How much should I pay for a babysitter in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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.

How do families hire trustworthy babysitters in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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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Caroline T.

40 years paid experience
11 miles

$22–35/hr

I have 40 years of experience with children. I am young at heart and very active. My grandchildren are getting older, they are in high school and college. I am looking for a part-time position. I enjoy interacting with children. I'm a retired dental assistant, and I do have nursing background. I love children and enjoy being around them. If you want a fun , loving grandma then I'm the lady you want.

$22–35/hr

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Brianna B.

6 years paid experience
4 miles

$21–28/hr

Hello I’m Brianna where can I start I enjoy building connections with children and being part of their growth and development. It’s rewarding to create a safe, fun, and structured environment where they can learn and feel comfortable. I honor the responsibility of it and earning the trust of parents and knowing they can rely on me. I have over 5+ years of experience not only with infants young children from ages one through 7. I am very kid friendly the skills that I entail are safety awareness, communication ,childcare, and supervision having patience and emotional control. I am very creative and good at problem-solving.

$21–28/hr

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Suzan B.

12 years paid experience
11 miles

$18–25/hr

Hello, I am an older female with a reliable vehicle, I do not smoke, I am a High School and College graduate. I am also First Aid and CPR training. I love children and play what they want to play, make snacks when they want to eat and make sure to cover all things that the parents ask. I text the parents when I pick up and drop off the children. I walk two pups on days that the family needs and love animals of just about any kind. You can trust me with your child, in your home, with your animals and you will never know I have a phone unless on the rare occasion you happen to hear it. I am usually early and don't mind short notice and I am available for date nights. I am flexible on pay, and prefer part time positions. If I sound like the right fit for your family needs please let me know. Thank you so much for your time. Good luck and stay healthy.