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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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Jasmine P.

2 years paid experience
12 miles

$8–9/hr

I've been babysitting since I was younger. I'm currently at the end of my pharmacy tech program and plan to further my education later to become a pharmacists.

$8–9/hr

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Ekpele A.

0 years paid experience
12 miles

$15–25/hr

I absolutely love children and they love me! I come from a family of 6 kids, so I have experience with taking care of babies and children. I have volunteered my summers to working with children in elementary and middle schools.

$15–25/hr

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Wendy J.

3 years paid experience
14 miles

$21–32/hr

Hi! I’m Wendy. I’m from a large close knit family consisting of six children; myself being the last. My siblings have blessed me with seven nieces and nephews, two of which I helped to care for during their formative years. I love being around people, engaging in conversations and learning. I also enjoy quiet time outdoors in nature hiking or backpacking. Besides my nieces and nephews, I’ve spent time with other children in my local church sharing in youth discussions and Bible study, gave back to children in my community through homework assistance and was a volunteer and student leader in the I’m Glad I’m a Girl foundation for three years. I hope I will be found to be a person of confidence and a worthy friend/associate to a family in need of my services.

$21–32/hr

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Markayla H.

6 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi! I pray all is well! My name is Markayla, I currently nanny part time for a sweet one year old! I am looking to either nanny or babysit for an additional family! I love kids and animals so pets are not a problem if you have them! I am 25 years old, graduate from the Univeristy of Alabama. I am currently seeking a career in veterinary medicine and hopefully will get accepted into a vet school next year! I have over 10 years of experience with kids but only 6 out of those years have been paid experience!! I currently babysit about two or three weekends out of the month. Majority of the families I babysit for are all through the wonderful connections I’ve made with them while employed at a previous Preschool. I was the infant lead teacher there and was responsible for the care of newborns up to the age of nine months. Before I was promoted to infant lead teacher, I was an assistant teacher were I took care of babies from the ages of 9- 18 months. I’ve worked at two previous daycares as well, one in which I cared for infants and toddlers the first two years and was later promoted to teach K-4, as well being in charge of the afterschoolers (ages 7-13). The other daycare I was previously employed, I was an assistant toddler teacher! I have experience working with ALL ages but have the most experience caring for newborns/toddlers :) If you feel like I am the right candidate, I would love the opportunity to care for your kids! Thank you for you time !

$20–25/hr

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Teresa G.

0 years paid experience
15 miles

$16–21/hr

First off I’ve always wanted to work with kids I love them and I use to babysit my cousins when they were babies all the time .Now I have my own so I would definitely say I have experience ! I work in a hospital, so I’m CPR/AED and BLS certified .I love cooking so I would be more than happy to cook or even do laundry or any household chores.Also I love animals so if you have animals I wouldn’t have no issues with that either !

$16–21/hr

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Abbey B.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$10–12/hr

I currently take care of a special needs boy. I have been babysitting since I started High school. I am 18 years old and graduated High School in May.

$10–12/hr

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Trulie J.

1 year paid experience
13 miles

$10–20/hr

I have loved kids and I love to spend time with them and watch them. I have babysat my 5 cousins and I love being able to do that. When I watch kids I keep them entertained and help them do what needs done. I am very responsible and will do my best to work with your kids and you.

$10–20/hr

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Jeslyn B.

1 year paid experience
14 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi! I am an outgoing person who loves to take care and be around children of all ages. I’m a mother of a 3 year old boy who is obsessed with trains! I love engaging in playtime with kids as well as helping them with anything they need. I am a playful person and can be goofy almost all the time. I also enjoy taking kids to the zoo, play places around town, parks, or anywhere of any sort they love to go play and/or hang out with other kids. I would love to gain more of this experience as it will help me towards my future career of wanting to be a pediatric nurse practitioner.