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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.

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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Morgan P.

2 years paid experience
14 miles

$5–10/hr

I have about 7 years experience babysitting with only 2 of them being paid. I have watched children in individuals homes as well as social functions. I havd watched children ranging in ages from infant to pre teen. I have experience teaching sunday school at my church and watching the kids in the nursery during the service. I am friendly, reliable, honest and caring. This will give me an opportunity to enhance my skills in my major of psychology

$5–10/hr

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Amber S.

Morgan worked a group childcare event for our company and did great onsite! She was wonderful with the children and even came in early when needed. She was wonderful with one-on-one and group interactions and we will definitely contact her for our future events!

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Heather J.

22 years paid experience
11 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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Amy B.

26 years paid experience
11 miles

$25–30/hr

Hi. I have been babysitting for over 20 years. I began sitting when I was 13 and have been doing so ever since, when available. My friends always call me first when they need child care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with kids and would do that 24 hours a day if I could. I love engaging in educational activities with children such as reading, writing, museums, etc. I think children are like sponges; absorbing all the information around them & therefore it becomes important to surround them with information so that they may grow up with a foundation on which to build.

$25–30/hr

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Lauren M.

0 years paid experience
8 miles

$10–15/hr

I have experience working with handicapped disabled people in the past. I worked at a private group home with 4 clients. Some of my tasks included cooking, cleaning, passing medication, and assisting with showers. Also I have personal care home experience as well. I am CPR certified and first aid certified

$10–15/hr

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Morgan P.

3 years paid experience
10 miles

$15–25/hr

Hello, my name is Morgan. I am 19 years old. I currently work at a daycare 3 days week as an assistant teacher. I take care of children from the ages of 6 months old to 5 years old. I love children and looking to babysit. I am available Friday nights for date nights if needed and weekends. Since I only work 3 days a week I am pretty flexible with my schedule.

$15–25/hr

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Lynn H.

16 years paid experience
10 miles

$10–25/hr

I am a part time Aide at a local Elementary School, have been there for 9 years and have worked with many different age groups. I am CPR certified and have First Aide Training. I love working with kids and have two boys of my own, ages 15 & 18. I have lived in Cranberry Twp for 20 years.

$10–25/hr

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Sophia T.

1 year paid experience
14 miles

$21–26/hr

Hello! I am a sophomore at CCAC majoring in early childhood education. I have been babysitting family for 8 years and have been working as a preschool teacher at a local childcare center since spring of 2026. I have field experience working with ages 2-6, and am currently a student teacher in a third-grade classroom. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have all of my valid PA clearances. I am currently only available all day on Fridays and on select weekends due to my school/teaching schedule. I can drive your kids and run errands locally, less than 5 miles preferably. I also can help with pets and housekeeping! I cannot understate the importance of play. Play is so important for children’s development and holds so many more benefits than screen time. When I am taking care of your kids, we will always be playing, having fun, and hanging out!

$21–26/hr

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Hannah A.

2 years paid experience
12 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi! My name is Hannah and I’m a physical therapy student at Duquesne university. I’m looking for an occasional babysitting job to fit in with my school schedule. I’ve babysat for about 2 years now (3 families total). I’m CPR certified and have my own car. I’m a pretty active and upbeat person and love kids!

$15–20/hr

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Brittany G.

10 years paid experience
8 miles

$29–35/hr

I am a nanny with over 10 years caring for little ones. I have household management experience with children of all ages. I am a former dental assistant looking to transfer back into my nanny career in hopes to find a wonderful family looking for a permanent nanny .

$29–35/hr

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Misty C.

19 years paid experience
11 miles

$23–35/hr

i have my first aide and cpr, i have taken care of multiple kids at once. i’m honest and outgoing and would love to help a family out, i worked in a daycare where i watched infants to school age