What is the going rate for babysitters in Oakland, TN?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Oakland, TN?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Oakland, TN?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Oakland, TN

Allison M.

2 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 10–15/hr

Hi! My name is Allison but I go by Allie, I’m great with kids as well as pets and am a ball of sunshine to work with. Everything you ask for and more will get done and my work will prove to be satisfactory :) I will give you my work schedule and I am available for last minute plans as well

$ 10–15/hr

Denise C.

25 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 15–25/hr

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I graduated from UNC in 2005 with a degree in philosophy and psychology, and I have taken many child development classes. I'm interested in the environment and working with kids. I have been baby-sitting regularly for 25 years. I am willing to provide references upon request but would prefer not t...

$ 15–25/hr

shianne w.

1 year paid experience
9 miles

$ 15–20/hr

Hey there! My name is Shianne, and I am a Senior at Collierville High School! Growing up, I was the second oldest out of my 10 cousins (one on the way!) Because I was the oldest I helped my aunts and uncles look out for them, making sure they were safe and having fun (and that i was the coolest cou...

$ 15–20/hr

Abby J.

3 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 10–25/hr

Hi! I’m Abby, I love watching kids/ babies! I have always enjoyed babysitting and helping out family’s that need someone to watch the little ones. I currently work at a Parents Day Out on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I work in the infant room, however I have experience with kids and toddlers as well. I a...

$ 10–25/hr

Azya D.

2 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 6–7/hr

Hello everyone I am interested in babysitting on my days off in my home.I only work three days a week at Methodist University Hospital which allows me to have some free time. I have one child of my own and absolutely enjoy watching kids I have babysat ever since I was in middle school. Feel free to ...

$ 6–7/hr

Olivia J.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 10–20/hr

Hello. My name is Olivia but I go by Ollie. I am 20 years old. I graduated from Bartlett High School in 2017 with a Honors Diploma. I am a Nursing Major at Baptist College of Health Sciences. I am a Junior . I am originally from Ohio but, have lived in Memphis for about 8 years now. I have 3 nephews...

$ 10–20/hr

Jessie S.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 8–15/hr

I am an outgoing person who loves kids of all ages. I was in school for education, but have decided to take a break to focus on creating something of my own to help kids. Therefore, I am looking for a job with kids to keep motivating me to make a difference. I have always had a huge heart in this ar...

$ 8–15/hr

Sydney M.

1 year paid experience
13 miles

$ 10–20/hr

Hi! I’m Sydney, I’m a twenty two year old college student! I absolutely adore children and pretty much everything that they do, as well as any animal (this includes little to big dogs, cats, guinea pigs, as well as reptiles). Hope to hear from you soon!

$ 10–20/hr

Aaliyah W.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 9–11/hr

Hi my name is Aaliyah one thing I love about babysitting is it’s gives me time to interact with kids since I was young I’ve always been the very responsible one who always babysitted every bodies kids . It’s something I’m very good at & the kids always turn out TO LOVE ME I think it’s the personalit...

$ 9–11/hr

Victoria S.

2 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 15–20/hr

Hello, My name is Victoria Steverson. I am an only child but I have been baby sitting my whole life. I’ve worked at chuckecheese as an birthday party hostess and in 3 months I was promoted to the showroom supervisor. I also volunteered at my church’s daycare on Sunday’s which mainly involved new ...

$ 15–20/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.