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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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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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Brooke B.

3 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi! My name is Brooke. I am 23 years old. Working with children is a passion of mine. I have several years babysitting experience with all ages. Along with childcare(daycare) experience. I am a former lead teacher of a preschool classroom. I have samples of lessons that I have hand created for my students and their learning styles. I also have pictures of projects (arts and crafts). I do not have a college degree yet but I am saving money to finish my degree in childhood development/psychology. I am very high energy for the children and have no problem getting into their world:). I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have a one year old daughter (22m)😊 She would be tagging along with me. My husband is also active duty so I understand the lifestyle😊 If you have any questions go ahead and message me! 😊

$20–25/hr

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Jessica B.

10 years paid experience
14 miles

$12–15/hr

Hello! Thanks for viewing my profile. I’m Jessica, 34 years old, and a stay at home mom. I have 3 children. My oldest son is in 9th grade, middle son in Kindergarten, and our youngest is at home with me during the day. Besides raising my own children, I’ve been babysitting since I was 12.

$12–15/hr

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Harli S.

6 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–25/hr

I started babysitting because of my little sister. My dad fell ill when I was just thirteen so I decided to take my sister under my wing. She had an undiagnosed learning disability at the time and the progress I could see I was making with her was too rewarding to quit. I wanted to help kids like I’ve helped her, so that’s what I did, and I love my job for that reason. I love working in childcare because I value children’s early education and enjoy getting to help them learn to properly handle their emotions. Childcare is a wonderful field to be in.

$15–25/hr

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Beverly L.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$14–18/hr

my name is Beverly, but the kids can call me sunny. I'm kind, creative, patient and an overall positive person. I currently work as a teacher at a youth center for infants to age 5. I can cook, clean and tutor k-12 and I am First Aid Certified. Please feel free to ask any questions, thank you for considering me as your sitter.

$14–18/hr

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Emani M.

3 years paid experience
10 miles

$12–20/hr

Why I love being a sitter? Well here are some reason's that I would like to share with you, 1: I like helping with homework if they have any 2: help with potty training 3: just playing games ( learning games, fun kid friendly games) 4: lastly I really enjoy being round them while watching grow and learn new things everyday that’s why I would love to be a babysitter. A little about me well for starters my name is Emani but i prefer to be called Moni, favorite color is pink and favorite Disney movie is well I have two which is princess and the frog & finding dory. My recent babysitting experience was pretty much only about a year or two ago which was great I taught him almost everything he needed to know before starting prekindergarten.

$12–20/hr

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Zamiyah G.

5 years paid experience
14 miles

$18–23/hr

I love being a sitter because I genuinely enjoy providing comfort, safety, and companionship to others. Being present for someone during vulnerable moments and helping them feel calm, supported, and respected is very rewarding to me. I have experience working in healthcare and caregiving roles where I provided direct one-on-one care. I have strong observation and communication skills, which help me quickly notice and report any changes in behavior or condition.

$18–23/hr

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Janelle W.

3 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–35/hr

I’m a loving and patient babysitter who truly enjoys being part of a child’s day. I create a warm, structured environment with lots of learning, laughter, and hands-on activities. Comfortable with newborns through teens. I treat every child with kindness, respect, and the same level of care I’d want for my own family.

$20–35/hr

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Mia C.

14 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–20/hr

Hi! My name is Mia👋🏼 I love working with children and I have been babysitting for 8 years with children of all ages. I am kind and very patient, I've taken many classes on child development so I understand why children do what they do and so I rarely get frustrated.

$20–20/hr

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Majesti B.

5 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–25/hr

Hello, My name is Majesti Broom you may call me Miss Peaches. I’m a formal college graduate, I major in Sports Management minor classes of Child Development and Business Ethics . I’m a former employee at the Sunshine House in Moncks Corner, SC. I will be honor to help and watch your child while you work or them doing any virtual learning. Excellent with housekeeping keeping things tight and clean, and cooking.

$15–25/hr

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Megan F.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$10–15/hr

Hi my name is Megan and I have worked at a elementary school looking after kids ages 5 through 10. I also have volunteered at my church for the past 2 years looking after children