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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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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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Anayeli P.

5 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–35/hr

Hi, My name is Anayeli I am 23 years old currently living in Richland Wa. I had have experience taking care of my own siblings while my parents worked as well as other family members and friends from the community . I enjoy spending time with kids and help them out with their daily activities. I will describe myself as truth worthy, Honest, Hard-working and kind person.

$20–35/hr

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Gilda R.

6 years paid experience
14 miles

$19–25/hr

Gilda R. Female | Part-Time Babysitter | Yakima, WA 26 YRS OLD $19-25 HOURLY RATE Willing to travel 40 mi Comfortable with pets Non-smoker I was previously a Nanny for many years but decided to change career paths to work for the Forest Service for some time. I have been asked to babysit, housesit and pet sit from coworkers since then. I enjoy planning out days full of adventure and with lots of arts and crafts. I work seasonally for the forest service and a ski resort.

$19–25/hr

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Kenda S.

8 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–22/hr

Hi! I’m a Nanny with over 8 years experience caring for children 3 months to 14 years old. I’m also fur baby friendly. I provide light housekeeping such as meal prep, dishes & laundry. I’d love to learn more about you & your family. If you are interested in setting up a phone interview, please respond to my post. Thank you, Kenda S.

$20–22/hr

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Heather V.

5 years paid experience
14 miles

$16–25/hr

My name is heather, I'm 33 years old and i used to be a caregiver, currently I'm a housekeeper but due to recent pregnancy, Im looking to work from home for a while :) I have a 15 year old fully disabled daughter so i have plenty of experience in that area, also a 2 year old and a 4 year old. Plus my niece and nephew grew up around me. I live in a big house with a front and back yard, I have my own vehicle as well!

$16–25/hr

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Anyssa S.

1 year paid experience
5 miles

$16–20/hr

With 2 years of child experience, I would say I enjoy it very much. I helped my mother with my sister and helped with my cousin for my aunt. I currently working but would have to find another job on the side. I have CPR training from Perry tech while I attended.

$16–20/hr

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Larissa N.

7 years paid experience
14 miles

$18–22/hr

Currently in my final classes in college for medical billing and coding. I have 2 years experience in a child development center following with 4 years experience as a nanny for 2 boys. I am not up to date with CPR or first aid certification but am willing to get the certifications. I do not have a drivers license due to personal choice. I have lots of experience with diaper changes, meal prep, cleaning and potty training. I am patient and compassionate. I do have a small fear of dogs but not a dealbreaker. Reading and crafts are my favorite activities to do with kids. I am of Christian faith and will not force my beliefs on anyone. If I seem like a match to you please feel free to contact me anytime. I’ll gladly give y’all references if you need.

$18–22/hr

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Anayeli P.

5 years paid experience
12 miles

$12–17/hr

Hello Savanna , I have had multiple experiences babysitting kids from newborns to toddler. I have made sure to help them out with there daily activities and prepare food for them. I have helped families with their kids and drive them to daycare or getting them ready for school and I have taken care of sick children and wouldn’t have a problem helping you out with you’re 4 year old son :) as well my little sisters have had speech problems and I understand that some children just have delayed speech but we are still able to communicate with them and just shoot me a message if you would like to meet me in person before the start date or reach out to me my phone number is (509) 314-9385