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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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Tanieka A.

0 years paid experience
9 miles

$20–25/hr

Caring, reliable, and fun babysitter with 3 years of experience. I love helping kids learn, play, and stay safe! CPR/First Aid certified, and willing to help with meal prep. Available for evenings and weekends.

$20–25/hr

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Arianna N.

3 years paid experience
9 miles

$18–22/hr

As the oldest of a pack of siblings and cousins ranging from ages 22-10 years old, I've always been an unofficial sitter! My child caring experience also comes from volunteering in my aunt's kindergarten classroom since I was 15 years old. Typically I like to engage children with board games, coloring, and reading. I like to encourage children to participate in activities that are away from screens.

$18–22/hr

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Abrigella G.

0 years paid experience
9 miles

$18–22/hr

Hi I am Abrigella! I love being with kids! I speak read and write both Spanish and English! I am currently at Radford University for criminal justice and psychology! I love helping with homework. I graduated high school with honors and in honor colleges at Radford University

$18–22/hr

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Mallie E.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$12–25/hr

Hi! My name is Mallie Edwards! I love being around kids. I have been a babysitter for about 3 years now! I also substitute at an Elementary school and I work at a summer program with children! I love children and them being okay is my top priority. I would love to work with any children.

$12–25/hr

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Delaney E.

6 years paid experience
6 miles

$16–24/hr

Hi everyone! My name is Delaney Estes! I am going into my Senior year at Virginia Tech where I major in elementary education! I love working with kids and have over 6 years of experience through student teaching, babysitting, tutoring, and nannying. I am CPR certified and getting my first aid certification this summer. My schedule is very flexible this summer, so please reach out if you need some extra help!💗

$16–24/hr

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Ella M.

4 years paid experience
6 miles

$12–15/hr

Hi, I'm Ella! I'm currently a student at Virginia Tech and LOVE the Blacksburg community! I started babysitting when I was 15 and have continued to grow with the families I work with! I love taking care of kids and being active with them! I love getting outdoors and playing games with kids I take care of. I grew up with two younger brothers and playing outside and making up games were some of my favorite memories so I always love to get creative and have fun with the families I take care of!

$12–15/hr

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Rachael Q.

30 years paid experience
6 miles

$12–12/hr

I’ve been a Nursing Assistant for over thirty years. I enjoy taking care of the sick, disabled and the elderly. I also enjoy taking care of infants and children. I’m very down to earth and dependable.

$12–12/hr

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Katie M.

7 years paid experience
8 miles

$10–50/hr

I am from the NoVa area and attending college at Virginia Tech as a freshman in engineering. I love children and am looking for a way to get involved here as I did at home. I started out volunteering at a church nursery when I was 8 years old and babysitting with my older sister when I was 11 years old. More recently (since about age 14- when I was Red Cross certified), I have been babysitting for a few families with children ages 0 months- 13 years on a semi-regular basis.

$10–50/hr

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Kelsey H.

10 years paid experience
6 miles

$10–20/hr

- Hello, I’m Kelsey . I'm from Texas (where I started my childcare experience). Ive been in childcare for 10 years and I've nannied for families with children as young as 2 months to 6 years old. In addition, I have over 200 hours as a volunteer teacher in my old church’s nursery, and I am very well-versed in RIE and Montessori methods. I specialize in kids with developmental disabilities (ASD, CP, etc....)... I am happy to provide a resume, references, and a background check if needed Thank you for considering me

$10–20/hr

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Adelina M.

0 years paid experience
6 miles

$10–15/hr

Hello! I love being a sitter because I get to interact with children who have a wonderful sense of creativity and curiosity! I have babysat in the past for my elementary and preteen neighbors in high school, so I'm familiar with helping with homework, and comfortable with bedtime tasks :) I was an Orientation Leader for 2 years at Virginia Tech, so I'm very comfortable interacting with people and know how to make everyone in a setting feel more comfortable!