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Sarah A. says "Joanne was early to the interview and is clearly a caring woman. She was easy to talk to and had a positive attitude. She was very flexible and willing...
Chia-ming W. says "We have three kids with 11, 7 and 1 years old. Helene helped to take care our youngest daughter from 2023 April to now. We felt so relax when she was...
Andrea C. says "Anna was able to sit for us for a last minute work party. She was excellent with our 3 girls (11, 7 and 5). They were all asleep when we got home and they...
Daniel C. says "I can't speak highly enough about this caregiver! She's simply the best. She is professional, punctual, communicative, and creative. Her skills, talents,...
Andrea M. says "I recently had the pleasure of hiring Leigh to care for my daughter. She was kind, attentive, and engaged. She kept me informed about how my daughter was...
Care Member says "You would be extremely lucky to have her take care of your child. Ana is the most patient, kind, caring individual you will ever meet! She has a special...
Marina N. says "Micaiah is very experienced and was great with our 5 month old daughter. I would hire her again in a heartbeat had she not moved out of Nashville!"
Kelsi M. says "Marlissa did a great job with our one year old. We worked from home while she watched him and it was very comforting hearing our little one laugh and play...
Care Member says "Simply the best! Lyndsey babysat for our son (18 months) while my husband and I went on a date night. She was extremely warm and welcoming, and our son...
Tiffany S. says "We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and...
Care Member says "Richelle was our first nanny. We trusted her with our 3-month old infant and she never let us down! She is an excellent communicator and caretaker,...
Morgan K. says "How do you describe someone who has become a family member? Laura cared primarily for my then 10 month old son and my 4 year old daughter. Her ability to...
Care Member says "My family and I absolutely loved Miss Lee. She was such a blessing in our time of need. She had such a wonderful, natural, nurturing nature about her...
Jennifer H. says "We love Gabi! She's terrific with my 3 boys and is always on time! She gets them safely to school and is their favorite part of the week! Thanks...
Care Member says "Simply put, Kim is wonderful. She is kind, patient, and cared for our 5 month old baby girl as if she were her own. We could not recommend her more!"
Kim W. says "We absolutely love Vicky. We did not travel for many years when we first came to Florida out of fear of leaving our fur babies with an unknown care giver....
Care Member says "Hire her!! Victoria is a fantastic nanny and household manager. She worked for my family for a year and I feel so blessed to have found her. Her support...
Opheley S. says "Robertha is absolutely amazing and caring. She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. My little ones absolutely love being with her!"
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238 24 hour child care are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.58/hr as of March 2026
The average star rating for rated 24 hour child care is 4.6
24 Hour Child Care are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 308 reviews of the 238 listed 24 hour child care
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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 $21.58, 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.