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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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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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Anna Z.

6 years paid experience
14 miles

$10–15/hr

Hello! My name is Anna and I am currently a college student and am majoring in Inclusive Childhood Education. As my major suggests, I love children!:) Over the years I have babysat younger step siblings, a close family friend who has Down Syndrome, as well as kids that I knew through church. I would love to get to know and love your kids! Reach out with any questions, and I hope to hear from you soon!! -Anna

$10–15/hr

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Savannah S.

1 year paid experience
14 miles

$12–25/hr

Hey there! My name's Savannah and I've been officially in childcare as a full-time nanny for a little over a year now. I have experience with kids from infants to young teens and love seeing each age thrive and grow in their own ways. I'm big on patience and not crying over spilt milk :) Being a kid is a lot of fun, but it has plenty of challenges as they grow and learn so much so quickly and I love having the opportunity to help them do so in a safe and happy environment. Currently, I work part-time with a family during the week, Tuesdays-Fridays so I'm looking for something part-time between Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Whether it's something for date nights you're looking for or something more consistent, I would love for you to reach out! Thank you so much for your time!

$12–25/hr

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Kristin T.

6 years paid experience
12 miles

$19–25/hr

Hi I’m Kristin! I am 21 years old and I have been working with and spending time with kids for as long as I can remember. My mom was a nanny and passed down her love of childcare to me! I started working as a mother’s helper at age 9, and as a babysitter at 12. I continued working as a mother’s helper for several years with different families. At age 14 I began working at a homeschool co-op and taught the preschool class where I provided a learning activity and supervised playtime. I also assisted in another teachers class for preschool to elementary kids who stayed while their sibling participated in higher education classes. We had story time, crafts and supervised playtime. I worked in that position for 4 years. I have also assisted in caring for a foster/kinship child that was staying with my family for 2 years. I taught some of her homeschool subjects such as reading, spelling, art, piano lessons, and history. I am now searching for a part time job! Let me tell you more about myself! First and foremost I am a Christian. I am also a naturally minded person, “crunchy” shall we say. I love art and different crafty hobbies! I currently am making jewelry for my small business I started last fall. I love music, I play the piano, violin, sing, and I also dabble with the mandolin. I am still trying to teach myself that. I really enjoy reading! When I’m not busy in the summer I will be out in the sun reading a book. I used to play club volleyball and still love a good game. So how does all of that translate to childcare? I can provide age appropriate activities and crafts for your kids! Think sensory bins, making a winter hat craft with construction paper and handmade pom-poms, a canvas in a clear bag with paint so your little ones can have a mess free sensory experience, for your older kids pony beads and pipe cleaners to make corn for fall. I can also teach beginner music lessons to your kids! I am a big supporter of authoritative parenting style when dealing with kids! Gentle parenting is typically the phrase used but I use it with caution because it has received a bad rap as people confuse it with being permissive. I am all about appropriate boundaries while still respecting kids as individuals with thoughts and feelings! I look forward to hearing from you!

$19–25/hr

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Shania S.

5 years paid experience
12 miles

$15–25/hr

I am a 23 year old college student who just recently moved into the area. I've had experience babysitting and caring for pets. I am a very friendly and outgoing person and always loved being around animals and children!