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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Milena C.

8 years paid experience
8 miles

$12–20/hr

Since I was 12, I have been babysitting and providing childcare to families of all shapes and sizes through church affiliations. Over 8 years later, I still find joy in getting to know families and their children through babysitting and childcare! I have experience with kids of all ages as well as kids with disabilities or special needs, whether they be physical or otherwise. I am CPR and first aid certified through American Red Cross, I have my own vehicle, and can do light housework as well as meal preparation and other needs, such as small errands or grocery shopping.

$12–20/hr

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Kathalan P.

2 years paid experience
14 miles

$9–18/hr

My name is kat, I was a girl scout and have completed my bronze award with them, I was in the lead program for athletics, and part of the national beta club. I enjoy spending time with kids, I helped with classrooms when I was in high school, and I will always put my best foot forward for any task.

$9–18/hr

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Dolly D.

4 years paid experience
8 miles

$16–25/hr

Hi! My name is Dorothy and I've always had a natural love for working with kids. Growing up with six siblings - including helping care for my youngest baby brother - has given me a lot of hands-on experience and patience when it comes to childcare. I've learned how to balance fun and responsibility, and I truly enjoy creating a safe, supportive, and playful environment for children of all ages. I'm reliable, caring, and always attentive to kids' needs. I also plan to work with children in my future career, so every babysitting opportunity means a lot to me.

$16–25/hr

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Jacklynn A.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$16–20/hr

I enjoy being a sitter and working with kids. I have experience with my own children, because I have four grown boys and two younger girls that are nine and 19 months. I've also worked 15 years plus in daycares, mother's day out programs, church nurseries, and elementary schools. I have my CPR and food handlers licenses and I'm also bilingual. I also have experience in the food industry, so I'm comfortable meal prepping and cooking. I also don't mind doing light housekeeping.

$16–20/hr

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Jessica O.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$10–25/hr

I love being a sitter because it's my way of showing kindness and trust to all kids and adults for who I am. My main experiences that I have are, making sure all kids eat three times a day, making sure they are close to me where i can see them, and also also doing all what needs to be done to keep them entertained. My skills that I know and do with all the kids I've babysat are being with them to show them how to use the restroom, help them with homework when they have don't understand it, and also train them with anything else that they don't know how to do. That's just the way I am when babysitting kids because it's me showing kindness, trust, and caring.