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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Jaelyn J.

12 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

Hi, my name is Jaelyn! I am 25 years old and have been caring for children for 12 years from ages 1month-12 yrs old. I also have 4 years of experience working with Autistic children. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends and family on the weekends! My passion is working with children and helping contribute to the success of children and their families. I am CPR and First Aid certified. References are available upon request as well. Please reach out to me with any questions and I look forward to hearing from you all soon!

$20–25/hr

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Ashley R.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

Hi! My name is Ashley. I have always loved working with children and helping others! I’m a student at PVCC and I am studying to be a psychologist. I’m bilangual; I speak fluent English and Spanish. I am CPR/AED & First aid certified. I love the outdoors and one of my favorite hobbies is creating crafts to help the kids grow/learn. I get satisfaction from not only helping your little one(s) but also helping the parent get things done and just allowing you guys to have fun with no worries! I hope you’ll consider me a good candidate to help you with your children, thank you!

$20–25/hr

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Casen A.

3 years paid experience
4 miles

$22–28/hr

Hello, my name is Casen and I am a compassionate Babysitter, keeping children on schedule and engaged in activities contributing to learning and development. I am infant CPR and first aid certified, pet CPR & first aid certified, safe driving record, fluent in english. I have significant current experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers. I have also worked throughly with special needs children, helping them reach their personal goals! Initiative to recommend age-appropriate activities. I am invested and involved in daily life and routine of families. Building trusting relationships with children while enforcing parental guidelines. Wanting to provid long-term or short-term care and developmental support for families. (I can provide multiple references)

$22–28/hr

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Daejah W.

2 years paid experience
9 miles

$18–30/hr

I have worked with children for a few years. I have experience babysitting younger siblings and cousins, along with a course I took in high school where we had a preschool program within our school. I was an assistant vacation bible school teacher at my church and then had the opportunity to become a head teacher. I have experience within a professional setting in learning centers and daycares, along with being a PCA Caregiver. I love working with people, especially children, because I feel the early years in a child’s life shape them into the person they become, and I would love to have a part in that and positively impact our future generations!

$18–30/hr

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Sarah C.

8 years paid experience
15 miles

$25–30/hr

Hello! I have seven years of experience. I’ve been a nursery/elementary Sunday school teacher for five years. I took on the youth leader position and dealt with children of all ages. I have been babysitting for various families for the last four years. I have been nannying for four years, my jobs usually lasting 2 years! In high school I worked in the elementary school in the special education department. I love children, I love to work with them, and keep them entertained. I have plenty of experience with infants, and helping new mothers. I don’t mind giving time for the parent to get rest.

$25–30/hr

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Britany H.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

I have started babysitting when I was young and with younger cousins I always loved kids and I always watched my younger cousins. I started in the daycare when I was 22 and I know it was a late start but I love it. I can say that I have a total of 3 or plus years of experience. Right now I am currently on base as a child and youth assistant and I am around a lot of babies and I love it. I am also with the youth too and it’s a rewarding job because you make the kids happy and the parents happy too. I am CPR certified, and medication trained. What make me love my job is being around the kids and never getting tired of it.