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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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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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Isley S.

7 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–30/hr

I started babysitting and nannying occasionally when I was in high school. I get along well with kids, and most kids I meet and care for seem to really like me! I like to play, draw, do crafts, cook and other things with the kids. I like to engage my kids with other things like nature and imaginary play, instead of the use of things like iPads or tablets. I most recently nannied for a 3 year old girl 2 summers ago. I really enjoyed my time with her, as we got to go outside a lot and be in nature in my hometown in Vermont. That particular age group is harder, and never having experienced it before took a little learning. By the end of the summer and my time with her though, I do feel confident in my skills working with that age group. Most other jobs I will take on are usually one time only, or a seasonal job. I lived in a resort town so I did a lot of watching of kids of all ages while their parents went and skied.

$20–30/hr

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Mackenzie W.

0 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–25/hr

I’m a new mom looking to help my husband out with bills. I’ve been helping take care of my 15 younger cousins my whole entire life and have two younger brothers I looked out for. I was an EMT for 3 years and have first aid and cpr certifications. I am a positive individual who is great with kids and looking for an opportunity to do what I love and help someone else out.

$18–25/hr

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Grace A.

10 years paid experience
11 miles

$24–35/hr

I am an experienced care taker with a college degree in child development and early intervention working primarily with children birth to 5 years old. I love to explore age appropriate engaging activities like reading books, music, art, sensory play, pretend play and outdoor adventures. My skills and experience working with young children include but are not limited to sleep training, baby led weaning, transitions from bottles to solids, meal preparation diapers, potty training and separation anxiety. I am confident in my ability to care for all ages and am excited to talk with you about your child care needs! I have a warm and bubbly personality and am always looking for new opportunities!