How much should I pay for child care in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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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Salma fabiola C.

7 years paid experience
12 miles

$15–20/hr

Hello families. I’m a preschool teacher with 2 years of experience, followed by 5 years working as a nanny. I’m currently a 4K teacher assistant and absolutely love taking care of children. I’m patient, responsible, and passionate about helping kids learn and grow in a loving environment.

$15–20/hr

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Ambrosia W.

23 years paid experience
12 miles

$12–25/hr

I am a certified Spanish teacher, mother of a 10 month old baby boy. I started my child care career as a Babysitter at the age of 14 and was featured on the local news in my home town for outstanding performance. I studied Spanish Education and taught ES/MS/HS Spanish for 6 years and then worked as a non-profit school drop-out prevention coordinator for grades K-12 for 3 years. I currently work on a regular basis with toddlers and pre-schoolers as a Spanish interpreter for SC Babynet (agency to support young children with developmental delays), and care for my 10 month old son. I enjoy children and as one Mom to another, have so much love to give!

$12–25/hr

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Bella K.

0 years paid experience
12 miles

$17–25/hr

I growing up taking care of babies/kids. I can do homework with your kids. I am open to take care of sick baby/kids. I can do light housework. I can do meal prep. I can put babies/kids to sleep. I am ok to work with pets. I can take care more than one babies/kids. I can take care of special needs kids. I can speak Chinese. I can also do art. My work schedule is open 24/7.

$17–25/hr

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Hannah R.

25 years paid experience
13 miles

$14–25/hr

My name is Hannah Robinson, mother of three little ones.. ages 11, 7 & 6 years old. I have two older boys and my youngest is my girl. 💕🪽 Before becoming a stay at home mom I worked as a business manager for Clinique as well as Lancôme cosmetics. I also am a licensed insurance agent and worked for Todd Brown State Farm for several years. When I wasn’t at work I was always busy with other little ones as well as my own! Never a dull moment. If I didn’t have a babysitting/nannying job booked in my downtime.. I would almost always have a pet sitting, housekeeping, housesitting or laundry service gig ongoing. I am extremely thorough.. paying great attention to detail in absolutely EVERYTHING that I do. Whether it be giving your little ones my complete attention, creating a custom routine specialized just for them, helping them achieve the milestones for their current age range as well as helping them advance further through engaged playtime, 1on1 story time, art/music/science activities for their age range and giving them the care and love they deserve while away from their loved ones! I would love to help you with any needs you may have to help lighten your load.. I can assist with all sorts of things.. even if you’d like for me to prep dinner/have it hot n ready while caring for your littles.. completing that pile of laundry you’ve procrastinated starting or just spending an ample amount of time with your babies/kiddos doing creative things that don’t involve being glued to the television.. I’m your girl! Please let me know if you’d like references/reviews.. I can send them over upon request. Hope I can be of service to your and your family✨

$14–25/hr

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Jamila F.

1 year paid experience
9 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi! I'm Jamila - Experienced & Energetic Sitter Age: 18 Experience: 1 Year (Toddlers to Pre-Teens) Pet Friendly: Yes! availability- from 10 am - 7 pm (preferred time, but changes over the weekends and days) 💖 Why I Love Being a Sitter I genuinely love being a babysitter because I enjoy witnessing a child's growth and development firsthand. To me, this isn't just a job—it’s a chance to build meaningful connections, foster creativity, and ensure children feel safe and loved while their parents are away. I love turning an ordinary evening into a fun adventure, whether it's building a blanket fort or playing educational games.