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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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Mary alice M.

20 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–25/hr

Hello!! I have about 20 years of childcare experience. This includes babysitting, nannying, providing care in church nurseries, working as a preschool teacher, chaperoning, volunteering, and working with children on mission trips. I am CPR/First Aid trained and have a lot of course training hours, including Darkness to Light. I am a parent myself so I even use my experience at home on a daily basis. I also help with our youth trips, programs, and events at our church frequently. Any time and anywhere I get to work with children makes my heart happy. Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you!! **I also have experience with pet sitting and respite care.**

$15–25/hr

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Cassie C.

8 years paid experience
5 miles

$20–40/hr

Hi! I'm Cassie. I am a sophomore at Clemson University but am originally from HHI and will be home for the summer! I have been babysitting/nannying for almost 8 years now and absolutely love what I do! I specialize in newborn/infant care and am currently a nanny for a sweet 6 month old! I am CPR certified and have taken First Aid classes at the HHI fire station. I am working for another family on HHI on Mondays and Wednesdays but I am looking for another family for the rest of the days of the week! I would love to chat with you more about the position! I can provide references as well!

$20–40/hr

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Sophia D.

12 years paid experience
8 miles

$15–25/hr

Hi, I am a recent graduate from The Ohio State University and am looking to help families out! I am offering child care, senior care or house hold services. I love babysitting and have been babysitting for over 14 years, ranging from newborns to preteens. Children truly bring joy to my life and look forward to babysitting your children!! I love animals, so pets are always a bonus :)

$15–25/hr

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Belkis H.

4 years paid experience
8 miles

$18–20/hr

I have 4 years of experience by taking care of my nieces and nephew. I’m also became a mom one year ago. I love kids and make activities with them. I’m very patient and lovely

$18–20/hr

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Madelyn W.

5 years paid experience
8 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi! My name is Madelyn and I am a Psychology student at USCB. I have been a babysitter for about 5 years and have several clients who have been with me for that long. I am from New York so I unfortunately am away from all of my clients. I very much miss working with kids and I hope to be able to earn the trust of some kids and parents in the Lowcountry too!

$20–30/hr

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Breanna K.

10 years paid experience
8 miles

$15–30/hr

Hello! My name is Breanna and I am a high school math teacher!! I am originally from Iowa and moved to Bluffton about 2 years ago to pursue my teaching career! I love reading, baking, anything outside, and spending time with the people I love!

$15–30/hr

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Sophia R.

2 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi my name is Sophia! I have 2 years of experience working in both center settings and babysitting roles with infants and toddlers! I am in the process of going back to school to get my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and would love the opportunity to get hands on experience with a family! Working with kids has always felt to me like such a rewarding job as I am helping them learn and grow. I am looking for a full time nannying position and would love to become a positive, fun, and dependable addition to your weekly family routine!

$20–25/hr

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Robin B.

14 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–30/hr

Hello my name is Robin! I am a young professional living in the lowcountry. Growing up I was one of four kids so I quickly gained a sense of maturity and maternal instincts. I started babysitting at the age of 12 for family friends and quickly grew in experience and clients. Throughout the years I have primarily babysat for families with three or four children so I am comfortable watching multiple kids. I love to do crafts, science experiments, bake, and play games with the kids. Red Cross CPR and First-Aid certified. Fully Covid-19 vaccinated.

$20–30/hr

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Jacklyn M.

10 years paid experience
8 miles

$15–25/hr

Hello! I have tons of experience working with children. I am Currently a full time nanny. I have worked in daycares and also have experience with children on the spectrum. , I have worked in numerous summer camps and I am currently in school for early childhood education.

$15–25/hr

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Linda W.

26 years paid experience
8 miles

$18–20/hr

Children are my passion; so much so that I made a career out of caring for them. I started out with an in-home day care center when my own children were young. Over the next 15 years, I continuously cared for many children ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 12 years old - including twins. When my children started high school I began working as a live out nanny for a family that started with two children ages 1 and 3. I continued to care for this family for the next 8 1/2 years as it grew to three children now 7, 9 and 11. The care I provided included: Morning routine, meals and snack prep, transportation to and from school/activities/appointments, homework guidance, sleep schedules, bathing and toileting, organizing play dates/activities and providing a safe, clean, fun and loving environment for the kids to grow and learn. Along with my experience comes a high level of patience, strong multitasking and organizational skills, great communication, decision-making and time management abilities. I will be a reliable and caring addition to your family.