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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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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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Rose H.

8 years paid experience
10 miles

$18–23/hr

Hello, I’m Rose! I’m 24 years old with 8+ years of experience as a nanny. I have been a caregiver for ages ranging from, infants just a few weeks old, to 16 year olds in high school. I am able to provide additional help with the home, pets and other activities including meal prep, cleaning, pet walking, dishes, transportation to school/sports/etc., laundry, and any other responsibilities that we’d like to discuss. My goal is to provide exceptional care for your family while meeting the physical, social, and emotional needs of your child. Whether that's monitoring and encouraging baby’s developmental milestones or homework help after school. I've found much fulfillment in this work and hope to make new, meaningful connections with the families to come. I'm located in Belding, Michigan. Looking for a part time position (around 20-35 hours per week) in order to leave room in my own schedule for appointments/college courses. Please reach out to further get to know me and I'll answer any questions you have! :)

$18–23/hr

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Mackenzie W.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–24/hr

Hi, my name’s Mackenzie and I started nannying in 2021 for a family and have much experience with a newborn to 3 years old. I have my CPR license and am a dental assistant Monday-Thursday. I’m only available Friday-Sunday anytime ☺️

$20–24/hr

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Ranjit K.

0 years paid experience
11 miles

$14–16/hr

I love baby because I am also mom I have 6 year daughter I need this job I have fully experience of take care child any age I have driving licence so I will come to helping u and take care ur child

$14–16/hr

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Caroline A.

2 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–23/hr

I’m Caroline, I’m a 21 year old online student studying early childhood development. I enjoy nature and getting outside, crafts, and pets. I’ve always been passionate about caring for kids and am excited to make it my full or part time job. I’m first aid/CPR certified (Adult, Child and Infant), have a year of paid experience, my own car with a clean driving record, and am a certified safe sleep ambassador. With my knowledge of how best to support children’s development in every domain, I’m able to provide a professional and nurturing approach to nannying. My schedule is fully flexible. I love being around children and prioritize creating a safe and stimulating environment, while also encouraging education through play. I’m excited to combine my passion for child care with my skills of patience, trustworthiness and kindness to help equip children with the tools they need to succeed in life.

$20–23/hr

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Jessica B.

8 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–20/hr

Hello, my name is Jessica Bartholomew. I have been babysitting for the past 8 1/2 years. I am first aid and cpr train. I love getting to run and play with children. I can help with homework too.

$15–20/hr

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Melinda H.

10 years paid experience
8 miles

$18–25/hr

Hello! I have over 10 years of experience with childcare. I was a live in Au Pair in Switzerland for a Swiss family caring for their 3 children. I have experience as a night nanny for a newborn till 6 months. I was with a previous family for 4 years, started when their son was 3 months and continued with the addition of his sister. My most recent family was a set of twins I cared for starting when they were 12 weeks old. They were adorable and a lot of fun! I love creating bonds with the children and families and watching them grow. I have a hard time parting as I really love the kiddos I care for. I am very confident with my skills and patience handling newborns on up. Let me know if you have any questions!

$18–25/hr

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Kendra M.

2 years paid experience
7 miles

Hi! I’m a 24 year old mother of two! I have a daughter (3/17/18) and a son (9/21/20). I am the oldest of 4 kids and started babysitting at 16. I love interacting with kids and have lots of experience between family and friends kids. I’m very outgoing and love adventurous time with my daughter and her little friends around our home. I do the normal cooking, cleaning up after kid, playtime and can even help with school work! Always willing to do whatever it takes for a happy household!

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Elyse C.

4 years paid experience
10 miles

Hello! My name is Elyse, and I am 31 years old. A little bit of my history: I worked in a childcare setting for a year and a half, and was a nanny for twins from 6mo’s to 3.5 years old. I have always had a heart and passion for children. I particularly enjoy arts & crafts, music, going outdoors, and engaging them in a variety of activities that meet their educational and physical needs. I am CPR certified, a non-smoker as well as have a clean driving record. I am also a dog owner so I would definitely not mind being around your dog if you have one! I'd be happy to provide references as well as meet or chat on the phone. Looking forward to hearing from you and I wish you the best of luck with your search!

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Maribeth B.

7 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$14–30/hr

Hiya! My name is maribeth. A bit about me is I have 9+ years of experience from watching my nephews as I grew up and have babysat for friends or family for a long time. I really wanna get back to helping out and caring for kids. I currently am a passionate young massage therapist, but I miss being around kids and caring for them. I I love interacting with kids, animals, and being in nature. Im outgoing, goofy, creative, fun, and have been told I have a caring mother nature since even since I was little. Because of being the youngest in my big family I learned to listen well and have a love for helping others out! Have my own car. I also love cleaning for some reason lol. So I am willing to helpout with caring for the kids, pets, cooking, cleaning up, and extra tasks if needed.