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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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The best way to find child care near you is to post a job detailing your needs on Sittercity, which will be shared with our community of available babysitters and nannies. We'll notify you when child care providers apply to your job, and from there you can proceed with interviews, background checks, and reference checks so you can find the perfect fit for your family.

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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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Q: How do families hire trustworthy child care providers in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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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Michelle S.

20 years paid experience
9 miles

$13–17/hr

I'm the oldest of 3 siblings. I was a single parent with 2. I do face painting for children, taught art, and owned an art studio teaching paint events for adults and children. I became guardian to a nephew who had personality disorders. I love teaching kids to do art and to let kids be kids. We play board games, go for walks, play ball games, do art, watch movies, and help with homework. We are a Christian family of 3. Me my husband and 10 yr old daughter. We have 2 fur babies 1 is a male Shiba Inu who loves kids and a Highlander cat named River who is double paws who never scratches anyone or anything in our house who also loves kids. I can keep u updated thru out the day how your child is doing. I cook healthy food mostly. I know kids will cry and get upset but I'm very patient and can redirect with fun things to do. Very clean home right in town of Skowhegan with a fenced yard. Any questions feel free to reach out would love to meet u and your kids.

$13–17/hr

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Chloe B.

4 years paid experience
11 miles

$12–14/hr

My name is Chloe and I love working with children! I have over 4 years of experience babysitting kids between the ages of 1-10. Being able to watch children learn, grow, and explore is a very rewarding experience that I love most about babysitting.

$12–14/hr

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Isabel T.

4 years paid experience
9 miles

$17–22/hr

I love working with kids! I have worked with kids in a professional capacity for about 4 years! I worked in a special education classroom at an elementary school, worked in a daycare with every age between 6 weeks and 7 years, and am currently a BHP working with kids in the community and in schools around the central Maine area.

$17–22/hr

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Gwyneth T.

2 years paid experience
9 miles

$14–30/hr

Hi! I’m Gwyn, and I just recently relocated from Maine to Vermont. I am CPR certified! I am looking to get back into childcare. I have extensive experience working with children. I started at a daycare with ages 3 months to 4 years. I mostly worked in the preschool room where I ensured safety by supervising the kids, cleaned the space, and assisted with meal preparation. I also changed diapers and made sure the kids got their nap in during the specified time. I also worked at an after school program with ages preschool to 7th grade. This is where I was able to use my creativity to ensure a fun experience for the kids. I initiated a tie dye festival with t-shirts, and we had a mini duck scavenger hunt on the playground! We worked on lots of conflict resolution with peers. Some of my favorite memories there was the relationships I was able to build with the kids there, whether it was bonding on the swing sets, singing Taylor Swift, or making slime. Another place I have worked was the YMCA summer camp. I had a class of about 30 2nd graders. Part of the job was doing attendance regularly to ensure every child is accounted for. I created a way to incentivize good behavior and kindness towards peers by creating Lucky Duck. This is where if a child shows good or kind behavior, they were given a slip to write their name on, which would then be put into a jar. Every morning, I would pick a name out of the jar, and they would get a mini duck to keep, and get to be line leader, or carry the cooler (which they loved!) This was super helpful because we were able to incentivize being kind and respectful rather than punishing them when were not being kind or respectful. It also prevented conflicts about who was line leader or bring the cooler for us. Another part of the job was making sure we got the kids to the next activity on time. One of the activities was swim time, where we brought the kids down to the pool outside and they had the chance to swim for a couple of hours. I did so much more at these jobs, but these are just some of my favorites that I chose to highlight. I love childcare because I truly believe that the experiences you have as a child shape you into who you are as an adult, and I want to be that positive impact! Please feel free to reach out to me! I can’t wait to meet you and your kiddos!