Find Trusted 24 Hour Child Care Near Me

24 hour child care can refer to drop-in child care centers that are open 24 hours a day, but more commonly it refers to hiring a caretaker for 24 hours. This type of child care can really come in handy when a couple wants to get away for the weekend, the primary caregiver has to travel for work, or when one parent or guardian is in the hospital. A 24 hour child care provider can make sure your child is fed and looked after, as well as gets to school on time and finishes their homework.

The rate of 24 hour child care can vary and understandably since you require so many hours of care, you’re likely keeping budget top of mind. The average hourly rate for 24 hour child care on Care.com is $20.44, but this rate can vary significantly depending on where you live and how much experience the caregiver has.

Finding a caregiver that can provide 24 hour care can be difficult, but Care.com makes it easy to find 24 hour child care services near you.You can review different provider profiles until you find a 24 hour child care provider who has the experience you’re looking for, offers the child care services you need help with, and charges a rate that works for your budget.

We request that all 24 hour child care providers on Care.com complete an annual background known as a CareCheck. If a 24 hour child care provider completes a Care Check, there will be a badge on their profile that states the date they completed the background check. We strongly recommend you take further steps to ensure your family’s safety like running your own background check and requesting professional references.

Another step you can safely take to hire 24 hour child care is to interview a few different candidates. You can ask them questions about their work experience, how they like to structure the days they spend with children, how they discipline children, and what types of services they offer.