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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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Cody P.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$10–100/hr

Hi my name is cody, I’m 26 and I’ve sat for my cousins and friends on and off for years. I love kids and I feel like I can relate to kids better than I can adults sometimes haha. I love cartoons and playing games so having fun time will be a blast. Any questions just feel free to ask.

$10–100/hr

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Morgan B.

4 years paid experience
11 miles

$10–25/hr

I love to care for children. I am sweet, loving and kind and I have a lot of experience with children. I love to be outdoors and care for children. I am cpr certified and I have taken many Safe sitter courses. I prefer younger kids than older kids but I love all kids

$10–25/hr

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Mackenzie W.

3 years paid experience
7 miles

$25–32/hr

My name is MacKenzie and I am currently attending college to become a nurse hoping to specialize in Pediatrics! I have babysat for many families throughout the last three years of my life. I am an energetic, patient and kind person! I love to build connections and learn new things. I have my own car and am CPR certified! I am also skilled in diaper changes, laundry, meal prep etc… Feel free to message me for references or to set up a time to chat!

$25–32/hr

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Tammy O.

15 years paid experience
11 miles

$25–36/hr

I’ve done child’s in-home childcare before. I did Nanny Care in homes for for individuals for over 10 years on & off. I used to have a profile on Care.com, & is horrible but that site went down hill. I currently do home care for the elderly mostly and I’ve been doing that for over 28 years and when I wasn’t doing it is when I was doing in-home childcare & nannying, before and after school. I have three children ranging from ages of 25 to 7 years of age. I have 28 years of experience in many health care settings from Medical surgical floor for over 6 years emergency room department for 6 years, and long term care facilities. I've been doing in home care for over 9 years now and absolutely enjoy every minute of it. I hold a state of NH certificate and I'm registered as a Independent home care provider in NH. I also held a LMNA & CMA. I have experience in Hospice, Respite, ALS, COPD, Cancer, Dementia, Wound care, and many more. I provide transportation, medication management, scheduling, Assistance in Adls, physical therapy, 24 hour care if needed, errand runs, housekeeping, laundry, companionship, meal prep and much more. I look forward to talking with you & helping your loved one.

$25–36/hr

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Amber S.

10 years paid experience
15 miles

$10–12/hr

My name is Amber Sweet. I have worked with chid(s) for over 10 years and I loved every minute of it I am a very reliable source and will definitely be there I am always trying to look for fun things to do with your chid(s) and always update the parent(s) at all time

$10–12/hr

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Sage M.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

I’m a responsible and energetic babysitter with a passion for caring and spending time with kids of all ages. I have 3 years of experience babysitting for ages 2-12, and experience sitting for up to 6 kids at a time, as well as caring for my two younger brothers, nieces, and nephews. I also have gained experience working as a mother’s helper for 6 month old twins for an extended period of time and am now extremely comfortable with babies and young toddlers. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, have my license and a car, and ready to engage children with all types of activities and engagement across ages and personalities. I am personable, adaptable, and comfortable, so please feel free to contact me!

$20–25/hr

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Carly G.

1 year paid experience
10 miles

$23–27/hr

Hello, I'm Carly, and I am currently a first-year college student! I have previous experience in a daycare and summer camp setting, as well as being CPR and first aid certified. Looking for a family who needs a babysitter in the months of December-January and over the week of Thanksgiving. Can clean and cook, also has a car to transport when needed!

$23–27/hr

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Skylar C.

3 years paid experience
10 miles

$20–30/hr

With my 3+ years in child care I’m all about helping your children learn and grow. I love to help out as much as possible (cleaning, running errands for you, etc). I am all about hands on learning so when I babysit I tend to bring or find lots and lots of fun projects like arts and crafts, baking, board games, etc. I am also a fun time college student with a major in business and 2 minors one in child development and the other in liberal arts! And I am I have renewed my CPR and first aid certification about 3 times to keep it up to date!

$20–30/hr

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Shianne D.

12 years paid experience
10 miles

$18–30/hr

I have 6+ years of professional childcare experience. I’ve worked in daycares with infants, toddlers, and preschool age and I was a supervisor at an after school program with kids ages 5-12. I have my own baby boy who is 9 months old. I’m CPR and first aid certified, comfortable with pets, have my own vehicle and a typically flexible schedule, though I am currently a full time nanny of 3 boys who are 10, 7, and 2 years.

$18–30/hr

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Alexandra L.

1 year paid experience
7 miles

$15–30/hr

Hi all! I have experience ranging from being a K-12 PE/health teacher to working in healthcare. I am sociable, organized, and conscientious. I work Mon-Fri 7:30-4pm at DHMC, but I can be flexible anytime outside of those hours if extra hands or set of eyes are needed. I am available for evening date nights or weekends, including overnights. I look forward to chatting more with you!