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The national typical hourly rate of babysitters in 2024 is 21.50 per hour. Rates can vary based on your babysitter's experience, certifications, 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 babysitting rates for attracting the best babysitters.

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You can find experienced and passionate babysitters near you to provide the best care for your child, either in-home or virtually. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more. Whatever occasion you're looking to find a babysitter for, including full-time, part-time, or last-minute care, you can count on Sittercity for finding passionate and experienced babysitters.

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

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Q: What’s the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?

Babysitters and nannies share the same primary responsibility of providing safe and enriching care for your child, but there are a few differences between them. Babysitters are typically hired for occasional work on an irregular schedule. If you’re looking for last-minute care for date night, or the occasional few hours after school, a babysitter is a great option. Nannies, on the other hand, 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. 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 babysitters interact with my child?

Babysitters 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, babysitters on Sittercity are prepared to engage them in a nurturing way.

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Laura P.

0 years paid experience
8 miles

$15–25/hr

My name is Laura Perdue I am 20 years old. I don’t have professional experience besides helping my mom with my sisters and watching my friends babies. I love kids, i’ve always known i’ve wanted to be a mom since i was 10 lol. I like playing all the kid games that i played. I have my own transportation, i am good around dogs dog or small. I’m working on getting first aid trained but i’ve got experience getting myself fixed up or others.

$15–25/hr

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Tiffany M.

6 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$14–20/hr

My name is Tiffany Maddox. I am 23 years old, and the oldest of 5 kids so i have plenty of experience with kids. I have grown up watching and babysitting kids for family and family friends. I am currently a nanny for 3 kids that I adore on Tuesdays or Thursday

$14–20/hr

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Jacqueline C.

5 years paid experience
6 miles

$18–25/hr

My name is Jacqueline and I have 10 years of babysitting experience and am willing to provide references if needed! I love kids of all ages and I am going to school to be a teacher. I would love to chat more and see if I am a good fit for your family. I hope to make it enjoyable for everyone!

$18–25/hr

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Kennis B.

1 year paid experience
6 miles

$18–22/hr

Hello my name is Kennis Bailey. I love being a sitter because I love kids. I'm a nice and friendly person and also responsible and loving to kids. And experience I have with kids, I have 1 year of experience of working with kids. And skills and training I have are personal training, fitness, alert with kids, and also good problem solving.

$18–22/hr

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Emilee H.

11 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$10–25/hr

Hello, I’m Emilee, I am a 24 year old student at Salisbury University. I have been working with children for the past 11 years, including daycare work, private preschool teaching, in-home nannying, and in-home babysitting. I own my own car, do not smoke, and am CPR certified. I look forward to hearing from you!

$10–25/hr

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Fiorella C.

23 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–24/hr

Hello My name is Fiorella,I’m a mom of 3 wonderful kids. I been a nanny for so many years, I have the experience and also currently I work for a childcare, I have my childcare development associates, also CPR certified.

$20–24/hr

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Elizabeth B.

2 years paid experience
3 miles

$15–20/hr

Hello, my names Elizabeth but I go by Lizzie, I’ve been working with kids for about 2 years now. I worked at a day care so I love helping kids learn and seeing how much they progress through out my time with them. It’s truly an honor that I get to see their progress. I love to craft so I love to add that in when I’m babysitting. I attended Salisbury University and I’m a health science major. I look forward to babysitting for you.

$15–20/hr

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Britney P.

3 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$14–21/hr

Hi my name is Britney Lynn Plaskon. I am currently 18 years old I’ve lived in Salisbury all my life. I love to be around kids I baby sit my 3 all girl triplets all the time and I watch my dads friends son almost every weekend because they leave for work a lot in early morning. I’m good with kids and taking them places. I would love to work with yours one day.

$14–21/hr

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Trinity F.

3 years paid experience
1 mile

$25–35/hr

I have worked in early childhood education for almost 3 years now. The age range I’ve worked with is 6 months - 2 years old. I want to earn a little extra cash. I will love and take care of the children as if they are my own. I am licensed for CPR and First Aid.

$25–35/hr

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Charity H.

5 years paid experience
9 miles

$15–25/hr

I'm a 30 year-old parent of three with a deep-rooted connection to child care. Growing up, my grandmother owned a daycare where I actively participated from age Newborn to 10 contributing to cleaning, cooking, and nurturing the kids. At 17, I joined TNT daycare, taking on responsibilities like supervising outdoor activities, feeding, and assisting the provider. I adore working with children of all ages, from newborns to 12-year-olds, and find joy in witnessing their growth. Each child has the power to make a lasting impact on someone's life as they develop