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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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Sofia G.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$19–25/hr

Hi, I'm Sofia! I’m a full-time college student who isn’t living on campus. I’m looking for ways to fill up some of the occasional free time and would love to assist you by being a sitter when needed! I have a flexible schedule, experience, and I’m ready to make a fun and safe environment for your little one(s). Feel free to reach out :)

$19–25/hr

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Pierre M.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi, my name is Pierre Martin, I speak a decent amount of Spanish. I’ve been working with children most of my. My father owns his own babysitting company and I worked with him for more than five years. I’ve also worked with the YMCA as a camp counselor for two years, I have experience with Infants to ages 13. I work very well with children. My priority as a childcare provider is to make sure your child learns, haves fun, and Most importantly be safe. I have an open availability at the moment. I am very excited to meet you, thank you!

$20–30/hr

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Michelle R.

20 years paid experience
11 miles

$26–28/hr

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$26–28/hr

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Christina R.

10 years paid experience
12 miles

$14–14/hr

I have 2 years experiance in a day care setting and 5 months of live-in nanny experiance for premature autistic twins. I have an 9 year old and a neuro divergent 4 year old, but am comfortable with all ages. Please ask for more details of availability

$14–14/hr

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Linda A.

25 years paid experience
3 miles

$17–25/hr

Hello, I’m Linda and I'm 50 years old & a cancer survivor. I have worked as a nanny for over 25 years also including babysitting from my teens and on. I enjoy crafts, rolling around in the grass, looking for bugs, chalking on the sidewalks along w/ trips to parks, museums, swim & music classes, and Library trips for story time. I have also been in the financial industry for twenty nine years but have never lost the love of caring for children. At this time in my life my husband has convinced me to follow what I love. This would be working with children full time. I serve at my church in the infant & two year old room as a lead teacher. I also have worked at Kinder-care & Just Plane Kids. Since I was young I gravitated towards children and my love to be around them as well as caring for them has never changed. I've worked in the financial Industry for 29 years and helped clients with opening accounts to planning their retirement plans. I've opened up 529 Plans for their children and seen them grow up to use these accounts. So in my years of helping families I still benefited helping children. When dealing with clients with children and helping them during tantrums or keeping them busy as their parents review documents. Raising my niece along with working at KinderCare and Just plane Kids for a total of five years. In those years I rotated between the infant room and two year old room. I have experience hands on in facilities but over 20 years of raising and loving other families children. I would love to have the opportunity to meet you and speak to you openly about my experiences and how much I would love to help you care for your children. Thank you for your time, Linda M Arnold Velarde 630-220-9115

$17–25/hr

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Olivia W.

10 years paid experience
4 miles

$25–30/hr

I am a registered nurse looking for extra hours on the days I don’t work! Technical skills: cpr, first aid, diaper changing, driving, etc Transferable skills :organizing events and cleaning Personal skill: punctual, disciplined, organized

$25–30/hr

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Courtney P.

10 years paid experience
11 miles

$22–25/hr

I currently have 10+ years experience in childcare caring for children of various ages. I graduated from COD obtaining my degree in Education and minoring in special education. I currently babysit during date nights and occasional overnights on the weekend as I work as a full time educator.

$22–25/hr

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Emily H.

12 years paid experience
3 miles

$24–30/hr

Hello! My name is Emily and I am looking for a nanny or babysitting job. I currently stay at home with my girls, but before having my daughter, I taught 1st grade and High school special Ed. I majored in Elementary Education in college and graduated in December of 2014. I consider myself to be friendly, responsible and a positive person. I truly enjoy children and have built great relationships with families I have worked with over the years. I'm looking for occasional work on the weekends or evenings when my husband is home! Thanks for viewing my profile!

$24–30/hr

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Jeanette G.

4 years paid experience
8 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi! My name is Jeanette, I have experience in babysitting 1-13+ year olds. Ranging from pickups/ drop offs, meal/snack prep, engaging in age appropriate activities, homework help, naps, light house keeping & etc. I currently hold a CPR and CNA certification. My most recent experience with kids is working for a family shelter and engaging with play time, meal prep, helping families with care, birthday/holiday celebrations, homework help, and providing a safe space.

$20–30/hr

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Diana S.

10 years paid experience
8 miles

$25–35/hr

My name is Diana Simms. I am 27 years old. I live in the Plainfield area. I have been babysitting/nannying for more than 10 years. I would drive kids to activities and sports, make dinner, light house cleaning, pet care, long term/overnight care and more. I graduated nursing school so I am CPR certified. I also have my own car.