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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.

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Marlene M.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi 👋🏻 my name is Marlene I am 31 years old I am a certified teacher I have 7 years of experience working with infants and toddlers , I was working in a day care for 3 years , also I have two adorables girls 9 and 3 years old . I love work with lilttle ones . I am very responsible and affectionate I am available very flexible about schedule after 9:00 am . If you think I can be a good fit feel free to contact me .!!

$20–30/hr

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Arianny B.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$28–50/hr

I grew up taking care of my young family members and even their friends kids! I fell in love right away with caring for them. I continued my passion into working with children at a school and even pursued into getting certified for children with special needs! I love kids! Nurturing them, and also giving back to the families who need the support or maybe just want to enjoy themselves as well. You guys deserve so much. I can also start ASAP! 😊

$28–50/hr

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Naiana N.

7 years paid experience
13 miles

$27–35/hr

Greetings! My name is Naiana. I'm 30 years old. I live in Medford and attend college in Wellesley. I have over 7 years of experience, primarily serving families and caring for infants and toddlers. Also experience with children up to 13 years old, 3 years of live-in care, shorter roles as school teacher's assistant, infant room daycare, and tutoring in elementary after-school programs. I have an Associate's degree in Child Development & Education, and I am a certified Wilderness First Responder through MIT. I'm looking for work Monday - Friday for approximately 26-33 hours per week. My current availability is more or less 1-5 Mon & Wed, 8-4 Tues & Thur, and 10-5 Friday. Exact start and end times depends on commute between Medford, Wellesley, and a family's home. I have a clean driving record and background check, and I can travel anywhere within the Boston area. Please feel free to reach out. I have a lot to offer, and I'm happy to provide multiple excellent references.

$27–35/hr

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Leslie S.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$25–30/hr

I have a lot of experiencing starting from a young age with babysitting. I was a Sunday school teacher for Pre-k to 5th Grade and I was on the Christian Board of Education. I have helped many family friend's babysitting, pet sitting, and house sitting. I also used to work through a different agency. I have no problem doing house work or food prep. I’m an avid baker and chef. I have many years of work experience in the restaurant industry so I'm very well versed in Allergy Awareness, Food Safety, and I am CPR certified.

$25–30/hr

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Joan M.

30 years paid experience
8 miles

$20–27/hr

Hi, I love caring for infants and toddlers. I also have experience working with preschool and school age children. I have worked in family daycare, daycare centers, Head Start and in private homes. I have an Infant Toddler Certificate, a Special Needs Certificate, an A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education a B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology and some graduate school course work in Social Work. I have been trained in CPR and first aid. I have years of experience working in Human Services and caring for adults also. I have experience working with both adults and children with special needs.I love animals, am a nonsmoker and have a clean driving record with a reliable car. I'm seeking a part-time position and can provide excellent references upon request. See my 5 star reviews. Although I clean up the kitchen after meals and toys after play, my focus is childcare and I do not provide housekeeping, laundry or errands. I am also equipped to provide childcare in my home and live in a safe, quiet neighborhood. I have toys, books, a comfortable play space, a quiet nap space, music, movies, etc. I can also provide snacks, diaper changes and potty training. See my 5 star reviews. Thank you. I hope to hear from you soon!

$20–27/hr

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Angelina A.

3 years paid experience
10 miles

$20–25/hr

Hiiii!!! My name is Angelina I am really great with kids, I consider myself a happy, considerate and calm person. I have been babysitting for a while now and I love it. Im in college so Im looking for part time. I'm always there for the kids with anything they need. At the moment I am just looking for weekends due to college schedule. I worked at a daycare with toddlers. I worked with a 1 year old (I started when she was a newborn) , and her sister’s a 5 year old and 10 year old. I have plenty of more experience I would love to share. I have my CPR & FIRST AID certification. I currently work for 2 other amazing families and their children. I have references.

$20–25/hr

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Kristen I.

20 years paid experience
13 miles

$25–33/hr

Hello! I am excited about new and challenging experiences. I have over 15 years of professional education based work experience as well as independent caregiving. I have watched children of all ages and love kids! I enjoy creative activities, being outside, and reading to children. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information!

$25–33/hr

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Jill Z.

10 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi my name is Jill I’ve been in childcare 10+ years with experience in infant training, I’m highly energetic and love to be outside. I’m CPR/First Aid certified. And can provide plenty of references Give me a call! I’d love to help you out 617-610-5665

$20–30/hr

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Stephanie S.

20 years paid experience
9 miles

$20–25/hr

**Mature, Dependable, Punctual, Warm, Fun, Joyful, Patient, Career Nanny of 20+ years is seeking date night and/or weekend positions, including weekend overnights. I am only free on Friday afternoons to Sunday evenings.** I am passionate about my work as a nanny and consider it to be a noble and worthy endeavor. I am devoted to giving the children in my care the absolute best of everything: focused attention, nurturing, healthy foods, love and affection. One of my best qualities is being able to really engage and get into a child's world. I am a connector. This breeds trust and facilitates positive and healthy behavior in children. I love to play and be silly and help children develop their imaginations. I will do anything for a laugh. I am also a classically trained singer/pianist and am always making up songs and singing around my charges. Music is a great educator and so important to the development of a young child. I have a calm, easygoing personality and I am extremely patient, gentle and observant. I am a proponent for validating children's feelings and making them feel heard and seen. I practice saying 'please and thank you' with them as infants and by the time they are two they usually are saying it back to me. On walks to the park or elsewhere, I am always looking for teaching opportunities. I'll tip the stroller back to have them look up at the leaves on the trees or point out the bees kissing the flowers. I even make diaper changing fun. Modeling joy and positivity for children is deeply important to me.

$20–25/hr

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Taina O.

4 years paid experience
13 miles

$25–32/hr

Hi! My name is Taina. Im 31 years old. Currently living in Medford. I have my own car, clean record. I also can run errands for the house. I speak English and Portuguese fluently. I have experience caring for children with special needs. I'm confident in providing patient, attentive and compassionate care. Looking for a full time position.