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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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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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Dalila V.

4 years paid experience
8 miles

$20–30/hr

I am currently in college to be an elementary teacher. I love kids and get along with them very good. I can change dippers, bottle feed, play and get them distracted for a long period of time. I also know different sleeping strategies and i am good with kids with disabilities as well, ive worked with a lot of kids with autism and other disabilities. I am extremely patient and understanding. I can tolerate vomiting, blood, mucus, etc.

$20–30/hr

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Zach F.

9 years paid experience
12 miles

$18–30/hr

My name is Zach and I’m 28 years old. I used to work at the YMCA for 7 years as a Lead Youth Development Coordinator. I currently work as a Lead Teacher at a daycare. I have 3 face tattoos and countless other tattoos on my body (none of them are offensive; just fun tattoos). The kids from the YMCA are always giving me suggestions on new tattoos to get. So I hope the tattoos aren’t a deal breaker. I know a guy babysitter is uncommon but I’ve come to love working with kids since I started working at the YMCA in 2015. I started with Afterschool and also worked Summer Camp. I’ve dealt with kids from pre-school age to middle school age. I have worked at Lake Norman Puppy Planet watching dogs (and cats) and made sure they were getting their indoor and outdoor play time and cleaning up after them. So I’m comfortable with animals. I am CPR and First Aid Certified as well as able to use an AED. I am also COVID vaccinated. I do not smoke or drink and I’m into healthy living. I am vegetarian for the most part. Some of the camp superlatives that I have received from the YMCA are: 1. Summer Camp 2016 - Most Likely To Make The YMCA His Home. 2. Summer Camp 2017 - Most Like To Hype The Kids Up For No Reason. 3. Summer Camp 2018 - Most Likely To Get His Camp Name Tattooed On Him (which I did - Z-Diddy is my camp name) 4. Summer Camp 2019 - Voted KING OF CAMP 5. Summer Camp 2020 - Most Likely To Become The Next Youth Development Director At The YMCA and Mr. Dependable If you need any references or have any questions, please ask! Thank you!

$18–30/hr

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Sharon P.

30 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–20/hr

I love kids and started babysitting when I was 12. I’m now 66 and a retired Medic. I am certified in First aid and CPR. My last job before retiring was in a daycare setting working with all ages but mostly infants.

$15–20/hr

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Alyssa P.

1 year paid experience
8 miles

$20–30/hr

My name is Alyssa. I’m looking for. A babysitting job or a pet sitting job. I’m about to be 26 years old please and thank you and God bless y’all and have a good day.

$20–30/hr

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Donna M.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$16–20/hr

"Hello! My name is Donna Monge. I am a 28-year-old care provider looking for part-time babysitting opportunities. While I have less than a year of direct childcare experience, I have a strong professional background in empathetic caregiving, routine support, and specialized care. I love keeping kids engaged with physical exercise, outdoor walks, and creative thinking games like custom art projects. I am highly organized and look forward to supporting your family's needs!"

$16–20/hr

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Erica K.

8 years paid experience
6 miles

$15–25/hr

I’ve always loved kids and I’m good at taking care of them. My parents were foster parents for over 25 years. I’ve been babysitting since I was 11/12 years old. There are 10 of us kids, so I have a lot of nieces, nephews, and great nephews that I’ve helped take care of. I live with my niece and her husband who has 4 boys. I started as their live-in nanny. Schedules have changed, so I’m not making money right now.

$15–25/hr

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Laci D.

1 year paid experience
< 1 mile

$12–21/hr

Hello, my name is Laci Dockery and I love caring for and making a difference in kids lives. I am an RBT with a year of experience of working with children with autism. I am also CPR and first-aid certified. I hope to make a positive impact on both your child and family. I am currently enrolled with ASU and taking my pre-med bachelors to then go on to UNC to obtain my medical degree. My passion in life is helping others, especially children, which is why i’m studying to become a child psychologist right now.

$12–21/hr

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Bryce K.

8 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–30/hr

i’ve always loved working with children and it’s even what i want to do someday as a career i am currently working towards an OTA degree and love working with children of all ages.

$20–30/hr

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Isabella V.

3 years paid experience
9 miles

$15–20/hr

Hello My name is Isabella but most people call me Izzy!! I have watched kids in my neighborhood since I was 15!! I am 19 years old. I was first aid and car certified in high school!! I am very good with kids and am very used to being around them since I have 4 siblings!! I learned how to cook when I was probably 13 and have always cooked meals for myself and others!! I also am a very good cleaner, I have always kept my room and now since I have my own house I am very OCD about keeping it clean and tidy so I can be helpful with that as well!! I work Monday through Friday 9-3 so I would have to work evenings for anyone!! Im in school for real estate and just would love a part time job that I am well experienced in and would love doing!!

$15–20/hr

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Samantha P.

7 years paid experience
8 miles

$18–25/hr

My name is Samantha Pittman. I have 5 years of paid experience but more without pay. I am majoring in Early Childhood Development. I took 3 early childhood development classes in high school. I also interned at an elementary school as a teacher assistant for a kindergarten class for a year. I have a big family so growing up I would always baby sit and pet sit for my relatives and then as I got older family friends started to ask me professionally and started to pay me.