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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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Courtney H.

5 years paid experience
10 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi! My name is Courtney. I have over 10 years of childcare experience, ranging in caring for children from 5 months to 14 years old. In addition to my babysitting experience, I also have a bachelor’s degree. A little more about me: I am a very responsible, fun, enthusiastic, and loving caregiver who can provide excellent care for your child/children. I love outdoor activities, games, arts & crafts, sports, reading, being creative, and encouraging kids to learn. I am a very positive and upbeat person, and truly realize the impact I have on the children I care for. I am also very respectful & will follow any schedule or rules that you have set. I am an animal lover and am comfortable around any pets you may have. Please contact me for your childcare needs. Thank you!

$20–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Beth W.

We are from out of town and needed a sitter while we attended a wedding. Courtney was awesome-our kiddos really enjoyed her, she was communicative and flexible when our schedule didn’t go to plan. We would highly recommend her!

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Miranda M.

9 years paid experience
6 miles

$22–30/hr

I am a 24 year old professional living in Downtown Stamford, CT. I have over 9 years of childcare experience ranging from babysitter, daycare drop-offs, and overnight camp counselor. Comfortable with multiple kids, morning/nighttime routines, drop-offs, meal prep, etc. I am a full time athletic trainer in CT, so I have a flexible schedule. Looking for mostly morning help, and can do occasional afternoons/date nights. CPR and Basic Life Support certified for 6 years.

$22–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Ariana P.

Miranda is incredibly trustworthy, professional and responsive. She is wonderful with my children and I would recommend her highly.

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Erin L.

5 years paid experience
9 miles

$23–27/hr

I have been babysitting since 14 years old. I have grown up with my mother running her own babysitting bussiness in our house. I have a passion for working with children! I have my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and am currently in school for my Masters in Social Work. I’m in the process of becoming a therapist with my LCSW and want to work with children.

$23–27/hr

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Ilser G.

20 years paid experience
10 miles

$18–20/hr

I am writing to apply for the babysitting position. I have my AA in Early Childhood and I have a true love for children. I am very creative and organized. I currently have: fluent in English and Spanish. My personality is motivated and high energy and I strive to communicate well with coworkers and supervisors. I am patient, caring, and enjoy teaching young children new things. I have been working for Head Start for 24 years as Teacher/Assistant Last year I worked with a lovely family as a nanny, taking care of their 2 children. I am looking forward to hear from you and hope you will contact me soon. Thank you! Ilser Gallo dust3clean@yahoo.com

$18–20/hr

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Camara B.

20 years paid experience
9 miles

$25–30/hr

Hi camara, I am 40 years old . I have experience been a nanny for over 20yrs I am very loving, caring, honest, patient and trustworthy. I will take care of our children like they are mine.I have experience with newborn, twins, triples and toddlers. I have experience with kids with special needs. I feed them Change Diapers. Take them for walks and play outside. Love reading books. I’m cpr Certify I am great at potty training. I have great references.For more information please contact me at camarabanton6@gmail.com. Thank you

$25–30/hr

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Jennifer C.

15 years paid experience
6 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi! My name is Jennifer Casey. I have a Bachelors and a Masters degree in education and have been teaching for 9 years. I have had the opportunity to babysit for families from birth until the children were old enough to drive. I have recently been able to witness my first kid (now grown up) get married this past July! I look forward to hearing from you and working with your child/ren. When babysitting, I enjoy being interactive with the children whether that’s taking them outside in the backyard or to a nearby park, making arts and crafts for an upcoming holiday or simply just reading.

$20–25/hr

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Farrah M.

7 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–35/hr

My name is Farrah and I am a college student at ccm. I have worked at a daycare for years and overall love working with kids, I love doing messy art and crafts, playing sports and really just love children. I hope to one day become a elementary school teacher, I have my own transportation and very reliable worker!

$20–35/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Caitlin J.

We hired Farrah for an evening and she was great with our 1 year old! He absolutely loved her and had a blast playing. She got him to bed on time and even tidied up the living room after he fell asleep. I would highly recommend Farrah to any family!

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Micah U.

4 years paid experience
9 miles

$25–28/hr

I graduated BS Psychology and became an au pair here. And worked close with a child psychologist. Stayed with them for 2 years. I love working with kids and have an extensive experience with bottle feeding, meal preps and diaper changes. I am patient and love to build connections with children. Feel free to ask me for references or set up a call. Thank you

$25–28/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Ivana S.

We hired Micah as an occasional babysitter for our 2 year old daughter. We appreciate her prompt replies when we ask for help, and she is kind and playful with our child! She has a calm and trustworthy demeanor. We haven't needed the extra help lately, but when we do, she is on our list of sitters to call!

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Barbara V.

17 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi my name is Barbara I'm a nanny and teacher I have 17 years of experience babysiting one or multiple children of all age groups. I enjoy being outdoors, and doing crafts. I have great references I’m comfortable with pets, I’m a non smoker, I have my own transportation, and clean driving record. I can also help with running errands, laundry and cleaning. thank you for your time.

$20–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Kim P.

My children really liked Barbara; she was playful, punctual and responsible. She contacted me after she sat for us to make sure everything was satisfactory. We will definitely use her again!

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Molly M.

1 year paid experience
11 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi I’m Molly! I’m a comic book artist, looking for extra work! I absolutely adore children, and believe there’s nothing more fulfilling than helping families. I have previous nannying experience in college. I nannied for a 2-year-old boy and 5-year-girl. I also have my very own 5-year-old sister, so I’ve seen every meltdown, every smelly diaper, and every crazy situation you can imagine! I have additional mental healthy training from my experience as a peer mentor at Montclair State University (however, those were very big kids!!) As an artist, I have a very active imagination so we can definitely play pretend, make cookies (not to brag, but my fiancé thinks I make the best chocolate chip cookies), or do whatever the kiddos want—within reason of course, haha!