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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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Tiffany J.

24 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–25/hr

Hello! My name is Tiffany. I am a forty-year-old military spouse. I recently moved to Bel Air. I have three children; a twenty-five year old daughter, a fifteen-year-old son, and an ten-year-old son. I am a registered nurse. I am certified in Pediatric & Adult CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support. I have been providing care for children since I was twelve years old. I would provide care for a lot of my neighbors, friends, family, and friends of my family members. They would refer me to anyone they knew who was looking for childcare. Since my husband has been in the military, we have lived in Tampa for four years, Hawaii for four years, Texas for one year, Washington state for two years and now back in Maryland. While residing at these locations, I have provided care for a few of the military families that I had the pleasure of meeting. I provide care in my home because it allows me to be available for my children as well if there are any changes with school or if they need to stay home. However, I am open to possibly providing care in your home depending on the day, time, and situation. We can discuss if that would be an option. My house is very safe and child-friendly with plenty of toys and age-appropriate activities to keep your children entertained. I like to incorporate learning into play to make learning fun and can provide homework help. If you're interested, please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to working with you to see if I can help meet all of you and your family's needs. Thank you for your time and have a blessed day!

$20–25/hr

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Kaitlin C.

20 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–25/hr

Hi! My name is Kaitlin. My mom ran a daycare in our home for 18 years. I have always loved children and would always help her when I came home from school. I have been babysitting since age 15. I am currently a registered ER nurse and am certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. When I am not working or babysitting, I like to read, do crafts and puzzles, and spend time with my 2 Great Danes and my 13 year old foster pup :) Please feel free to contact me with any questions at all! References available upon request.

$15–25/hr

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Rachel B.

14 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–30/hr

My name is Rachel Burke, and I am 33 years old. I have been in childcare for about 14 years. I have many certifications as well as an associates degree. I was a nanny, a preschool teacher, and a before and after care director. I am looking for a second job. I will be available to work for before and after care this year. I am currently a child and family wellbeing coach during the mid-day (approx 10-2) I hope to hear from the right family soon!

$20–30/hr

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Rian H.

3 years paid experience
8 miles

$18–25/hr

Hi! I have 3 years of experience with children, 2 years with teenaged kids and 1 year with an assortment of ages with 8 weeks of a premature infant, I love helping kids flourish into young adults and am looking for a long term commitment at the very least 6+ months, so I hope you consider me and have a great day

$18–25/hr

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Areli C.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$19–23/hr

Hello, I’m Areli Cano, I have volunteered throughout elementary schools and offered to babysit for my uncles, aunts, cousins, etc. I am majoring in nursing and hoping to become a NICU nurse. I am on a tight schedule but flexible if willing!

$19–23/hr

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Kaitlynn B.

10 years paid experience
8 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi there! I'm a stay at home mom and this is my first year with both of my kiddos in school. Id love an opportunity to help a family with their precious little ones! Please reach out for more info!

$15–20/hr

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Sophie A.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$18–25/hr

I have always loved working with kids and I am looking to do it more often. Throughout last October to this May, I completed the EMT course and I am CPR and first aid certified. I have babysat for lots of different families with different age groups and pets.

$18–25/hr

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Keeondra E.

20 years paid experience
6 miles

$28–30/hr

name is Ms. Kee and I am a highly enthusiastic and creative Rbt (Register Behavior Tech) with a passion for nurturing young minds and helping them grow. I have experienced working with children ages newborn to age 21 for approximately 20+ years of experience working with children in various educational settings

$28–30/hr

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Jasiyah C.

1 year paid experience
5 miles

$18–25/hr

I am the oldest child in my household and I grew up caring for my 2 brothers and our dog. I am CPR certified and have cared for children since I was 12. I love being a sitter because they are fun to be around and I love that I can teach them something new everyday. Seeing children happy genuinely makes me happy.

$18–25/hr

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Lawrencia J.

2 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

I'm an energetic sitter with a genuine passion for caring for kids. While being somewhat new to professional child care, I have experience babysitting my cousins from age ranges 1 to 10, providing engaging activities and helping with after-school meals and homework. I'm excited to bring my passion and positive attitude to families in Maryland/ Delaware. I'm CPR + First Aid certified and ready to create a fun, supportive environment while gaining valuable experience and supporting your family needs and gaining trust.