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The national typical hourly rate in 2024 is $22.50 per hour for nannies. Nanny wages can vary based on years of experience, education level, certifications, and employment status (full-time or live-in). Because nannies typically work on a full-time basis, parents should expect to pay a weekly or monthly salary based on the hourly rate, and may also consider benefits like paid time off and health insurance. Learn more about how to set competitive nanny rates for attracting the best nannies.

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Families find trustworthy nannies on Sittercity who are passionate about providing safe and enriching care for their children. Many nannies report they are First Aid and CPR certified to provide the best care for your family. 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. Nannies go through an identity verification process with Berbix when registering an account. Some additional safety measures include Family Watchdog screening, nanny reviews, and secure messaging.

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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 do nannies interact with my child?

Nannies 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, nannies on Sittercity can engage them in a nurturing way.

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Descenya R.

5 years paid experience
10 miles

$18–22/hr

Hi families! I am Descenya and am 20 years old. I am a student at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. I am CPR certified, and my goal is to find families to become their regular sitter for weekend date days/nights as I will be in school full time and not working. I love children and helping them learn through fun play. I enjoy being able to entertain them and make their time with me a fun and memorable experience! I am very comfortable with all ages from newborn to 10+ years old. I have three years of paid babysitting experience with ages of 6 months to 10 years old and from 1 child to 5 children at a time. I also have experience as a full time nanny for a year+. My duties included but were not limited to meal prep, snacks, diaper changing, nap time, educational activities, outdoor play, and of course cleaning up after myself and the child, etc. I look forward to chatting with you!

$18–22/hr

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Lauren K.

9 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–24/hr

Hi! My name is Lauren! I was a nanny for 6 years before the kids got older and the parents no longer needed my help. Since then, I’ve been working in professional childcare settings working specifically with infants-preschoolers. I am professionally trained in Indiana and Michigan to teach up to preschool age. I have cpr and first aid certifications as well as a safe sleep certification. I am a loving, patient, peaceful, and outgoing person who LOVES to make things fun whether it be when I babysit, or in my classroom. I have nannied up to 5 kids in a family, and I also have experience with twins as well. I am looking to be a babysitter for kids of all ages! I am available weekends! I look forward to hearing from you! Have a blessed day!

$20–24/hr

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Sarah T.

7 years paid experience
9 miles

$15–23/hr

Hi, I’m Sarah! My passion is helping families navigate child care while striving to help kids reach their full potential. This year I nannied for a 2 year old, encouraging and empowering her mom’s intuition to raise her child how she felt was right. As a mom myself, I know how important a support system is. I can’t wait to help you with your kids.

$15–23/hr

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Kylie C.

6 years paid experience
9 miles

$20–25/hr

My name is Kylie Chai! I’ll be moving to the Hudsonville area after the holidays. I’m looking for a full-time OR part-time nanny position starting in January. For the past three years, I’ve been a full-time nanny to two little ones—supporting their morning routines, handling school drop-offs and pick-ups, and creating a warm, consistent environment that supports their growth and development. I’m CPR certified and happy to help with meal prep, housekeeping, carpooling, and travel as needed. I love being outdoors, playing board games, and planning creative or educational activities that keep kids active, curious, and engaged. If you think I might be a good fit for your family, I’d love to connect! 💛

$20–25/hr

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Myah H.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi! I’m an 19 year old college student and I’m looking for a summer nanny job! I’ve been around children my whole life and was babysitting for family at 12 years old and got a summer babysitting job when I was 15 and have had several families since then. I love playing with kids and finding new things to do. I love babysitting because it never gets old or boring there is always something to do!