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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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Cristy R.

15 years paid experience
15 miles

$18–30/hr

My name is Cristy. I have worked in the schools system for 15+years but before that I worked at a daycare for 7 years. I have a daughter that is 24, graduated college, and moved away. I do not have a 9-5 job and I miss being around babies! I have experience in planning learning activities for little ones to cooking for them to nourish their little bodies. Contrary to beliefs, I love doing laundry. So a little light house cleaning is not a problem!

$18–30/hr

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Victoria I.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$19–25/hr

My name is Victoria, and I am an Elementary Education major at the University of Tennessee here in Knoxville! I love being around kids and have worked at The Goddard School in my hometown for the past 3 years. I have experience will children as young as 1 and as old as 7, and during the summer was a lead teacher of my own classroom of children. I am able to play with them, change diapers, take care of them and watch for them and have loved working with kids over the years. I have experience babysitting kids of all ages, as young as 2 and even as old as 10. I love being around kids and taking care of them and being able to play with them and also teach them. I am CPR and First Aid certified from my previous job at The Goddard School and still work there over my breaks when I am home. I feel very qualified to take care of children of all ages and look forward to meeting more children and spending time doing what I love!

$19–25/hr

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Hannah F.

1 year paid experience
9 miles

$12–20/hr

Hi! My name is Hannah Fournier. I grew up in a large family and have always loved working with kids. I am fun-loving, kind, and understanding with the kids I work with. I try to find fun projects, crafts, and games to keep kids entertained and busy. I am energetic and love being active with kids. I have experience as a daycare teacher working with kids anywhere from babies - 7 year olds.

$12–20/hr

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Kaileigh M.

5 years paid experience
9 miles

$22–30/hr

I’m Kaileigh! I’ve been in childcare consistently for 5 years and I love it! I have a lot of experience with infants, toddlers, & preschool age. I have also helped out with older ages as well. I am both CPR and first aid trained. I have a avalon divers license with a clean record as well. Watching children grow, flourish and discover new things every day is are just a few of my favorite parts of being a part of the childcare world!

$22–30/hr

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Carly B.

4 years paid experience
9 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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Madyson M.

1 year paid experience
< 1 mile

$17–25/hr

I wanted to babysit because I love kids. I started doing it for fun when I was in elementary school then it became more serious just a year ago and ever since, I’ve loved it

$17–25/hr

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Jessica H.

15 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

42 Years old, wife and mother of two kids (ages 16 and 10) I am also a 3 year breast cancer survivor and I feel great physically since my cancer journey. I have babysat/nannied kids all ages and multiples since 2002. Been a mother since 2008 Non smoker Ok with pets

$20–25/hr

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Maison F.

3 years paid experience
12 miles

$13–20/hr

Hi! My name is Mae, I’m 19 years old, and I’m currently a marketing student at the University of Tennessee and a member of Delta Zeta. I have several years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages and can provide multiple references upon request. I truly love working with children and enjoy making babysitting a fun and safe experience for them. Families I’ve worked with describe me as dependable, caring, and upbeat. Whether it’s helping with homework, planning activities, or just making sure your kids feel happy and comfortable, I bring a positive and energetic approach to every job.💖

$13–20/hr

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Ellie S.

3 years paid experience
5 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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Terdasha M.

1 year paid experience
9 miles

$20–25/hr

I love being a sitter because I love doing mother duties I have 2 little girls of my own so having to be at home with them is all I know. I have experience watching kids I am the oldest out of 10 brothers and sisters so even before my own kids I was the one being the big sister/mom to then. I having training with first aid and cpr but I am also in school for radiology so I'm currently learning the body inside out lol .