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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Ella C.

2 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$18–22/hr

I’m Ella I have always been the first one to go up and ask to hold a baby. I have a really big family and have always been surrounded by little kids. My biggest goal is to be someone you keep around for a long time so that way I can help and grow up with your children. I want to not only be a babysitter but a good friend to them. I am 18 and I’ve graduated from high school, I have done many years of cheer, and I’ve gotten to teach and help the little cheer teams. I use to watch my baby brother and my cousins. I am also currently working on getting CPR certified. I have also taken a child development class In high school. My mom is a doctor so I know a little bit of medical things without the training. I love animals as well, I took 4 years of veterinary classes in high school as well.

$18–22/hr

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Chelsea M.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$19–23/hr

Growing up in a big family that was always having parties and reunions, I never had younger siblings of my own, so hanging out with all the little ones was always a blast. They’re usually so excited to see me and I get just as excited to play with them. I’ve been babysitting for years within my big family such as nieces, nephews, and cousins. My family didn’t really use outside babysitters, so they always counted on me. I’ve watched kids from age 2 all the way up to 14, and I used to do it for free just because I genuinely loved being with them. My favorite things were taking them to Chuck E. Cheese or the park and just playing together. I don’t have formal CPR certification yet, but I received training for it in school multiple times and feel really comfortable with it. I’m happy to get officially certified if a family needs me to!