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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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Karen D.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$17–25/hr

My name is Karen and I am seeking a babysitting or nanny opportunity. I currently reside in Zion Crossroads VA., (Spring Creek). I am originally from Northern VA but moved to the area in 2021 with my husband after our 3 sons went off to college. Our oldest son is 24 and is a graduate of VA Tech, the middle son is 21 and recent graduate from the University of Miami, and our youngest is 20 years old and a student at University of Lynchburg. My young men are my pride and joy and I know you feel the same about your children. I enjoy working with children and seeing them grow and develop. I have held positions working with children as a school bus driver, Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp Counselor, and a ft stay at home mother. I have been a babysitter/nanny on and off for over 10 years. I am capable of caring for multiple children at once. I am available for after school and some weekend childcare with advance notification. I am certified in CPR/AED and First Aid. I currently hold a CDL Class B, maintain a clean and safe driving record. Please consider a meeting so we can further discuss your families childcare needs.

$17–25/hr

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Haley J.

6 years paid experience
13 miles

$12–15/hr

Hi! I’m Haley I am 21 years old. I have been watching children basically my whole life as I became an aunt when I was only 5 years old! I’ve had a lot of experience with babysitting other people’s children as well as my nieces and nephews for the past 6 years. If there is anything you need to know feel free to message me :)

$12–15/hr

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Angely Q.

3 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–30/hr

I have 3 years of experience working with kids. I’ve always had a passion for working with young children and I would also love to do it as my profession.

$20–30/hr

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Hannah H.

3 years paid experience
9 miles

$15–30/hr

Hello! My name is Hannah. I am currently looking for another babysitting position as my other family does not need me anymore. I am covid vaccinated, cpr/first aid certified, I have my own reliable source of transportation, and I am comfortable working in a home with pets! I would love to talk to you!

$15–30/hr

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Brittani C.

8 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–25/hr

Hello! I am currently a UVA employee for a child development center in Charlottesville VA. I graduated with my LPN certificate and Science Certificate in 2015. I currently babysit when I am available and am needed. I have also provided care for elderly seniors at their homes. I have experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, hospice care, and more. I also house sit. I have a dog, cat, and have previously owned birds. I can do evenings, date nights, weekends, and overnights! I have worked with ages 3 months to 14 years old. I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Also I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. Every day is a different day for the child. New learning opportunities, gross/fine motor skills, cognitive, language, emotional, physical and creative skills will be learned and recognized. I love to watch children learn and grow from new experiences and activities

$15–25/hr

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Katharine P.

5 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi, my names Katharine! I am going into my second year of college and am currently working as a lifeguard but looking for more hours in the mornings/days I’m not working. I am CPR/AED and First Aid certified as well as lifeguard certified! I have worked with many of kids ranging through all ages and have lots of experience. If you think I could be a good fit for your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out, thanks so much!

$20–30/hr

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Le anna E.

10 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–30/hr

Hello Kristin: My name is Le Anna Ewell and I know I am a good fit for your family. I am currently a healthcare aide for a young man with cerebral palsy and a multi-classroom teacher at a childcare center. I have been in childcare for over 10 years, more if we consider childhood babysitting. I have an associates in Teacher Specialization, a certificate in CPR/First Aide, certifications in Medication Administration, and several hours of development training for each age group. I started to get into childcare simply because I found it came easy for me at a young age. Once I got older and started my education I realized that my techniques and nurturing characteristics were part of the growth and education process for children's development. I've been hooked since my first early childhood development course!

$15–30/hr

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Brandy M.

1 year paid experience
11 miles

$10–20/hr

Looking for a family that needs a part-time sitter in my home. I have a 2 year old daughter that would be with me. Looking to be extra support for part-time work, appointments, date nights and errand days. I work as a PRN nurse and want to stay home with my daughter as much as possible, very flexible with hours.

$10–20/hr

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Zaikaya J.

3 years paid experience
14 miles

$19–25/hr

Hello I'm Zaikaya I am 24 years old I live in Culpeper Virginia I have been a caregiver for seniors more than 3 years now I enjoy it I am a nanny too I've been working for 2 years so far doing this I also have a 1-year-old of my own. I have plenty of experience and patience I enjoy learning and helping. I also have references if needed

$19–25/hr

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Sierra S.

6 years paid experience
10 miles

$19–25/hr

Hi, my name is Sierra. I currently work as a BI for a middle school. Before that, I worked as a RBT for kids ranging from 1-17. I have experience with kids of many different needs and I love my job. I look forward to meeting you and your family and taking care of the people that mean the most to you.