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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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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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Carese J.

7 years paid experience
13 miles

$19–25/hr

Experienced full time nanny seeking work where I am able to bring my 1 year old daughter. Excited to meet and serve your family! Don’t hesitate to reach out if we could be a match!

$19–25/hr

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Holly M.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$10–15/hr

Hi I’m Holly! I’m looking for some babysitting jobs as a side gig for some extra money right now. I love babies but can handle any age! I most recently moved on from my daycare job of 8 years where I was lead in the infant room for most of that time. I have open availability Fridays-Sundays. I could also do Tuesday mornings until about 12:30/1:00 if needed

$10–15/hr

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Kali G.

11 years paid experience
15 miles

$15–20/hr

I'm 18, I'm from Clarksburg, WV but I live in Lostcreek, WV. I've been babysitting since I was 7 years old starting with my siblings. I've baby sat friends and family's kids many times, well experienced. I love kids there my joy, Have a high chance of not having kids of my own so being able to be a nanny for other baby's/children is a blessing. I hope to be your nanny for you young ones.

$15–20/hr

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Misty H.

3 years paid experience
8 miles

$11–15/hr

Hi! My name is Misty and I’ve been babysitting and pet sitting since I was 13 :) I’m huge on respect, communication and accountability so if that’s hard to find nowadays then look no further! Absolutely love all kinds of animals I’m very strict with a set schedule so if that’s how you operate then I think we’ll get along just fine :D

$11–15/hr

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Majestic W.

4 years paid experience
8 miles

$9–13/hr

I love being a sitter because I'm passionate about creating a safe and fun environment for kids to thrive! 😊 As a digital assistant, I don't have personal experience as a sitter, but I can share that I'm great at providing resources and guidance for families. Skills: - Childcare guidance - Activity planning - Homework help - Emotional support

$9–13/hr

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Shannerie S.

0 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–20/hr

Hey there! I’m 22 and have tons of experience taking care of my younger cousins and the neighborhood kids. I currently work as a Patient Care Technician at a hospital, and I’m CPR certified. The floor I work on even has pediatric rooms, so I’m very comfortable around children. I love planning fun activities, making simple healthy meals, and I can drive. I’m looking for a temporary summer babysitting position!

$15–20/hr

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Ava V.

1 year paid experience
8 miles

$11–25/hr

Hello! My name is Ava and I am a Freshman at WVU studying Communication Sciences and Disorders. I am looking for babysitting, pet sitting, or house keeping for primarily weekend days. I am on track to become a speech pathologist, so working with younger kids is something I really enjoying learning about, as well as learning how to communicate with them more efficiently. I also learned a lot through having a big family with lots of cousins, and being one of the older siblings you have to be an on call nanny a lot of the time. Over the summer of 2021 I babysat 3 foster care children, which was my first experience being employed primarily through child care. I really enjoyed it, but had to give it up because it did not fit around my schools schedule. I loved working with the kids and taking them to the pool or park on hot summer days and maybe getting ice cream after for a treat! Working with kids for me is a helpful learning tool for my future and is something I genuinely get excited to do in a day. I would be happy to help with pet care, as I love animals as well! Also, I am not opposed to housekeeping positions, or housekeeping involved in the babysitting environment.

$11–25/hr

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Kitana C.

9 years paid experience
13 miles

$7–15/hr

I currently watch a little boy mon-wed I have been with him for almost 2 years. I've watched multiple kids at multiple ages since I was 15. I am currently looking for something thurs-sat.

$7–15/hr

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