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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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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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Bailey P.

2 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–30/hr

Hello! My name is bailey and I’m just a college student trying to make a little bit extra money to help me with school! I absolutely love kids and always helped around the house with my siblings. Younger or older, I have plenty of experience and patience. I can cook meals, clean up, entertain, and even tutor if need be! I am not sure why my location says Saint Mary’s, but I am currently attending Bowling Green State University as well as reside in BG.

$15–30/hr

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Regan T.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–20/hr

My name is Regan Tischler and I work in children’s services as a social worker. During COVID (2020-2021), I had the opportunity to babysit two separate children from different families. The children were 9 months and 6 months old when I began working with them. I would spend my day being a nanny of the house for one child, while the other had more flexible hours and left me in charge of taking her to and from daycare, while watching the pet and putting breakfast together for the child. I babysat both kids for approximately 2 years. I have worked as a mentor to 3rd-5th grade girls while in college. Over the summer of 2019, I worked at Primrose Daycare in Lewis Center. The age range of children I worked with from day to day was infant to 10 year olds. Some days I worked with 6 week old infants, while others it was second grade students. I grew up with two younger siblings and have a large Italian family on my dads side so I am used to being around tons of kids/babies.

$15–20/hr

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Laura B.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$14–20/hr

I'm a social worker, I have worked for 10 years with adolescents i'm Spain. I also studied early childhood education, doing an internship for a year in a kindergarten and previously worked as a camp monitor. I have also taken care of my nephews and my friends' childrens. I have a lot of fun with them and I empathize well with childrens and teenagers. I like cooking, music and sports. I want to learn new things and live the experience of working in a new country.