How much should I pay for child care in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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.

What kind of child care providers can I find in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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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Q: How do families hire trustworthy child care providers in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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.

Q: How does a child care provider interact with my child?

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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Tessa B.

6 years paid experience
14 miles

$18–25/hr

Hi my names Tessa! I work mostly in the outdoor education industry guiding kids with disabilities through school or recreational activities! I have a degree in Rehabilitation and disability studies from Wright State. I have worked with all age groups from 1-18 with and without disabilities through summer camps, nannying, school programs, wilderness therapy, ect!

$18–25/hr

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Sydney L.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi! I'm Sydney, 25 years old. I have 8 years of experience nannying children ages newborn to pre-teen. I'm currently getting certified in Medical Coding through Sinclair (online). I'm available most days/weekends. I love doing all kinds of activities with the kids! (parks, walks, arts and crafts, reading to them, swimming, etc.) If you have any questions feel free to ask! I'm pretty consistent on replying the same day. Thank you for reading and I look forward to hearing from you!!

$20–25/hr

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Sydney F.

4 years paid experience
10 miles

$18–40/hr

Hello! I’m Sydney, 19 year old high school graduate. I’m currently looking for a family to watch throughout the week or even weekends. I have about 4 years of child care experience from ages 3 months-12 years. I’m willing to help out driving kids to sports and any other activities they may be involved in. I am BLS and First Aid certified as well. If your interested please send me a message thanks :)

$18–40/hr

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Jewell T.

6 years paid experience
13 miles

$17–25/hr

Hi there, my name is Jewell and I'm a fun-loving and creative 18-year-old. I just finished up my junior year at Michigan State University studying communicative sciences and disorders, with hopes to be a speech-language pathologist in the future. I have been babysitting for 6 years, and often nanny in the summers. I'm CPR certified, have my own car, and am very comfortable helping children with homework! I have the most experience caring for children under 10 years old, but I love working with older kids as well. I love crafts, baking, outdoor play, and taking kids on fun outings! In my own free time, I love reading and volunteer work. I cannot wait to work with your family!

$17–25/hr

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Haley B.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi! My name is Haley Bunch and I am 22 years old. I’ve been babysitting for approximately 7 years. I just moved here from Florida so I am looking for a little bit of extra money. Back in Florida I was a preschool teacher, and I absolutely loved it!! I love interacting with kids, playing dress up, playing outside, blocks, all of the silly little things! :)

$15–20/hr

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Autumn R.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$10–20/hr

Hello families! I'm Autumn, a senior in high school, I graduate in May! I have two little Cousins, Graham and Sofia and I also have another little girl I babysit. I have 5 animals and I love them dearly! I love animals and kids, instead of other babysitters, I enjoy playing with kids and coming up with fun activities for them!

$10–20/hr

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Jaidin K.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$10–15/hr

Hi! My name is Jaidin! I’m a Pre-Vet major at Ohio State. I love to be silly with kids and am a master at hide n seek. Barbie weddings and dance parties are my specialty, but I also love to play outside if weather permits. I’m also CPR certified!

$10–15/hr

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Nevaeh K.

0 years paid experience
8 miles

$15–25/hr

As of right now I have little to no experience with child care at the moment. I have watched my younger cousin a couple of times which I did very good with. I also volunteer in my church and I work with the children in children’s church, and I’ve received a certificate for doing so. I would love to work with children/kids. I am a new to the adult life I have recently entered a new chapter in my life which is college.

$15–25/hr

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Sierra B.

3 years paid experience
12 miles

$25–30/hr

Compassionate Professional Nanny known for creating engaging and educational activities while maintaining a productive and efficient schedule. Specialize in developmental milestones, positive discipline techniques, and nurturing emotional intelligence. Excels at using empathy, patience, and communication to foster safe and trusting environments for children and their family.

$25–30/hr

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Simiah R.

0 years paid experience
8 miles

$14–55/hr

Hii there! I'm Simiah, and I decided that I would babysit as I really want to learn more about taking care of children and helping families out. I'm going into Nursing, so I'd also like to have experience with taking care of children in order to help me in the future. As well with understanding the skills and strength it takes to take care of a family for the time I will have my own years to come. I don't have the experience professionally, but I have taken care of my little sisters and cousins throughout my lifetime being one of the oldest. So, please if you would be willing to have me as your babysitter, I would be grateful for the experience.