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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.

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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Halie H.

10 years paid experience
11 miles

$18–25/hr

Hello!! My name is Halie! I am interested in helping out parents who need little kiddos watched for a very much needed date night or even some weekday events! I am very flexible with my availability!! I am very outgoing, fun, and energetic! I am a Registered Nurse! I hope to be able to help your family out! :)

$18–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Melissa H.

Halie is sweet, personable, and flexible! Furthermore, our kids are big fans!

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Brianna B.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–25/hr

Hello families! My name is Brianna, and I am 27 years old. I recently moved to the Kalamazoo Area from Southwest Michigan. I love anything outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and my dog who just turned a year old. I have been a preschool teacher full time for the past 4 years and absolutely love it! Working in childcare has given me experience with all age groups of children from infants to school age. I currently work at a Christian Preschool in Kalamazoo, and plan to further my education in Early Childhood. I am CPR/First Aid certified and also have a valid Child Development Associate Certification. I have a reliable vehicle for transportation, typically have evenings and weekends free, and I'm pet friendly too! I can’t wait to bring my nurturing, calm, and playful energy to your family!

$20–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Timothy S.

Brianna has a wealth of experience in this field and is able to communicate and interact with my children on a personal and professional level. She is flexible, courteous, prompt and great with my daughters. I'm very grateful for Brianna's help.

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Morgan B.

4 years paid experience
10 miles

$17–22/hr

I have always loved working with kids. Watching them learn and grow is always so exciting. I was the “Safety Captain” at my last day care center so safety is my top priority. I also obtained both CPR and First Aid training while working there. I’m currently going to school to get my Associates in secondary education. I have experience with diaper changes, tube feeds, meal prep, and bottles. I also know basic sign language to better communicate with infants and toddlers. I LOVED working with school aged kiddos, helping them with homework, and staying entertained. I am also very pet friendly and would be more than happy to take care of pet needs as well!! :)

$17–22/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Justine D.

Morgan was great! She arrived on time, she kept the kids well entertained throughout the day, she helped them with their snacks and cleaned up everything afterwards. Would definitely hire her again and would certainly recommend her!

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Marissa H.

14 years paid experience
11 miles

$14–18/hr

Hi, my name is Marissa, and I would love to tell you a little about myself. I am a huge animal lover, I love reading, swimming, and spending time with my family. I have been taking care of children since I was 16 years old. Some of the positions I've had were being a babysitter, a nanny, a mother's helper, and a daycare assistant. I am currently working on getting my Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have also taken many classes on how I can improve the care and well being of the children I take care of. I have experience taking care of children between the ages of 3 weeks old to 14-year-olds. I love coming up with fun arts and crafts projects that encourage creativity, going on fun and educational outings like going to the library, the museum, the beach, the zoo, going to events geared towards children, and many more places. I also enjoy coming up with fun activities to do: doing science experiments, baking, exploring the outdoors, going on walks, and reading

$14–18/hr

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Raygen M.

7 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–30/hr

Hello!! I am Raygen. I’m 22 and I just moved back to San Diego. I am a fun, loving, and responsible nanny. I have been nannying for about 7 years and I love it so much!! I am currently pursuing a career in the pediatric medical field and looking for part time/full time work also!

$20–30/hr

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Sabrina H.

1 year paid experience
11 miles

$18–22/hr

I’m currently a full time EMT with experience in babysitting throughout high school. I love babysitting for many reasons but one of the top reasons is seeing how young minds learn and being able to see the world from their perspective. I have experience with both infants, toddlers and children as well as babysitting as many as 3 kids at once. I well trained and skilled in the heimlick maneuver and CPR with all ages due to my job.

$18–22/hr

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Shashana L.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$17–20/hr

I’m a mother of 4 children, I have 10+ years of caring for infants, toddlers & disabled children. I’m a cna, first aid & infant, child cpr both are still active! I provide a caring safe clean home environment. I also have reviews from families o have cared for & do care for.

$17–20/hr

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Jenna B.

6 years paid experience
6 miles

$18–25/hr

Hello! I love little kids! I work at a daycare with infants and toddlers during the week so I have lots of experience! I love playing and teaching with kids and I have learned a lot of fun activities to do with kids from working at daycare! I have a little experience with kids with special needs aswell. I’ve been babysitting for 8 years!

$18–25/hr

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Bridgett W.

2 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$17–22/hr

Hiii my name is Bridgett Wright! I currently work part time at a day care and have experience with all ages. I currently work with preschool and up. I have experience with special needs children aswell I absolutely love what I do and would love to continue my journey making rememberable childhood memories. I would describe myself as a very energetic and wholesome person. I am good at helping with pets, making learning fun, crafts, last minute help, cleaning up around the house, staying on time, cooking, and much more. I have experience with diabetics children as well as my BLS certification, CPR certification and plan to attend a CNA training this summer. Hope I can help 🤗

$17–22/hr

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Christina M.

20 years paid experience
10 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi my name is Christina Mills we just built our dream home in the Gun Lake area I have three beautiful children looking to be helpful with another family I have more energy than most! I love children I am exceptionally skilled in Organization & Cleaning! I nannied for 10 years for a beautiful family in the Caledonia location they had two redheaded boys I Fell in love with this family!!! Looking to be a blessing to another family:)