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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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Sierra R.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–30/hr

Hi my name is Sierra, I am 22 years old and currently attend California State University, Fresno. I am studying psychology. I am a fun and loving person and enjoy working with kids. I am also very active, so I have no problem keeping up with little ones. I am very flexible and open to working with parents' work schedules. I am also open to doing meal prep, laundry, and light housekeeping. Please feel free to message me with any further questions!

$15–30/hr

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Bailey I.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$25–35/hr

I have experience working with children from newborn to 11 years old as well as children with special needs. As a college graduate in the public health field I have gained experience & knowledge on health and wellness of children & how to properly asses the needs of a child. I absolutely love children and a job like this suits me best!

$25–35/hr

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Rosy S.

20 years paid experience
14 miles

$30–35/hr

20 plus years of experience working with children. I also worked for the school district for almost 10 years. ABA certificate. I am a loving, caring and dependable nanny. I love working with children by proving healthy meals and encouraging children to play fun and educational games. I have a lot of patience and I am really committed to the safety and well being of the children.

$30–35/hr

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Desirey A.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi there! I'm Desirey and i'm 22 years old going to school for early education and I love working and interacting with kids. I've been working with kids for about 3- 4 years, I was a babysitter and nanny for the firs two years and for the past two years i've been working in ABA as an RBT. I'm CPR certified and comfortable working in almost any environment. I'm more than happy to assist with homework, light household tidying, outdoors play, learning activities and arts n crafts. I'm experienced working with one or more children and have practice in creating and learn and play type of environment and I would love to hear what you would need from me If we were to move forward and look forward to hearing from you soon :)

$20–25/hr

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Malina B.

7 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–21/hr

Compassionate, fun-loving sitter who appreciates the little ones. From infant to teenager I’m your girl. I have 7+ years experience babysitting as well as full time nanny work. I have experience looking after multiples as well as ones with special needs. I never mind helping out with the house work to take a load off the parents as well as helping out with meals. I’m energetic and adaptable. Most importantly I will look after your loved ones as if they were my own. If you’d like to know more about me or would be interested in my services shoot me a message!! Thank you 😊

$18–21/hr

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Faith S.

7 years paid experience
13 miles

$22–30/hr

I have 7 years of paid child care experience and am currently getting my degree in Child Development and Family Studies with a concentration in infants and toddlers. I am CPR and first aid trained. I have experience working with infants all the way to early elementary age, but have focused experience with toddlers and early preschool. I am equipped to help with anything from potty training to light housework and meal prep. I look forward to meeting you and your kiddos!

$22–30/hr

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Celeste S.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–23/hr

Hi my name is Celeste and I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting for many years and I love children! I am comfortable watching multiple kids at a time. If you have any questions feel free to message me!

$18–23/hr

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Melody M.

11 years paid experience
13 miles

$24–36/hr

I love children! Would love to help out where I can. I believe that children are pure of heart and I am a positive person. I have 10 years of experience with ages ranging from 2 days old to 10 years old. I have many years experience with newborns. I am a career nanny and love caring for children. I have a Masters degree in Social Work and played Division one Volleyball at Tulane University.

$24–36/hr

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Carla O.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$17–18/hr

My name is Camila Obregon, and I wanted to introduce myself. I’m 22 years old and currently a student at Fresno State, studying liberal studies. My goal is to graduate next year and become a kindergarten teacher:). I attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am-9:30am. I have multiple experiences, including working at a afterschool program, and volunteered for 1 year as a dual-language teacher assistant in a classroom. I was a full-time nanny for 1 year, I have a lot of experience with cooking and cleaning. I have a passion for working with children due to my creative and fun-loving nature. My experience in the classroom has truly enhanced my ability to guide and support children.. Thank you so much for taking the time to learn a little more about me! ---

$17–18/hr

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Jaclyn R.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$17–20/hr

Hello my name is Jaclyn reynolds I live in fresno ca and love working with kids as they bring so much joy to are lives I have many skills and experience with working with kids as I used to work at the school district with kids in the classroom working with kids that have disabilities