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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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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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Christina M.

4 years paid experience
12 miles

$15–25/hr

Hi. I'm Christina. I come from a big family of 12 children, so I have plenty of experience with taking care of all different ages lol. I've also babysat for many others through the years. Lastly, I worked in a daycare years ago...(mostly the infant room) but also floated to every age group. As a staff there we learned cpr and how to deal with allergic reactions. I enjoy helping one another..because I understand sometimes as a parent you just need a lil help or some time to yourself/getaway 😂. Thanks for your time

$15–25/hr

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Rose R.

1 year paid experience
13 miles

$10–15/hr

I have taken care of children of all ages and I am a mother. I enjoy interacting with children and their pets. I enjoy reading, swimming, bike riding and hiking. I am a non-smoker, loving and responsible and I am always on time.

$10–15/hr

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Jennifer A.

30 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–30/hr

Hello, my name is Jennifer. I currently work in the school district with children with capabilities. I have been an infant teacher at the Goddard school, and had my own home daycare. Are you looking for before & after care , evenings, weekends & or Summer help? Please send me a message! I look forward to hearing from you. Best, Jennifer

$20–30/hr

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Katherine T.

20 years paid experience
12 miles

$22–30/hr

Hello, I’m interested in learning more about your childcare needs. I am a full time stay at home mom to my two children, ages 12 and 15. Now that they’re older I feel I can pursue part time nanny work. I’ve been in childcare since age 16, baby sitting, and then nannied my way through college and helped raise other children in my home when my kids were smaller. That’s about 25-30 years experience. I’d love to learn more about your family and see if we might be a fit!

$22–30/hr

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Connie V.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$20–25/hr

I am a former teacher aid for Celebree schools. I worked mostly with infants and toddlers, but also have experience with preschoolers and school age children. I am first aid and CPR certified. I raised two children of my own. I am patient, loving and fun. I am very comfortable around pets because I also run my own pet sitting/dog walking service on the side. It has been a successful business for nine years. Looking to get away from the dog, walking aspect and concentrate more on childcare and pet care.

$20–25/hr

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Jenna H.

12 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi! My name is Jenna Hovet. I am 22 years old. I absolutely love babysitting. I have done both nannying and babysitting, plus I worked at a daycare in High school. Throughout Covid I helped tutor an elementary aged student. I have had weekly jobs, random date night jobs, and overnights! I want kids to feel loved, seen, and heard. I value the uniqueness in each child. I love to have fun and I am super creative. I am capable and I am a fast learner. I’m happy to cook, clean, do laundry, plan activities, and basically anything that involves watching kids. I’m happy to meet pets and love them too!! I have many references from babysitting and nannying. I’m happy to provide names and numbers! I just recently moved to Pennsylvania from Oregon. I can’t wait to make more babysitting connections. I have been trained in CPR and first aid and am going to get my certification renewed ASAP.

$20–25/hr

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Sabrina C.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–22/hr

I have been taking care of children all my life. I have experience in babies to preteen. I have a BS from Penn State in Child psychology and Development. I have all clearances for teaching. I will gladly provide them. I was not going to pay for them again on the website. I am certified in CPR and heimlich maneuver. I love pets. I am currently getting my Master's in STEM as a teacher. My parenting style is authoritative. I have rules, and will explain why a child did something wrong and also very warm and loving.

$18–22/hr

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Madelyn P.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

I love seeing different kids and their crazy personalities! I’ve been working at a daycare center for 3 years now, i’m an assistant teacher and been to different trainings.

$20–25/hr

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Sarah B.

15 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi! My name is Sarah Brown and I’m offering nanny services near Frederick and Carroll counties. A little bit about me, I am a mom of three kids who are my whole world (my youngest would be tagging along). I have always had a passion for working with children and love watching them grow, learn and explore the world. I’ve worked in childcare for 15 years. Originally, I started out babysitting, then I worked at OneLife Fitness in their child watch, the YMCA in their child care, nannying for multiple families in the Frederick area, and now I’m currently working at Burn Bootcamp Frederick in their child watch. I am infant/child CPR certified, non smoker, ok with pets, have my own transportation, and can provide references. The hours I’m able to work currently are 9am to 3pm at $20 per hour. I can be a little flexible on the hours if needed. If you think we’d be a good fit for your family, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! 🙂

$20–25/hr

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Cassandra W.

28 years paid experience
12 miles

$12–20/hr

Hello! My name is Cassandra, and I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 27 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves reading stories and playing imaginative games. I am a reliable, trustworthy and responsible person, with a bit of a silly side. I'd love to help make your job as a parent a little bit easier. I'm also comfortable with doing light housework, laundry and grocery shopping if needed. I am comfortable with any animals.