UrbanSitter Childcare Blog | Resources for Parents, Babysitters, and Nannies
Wondering how much to pay your babysitter in 2019? According to UrbanSitter and their 8th annual child care study of more than 28,000 families across the U.S., the average hourly babysitting rate is $16.75 for one child and $19.26 for two children. Read on for the average babysitting rates in your city, plus more fun facts.Looking for a babysitter? UrbanSitter unlocks your […]
We surveyed 3,000 families and caregivers across the U.S. to weigh in on holiday tipping etiquette for sitters & nannies, plus New Year’s Eve babysitting rates.
Deciding how much to pay your babysitter or nanny? According to UrbanSitter’s 2018 child care study of more than 20,000 families across the country, the average hourly babysitting rate is $16.43 for one child. Read on for babysitting rates in your city and more interesting facts: San Francisco ranks as the most expensive city to hire a babysitter at $17.34/hour for one […]
How much will you pay for a Valentine’s Day sitter? According to babysitting site, UrbanSitter, here are the hourly rates you can expect to pay for a babysitter this Valentine’s Day. 1 kid: $16.55/hr 2 kids: $19.14/hr 3 kids: $21.17/hr Sweet Facts: These Valentine’s Day babysitting rates are about 10% higher than an average […]
Ever wonder how much others tip around the holidays? UrbanSitter asked families to share how they handle holiday tipping – from babysitters and nannies to dog walkers and mail carriers. Here are a few highlights: $50-$100 cash or gift card is the popular holiday tip for babysitters. One week’s pay is what most families tip their […]
How much do you pay your babysitter? UrbanSitter surveyed and compiled data from more than 10,000 families across the nation to determine average hourly rates for babysitters, nannies, and mother’s helpers. And, we asked a few fun facts about how families like to celebrate Mother’s Day. San Francisco tops the charts with the most expensive babysitter […]