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How much does a child care provider cost in New Smyrna Beach, FL in 2026?

In New Smyrna Beach, FL, the average child care provider earns about $16.72 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $669/week or $2,898/month. Most New Smyrna Beach families pay somewhere in the $13–$25/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.

Average hourly rate$16.72/hr · New Smyrna Beach average

These numbers come from 66 live child care provider listings in New Smyrna Beach on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.

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$2,898
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What drives the price

Most New Smyrna Beach families pay somewhere in the $13–$25/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.


01

Experience

Experience is one of the biggest levers on a child care provider's rate.
Nannies with 10+ years, or specialty skills like newborn care or multiple languages, typically command the highest hourly rates.

02

Number of kids

One child is the baseline. Each additional child usually adds $1–$2/hour. Twins and infants tend toward the high end.
+$1 to $2/hour per additional child
Hourly rate by number of kids
1 kid (baseline)$16.72
2 kids~$17.72
3+ kids~$18.72+

03

Hours & schedule

Standard weekday daytime hours are easiest to staff. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and last-minute coverage all push rates up.
10–20%premium for off-hours coverage
Hourly rate adjustment by schedule
Weekday 9–5 (standard)
Evening/weekend+$2–4/hr
Last-minute+$3–5/hr

Also factor in: live-in vs. live-out · household duties beyond childcare · driving · cooking · travel.

Full-time, part-time, and live-in child care provider rates

ArrangementTypical hoursAverage rate
Full-time35–50 hrs/week$16.85/hr
Part-time10–25 hrs/week$17/hr

Part-time and full-time hourly rates are similar here — short schedules don't always command a premium when full-time openings are easy to fill.

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How do New Smyrna Beach child care provider rates compare to state and national averages?

New Smyrna Beach sits close to the national average for child care provider rates.

Hiring child care in New Smyrna Beach, FL typically costs about 1% less than the Florida average of $17/hour and the same as the United States average of $17/hour.

Average hourly child care rates compared across New Smyrna Beach, FL and reference areas.
AreaAverage hourly ratevs. New Smyrna Beach, FL
New Smyrna Beach, FL$17/hr
Florida$17/hr+1%
United States$17/hr+0%

Where New Smyrna Beach, FL fits among nearby cities

The most expensive city for child care near New Smyrna Beach, FL is Jupiter at $20.04/hour; the least expensive is Milton at $14.09/hour.

Below are the 10 most and 10 least expensive cities near New Smyrna Beach, FL and how each compares to New Smyrna Beach, FL's average of $16.72/hour.

Most expensive cities near New Smyrna Beach, FL

Top 10 most expensive cities near New Smyrna Beach, FL for hiring a child care provider, ranked by average hourly rate.
#City$/hrvs. New Smyrna Beach, FL
1Jupiter$20.04+20%
2Miami Beach$19.71+18%
3Naples$19.16+15%
4Delray Beach$18.82+13%
5West Palm Beach$18.44+10%
6Boca Raton$18.39+10%
7Winter Park$17.96+7%
8Pembroke Pines$17.91+7%
9St. Petersburg$17.91+7%
10North Miami Beach$17.52+5%

Least expensive cities near New Smyrna Beach, FL

Top 10 least expensive cities near New Smyrna Beach, FL for hiring a child care provider, ranked by average hourly rate.
#City$/hrvs. New Smyrna Beach, FL
1Milton$14.09-16%
2Winter Haven$14.10-16%
3Lakeland$14.51-13%
4Ocala$14.53-13%
5Spring Hill$14.61-13%
6Sanford$14.66-12%
7Apopka$14.76-12%
8Palm Coast$14.78-12%
9Pensacola$14.79-12%
10Fort Pierce$14.97-10%

Tips to find a great child care provider without overpaying

  • Be flexible on experience. Some of the best child care on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced child care with 10+ years. References matter more than years.
  • Consider a share. If your kids are similar ages and you live near another family, a share is the single biggest cost reduction available without compromising on care.
  • Be specific about hours upfront. Most child care will take a slightly lower rate for a guaranteed steady schedule than for a higher-rate, unpredictable one.
  • Bundle benefits thoughtfully. Two weeks PTO, a health stipend, transit passes, education assistance, or an annual raise commitment can help close the gap with families offering a higher hourly rate.
  • Match rate to responsibilities. A higher rate often makes sense once you add cooking, errands, or driving. Don't compare apples to oranges across listings.

How to reduce nanny costs?

Split the cost of a nanny with another family
and enjoy flexible child care.
Learn more about nanny sharing

How families use Nanny Lane to find a child care provider in New Smyrna Beach, FL

Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with child care — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:

  1. 01

    Browse child care provider profiles in New Smyrna Beach, FL

    Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.

  2. 02

    Message the ones who look like a fit

    Reach out to the child care whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.

  3. 03

    Schedule a phone call, then a paid trial day

    Trial days feel awkward at first — that's normal. They're the best way to see how a child care provider fits with your family in real time.

  4. 04

    Hire your child care provider

    If you'd rather not handle taxes and payroll yourself, our payroll team can take care of it.

Available child care in New Smyrna Beach, FL

66 active listings in New Smyrna Beach

Karah O. - Seeking Work in New Smyrna Beach

Nanny Karah

New Smyrna Beach, FL
$16/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hey there! My name is Karah and I’m 19 years old. I’m the oldest sister in my family of 5 so I have lots of experience from my own siblings but I also have been babysitting for friends and family since I was 12. I also volunteer as a children’s camp counselor in the summers which I take a course in child safety for every 2 years. I plan on getting my first aid certification and cpr certification in the next few months. I have nannied 3 children before, one being special needs. I have tons of experience with children with autism as well.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Audrey B. - Seeking Work in New Smyrna Beach

Nanny Audrey

New Smyrna Beach, FL
$17/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Audrey and I am an experienced and loving child care teacher. I have over 20 years experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. I am looking for fulltime employment, and I am CPR and First Aide certified. I look forward to hearing from you.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Lisa C. - Seeking Work in New Smyrna Beach

Nanny Lisa

New Smyrna Beach, FL
$16/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi I am a mother of 4 adult girls. I’ve been a nanny/babysitter since I was old enough to baby sit.

When my girls were little I ran my own daycare from my house.

My employer has decided to switch her job so she can stay home with her children. So here I am looking for another wonderful family to help.

I do speak some basic Spanish

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Rebecca R. - Seeking Work in New Smyrna Beach

Nanny Rebecca

New Smyrna Beach, FL
$16/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Rebecca and I'm a 50 year old mom to a beautiful teenager living in New Smyrna Beach. I have homeschool teaching experience with my daughter and classroom experience with DeLand Homeschool Co-op. I also have tutoring experience with Learning RX Tutoring and the Children's Consortium of Philadelphia. I have a degree in Mental Health Technology and a Yoga instructor certification. I love spending time with children- encouraging them and fostering their interests and curiosities. I also enjoy helping them explore and discover through play and time in nature. I have used diverse modalities of music, movement, imagination, self expression and creativity to create a well-rounded and dynamic environment for children to thrive. I promise to treat your child with a nurturing, patient and caring approach that honors their growth and individuality.
Judine B. - Seeking Work in New Smyrna Beach

Nanny Judine

New Smyrna Beach, FL
$16/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I am Judine, I am originally from Jamaica. I am certified in Early childhood education. I worked with kids ages 0..8 years old before. I have a passion for kids. I am a single mother of a 14 years old. daughter. I am very unspoken, easy to talk to, understanding, honest and reliable. I have a full time job but it's not paying enough to get by.. Thank you!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Brittany T. - Seeking Work in New Smyrna Beach

Nanny Brittany

New Smyrna Beach, FL
$15 - $25/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Most kids call me B! I am a mom to an amazing boy named Noah. I have nannied since I was 14 (so a long time 😄). I worked over 6 years in a 5 star Christian preschool as the lead teacher in the infant & toddler rooms. Currently, I am a SAHM & I would love to help a family with childcare. We recently made the decision to homeschool our son. He will be 12 next month and is very self- sufficient in his studies. He is also wonderful with kids (he loves babies especially). I originally made this profile when he was in school but I would still love to help a family if we would fit your needs. He does go to school Tues./Thurs. I have always enjoyed working with children and miss teaching. I create curriculum & have access to all of our teaching resources (www.readitonceagain.com). I have & always will be very inquisitive of anyone near my child so I am open to any and all questions you would like to ask. Feel free to reach out anytime. I look forward to seeing if we are a good match!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kate E. - Seeking Work in New Smyrna Beach

Nanny Kate

New Smyrna Beach, FL
$16/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Kate I am a certified EMT/Firefighter, currently studying to get my Paramedic License. I have been CPR certified since I was 10 years old. I have watched children from 1 years old up to 12/13 years old since I was 13. I regularly have watched two kids the ages of 7-9 years old for about three years and two girls for about five-ten years. I also have two years experience as a Preschool teachers assistant. I am open to helping out when/where I can. I worked and entertained at Chuck E Cheese for a year while in fire academy. On a personal level I have a 10 year old sister as well. I am currently applying at Departments so I have a lot of free time right now and take that up with studying, exercising, and meal prepping.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Emersyn T. - Seeking Work in New Smyrna Beach

Nanny Emersyn

New Smyrna Beach, FL
$18/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Emersyn Truax I am 19 years old! I’m looking for a full time nanny job. I am cpr and first aid safety certified in pediatric and adults.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Maddie C. - Seeking Work in New Smyrna Beach

Nanny Maddie

New Smyrna Beach, FL
$18/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Madison and I am a student studying meteorology at Embry Riddle. I live here in FL now so I’m happy with flexible hours when needed. I love children and have been a nanny most of my teenage years.

Have experience working with

Infants
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