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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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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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Emary D.

3 years paid experience
10 miles

$18–25/hr

My name is Emary, 26 years of age and I have been working with children for 7 years now. Anywhere from at-home babysitting to working in a preschool setting. I am CPR and first aid certified, with some other training related to childcare. I am always willing to give references if needed! If there are any other questions or concerns, please feel free to call/text me at 931-787-4184 Thank you!

$18–25/hr

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Nailah H.

3 years paid experience
12 miles

$17–22/hr

Hello, family! my name is Nailah. A little bit about myself is I am a college student attending Norfolk State University. My classes are completely online, so my availability would not be affected. I also have a 12 month old baby boy. I have 3 years of childcare experience which ranges from being a private nanny, babysitting, and being a teacher in a licensed facility. I have worked closely with the ages of 6weeks to 10 years old. I have experience with no screen time and helping children reach their milestones. I have experience with different types of feedings (bottle feeding, combo, and baby led weaning. I also have experience working with children who have learning disabilities. I was also a personal care aide where I went to clients home and provided direct support whether that is companion care, or assisting with daily living activities.

$17–22/hr

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Meg N.

1 year paid experience
10 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi! my name is Megan/meg and I am a student at pellissippi State Community College. I am certified in CPR/First Aid. I have always had a passion working with kids. I enjoy spending time with kids doing fun activities or just watching a movie. As I see it babysitting is a very good way to prepare me for my future as a mom! since summer is here and many parents don't have supervision for their kids or just need a sitter for date night I am always here!

$20–25/hr

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Ellie S.

3 years paid experience
10 miles

$19–29/hr

I am going to school next year to be a family therapist I absolutely love kids and have babysit and Nannied in the past I would love to have more of a ongoing nanny experience I just graduated high school and know how to work the online education pretty well! And I believe nannying should include cleaning up the house, watching any animals and straightening up! I have worked at Chick-fil-A and I am a very good people person hi also I am in the Texas Army national guard but I only go into that one weekend a month and would not interfere with the Nannying.I am so excited thank you for your time!

$19–29/hr

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Maizie G.

3 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi!! I’m Maizie Gillespie, a junior at the University of Tennessee. I absolutely adore kids and would love to work with yours! I was lifeguard certified for 2 years as well as CPR certified. I have over 7 years of childcare experience. Three words that best describe me are kind, outgoing, and supportive.

$15–20/hr

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Holly B.

2 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–22/hr

I have experience with friends that are special needs as well as those that are not. I am very outgoing. I love reading with your little one. I also love playing with them. I have a 12 year old daughter of my own that would be with me on days that KCS is out of school.

$18–22/hr

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Carly B.

4 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–40/hr

I am a current sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from Concord, North Carolina. I have four years of experience babysitting and pet sitting. I am looking for babysitting jobs in the Knoxville area Monday- Friday, weeknight evenings, and occasional weekends. I would like to babysit around my class schedule. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have experience babysitting children of all ages including babies, toddlers and school age children. I am an energetic sitter that loves to be outside riding bikes, going on walks, but also can help with homework and reading. I have my own car and can also help with extracurricular activities, school pick up, and errands. I enjoy caring for all age children and getting to know new families. I have reference letters upon request and look forward to connecting.

$20–40/hr

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Carly E.

4 years paid experience
13 miles

$20–30/hr

I have a genuine love for working with children and bring years of experience caring for kids from infants to middle schoolers. Whether it’s bottle‑feeding a baby, helping with homework, or keeping playtime fun and safe, I enjoy supporting families and creating a positive environment for every child. Parents can count on me to be reliable, patient, and attentive to each child’s unique needs

$20–30/hr

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Jacqueline J.

15 years paid experience
15 miles

$16–19/hr

I have been a nanny for over 15 years ,and with my last family for 5 years, and also a cna sense 2005,I love working with kids and elderly people. Also love going on outings with the kids,playing games ,reading ,listening to music, just interacting with them.

$16–19/hr

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Laura C.

6 years paid experience
8 miles

$17–21/hr

I am a mother of five children, two of which are now adults. I love children, and I have babysat along side my own children for years. I homeschool my children, garden, in leadership at church, and outside of those I am a health coach. I am CPR + First Aid certified.