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The national typical hourly rate in 2024 is $22.50 per hour for nannies and $21.50 for babysitters. Rates can vary based on the child care provider's experience, certifications, employment status, 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 in-home child care rates for attracting the best babysitters and nannies.

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You can find experienced and passionate child care providers near you to provide the best care for your child, either in-home or virtually. Child care providers can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, live-in, or temporary care, you can count on Sittercity for finding passionate and experienced child care providers.

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Families find trustworthy child care providers on Sittercity who are passionate about providing safe and enriching care for their children. Many providers report they are First Aid and CPR certified to provide the best care for your family. Babysitters and nannies 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. Child care providers go through an identity verification process Berbix when registering an account. Some additional safety measures include Family Watchdog screening, babysitter and nanny reviews, and secure messaging.

Q: What’s the difference between a nanny and a babysitter?

Nannies and babysitters share the same primary responsibility of providing safe and enriching care for your child, but there are a few differences between them. Nannies 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. Babysitters, on the other hand, are typically hired for irregular or occasional work, either full or part-time. If you’re looking for last-minute care for date night, or the occasional few hours after school, a babysitter is a great best option. 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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Child care providers 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, child care providers on Sittercity can engage them in a nurturing way.

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Shannan T.

30 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–25/hr

Hi there. My name is Shannan and I was an OFC qualified lead infant/ toddler and preschool teacher for 26+ years. I also have 8+ years of paid full time nanny experience from newborn to young teen! 34 years of my life dedicated to children! Plenty of experience with multiples too! I have many references upon request as well. I have been CPR and first aid certified every year for the past 26 years. I absolutely adore children and love working with them. Hoping to find the perfect family to nurture and grow with together ♥️ I live right in Dothan!

$15–25/hr

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Mary grace G.

5 years paid experience
12 miles

$13–14/hr

Hi! I’m Mary Grace, and I truly love caring for kids. I’ve been babysitting for several years and have lots of experience helping with younger siblings and family friends. I enjoy creating fun activities, helping with homework, and keeping things organized while making sure kids always feel safe and happy. Families describe me as patient, dependable, and easy to talk to. I love making each day special for the children I care for and giving parents peace of mind knowing their little ones are in good hands!

$13–14/hr

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Emmalee F.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–25/hr

Hello! I am Emmalee and I am a senior at Ashford High I have 3 siblings and 2 step siblings. I love kids and have participated in many vbs activities with kids. I have babysat 4 kids at once for a family friend and I loved it. I have babysat kids from ages from 4-10. I am in many school activities like JROTC, FBLA, and Ambassador I love helping people to the best of my ability. I have no problem cleaning up after children even if it’s a big mess and I have grown up doing dishes so that’s no problem at all.

$15–25/hr

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Corey B.

15 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–30/hr

Welcome to my profile! I'm Corey, married with 3 children, ranging in ages from 12 to 2 years old. I have more than 15 years of experience working with children in the public school system. I started as a personal care assistant, and spent most of my time as an instructional assistant among other roles. I'm a stay at home mom and have homeschooled my own children for many years now. I hope you find that I am both qualified and capable of caring for your child(ren) when needed.

$20–30/hr

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Jazmyne G.

0 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–23/hr

I love working with children the most because I grew up taking care of kids. I’m an aunt of three boys with a niece on the way and those kids are my life. I love watching children grow and learn new things it’s just exciting. My experience literally comes from them and friends who also have children. I’m a loving person but strict when I need to be. I’m used to free service I’ve never been paid for babysitting. I most recently was a nanny for a family with 5 lovely children.

$15–23/hr

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Kaylee C.

4 years paid experience
4 miles

$17–21/hr

Hi my name is Kaylee I have many years of experience working kids of all ages and backgrounds grounds I have worked in daycares and schools and with special needs I’ve worked with ages 0-7 mostly but have experience in all ages and would love to sit your loved one

$17–21/hr

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Jennifer B.

6 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$9–13/hr

I’m 26, I don’t do anything bad, I’m responsible, friendly, honest, trustworthy, I love babysitting I’ve done it for years on and off for a while. I have transportation, I can cook, read to the children, clean if you need also and make sure they are all happy with activities. Anymore questions let me know, thanks!

$9–13/hr

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Amaya B.

0 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–19/hr

Babysitting is something I'm truly passionate about, especially since I've had such positive experiences caring for my young nieces and nephews, who are one and two years old. Recently, I also babysat my neighbors' children, a nine-month-old and a four-year-old, which was incredibly rewarding. I find joy in being energetic and engaging with kids, plus I'm capable of preparing meals and assisting with homework. Although I'm not yet CPR or first aid certified, I'm confident in my ability to handle emergencies. What I love most about babysitting is the opportunity to see the unique personalities of each child and how they explore the world around them.

$15–19/hr

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Patricia W.

4 years paid experience
4 miles

$17–20/hr

I like been a sitter cause i love kids and love people i have work at daycare church and teacher at a church i have cpr and training in baby toddlers school kids

$17–20/hr

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Lexus J.

6 years paid experience
4 miles

$12–20/hr

I am 28 yr and i live in Dothan Alabama and I am willingly to participate on anything that u need help with I have a daughter of my own and I know how it can be