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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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Harlee A.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–20/hr

Dear Families My name is Harlee Austin and I’m excited to introduce myself as a dependable and caring babysitter available to look after your children. I truly enjoy spending time with kids and helping them learn, grow, and have fun in a safe and positive environment. I have 6 years of experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I’m confident in handling daily routines, preparing meals or snacks, helping with homework, organizing fun and creative activities, and ensuring bedtime runs smoothly. I’m also trained in CPR and First Aid to give parents peace of mind while they’re away. Families describe me as patient, responsible, and energetic and I take pride in being someone children can trust and enjoy spending time with. My goal is always to make your child feel comfortable, supported, and happy. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss how I can help care for your children. Thank you for considering me as your babysitter—I look forward to the possibility of working with you!

$15–20/hr

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Cloey G.

1 year paid experience
7 miles

$15–20/hr

I’m Cloey I’m 20 years old I have a 1 year old daughter that I would have to bring with me and I love kids. I have 2 dogs and I’m a big family person.

$15–20/hr

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Madison R.

3 years paid experience
7 miles

$10–20/hr

Hi my name is maddie, i’m currently a college student at app state, going into my junior year. I moved here from FL about two years ago! Was always the go to baby sitter in the family. Love baby’s, and say big kids are pretty cool to! Pretty easy going, fun and have open schukde!

$10–20/hr

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Sierra H.

1 year paid experience
< 1 mile

$12–21/hr

Hello! I am Sierra Hannah. I’m a mother to two children who are 4 and 1. I have worked at a daycare on and off for almost a year with one and two year olds. I am CPR certified and have my EDU 119 certification. I also am getting my SIDS training done this month. I love working with children and am excited for new opportunities!

$12–21/hr

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Cheyenne P.

0 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–25/hr

My name is Cheyenne,I’m an 18 year old senior in high school. I’m going to Cleveland Community College in the fall for nursing. I have 6 little cousins ages 6mo to 7years that I’ve been watching since I was 13. I have watched them for up to 15 hours before. I love watching them grow up and learning to things. I have experience making bottles, feeding, changing diapers, putting kids down for naps and bedtime. I’m happy to pick up and clean up and do other household chores if needed. I can help with homework. I can cook if needed. I can drive to and from activities. I can take care of pets. I can keep kids entertained. I have experience with autistic and ADHD kids. I’m 1st aid certified and have experience with sick kids. I know how to keep children safe.

$15–25/hr

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Deborah T.

20 years paid experience
7 miles

$18–25/hr

Good Ohh how precious❤️ I believe that God created all of us equal, but he gave some of us a little extra fairy dust to reserve for the babies of the world. I am blessed to say I received quite an abundance of fairy dust. Loving and nurturing children is what God put me on this earth for! It is my ultimate passion! It is not just a job or a paycheck to me, it is a true gift! I have been fortunate enough to be a part of many extended families raising their children near and far. My mom was a Montessori teacher and my 2 sisters are pre-school teachers. This passion obviously runs in the family:-) A little history here, my grandmother had 12 brothxers and sisters. Lol, I was always the babysitter for all of our cousins and their friends and I loved it!! I would love to share more about me, and learn more about you and your “tiny treasure”. I am available 5 days a week, those days being flexible according to your schedule. I am desiring to be a part of a loving, compassionate, and happy family. I hope that is yours! At the end of September, I will be saying good bye to my previous sweet family. The mom was a Doctor (and now a dear friend) the little sweet 3 year old Ava & the lil precious prince, Cole was is 1. I will miss them so!! This is the saddest part of the nanny world....saying good bye! I may be reached at 407-415-8212. Thank you kindly for your time! ❤️Wishing you a wonderful day! Deborah

$18–25/hr

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Cassy D.

4 years paid experience
15 miles

$10–15/hr

I’m a stay at home mama with 3 children of my own. I have babysat for several families before. I took a break from babysitting for a few years and I’m ready to start back! I am pretty flexible just send me a message and we can go over details🩷

$10–15/hr

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Madison C.

0 years paid experience
13 miles

$16–20/hr

I love children and want to gain experience with children because I want to be an early childhood teacher/daycare worker. I have babysat for my boyfriend’s niece from her being a baby to her toddler age I can clean, organize, I’m a good driver, responsible very good with pets.

$16–20/hr

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Tasia H.

2 years paid experience
11 miles

$8–15/hr

I have two years of experience babysitting children, mostly between to the ages of 3 months-2 years old of friends, family and of course my own child. I am CPR Certified.

$8–15/hr

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Abby P.

5 years paid experience
15 miles

$12–25/hr

I love being a sitter because I love to work with kids! Adults in children’s lives at any age are highly impactful in their development and growth and I desire to be a good influence for them. I have babysat since I was a freshman in high school, most all age ranges, as well as working in youth sports and at a family pool. I am cpr and first aid certified, as well as blood born pathogen trained and safe sitter.