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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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Descenya R.

5 years paid experience
14 miles

$18–22/hr

Hi families! I am Descenya and am 20 years old. I am a student at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. I am CPR certified, and my goal is to find families to become their regular sitter for weekend date days/nights as I will be in school full time and not working. I love children and helping them learn through fun play. I enjoy being able to entertain them and make their time with me a fun and memorable experience! I am very comfortable with all ages from newborn to 10+ years old. I have three years of paid babysitting experience with ages of 6 months to 10 years old and from 1 child to 5 children at a time. I also have experience as a full time nanny for a year+. My duties included but were not limited to meal prep, snacks, diaper changing, nap time, educational activities, outdoor play, and of course cleaning up after myself and the child, etc. I look forward to chatting with you!

$18–22/hr

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Katy H.

6 years paid experience
13 miles

$10–17/hr

Hi my name is Katy. I’ve been babysitting for about 6 years and have tons of experience with kids all ranging from newborn to 15yrs old. I also have experience with kids with special needs if necessary I can clean, cook, help with homework and help take care of any and all pets all while making sure your kids are safe and having fun

$10–17/hr

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Lauren K.

9 years paid experience
14 miles

$18–23/hr

Hi! My name is Lauren! I was a nanny for 6 years before the kids got older and the parents no longer needed my help. Since then, I’ve been working in professional childcare settings working specifically with infants-preschoolers. I am professionally trained in Indiana and Michigan to teach up to preschool age. I have cpr and first aid certifications as well as a safe sleep certification. I am a loving, patient, peaceful, and outgoing person who LOVES to make things fun whether it be when I babysit, or in my classroom. I have nannied up to 5 kids in a family, and I also have experience with twins as well. I am looking to be a babysitter for kids of all ages! I am available weekends! I look forward to hearing from you! Have a blessed day!

$18–23/hr

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Amanda C.

5 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi there! 👋 I nannied throughout college and then worked full-time with a wonderful family, so I bring several years of hands-on childcare experience with children of all ages. I truly love spending time with kids, watching them grow, and being a part of the “village” that supports a family. Though I’m now on a different career path during the week, I’m looking to connect with families who would love to have a consistent babysitter for regular date nights and some weekend help. I’ve also done overnight care in the past, so I’m comfortable with longer stretches when needed. Families describe me as reliable, patient, and fun — I’m the kind of sitter who’s fully present and makes sure kids feel safe, cared for, and entertained while parents enjoy their time away. If you’re hoping to build familiarity with a regular sitter your kids know and love, I’d be so excited to support your family!

$20–30/hr

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Alexis K.

6 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$18–24/hr

I’ve always loved kids! I have two siblings, one a girl who is 9 years old and a boy who is 12 years old. I started babysitting when I was 12 and my mom helped me out at first. The first kid I babysat was 11 months old. After that I started babysitting a 4 and 5 year old, I babysat them for 4 years. I also a have a summer job when I clean cabins so I can help clean up around the house, I’m good at multitasking, I’ve taken care of my siblings when they were sick so I can help with that, I know how to cook, and use washer, etc

$18–24/hr

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Amara L.

3 years paid experience
14 miles

$13–20/hr

Hi my name is Amara and I am eighteen years old. I have three younger brothers and have great experience with children. I worked as a student teacher intern for a middle school for two years. I also worked for a youth development program during the summer and am in charge of watching/supervising children from ages 5-12 years old. I am a sophomore in college, but am going local (south haven). I plan on going into teaching/being a teacher so I love kids!

$13–20/hr

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Myah H.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$14–15/hr

Hi! I’m an 19 year old college student and I’m looking for a summer nanny job! I’ve been around children my whole life and was babysitting for family at 12 years old and got a summer babysitting job when I was 15 and have had several families since then. I love playing with kids and finding new things to do. I love babysitting because it never gets old or boring there is always something to do!