What is the going rate for babysitters in Ooltewah, 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 Ooltewah, 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 Ooltewah, 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 Ooltewah, TN

Sonia K.

9 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 15–30/hr

I am a Certified Early Childhood Educator. I have over 8 years of experience with children of all ages in both daycare and home environments. I specialize in creative and stimulating activities for children that turns learning into fun and play.

$ 15–30/hr

Martha C.

24 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 15–20/hr

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I have experience in having my own . home-day care in Rhode Island for 14 years. after moving to Tennessee i worked in a day-care center at 21st Century Day care, and for the past 4 1/2 years till this day, i have been a full-time Nanny. Prior to that, i recently finished taking care of a child fo...

$ 15–20/hr

Emily M.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 10–15/hr

Hi! my name is Emily and I have been in childcare for over three years now. I am great with kids of any age, and have worked with kids from 6 weeks to 10 years old! Having a large family with plenty of kids to baby sit growing up was also an advantage for me as well. I have had a strong passion of t...

$ 10–15/hr

Abigail W.

3 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 12–20/hr

Hello, I’m Abigail Williams and a junior at Lee University. I have goals of becoming a child life specialist and have a heart for kids. I have 3 years of paid experience with kids 0-12 as well as experience with kids with special needs. I have experience working in a children’s hospital and am first...

$ 12–20/hr

Fatima A.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$ 16–25/hr

Hi, my name is Fatima and I am a college student. I started out babysitting for family then moved on to work with kids at a daycare for a year and I absolutely loved it. I worked with kids ages ranging from newborn to grade school years. I love to draw with the kids or simply put on music and jam ou...

$ 16–25/hr

Mindy S.

6 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 12–15/hr

Experienced child care. Degree in Early Childhood Development. Licensed Certified Lifeguard. CPR and First Aid trained. Experienced in helping your child meet their milestones while having fun and enjoying learning. Meal preparation, potty training, light house cleaning, feeding, bath scheldue,ins...

$ 12–15/hr

Beckie E.

21 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 10–20/hr

My name is Beckie Edwards and I am a stay-at-home mom. I have a 12 year old daughter (Morgan), a 12 year old step-daughter (Natalie) who lives with her mother most days, a 7 year old daughter (Alison), and a 2 month old son (Desmond). We have two cats and a bearded dragon. I am happy to babysit in ...

$ 10–20/hr

Sherry C.

7 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 14–25/hr

I am CPR certified and First Aid trained. I am a mother of three adult children, ages 28, 24, & 21. I have over 30 years experience working with children in either a day care setting, as a babysitter, in church as a Sunday school teacher, and in the public school system. An interesting fact about my...

$ 14–25/hr

Lynna N.

1 year paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 12–20/hr

Hi! My name is Lynna and I’m a nursing student in my last year of college. I attend Southern Adventist University. I’ve always cared for my siblings and cousins and I enjoy it very much. I have a four year old sister which gives me a lot of experience with taking care of toddlers. I have also taken ...

$ 12–20/hr

Geisha S.

4 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 15–500/hr

I am a nursing student at Southern Adventist University. I currently work at a church nursery two days a week with children ages 0-8. I also worked at a Christian summer camp as a counselor for four summers with multiple age groups. I am CPR certified and speak both Spanish and English.

$ 15–500/hr

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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.