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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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Q: How do families hire trustworthy child care providers in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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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Leanne L.

25 years paid experience
8 miles

$20–30/hr

I am a mom of two grown children and I spent years as a Girl Scout leader. I taught elementary school for several years and I have a masters degree in reading education. For the past fifteen years, I have been a substitute teacher in Region One Schools. I love working with children of all ages and enjoy helping them to reach their full potential and inspire their creative abilities.

$20–30/hr

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Lindsay D.

12 years paid experience
10 miles

$22–35/hr

Hello! My name is Lindsay Dombrosky, and I absolutely love working with kids! I have over 8 years of child care experience from being a camp counselor through my towns parks and rec department, to tutoring the sciences at Huntington Learning Center. For 5 years I worked as a camp counselor with infants to middle school aged kids. I have experience as a full time nanny and routine babysitting with numerous families! From my numerous different types of child care experiences I have a whole toolbox full of creative, educational and engaging activities for kids of all ages! I am also a tutor for sciences K-12 and math K-Algebra 1, so helping your child with homework is right up my alley! I have a passion for childcare and the future generation and I look forward to hearing from you!

$22–35/hr

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Kayla M.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–26/hr

I’ve been caring for infants and toddlers since I was 13 years old, and now I’m 19 and I have a lot of experience with children of all ages especially because I come from a family filled with little ones! In addition to babysitting for family, I also have references from families I’ve worked with outside of my own. I’m currently working for a wonderful family with 6 children on Mondays, but I’m looking to take on more work during the rest of the week. Feel free to reach out if interested. I also have my own car

$20–26/hr

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Toneel M.

10 years paid experience
12 miles

$15–23/hr

I was a previous au pair and took care of 3 toddlers under the age of 5 everyday alone for 45hrs a week. I’m from South Africa, English is my native language. I am studying my nursing degree at MCPHS and will be available to work evenings ( can stay over!) , weekends and some afternoons depending on the class schedule.

$15–23/hr

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Victoria G.

9 years paid experience
13 miles

$23–30/hr

Hi there! My name is Victoria but many call me Torie. I am 23 years old and just last year I graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with my degree in Early Childhood! I have experience working in infant,toddler, and preschool classrooms, along with babysitting/nannying those age groups. I am CPR&First Aid certified and a first responder in my home town! In my free time I love to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with friends and family! I look forward to working with some of your little ones!

$23–30/hr

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Jennifer C.

5 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$25–35/hr

Hi! My name is Jennifer. I’m 21 and a college student with years of childcare experience. I currently work independently with families, providing attentive and supportive care for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I am CPR-trained, certified in childcare, and hold an EEC teaching license in Early Childhood Education. I love creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can learn, grow, and feel comfortable.

$25–35/hr

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Susan M.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$19–20/hr

I have raised three children. And I have also worked as a teacher's assistant for the past ten years. Presently, I am looking for a part-time nanny position (3 days/week) starting in September. The days and hours are flexible.

$19–20/hr

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Lelia B.

40 years paid experience
12 miles

$30–30/hr

My name is Lelia Bruun and I am 61 years old and am a full time nanny ( 7 years)with extensive childcare experience for 40+ years( lead 8 years of Children’s Health Playgroups and worked as after school program at the Berkshire Waldorf School. I have three children of my own ages 31, 29,and 20. I have served as the local Fund Rep for the Fresh Air Fund for 25 years which provides Summer experience for NYC inner city children ages 7-18 years of age. I also work for Education First High School Exchange year as the International Education Cordinator(10 years) and for Cultural Care Au Pair for (10 years)). I have background checks completed for each of these programs.

$30–30/hr

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Sarah H.

2 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–25/hr

Hi, My name is Sarah. I am a fun, smart, creative person. I worked in a daycare for 2 and a half years. So I have experience with children ages 2-5. I love animals too, so if you need you animal walked or fed I can do that too!

$15–25/hr

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Amy D.

17 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–50/hr

A little bit about me… As a nanny, I have years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. In my previous role as daytime nanny to a busy family of three children, I learned how difficult it can be to manage the varying needs of children in diverse stages of development. I honed the ability to care for each child individually, while paying close attention to the needs of the group. I am also able to do light housework, grocery shopping. I am a fun loving person who is well organized and capable of keeping the house running smoothly as you were away