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Care Member says "Our kids absolutely love Caroline. So do we. She is engaging, taking them to the park, playing games and talking with them. Rare qualities these days....
Los Angeles, CA
Dianne R. says "We adore Rebecca! She is so kind, caring, smart, fun and my son loves to be around her! She's a great communicator, always punctual and I wouldn't...
Berwyn, IL
Lindsay L. says "I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire...
Bellingham, WA
Nicole M. says "Our daughter had a wonderful time with Emily. She was confident and reliable. We would definitely hire her again."
Seattle, WA
Yamilka Y. says "Yaneily is a sweet, caring & loving person. Full of life and creativity. She does everything with passion. A joy to be around. "
Covina, CA
Jean B. says "We absolutely loved Stephani. She is highly educated and passionate about children. She is knowledgeable and communicates well w/ our children. We feel like...
Lynnwood, WA
Lindsay H. says "Sweet and patient with my 3.5 year old high energy boy and 3 dogs."
Stockbridge, GA
Danniell A. says "Tanya is very friendly, dependable, and a great communicator. My son absolutely loved her. Rest assured your children are in good hands with her."
Greg B. says "Emily has been great working at my summer camp. She is great with kids."
Rockville, MD
Leslie B. says "Very nice and was very fun with my kids;)"
Hatfield, PA
Amy S. says "Vicenia has been with my family for 3 months now and we already feel like she is part of the family. My boys love her and she takes excellent care of them....
Fernley, NV
Karen D. says "She is so great with my son. We even have her stay over night so we can have a weekend away. I recommend her. A lot."
Gordon A. says "I have a broken foot and needed someone responsible and fun to ski with my 2 kids (11-1/2 and 9 years old). Emily was great and the kids would definitely...
Newport News, VA
Mandi R. says "She still works for us and we love her!"
Montgomery, IL
Nathalie S. says "Lisbeth is wonderful. She cared for our daughter after school for over three years and was always full of creativity, energy and love. She went above...
San Pablo, CA
Martha D. says "Pema was excellent with our infant daughter. She was fun and loving and our little one was always happy to be with her. I completely trusted that my...
Olympia, WA
Belize A. says "Hannah is great! She is very reliable, trustworthy, flexible and sweet! Kids loved her! She was there when I needed most and I'm very grateful for having...
Broomfield, CO
Sarah J. says "Olivia is amazing!!! Detail-oriented, punctual and is amazing with kids! My five year old girl N is very shy, but Olivia made her comfortable and...
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151,065 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.84/hr as of February 2026
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7
Babysitters are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 68,079 reviews of the 150,923 listed babysitters
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A babysitter is someone you can hire to temporarily care for children. It’s common to hear a babysitter referred to as a “sitter”. There are many babysitter duties that a babysitter can take on such as helping with homework, light cleaning, supervising swimming, or driving the kids to after school activities. Babysitters can help take care of children of all ages.
The average rate for babysitters on Care.com as of February, 2026 is $19.84 per hour. A babysitter’s rate will fluctuate depending on where you live, the babysitter's level of experience, and the number of children they will look after. Other factors that can also influence the cost of care include the need for additional babysitter duties, specialized care, and overnight care. The Care.com childcare calculator can help you calculate your child care costs.
How do you know when you want to find a nanny or a babysitter? This depends on your caregiving needs. Nannies usually have more responsibilities than a babysitter does and often earn a consistent weekly or monthly salary, whereas you typically hire babysitters on an as-needed basis. Families who need consistent care during the workweek will likely want to hire a nanny and may hire a separate sitter to watch their children on the occasional night or weekend. If you’re looking for a nanny or babysitter, Care.com can help you find someone trustworthy.
Every individual babysitter on Care.com must complete our Care.com Background Check before messaging families. Sitters who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date we ran the background check. While a Care.com Background Check is a good start, we strongly recommend that you take additional steps to hire a babysitter safely, such as interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background checks. Care.com Background Checks don’t cover someone a caregiver may bring to a job. Bringing someone to your home without your express permission violates our community guidelines and should be reported. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.