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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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Estrella E.

7 years paid experience
4 miles

$20–30/hr

I love my job because I enjoy spending quality time with children. Each child is a different world, each child expresses their emotions, feelings and thoughts in a different way. And that makes them unique and special. I love talking to them about my country and showing them pictures of my family and my pets. Artistic activities are my thing. I have worked hand in hand with professional plastic arts teachers, I know many artistic activities and projects that I could develop with children of different ages recycling materials, using dry leaves or flowers, school supplies, among others. Making recipes seems like a great alternative to me. From my experience, kids love making desserts, mixing ingredients, and kneading. Baking and cooking are a good hobby, always keeping the children safe and helping them throughout the process. The idea is that they have fun learning. I really enjoy walking outside and I think it is an excellent option for children to relax and release a lot of energy. Other hobbies that I would like to share with my children would be: Visiting museums, going to the theater, accompanying them to carry out their sports and recreational activities. I am clear that the activities to be carried out vary depending on the age of the children. I think I can adapt to the tastes and preferences of each of them.

$20–30/hr

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sudipta S.

Estrella was our nanny for 6 months and she was outstanding and greatly helped us out. She was amazing with our son and our son (1 year old) also enjoyed her company. She was always on time and very punctual. Overall we were fortunate to have her as our nanny. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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Keisha B.

3 years paid experience
4 miles

$12–20/hr

I am a library assistant with sporadic sitter experience with ages 2-8. I’m also a big sister of 8 years! My CPR and First Aid certifications may be a bit expired but I used to take courses for them.