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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.

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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Peyton P.

1 year paid experience
15 miles

$9–15/hr

I love being a sitter because I have great patience and people skills. I enjoy helping others and spreading positivity to make others happy! I’m a very out going and easy to get along with person. I have background in healthcare, I’m CPR certified, a mandatory reporter, and have background with first-aid as well.

$9–15/hr

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Olivia F.

2 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–21/hr

Even though I am the youngest in my family, I have spent many years helping with my niece. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I work with 3-6 and 7-12 year olds mostly. I grew up helping at camp with at risk kids, I am a success coach with those kids as well. As a success coach I work with kids who aren’t having the best of times. I help them understand why they are upset and how we can work through this to have a better days. I am verified in mental health awareness for children. Running around and having a huge amount of energy is what I expect and love to have fun!

$15–21/hr

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Jaedyn S.

4 years paid experience
15 miles

$15–22/hr

Hi all! I’m currently looking to hopefully help out a family in need of babysitting! I have plenty of experience with newborns all the way up to teenagers. I enjoy taking care of kids as well as taking them to activities (like the library or splash pad!). I do well with cooking, cleaning, and I am perfectly fine with animals as well. I have a fairly flexible schedule with weekend availability as needed. I hope I can see you soon!

$15–22/hr

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Jennifer H.

25 years paid experience
15 miles

$20–30/hr

I am a nurse practitioner working in pediatrics. I have been a provider for the last 20 years. I would love to help out some families. I have extensive experience! I look forward to hearing from you!

$20–30/hr

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Iris M.

4 years paid experience
15 miles

$18–23/hr

Hello! I am a sophomore engineering student at the university of Iowa. I have nannied over the summer for the last 3 year and have babysat for many families over the last 4. I really enjoy spending time with kids, I find them so entertaining.

$18–23/hr

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Marissa T.

5 years paid experience
15 miles

$16–20/hr

I love being a sitter because I love taking care of kids, and it makes me happy when kids are excited to see me. I have about 5 years of experience. I have twin cousins that I babysat since they were infants. In high school I would go to the elementary school and help the kindergarteners with homework

$16–20/hr

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Hannah B.

7 years paid experience
10 miles

$15–21/hr

I have 10 years of experience babysitting, 5 of those years I was in facilities. I am CPR and First Aid certified, as well as multiple other classes about childcare. I am energetic and always ready for something new!

$15–21/hr

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Shanira S.

5 years paid experience
15 miles

$15–20/hr

Located in Ankeny, IA! My name is Nira and I come from a huge family of 10 siblings! In that line up I am number 7. I have been babysitting since middle school mostly nieces and nephews but also younger siblings in my high school years. In college I worked at Aspen Fitness in their daycare center and also babysat privately in my home. Since then I have had 2 kids of my own who are now 1 years old and 7! We enjoy trips to the library, cooking and dancing. I am the sitter your kids will love to hang with and they will never be bored with my bunch. Though I generally like working from my home I am comfortable working in your home when needed. This is a smoke free, pet free home.

$15–20/hr

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Rebekah R.

8 years paid experience
10 miles

$10–30/hr

Hi families! I am Rebekah. I am from Iowa. I am moving to Florida the beginning of October. I am looking for a start date around the middle of October. I am moving to Florida for a new experience. I just graduated The University of Northern Iowa with a bachelors in Human services. I am also CRP/First Aid certified. I have also been starting to take classes on a website called Alison. This is a website that I can learn more about children and the best way to help them thrive and grow. As for my experience. I have 10 years of babysitting experience and three years professional nannying. The family I work for now have two kids. They were 4 and 8 months when I started. They will be 6 and 2. 5 when I move. I have worked for this family for almost 2 years. Before that I worked for a family with one child. She was 5 months when I started and 1. 5 years when they moved away. I look forward to hearing from you!

$10–30/hr

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Rachel G.

20 years paid experience
8 miles

$15–20/hr

I have worked with various ages of children for over 15 years. I love to interact with children and watch them learn through play. There are various ways of interacting with children wether it be through reading stories, playing with toys or simply talking. I have taught preschool for various years as well and love teaching the children some milestones in their learning. I am flexible , responsible and reliable.