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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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Fawn C.

10 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$25–28/hr

Mom, energetic nana and happy to help when I can. I am first aide and CPR certified and have an excellent driving record. I have a calm and cheerful demeanor and kids just tend to respond positively to that especially babies. I specialize in newborn to one year care but have experience with all ages.

$25–28/hr

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Taylor R.

4 years paid experience
10 miles

$10–25/hr

Hey! My name is Taylor, I am currently enrolled in an LPN program Monday-Thursday 8-4. I would LOVE to help you all in anyway I can. I have experience of 3 years working in a daycare facility with newborns up to 4 years old (not including all of the caring I did for my little sister from the the time she was a newborn to now while my mom was working and I was doing high school from home). I also have experience in working with children who have autism. I was a professional cleaner for 4 years and would love to help in anyway way I can whether it’s occupying the littles while you work, making sure they're fed and put to bed, preparing dinner, helping with homework or even just helping around the house where you need it. I am CPR certified. Please let me know if I can be of any help to you!

$10–25/hr

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Kayla W.

1 year paid experience
10 miles

$14–15/hr

I am a very caring and conscientious person who loves children and animals. I have lots of experience caring for younger members of my family and friends and neighbors often ask me to pet sit . I am trustworthy, dependable, and helpful.

$14–15/hr

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Gavrielle I.

2 years paid experience
12 miles

$18–25/hr

i love to care for kids and take stress off the parents back. i think kids are fun and the future of this generation and can learn a lot from what’s brought to them. i think every child deserves to be happy and healthy and make memories at their young age so they have something to look back at and enjoy. i’ve watched children in my family and friends children, i’ve watched babies, infant’s, toddlers and elementary. im able to make sure they are fed and follow a strict schedule that you provide for me and have playtime and clean up after them as well.

$18–25/hr

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Rebecca J.

4 years paid experience
8 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi, I'm Rebecca, and I am pleased to be offering weekend date night babysitting! I am available Fridays after 6 pm and all day on Saturdays. I even offer overnights, although I need to be off by 7 am on Sundays. I am happy to do a few meetups or even trial runs of babysitting for a couple hours to make sure your children are comfortable with me before you leave them for a longer time. I love babies, and am experienced with baby wearing, paced feeding, baby led weaning, formula feeding, and feeding pumped milk. I would love to care for your infant the way *you* want me to. For toddlers and older kids, my favorite things to do include outdoor play, books, and imaginary play (blocks, dress up, etc) I love to watch children learn new things and discover the world, and it's an honor to be a part of that process. I charge $15-$20 an hour for date night babysitting, and my rates for overnights are: $175 for 6 pm on Friday to 9 am Saturday and then $150 for 6 pm on Saturday to 7 am Sunday.

$15–20/hr

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Samantha J.

3 years paid experience
15 miles

$10–20/hr

Hi my name is Samantha . I have 2 kids of my own. I have babysat kids my entire life . I am great with kids . I love kids. I worked with special needs kids in high school. I’m 28 years old. I was just working at an elementary school in the special needs classrooms for kindergarten & 1st grade. I really enjoyed that! I am CPR & CPI certified. I also have a fingerprint clearance card. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!

$10–20/hr

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Teresa N.

20 years paid experience
12 miles

$16–25/hr

I am a retired lady that loves children. I worked in Healthcare for most of my life. I am looking to help families that need someone to watch over their most precious souls.