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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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Rochelle K.

20 years paid experience
10 miles

$20–30/hr

With 20 years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 5yrs, I offer a nurturing and engaging environment for your little ones. My journey into childcare began with positive experiences babysitting, fueling my desire to support families by providing reliable care. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational apps with kids. I am comfortable caring for up to three children and readily enforce household rules. I communicate with parents through regular updates via text or phone, always following your preferred method. I also hold current First Aid and CPR Training. I have some college education and am happy to help with light housekeeping. My goal is to ensure your children feel safe, happy, and stimulated while in my care. I look forward to getting to know your family!

$20–30/hr

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Dayton P.

3 years paid experience
8 miles

$16–20/hr

Hello! My name is Dayton, I am 19. Here’s a little about me; I have loved working with children since I myself was a child, aiding in their development and watching them grow everyday is the most fulfilling thing. I remember skipping children’s class at church to help in the nursery on Sundays. I am patient, gentle, reliable, communicative, and timely. What I offer your child; I am extremely creative, I have hand made educational flash cards, and letter cards for spelling practice. I have a planned out year long curriculum specifically made to get children ready to start school. I know basic asl and am continuing to learn, and I use it in every day language to help children with communicating their needs. I assure cleanliness of the child and space, and work to integrate basic grooming into their morning routine. I am also extremely imaginative, I can come up with games and play pretend, and bring arts and crafts gor them to explore different media. My Experience; I previously lived in Michigan, when I was 14 I began babysitting for a family friend, I sat for them for three summers, for three boys ages 3-12. During my time with HQ, a family owned family entertainment center, I spent a lot of time watching over the two youngest kids, ages 7-10, I worked with them for three years. A couple years later, when I was 18 I moved to Tennessee, where j began work as a daycare floater, moving to co lead after two months. There I mainly worked with ages 6mo-24mo, and I worked there for a year. The last couple months I was providing care privately for a family with three kids ages 5mo - 4y. May Qualifications; I have my CPR certification, and reliable transportation as well as 24:7 availability for communication.