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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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The best way to find child care near you is to post a job detailing your needs on Sittercity, which will be shared with our community of available babysitters and nannies. We'll notify you when child care providers apply to your job, and from there you can proceed with interviews, background checks, and reference checks so you can find the perfect fit for your family.

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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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Killian K.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$18–25/hr

Hi! My name is Killian Kiernan and I am a dependable and nurturing babysitter with hands-on experience caring for children from infancy through school-age programs. I’ve worked with families and in structured childcare settings, supporting children’s development at every stage—from soothing newborns to helping older kids with homework and creative play. I’m certified in CPR and First Aid, and I’ve completed training in child safety and age-appropriate care. I’m confident managing daily routines, including feeding, diapering, naps, and bedtime for infants, as well as engaging school-age children in fun, educational activities. I bring patience, attentiveness, and a calm presence to every caregiving situation. My goal is always to create a safe, supportive, and joyful environment where children feel comfortable and parents feel confident! Please don’t hesitate to reach out! I am super flexible and willing to adapt to any schedule.

$18–25/hr

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Violet K.

13 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi my name is Violet and I’m 23 years old . It’s has been my dream to work with children since I graduated from high school back in 2020 in my junior year . I love working with children and I have been working with children since I was 13 years old as a counselor aide at Baltimore woods nature center and I used to be a lifeguard and I have my certificates for CPR and AED and first aid. I have my own car . Right now I’m a part time teacher at skaneatels early childhood center Monday through Friday. And on Saturday mornings from 9:00am until 12:00 . I’m a swim instructor at the Auburn YMCA . I have have amazing, wonderful and excellent references from families that I currently babysit for . I also do date nights during the week after 6:00pm and I babysit on Saturday nights at 4:00pm and Sunday nights at 4:00-10:00pm .I’m a very creative person and I have a lot experience working with children with special needs. I love pets . I’m a very caring and kind and honest and trustworthy person. I love being outside doing fun activities with children. I love doing art projects. I love baking . I have my certificate in Food service. I love swimming. I’m a problem solver. I can help with bedtime and night time routines. I love fun games with children and keeping them safe and while they’re having fun. I love going to parks and bowling. If you are looking for a fun , creative, wonderful, thoughtful person to babysit for you please reach out to me.I can’t wait to meet your family and children !!!!!!

$15–20/hr

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Karissa D.

6 years paid experience
9 miles

$15–20/hr

I am a very responsible person, I love working with children and have had multiple babysitting jobs. I can cook and clean. I can provide references and I’ve been infant and regular cpr and first aid certified multiple times. I have a stepson who I stay home to care for, I have him every other week so would prefer to have a consistent schedule with your kid at your or my home.

$15–20/hr

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Kamryn N.

2 years paid experience
9 miles

$18–25/hr

Hi all! My name is Kamryn. I have worked with children ages birth-5 for a over 2 years. I am cpr/first aid certified. I also have my Infant/Toddler CDA. I recently left the public child care setting, hoping to get back into child care with nannying/babysitting. I am also current babysitting 3 children ages 18months to 5yrs, So im still fresh and putting all of my childcare knowledge to work!! If anyone would like references im happy to provide them!

$18–25/hr

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Laqueeshia B.

1 year paid experience
13 miles

$10–20/hr

I live babysitting because I am trying to build my career and like working with kids and I have some experience when I was younger I had to take care of younger siblings by myself when my parents couldn’t and I have zeron professional training just trained by my parents also I have patience with kids

$10–20/hr

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