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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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Janelle C.

20 years paid experience
10 miles

$9–16/hr

Hello. I am a 33 year young woman with about 20 years experience working with children. I am first aid and CPR certified. I have also worked with special need children and adults and with the at risk youth. I love The Lord and do my best to please Him. I love working with children. I like having fun and learning.

$9–16/hr

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5.0

Kristi H.

Janelle was our in-home nanny for 2+ years, starting when our daughter was 4 months old. She was incredible from the very start! She brought along her daughter who was 8 months older than ours, which concerned me a little at first, but she was fully capable of handling them both, and they formed the most special friendship. Janelle always brought age appropriate activities for the girls and kept them engaged in outdoor play most of the time, which was what I wanted. She was so good with the girls. I truly can’t say enough good things about her and wish we had her with us still (we moved states).

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Mckenzie K.

8 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi! My name is Mckenzie, and I’m a responsible and experienced babysitter who absolutely loves working with kids. As a senior in high school, I’ve had plenty of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to pre-teens. Babysitting has always been a passion of mine because I enjoy creating fun, safe, and engaging environments where kids can learn, play, and grow.I am CPR-certified, ensuring that I can handle emergencies with confidence and care. Along with my strong childcare experience, I’m patient, reliable, and great at keeping kids entertained with creative activities. Plus, I have my own car, making transportation easy and convenient for any babysitting needs.I’d love the opportunity to help care for your little ones and give you peace of mind knowing they’re in good hands!

$15–20/hr

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Melanie H.

27 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$18–25/hr

I’ve been a nanny for 27 years. I’ve taken care of newborns through 8 years old. I love to watch children learn and grow. I will help teach ABC’s, 123’s, shapes and colors. I will help plan, shop and prepare meals for the family. I will run errands, take and pickup kids to school or activities and grocery shop. I’m dependable, easy going, and compassionate. I feel like I’m there for the whole family, not just the children. I want to help any way I can.

$18–25/hr

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Tammy F.

0 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–20/hr

I love to be with children. I have 7 grandchildren. Helped with all of them all of their lives. I have helped take care of many children over the years. I just finished working with VBS and would love to be back with children as much as possible. I have mainly worked in retail and at this moment working part time at Kroger in Shelbyville. I am on disability and only need part time no more than 25 hrs a week. I enjoy everything children and get along with animals and could do light housekeeping and laundry.

$15–20/hr

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Edna C.

2 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$12–25/hr

Hello I love kids but don't have any of my own. I have babysit my nieces and nephews. I'm patient and loveable love being around kids cause they make my day better when they are in a good mood to. I have meal prep and diaper changing skills

$12–25/hr

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Sumayah P.

4 years paid experience
13 miles

$22–26/hr

Hi everyone! My name is Sumayah and here is a little bit about me: -I am a 19 year old college student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. -I have worked in a school setting as well as daycares. -I love working with children!!! I've grown up helping family and friends take care of their kids and my love for children has grown so much over time that I am majoring in elementary education. -I am able to do more than babysitting! I can clean, organize, pet sit, etc! Just ask and I can let you know. - I am currently home for the summer from college and am just hoping to spend some time with some amazing families while I am here! Thank you so much for looking at my profile, feel free to message me with any questions, and have a great day!

$22–26/hr

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Jessica Z.

3 years paid experience
12 miles

$22–25/hr

Hi! My name is Jessica, I’m 21 years old and currently work as a childhood educator with 3+ years of childcare experience. I am Pediatric First Aid & CPR AED Child/Infant certified and currently available on weekends for babysitting/date nights. I truly love working with children and being able to watch them learn and grow in a safe, caring environment.