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How Much to Pay a Dog Sitter

Are you planning a vacation or have a busy schedule that requires you to be away from home for an extended period? Hiring a reliable dog sitter can give you

How much does an Au Pair cost?

As a parent juggling work, family, and other responsibilities, finding reliable and affordable child care is essential. Fortunately, there’s a popular solution that not only fits your budget but also

2023 Babysitting Rates & Childcare Costs Study

Interested in the 2023 babysitter rates? Nationally, the average babysitting rates were $22.68/hr for one child and $25.37/hr for two children. Explore the chart and infographic following this for a

2022 Holiday Tipping Guide for Families

Every year, UrbanSitter surveys families across the U.S. for the latest holiday tipping trends including how much of a holiday babysitter tip parents are planning to give. With the looming

Holiday Babysitter gifts, nanny gifts, nanny bonus

Babysitter Gift Ideas, Nanny Bonus & More: UrbanSitter’s Guide to Holiday Gifting

Putting together your holiday gift list? Chances are babysitter gifts, nanny gifts and nanny bonus are high up on the list. Around the holidays there are a lot of questions

Pet Sitter Rates Calculator

Looking for an accurate pet sitter rates calculator for overnight or hourly care? Whether you’re a devoted pet parent searching for top-notch care or an animal lover looking to embark

Curious about the pay rates for family caregivers? Whether you’re an in-home caregiver searching for fair compensation or someone seeking top-tier caregiving for a cherished senior, understanding local pay rates

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5 Helpful Tips to Get an After School Care Sitter and Rates

Finding after school care and the perfect after-school babysitter is more than a matter of luck. We surveyed 500 sitters who are looking for an after-school job this fall to find out what

2022 Babysitting Rates & Childcare Costs Study

Wondering what the average 2022 babysitter rates were? The national average was $20.57/hr for 1 child and $23.25/hr for 2 children. Check out the chart and infographic below for the average babysitting rates by U.S.

2021 Holiday Tipping Guide: Babysitter Tip, Pet Sitter Tip, Housekeeper Tip

A holiday babysitter tip can be stressful to figure out as well as holiday tipping etiquette for other service providers. What is the appropriate babysitter tip or pet sitter tip