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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Jaelyn J.

12 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

Hi, my name is Jaelyn! I am 25 years old and have been caring for children for 12 years from ages 1month-12 yrs old. I also have 4 years of experience working with Autistic children. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends and family on the weekends! My passion is working with children and helping contribute to the success of children and their families. I am CPR and First Aid certified. References are available upon request as well. Please reach out to me with any questions and I look forward to hearing from you all soon!

$20–25/hr

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Ashley R.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

Hi! My name is Ashley. I have always loved working with children and helping others! I’m a student at PVCC and I am studying to be a psychologist. I’m bilangual; I speak fluent English and Spanish. I am CPR/AED & First aid certified. I love the outdoors and one of my favorite hobbies is creating crafts to help the kids grow/learn. I get satisfaction from not only helping your little one(s) but also helping the parent get things done and just allowing you guys to have fun with no worries! I hope you’ll consider me a good candidate to help you with your children, thank you!

$20–25/hr

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Casen A.

3 years paid experience
4 miles

$22–28/hr

Hello, my name is Casen and I am a compassionate Babysitter, keeping children on schedule and engaged in activities contributing to learning and development. I am infant CPR and first aid certified, pet CPR & first aid certified, safe driving record, fluent in english. I have significant current experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers. I have also worked throughly with special needs children, helping them reach their personal goals! Initiative to recommend age-appropriate activities. I am invested and involved in daily life and routine of families. Building trusting relationships with children while enforcing parental guidelines. Wanting to provid long-term or short-term care and developmental support for families. (I can provide multiple references)

$22–28/hr

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Daejah W.

2 years paid experience
9 miles

$18–30/hr

I have worked with children for a few years. I have experience babysitting younger siblings and cousins, along with a course I took in high school where we had a preschool program within our school. I was an assistant vacation bible school teacher at my church and then had the opportunity to become a head teacher. I have experience within a professional setting in learning centers and daycares, along with being a PCA Caregiver. I love working with people, especially children, because I feel the early years in a child’s life shape them into the person they become, and I would love to have a part in that and positively impact our future generations!

$18–30/hr

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Sarah C.

8 years paid experience
15 miles

$25–30/hr

Hello! I have seven years of experience. I’ve been a nursery/elementary Sunday school teacher for five years. I took on the youth leader position and dealt with children of all ages. I have been babysitting for various families for the last four years. I have been nannying for four years, my jobs usually lasting 2 years! In high school I worked in the elementary school in the special education department. I love children, I love to work with them, and keep them entertained. I have plenty of experience with infants, and helping new mothers. I don’t mind giving time for the parent to get rest.