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.

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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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Molly S.

Anayeli is great. Very punctual and helpful with my daughter. I needed early morning care to be with her when she wakes up and take her to daycare and she has been doing awesome.

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Sorayah C.

1 year paid experience
14 miles

$18–19/hr

Hi! My name is Sorayah and I have always had a genuine passion for caring for and spending time with children. I have experience watching and caring for kids through church classes where I helped supervise children, keep them engaged, and make sure they felt safe and comfortable. I really enjoy being a sitter because I love getting to know each child’s personality and building a positive and trusting bond with them. I’m patient, responsible, caring, attentive, and always willing to make sure children feel heard and supported. I enjoy keeping kids entertained through activities, games, and creative play while also making sure they are safe and following their routines. My experience in church classes has helped me become comfortable working with children of different ages and personalities, and I’m excited to continue gaining experience while providing families with dependable and caring childcare.

$18–19/hr

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Kenda S.

13 years paid experience
14 miles

$22–30/hr

Hi! I’m a Nanny with over 13 years experience caring for newborns to toddlers to14 year olds. 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.