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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.

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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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Katlyn T.

8 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$10–12/hr

I babysit my boyfriends nephew all the time from driving around with him to taking him to the park & hes 2. I babysit my sisters son which is also 2 years old & he is jsur a sweet heart! Last year I babysat thede 2 incredible little girls ! One was 4 the other was 6-7 I have like 3 years of experience on babysitting ! I have a job but currently looking to make extra cash on the side !!

$10–12/hr

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Michelle P.

20 years paid experience
7 miles

$30–40/hr

I have been a full time vacation babysitter in Northwest Florida since 2016. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy children of all ages. I especially love doing arts and crafts with the children, playing games, building with blocks and reading books. I have raving reviews and come highly recommended by families. I enjoy having fun with your children. So, you don’t have to worry and can have an enjoyable day at the beach or have an adult night out! I am RELIABLE, RESPONSIBLE and SAFE.

$30–40/hr

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Cheryl W.

17 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$25–30/hr

My Name:Cheryl Williams 58 yrs oldmother of 5 adult kids G-mother17 .I worked for 6 yrs taking care of Identical triplets,Worked for a family 7 yrs that had 3 kids.2020-2021 a one yr old for 15 months..I’ve have moved from Ohio to Freeport Florida..So here I am again.I’ve been working for a family with 3 kids .I have Plenty of experience & references.Thank You Cheryl.

$25–30/hr

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Alexis M.

7 years paid experience
7 miles

$25–35/hr

Hello, I’m Alexis! I’m currently a senior at Grand Valley State University as an Environmental and Sustainability Studies student. I have been working with kids of all ages since I was 16 in daycares and as a nanny. I was also a competitive dancer and competitive swimmer for 12 years so I love to be active and spend time outdoors. As someone who adores kids, my main priority is safety while also having fun, teaching, and encouraging creativity!

$25–35/hr

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Evelyn H.

4 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–17/hr

Hello my name is Evelyn☺️ I’m a 20 year old college student in Niceville. I worked as a preschool/VPK teacher for a year and I absolutely loved it. While working there taught me a lot of new things, It taught me the way I am able to bring school learning into a kids life also outside learning as well. It also grew the enjoyment i have working with kids even more!! I’m whiling to drive!

$15–17/hr

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Abrea B.

9 years paid experience
15 miles

$16–22/hr

My name is Abrea Joi but most people just call me AJ. I’m 23 years old and I just moved to Florida. When I was growing up, my parents were foster parents so I kinda grew up helping and babysitting the kids that would be placed with us. I also was an Assistant Teacher at a daycare for infants and toddlers

$16–22/hr

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Ky D.

7 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$19–26/hr

My name is Ky Donahoo! With 8+ years of working as an assistant childcare teacher, and 9+ years of paid/unpaid nannying/ babysitting, I come with a significant amount of experience. I also have 3+ years of working with kids with special needs. I’ve worked as an assistant teacher at a Christian childhood development center before it closed down, which prepared me with all of the tools to be an outstanding caregiver. After that I’ve worked for different families as a nanny. I am currently on my last year of undergrad, studying Political Science to be a future lawyer. I love being outside whether it’s talking a walk or just enjoying the weather. I also enjoy to cook, bake and read.

$19–26/hr

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Beth V.

14 years paid experience
15 miles

$23–30/hr

Hello, My name is Beth Vaughan and I have 3 grown children. 26 yr old twins and an 19 yr old. I have my first grand born 1/19/24 I was blessed to be a stay home mom with my children. I’ve worked at one elementary school, for Okaloosa county school district, since 2009. Im interested in a weekly or occasional date night position - parents fun weekly date nights on Friday evenings from 6-12am.. School will be out in June and I’m interested in supplementing my income. I love children and spend 9 months with kiddos each day❤️. Thank you for your consideration. Blessed, Beth, Niceville, Fl.

$23–30/hr

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Shantall M.

2 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$24–30/hr

I love kids so much and want them to feel understood and seen in today's world. I love to be the highlight of a child's day and positively influence young minds to do good always!! have worked in a Bible summer camp for 2 years with kiddos ages 4-10 and i love it! I have my CPR and FIRST AID

$24–30/hr

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Jenna K.

10 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–35/hr

Hi there. I’m Jenna. I’m 34 and I am a wife and a mom to an almost 4 yr old. I’ve been caring for children since I was in college. I graduated with my bachelors but ultimately decided I enjoyed being around kids more than my degree offered. I have experience with infants, toddlers and preschool age. I like to Interact and play and learn throughout the day. Kids are full of curiosity and joy and I love that! I also clean up and keep things as tidy as possible.