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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.

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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Heather J.

22 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–25/hr

Hello! I have been providing care to children for over 20 years. I have worked as a group supervisor at a group day care home, an infant teacher at a learning center and also have provided care from my own home. I am infant cpr certfied.Fire safety and pediatric first aid certified.I have all clearances in hand and have excellent references. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to learn more. I enjoy reading, singing and dancing with children and also do arts and crafts for appropriate ages.

$15–25/hr

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Aliviah T.

5 years paid experience
12 miles

$23–25/hr

Hey everyone I would love to be you're baby sitter and here's why I am 19 years old I have been working with children since I was 15 I am a patient care tech and also a certified nurses assistant and I love children of all ages. I teach competitive cheerleading ages 2 to 18 and I have done so for 5 years I also am a private care aid with elderly people. I am cpr and first aid certified and would love to help you out!

$23–25/hr

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Taegen R.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$15–23/hr

Hello I am very good with kids in the sense that I am very kind and patient with them I’m the oldest of 6 younger siblings and have helped with kids as long as I can remember I have a 5 year old sister who I regularly take care of and she has definitely helped me be as patient as I am and helped me to be able to deal with the unpredictability of children overall I enjoy working with kids and have become very good at it

$15–23/hr

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Gianna C.

3 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–45/hr

Hello! My name is Gianna, I am a caring and responsible nanny with 3 years of professional childcare experience. I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, and lifeguard. My favorite age groups are infants and toddlers, but I have experience with all ages. I am looking for a full time position. I am CPR and First aid trained and have reliable transportation. As a nanny, my focus is making kids feel safe, happy, and engaged. I’m excited to support your family with dependable care!

$20–45/hr

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Taylor L.

8 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–22/hr

hi! i’ve been babysitting for 7+ years now, from ages newborn to middle school! feel free to ask me any questions. i am cpr certified and have all of my clearances!

$18–22/hr

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Sandra S.

10 years paid experience
1 mile

$20–25/hr

I’m an experienced mother of 3. I have all my clearances and references. I love children of all ages. Children seem to love me. Probably because I like to be silly and play a lot. I’ve been taking care of children most of my life.

$20–25/hr

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Ashley R.

2 years paid experience
11 miles

$13–20/hr

Hello! My name is Ashley! I am 24 years old, I have a daughter (2 1/2) and a son (1). I have my high school diploma and am in college! I am currently a SAHM. I am cpr and aed certified (child cpr also)! ! I have my covid vaccine as well! My clearances are all good. Let me know if I am able to help your family in any way.

$13–20/hr

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Summer B.

2 years paid experience
13 miles

$12–16/hr

Hi there. I have two years of childcare experience mostly with infants but some with younger toddlers. I want to build more experience and resume in this childcare field for my future goals.

$12–16/hr

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Lindsay G.

15 years paid experience
7 miles

$10–15/hr

Hi! My name is Lindsay Giallombardo. I have experience with ages newborn - 12+ years. I have worked for Daycare centers, babysat for a family, taught Sunday school at my church and was a preschool teacher for Head Start. I'm currently a stay at home mom with my children who are 2, 6 and 10. We live in Sarver. I look forward to hearing from you!

$10–15/hr

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Lily Z.

1 year paid experience
11 miles

$17–24/hr

I'm a college senior with one year of paid experience in babysitting ages 6 months to 8 years old. Ive been babysitting my younger siblings since I was old enough to stay home alone, so I have lots of experience in the category. I'm certified in first aid and CPR. I love working with kids, and I'm so excited to meet your family.