She’s fast at learning and she’s a great listener. She is willing to do anything she’s told and never complains. She’s also great at achieving tasks given to her on time and she’s hardly ever late to work. - Amariah

Jade R.

She is absolutely wonderful with children. We have young kids and she is one of the only babysitters we trusted as babies/toddlers. We trusted her so much, when we relocated, we flew her to Florida to watch the kids for a long weekend. She is mature, considerate & we always returned home to a clean house. - Lindsey

Amy H.

Amy has been working with children for a long time. She was always very attentive to the children. Amy was also very patient with them. She is great with communication with the parents as well. - Breacha Gray

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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Tennessee?

The average cost of a babysitter in Tennessee is $13.31 per hour. The cost of a babysitter is dependent on the babysitter’s experience, qualifications and location.

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How to Find a Babysitter in Tennessee

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Tennessee

Before beginning the search for a babysitter, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a babysitter is the right choice for your child care needs. There are lots of benefits to hiring a babysitter such as getting the flexibility of having some more time for yourself or with your partner. When hiring a babysitter, first, you should explore the differences between a nanny and a babysitter. If you’re looking for occasional child care, babysitters are the right choice for you, but if you’re looking for more frequent care, a nanny may be better for your needs.

From there, you can think about what you expect your babysitter to handle so that you can create a profile for nannies to reach out to you. The boundaries for babysitters’ duties can vary from family to family. However, in general, a babysitter is responsible for making sure your kids’ needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example to housekeeping, laundry, or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your babysitter before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Tennessee Babysitter Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective babysitters, the next step is to conduct an interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some babysitter interview questions to consider asking:

Do you have experience being a babysitter?
What sort of household tasks are you open and comfortable doing?
Do you have any references?
Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Tennessee?
Do you have a Tennessee driver’s license? Do you own a car?
How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a babysitter that you’re considering hiring, make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your babysitter. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around babysitter responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming!

And of course, as you learn how to hire a babysitter, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.