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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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Anna N.

1 year paid experience
8 miles

$15–20/hr

I grew up in a very big family. I have 14 nieces and 2 nephews, and I’m the youngest of 9. I am currently working at a daycare but just looking for side quests to do after work.

$15–20/hr

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Samantha B.

13 years paid experience
4 miles

$10–15/hr

I am 26 and looking for some additional work to my full time job. I’ve babysat consistently since I was 12. I am a former EMT/Firefighter. I have babysat every age range from newborns to teens. I love kids, I love pets, and I am comfortable cooking and helping out around the house.

$10–15/hr

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Olivia M.

4 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–30/hr

Hi! My name is Olivia and I am a freshman attending MSUM in Moorhead! I am majoring in nursing and upon graduation I am hoping to specialize in the NICU or PICU! I am fun, energetic, caring, and soft! I love kiddos and they have a special place in my heart! I love working with them and helping them with what the need help with but also letting them be independent! I have worked with kiddos of all ages for 4+ years. From afterschool programs to Bible camp to babysitting! I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I do have my CNA license and have more training with that too! I do have my license and own car! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments!

$15–30/hr

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Mia M.

2 years paid experience
6 miles

$17–25/hr

I love the enthusiasm and energy that kids have and I love to have fun. I’m great at communicating with people of all ages, and I am very organized and great at time management.

$17–25/hr

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Ava H.

3 years paid experience
6 miles

$19–26/hr

Hey! My name is Ava, i’m 19 from Moorhead but currently live in Fargo! I’ve had many years of experience working with kids from ages 5months to teenagers! Little about me, i’m the oldest of all my cousins so i’ve had lots of experience taking care of my little cousins and playing with them! I’ve also have spent a lot of time babysitting for my family friends too throughout my young teenage years where I did everything from meal prep, cleaning the house, and taking care of the kid(s) and playing with them to also helping with pets! I’ve had one job at a daycare in 2023 which I loved along with 3 years of being in Assisted Living homes as a caregiver! I’m also CPR CERTIFIED! I love meeting new friendly faces and helping others and making a positive impact!

$19–26/hr

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Amino A.

3 years paid experience
6 miles

$10–10/hr

I work as a dsp and working with kids is the greatest thing ever!! I also come from a big family so I have a lots of nieces and nephews I babysit my days off

$10–10/hr

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Mary K.

8 years paid experience
3 miles

$18–25/hr

Hey I’m Mary! I am from Grand Forks ND (profile says Fargo but I am not sure how to change it) I come from a big family with 8 kids, 5 being younger than me. I have 6 years of paid childcare and over 10 years of overall childcare experience including infants all the way through preteens. I am lifeguard, CPR, and AID certified and am comfortable sitting in any setting.

$18–25/hr

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Victoria V.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$14–25/hr

My name is Victoria Valleramos and I am currently a student at Concordia College. I live with 3 girl roommates and have a small pitbull named Bandit. I am majoring in Psychology and Health Care Administration. I am from Elbow Lake, MN. I was a lifeguard for 4 years and I worked at Sanford as a CNA for almost 2 years. I now work at CCRI but wanted to find a nice family to nanny for! I love the outdoors, playing games, art, sports, music, and honestly anything.

$14–25/hr

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Shila A.

2 years paid experience
5 miles

$19–30/hr

It's my passion to work with children, and I love to provide them with support and guidance. With many years of experience, I am confident in my ability to nurture their development. My dream of working in childcare began years ago, and I am proud to have obtained my CPR and First Aid certifications during my time with the YMCA in North Dakota, which ensures I can provide a safe and supportive environment.

$19–30/hr

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Saratou S.

1 year paid experience
5 miles

$18–20/hr

Hello everyone 👋🏾 my name is Sara and I am available to look after your precious ones at your home Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 🥰🍼 I could also be available on certain weekends if necessary 😁 PS: I am certified CPR/AED & FIRST AID for children 🪪