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.

How do I find child care for my kids in {{city}}, {{state}}?

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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Reanna A.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–23/hr

I love working with children of all ages because they are all so energetic and creative in their own ways. They are always positive no matter what and I love making sure they can play inside or outdoors. I have worked with children for the past 3 years and most recently was a summer camp counselor. I was responsible for taking care of the kids for 6 days out of the week, taking them to their activities and ensuring they stayed safe. I have been helping take care of family members kids ranging from infant to 12 since I was in around middle school.

$15–23/hr

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Alana W.

5 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–35/hr

I've been working with children for over five years as a trusted babysitter and also have experience as a substitute teacher. I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where kids can thrive. My background has given me the skills to handle a wide range of ages and personalities, and I always aim to bring patience, creativity, and responsibility to every family I work with. It's most important to me to find entertaining and engaging educational activities for children to explore! Whether we go to the library to pick out books or to the children's museum for some bands on learning, I always try my best to keep the children engaged in the world while learning new things! I am CPR and first aid certified, have a reliable and safe vehicle, and have plenty of references!

$15–35/hr

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Myleika B.

4 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–17/hr

Hello here's alittle bit about myself My names Myleika and I'm 27 years old I really enjoy caring for children of all ages and I would be delighted to help & learn new skills any child/parent that's in need of my assistance. I'm currently have experience working as a bus monitor and I had the opportunity of working with special needs children, I've been doing this for 4 years now, so I do have plenty experience working with children with disabilities. So this position would be a perfect fit for me as well as for you! Thank you for reading alittle bit about me and I hope to hear a lot more about you.

$15–17/hr

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Amy G.

30 years paid experience
3 miles

$25–35/hr

I am currently a preschool teacher. I have over 30 years experience in child care. I have been a live in nanny, a live out nanny, a babysitter and for the last 13 years a preschool teacher. I am patient, kind, loving and reliable. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I am MAT certified.

$25–35/hr

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Desiree R.

15 years paid experience
3 miles

$25–30/hr

I used to work childcare many years ago and then I stopped when I started having more kids and became a stay at home mother. Now things are getting bad when you need more than one income and I have been trying to find something that I can make money to support my family but not interfere with taking and picking my son up from work until he can get his own car.