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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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The best way to find child care near you is to post a job detailing your needs on Sittercity, which will be shared with our community of available babysitters and nannies. We'll notify you when child care providers 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 child care providers can I find in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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.

Q: How does a child care provider interact with my child?

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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Monica P.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$25–35/hr

Hello! My name is Monica, I am 27 years old, and working with children is my passion. I absolutely love it! In the past, I have nannied and babysat for four families with children ages 1, 3, 4, 5, and an infant of 9 months. I have also been a substitute teacher for elementary and middle schools, and worked as a summer camp counselor for three summers. In my spare time I love to dance, spend time in nature, read and make art. In addition, I received certification under a RIE Nurturing Nanny online course that taught me so much about respectful caregiving. Thank you for reading!

$25–35/hr

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Nicole N.

15 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–30/hr

Before my daughter was born, I was a special education teacher at a little school in a small rural town in northern California. As a special education teacher, I worked with children from preschool to the 10th grade. I worked as a special education teacher for 7 years. Before becoming a credentialed teacher, I worked in a multi-age preschool serving children from infant to 5 with most of my time devoted to infants and 2 year olds. I have also worked with a local family as a nanny for the last three years. As of next fall, both of my children will have entered school which gives me the opportunity to work with new children and families. I would like to find a family whom I can work with in helping to care for their child(ren) and develop a strong nurturing relationship. I hope to connect with a family where I can make a multi-year connection. I would like to get to know your child(ren) and help them grow and thrive as the wonderful individuals they are. We are a vaccinated family.

$20–30/hr

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Anjali D.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$22–31/hr

Hi! I’m Anjali, I’m a 21 year old mom to a fun, sweet 1-year-old and am a full-time student at Sierra College. I offer child care, pet care, and household help. I’m creative, compassionate, and patient, and I love working with kids! I spent two years as a paraeducator with the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, working with preschool through 8th-grade students with special needs. I’m also trained as a health aide with experience in seizure care and feeding tubes. I’ve babysat for many families, helped raise my three younger siblings, and taught swim lessons to ages 2–8 in Napa this past year. I’m comfortable with dogs, and love cats, and am happy to help with cooking, cleaning, and errands. I just moved back to Nevada County and would love to support local families

$22–31/hr

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Estela L.

3 years paid experience
6 miles

$20–25/hr

I have around 3 years of experience, more so focused on babies and school age professionally, but have taken care of all ages. I am CPR and first aide certified and can speak both Spanish and English. I grew up with amazing babysitters so being able to in a way “pay it forward” has always been my goal and just wanting to make a difference in people’s lives.