My name is Cristy. I have worked in the schools system for 15+years but before that I worked at a daycare for 7 years. I have a daughter that is 24, graduated college, and moved away. I do not have a 9-5 job and I miss being around babies! I have experience in planning learning activities for little ones to cooking for them to nourish their little bodies. Contrary to beliefs, I love doing laundry. So a little light house cleaning is not a problem!

$18–30/hr

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Emma K.

3 years paid experience
9 miles

$15–25/hr

I am very energetic and outgoing. I am currently in college to be a teacher. I have always been really good with kids. I got babysitter certified through children’s hospital. I have been babysitting for around 3 years. I have also been a tutor for elementary students for 2 years.

$15–25/hr

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Ciera J.

4 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–25/hr

Hello, my name is Ciera. I am a Prek teacher and I have worked in childcare for 5 years now! I love being around kids so much that I’ve dedicated my life to it. I have my first aid and cpr certification. I mainly babysit from home. I do have camera in my house for safety. I have two dogs that stay put up while babysitting!

$15–25/hr

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Christina H.

7 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–18/hr

Hi, I’m Christina and I’m 33 years old. I’m married to Josh and we have a 9 year old son. I have been working in childcare for 12 years. I started babysitting at age 16 then worked in childcare centers since 2011. I worked at Northeast Elementary with the SPED department from February 12th, 2018 to May of 2022. I work at a Sevierville school during the day from 7:30-3:00. I love making a difference in children’s lives. I have a 9 year old boy and he’s the light of my life. I love being a mom. . A few things I love are spending time with family, painting, traveling, animals, and doing anything outdoors. I’m patient, kind, funny, outgoing, fun, responsible, reliable and a very neat person. I have my own vehicle with car insurance. I have plenty of references.

$15–18/hr

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Evelyn S.

2 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$18–23/hr

I have worked children’s theatre for a number of years, with them in productions, but also I have assistant directed many shows. Because of this, I have a lot of experience in very high stress environments with children. In addition, I have helped in the children’s ministry at my church for 7 years. I love kids, they are such a joy to be around and work with. I love working with pets also, i have 2 dogs and a cat (:

$18–23/hr

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Melodie H.

32 years paid experience
12 miles

$18–25/hr

I’ve always enjoy being around children and I’m most comfortable with children ( I’m a kid inside but a responsible one) I have two incredible boys of my own and they are my world and everything. It was my first job of being a babysitter/nanny and it’s the most fun happy and fulfilling of all the jobs I’ve done. I just love love love being a mom and a care giver to my kids and to all children. I love kid’s stories they tell, watching them do all the silly/ very cray cray things they do and just keeping them safe and healthy it comes naturally to me and I love it. I just would like to make extra cash for my kids while they are in school and I secretly miss my own kids while they are in school and children just brings that happiness and joy in me.

$18–25/hr

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Ciara B.

2 years paid experience
9 miles

$8–10/hr

Hi! My names Ciara, I’m 24 years old and I have a one year old little boy! I love watching kids of all ages, I enjoy it very much. I like doing arts & crafts with them as I feel like they are keepsake & memories for us adults! I’m an active person so I enjoy running with them but also napping with them lol