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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.

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Tara N.

25 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–25/hr

Hello. My name is Tara. I have been working with children of all ages for over 20 years. I’ve worked as a nanny, I’ve had my own in home daycare, I’ve worked as a teacher at a Christian school. I’ve also worked at country clubs and a tennis club. Ive also worked as a therapy aid for disabled children at a learning center. I have potty trained, cooked and cleaned and have done homework with children. I’m CPR and first aid certified. I’ve done baby sign language classes and have taken children to library time and to basketball and soccer and to swim and also gymnastics. I enjoy taking children outside to play at the park and have picnics. I love teaching them new things!

$20–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Chelsea H.

Tara is our favorite sitter! She’s excellent with all age groups, flexible with needs, and highly punctual. We cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Abbie H.

12 years paid experience
8 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi! My name is Abbie C. I’m currently in nursing school locally and just about done with my degree! I have babysit, house/dog sit for about 7 years now so I have plenty of experience. I have a love and passion for children, which is why I hope to work as a pediatric nurse once I'm done with college. If you're in the need for some time to get things done or simply enjoy some time out, I'm happy to help! Just give me a call or shoot me a text and hopefully we can work something out.

$20–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Emily O.

Abbie is awesome. She is an excellent date night sitter and was so helpful with my kids when I needed her to pick them up from daycare and help out until my husband and I were off work. She is super responsible and great with two kids (preschool aged and toddler). I feel so comfortable leaving the kids with her which is what we all want!

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Heather H.

10 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–25/hr

My name is Heather Krones and I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I am very interested in your position. I have a lot of experience with children. I have my Associates Degree in Early Care and Education and have full intentions of going back for my bachelors in Early Childhood Education at some point. For now, being a nanny warms my heart. I was a nanny for a family in St. Louis for 2.5 years for three young children. I left that family because of my big move to the east coast at the end of Decmember 2014. When I moved here I was offered a job from another wonderful family of twin babies. I am a nanny looking for an adventure. I believe that it is important to introduce children to many different parts of every day life. I beleive in field trips and giving children, of all ages, the experiences that life has to offer. I believe that it is important for children to have consistency, but also variety. I enjoy being busy and on the go. As a nanny, it is my hope to take care of your children and nurture them, but also fullfill duties that you are unable to do while at work. I can clean, do laundry and run errands. Therefore, when you return home you can focus all of your energy on being with your children. During the summer I like to take children to the pool, the zoo, the park and discover new places for children to explore. During the school year I can take children to after-school activities, playdates, homework help, etc. I would love to talk to you more about your position. If you think we would be a good fit I would love to hear from you. I look forward to your reply! Thank you so much! Heather Krones

$15–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Tim M.

We were attending a wedding from out of town (no little ones allowed at the reception), and contacted Heather because of her experience, profile, and feedback. She had excellent communications before our arrival, was on-time, and our daughter took to her immediately. They had a great time, and our daughter (almost 3 y/o) is still talking about their activities. We wish she lived in our town, as it is uncommon to find a sitter with a great background that puts so much energy to making it fun while sitting. She worked perfectly for us!

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Mia R.

2 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–30/hr

I am 20 years old. I come from a huge family so I have always been around kids and taken care of kids of all ages up to 8 years old. I am good at finding activities to do with them as well as keeping them on schedule if they are on one. The responsibilities I’ve had in the past are putting the kids down for naps, snack time/ lunch. I also like cooking so that would not be a problem.

$20–30/hr

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Sunmee O.

25 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–30/hr

I have been working with children for 25years. I currently work as a full time daycare teacher caring for elementary students. But available for weekend or weeknight babysitting opportunities. I’m CPR + First Aid certified and I’m Art Teacher. I have extensive experience with children of all ages. I’m patient and enjoy building connections with kids.

$20–30/hr

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Haley P.

6 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

I am 28 years young and I would love nothing more than to be part of another family. I have always had a natural gift with being good with children. I was previously a STEM and art teacher for a private academy for about 3 years however I have 8+ years of childcare experience. I love watching little minds grow and knowing that I helped them reach their full potential physically and mentally.

$20–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Tiffany A.

Haley was very sweet and professional. We interviewed her to Nanny in our home. She was considerate, down to earth, knowledgeable, and kind. She was very easy to talk to and has a great professional background. We had several great nannies to interview so it was very hard to make a decision. In the end Haley was our runner-up. I’d love to work with her in the future (her education background would be amazing for slightly older kids (2-8) ) however, I think she would make a great difference in any family! I absolutely recommend Haley to any family looking for a quality Nanny.

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Gabrielle W.

7 years paid experience
13 miles

$24–28/hr

I have experience due to my younger siblings. I always helped my parents with them. I was given kids at my church because I could always get them quiet and put them asleep. I am cpr and first aid certified. I also babysat my entire high school career.

$24–28/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Kyrstyn M.

Gabrielle was very professional to have work for me. She cares deeply about what she does, and she’s amazing at it. Gabrielle is truly good with children of all ages.

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Joseline M.

4 years paid experience
13 miles

$28–35/hr

Are you looking for a energetic and bilingual babysitter!! I have experience as lead teacher in daycare center, and as babysitter for families. CPR and First Aid certify. I have 7 years of experience with toddlers, preschoolers, infant.I am currently available from Monday to Friday as well open to night time occasionally babysitting. If you are interested feel free to contact me!

$28–35/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Stephanie D.

Joseline is very professional and friendly. My kids enjoyed their time with her.

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Reina R.

9 years paid experience
13 miles

$22–25/hr

My name is Reina I am originally from El Salvador, which make fluent in spanish. I love being outdoors, reading and learn new things all the time. I love kids and enjoy engaging with them. I have many years of experience as a babysitter and love teach them new things all the time. I am very responsable and and follow all instructions on how parents want me to do my job.

$22–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Angela Patrick P.

Reina is AMAZING. She is kind. She genuinely cared about our daughter, and our daughter loved her like a second mother--because she was like a second mother. Reina is also very smart and responsible. She read up on childcare, applied what she found, and was great about following any instructions we had. Reina was also incredibly patient, even in the face of toddler chaos and tantrums, which made me feel very safe having her in charge. We were lucky enough to have Reina come for hours several days per week for multiple years, so we worked with her a lot. I'm probably forgetting some other great qualities to mention. But given how intelligent and trustworthy she is, I know that I would highly recommend her for any position. She is a talented, caring, and careful person.

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Alingson P.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi! I’m a warm, caring, and trustworthy nanny with experience caring for children from newborns to 6 years old, including my background as a former toddler teacher. My first language is Spanish, and I’m also comfortable communicating in English. I love creating a safe, happy, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and feel loved. I’m patient, dependable, and happy to help with light housekeeping and family-related tasks to make your daily routine a little easier. I look forward to becoming a positive and supportive part of your family!