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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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Aliah C.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$16–25/hr

Hi! My names Aliah! I’m a energetic and adventurous college student majoring in Early Education! I’m an animal lover, an advent craft maker, and an athlete! I love the outside, and taking long walks! I love the pool and am CPR certified!

$16–25/hr

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Sabrina R.

1 year paid experience
11 miles

$12–20/hr

Hi! My name is Sabrina Rogalla and I am a student enrolled at Bloomsburg University! I am CPR certified and first aid trained! I love to work with kids by doing crafts and fun activities! I can help out with homework if needed! I have babysat for friends and family in the past! I have also had some people reach out to me to babysit! I have babysat the ages of newborn-12 and I love love it!

$12–20/hr

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Danizha Z.

0 years paid experience
14 miles

$17–21/hr

I’m a high school graduate , im all for having fun while helping kids grow . I don’t have much experience but I know how to care for children due to being the oldest of my siblings. I can do some housekeeping and run errands.

$17–21/hr

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Keelie H.

1 year paid experience
10 miles

$19–23/hr

I love being around kids. I’ve babysat for family and non family members. I’ve watched kids since I was like 13. I’m good with kids all ages. I can help clean if needed.

$19–23/hr

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Morgan H.

6 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–22/hr

My name is Morgan, I am a Sophomore at Bloomsburg University. I am also on the lacrosse team here. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have worked at two different summer camps and both lacrosse and soccer camps for kids. I also have been CPR and First Aid certified at my local hospital. I have experience with caring for both cats and dogs. I am able to cook, clean, drive, and help the kids with homework. I am very active, I love to be outside and I believe engaging the kids with sports and other fun actives is very important. I have babysat both boys and girls from ages 1-12. I am responsible and hard working with a genuine passion for caring for children.

$15–22/hr

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Katie B.

2 years paid experience
11 miles

$16–20/hr

I love being a babysitter for many reasons but the main reason is children bring so much joy into my life. I babysat 3 children for 2 years, it was 2 girls and 1 boy. I would take them to dance, pick them up from school, make them food, watch them at there house. I am recently cpr and first aide certified. I go to college at bloomsburg university and am looking for a family to babysit near by. I am a sophomore studying early childhood education. At home I work at a daycare so I have a lot of experience working with children.

$16–20/hr

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Debbie J.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–20/hr

I love children of all ages...I am a mother of five....Keeping your children safe is #1! I am CPR trained and certified,Act 126 trained and certified,have my Clearances...

$15–20/hr

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Victoria H.

5 years paid experience
8 miles

$19–22/hr

I am very passionate about providing the highest level of quality childcare and have a genuine love for working with children. I have experience knowledge in creating a safe and stimulating environment for children through creative play, teaching basic life skills, and providing positive reinforcement. Teachings would include fine motor skills, identifying shapes, colors, animals, cleaning up their toys, and more. I also love being crafty with the kids and finding a way to make it educational! I am confident that I have the necessary qualifications and experience to be an excellent babysitter for your child or children. I am highly motivated and have excellent communication skills, which allow me to work well with parents and children. I can also help out by tyding up the house, the playroom, bathrooms, kitchen, living room, nursery and that would consist of dusting, vacuuming, organizing, babies laundry, pretty much anything you need cleaned i can absolutely provide! Hoping to hear back! If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer!

$19–22/hr

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Devyn D.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$10–30/hr

Hello my name is Devyn and I am 20 years old. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. From family members to church people I’ve had my share of babysitting. I have worked with up to 4 kids at the most at one time. I’m pretty flexible with hours right now and would love to relieve parents for a night out. I’ve learned a lot from babysitting over the years and would love the opportunity to help out with any House work and the little ones.

$10–30/hr

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Michelle L.

20 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi Alyssa, I saw your Nanny position posted. I was wondering what hours you were looking for on the weekends? Also, would you allow your child to be taken on outings on the weekends? Thank you, Michelle