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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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Deanna R.

20 years paid experience
13 miles

$17–20/hr

Hello! My name is Deanna , im 31 years of age! Looking for a long term job. I use to work at the Hampton Inn in auburn, however due to pandemic I had lost my job as a manager of the breakfast area Mon-Fri. I graduated from Burncoat in early Childhood education back in 2009 and worked at the daycare right down the road in the infant room! I have years of experience mostly with infants however I love all ages. I am also fully vaccinated as I have my card I can bring as proof! I look forward hearing from you :-) currently working with another family how ever they are moving to Pennsylvania so looking for a new family to work with starting date would be July 26th I would be able to start :-)

$17–20/hr

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Monica A.

35 years paid experience
11 miles

$22–24/hr

Hi my name is Monica .I have been in the childcare field for 35 years now I was the owner of a state, licensed family childcare for 30 years in Charlton Mass. I also have several years of nannying experience.! I love working with children & doing age-appropriate activities I also enjoy the outside. I am comfortable with transportation. I do laundry and can help with the day-to-day tasks of running a home. I would love to hear from you. Excellent references as well. Thanks for reading my profile

$22–24/hr

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Kristine D.

8 years paid experience
14 miles

$18–25/hr

I was a preschool teacher for many years at a college, as well as private centers. I am first aid and cpr certified! I have an associate degree in early education and many other more current childcare classes.

$18–25/hr

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Anna A.

4 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–23/hr

Hi, I’m Anna! I’m a freshman nursing student with certifications in CPR, First Aid, and CNA, along with dementia care training. I have experience with children from infancy through school age, including caring for my two nieces who are 4 and 1. I’m confident with tasks like feeding, diapering, nap time, daily routines, meal prep, homework support, and light housekeeping. Families can trust me to provide safe, reliable, and compassionate care.

$20–23/hr

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Kendra L.

3 years paid experience
12 miles

$23–26/hr

Hi I’m Kendra! I am currently a nursing student looking for a fun way to make some money. I grew up babysitting many of my little cousins aged from newborns-11/12. My plan is to go into pediatrics once I get my degree and I’ve always loved kids and babysitting!

$23–26/hr

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Jeanette G.

10 years paid experience
12 miles

$19–25/hr

I am a mother of 3 much older children with over 10 years of nanny experience with all ages and wonderful references. I am very caring an exceptional at creating age appropriate activities.

$19–25/hr

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Amelya B.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–26/hr

I have always loved working with children, ever since I was 10 I’ve known that is what I wanted to do with life. I’ve been working in childcare since I was 16, starting as an after school and summer care program at 16 and currently working as a daycare infant teacher. I have also worked with preschoolers, toddlers and children in Kindergarten to middle school. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love doing crafts and science experiments with children and playing with them. I am big on following what the parents want and doing things that don’t involve much screen time.

$20–26/hr

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Jennifer W.

6 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–22/hr

Energetic and responsible adult. Big kid on the inside. Love playing and having fun. I'm very experienced watching my 4 and 6 year old little loves. I'm cpr and first aid certificated. With a background and education in ece.

$20–22/hr

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Lindsay A.

35 years paid experience
6 miles

$20–25/hr

I have over 35 years of childcare experience working with children of all ages, along with raising three children of my own who are now adults. Now that my kids are grown, I’m looking to fill my time with something meaningful while earning a little extra income. I do work full time days M-F so I only have mid afternoon/ evening availability during the week as well as full availability on Saturday and Sunday. I am CPR and First Aid certified, dependable, and have reliable transportation. I’m also happy to help with light housekeeping and snack or meal preparation as needed, and I take pride in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children.

$20–25/hr

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Leah B.

1 year paid experience
6 miles

$20–30/hr

Hello! My name is Leah Bischoff. I am a college student studying to be a NICU Speech Language Pathologist and lactation consultant and am passionate about helping children grow into kind, compassionate people! I have one year of professional childcare experience working as an assistant teacher in a daycare and babysitter and I hold CPR/first aid certifications and have obtained training in applied behavior analysis. Currently, I am looking for flexible positions working with and would prefer to work with ages 0-7.