How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

Babysitters can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Babysitters have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on babysitters as well.

How much do babysitters make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, babysitters in the US typically charge $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Why are babysitters taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

When do babysitters work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, babysitters could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

How do babysitters find jobs?

On Sittercity, babysitters can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many babysitters will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

What are things babysitters do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that babysitters do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

How can babysitters make extra money?

There are a few ways that babysitters can make some extra income. They can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

$20–25/hr
Grandview, MO • 19 miles away

Recurring sitter to play with super cool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We’re looking for a sitter to play with our daughter one day a week while both parents work from home. Sitter must be ok with animals, as we have two cats and a dog in the home.
We just need someone to keep our little one engaged. Our house is decked out with many indoor and outdoor swings and a... More

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$18–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for one energetic 3 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm

Single mom of one 3 year old boy. I work during the days and my son loves to have someone that can spend undivided quality time with him
Drive for activities such as swimming pool, wonder scope, park, urban air or to play with him outside in our backyard
Tuesdays are light day so 4 hours max and... More

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$10–16/hr
Independence, MO • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for a 9month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

In need of a babysitter on Saturday's from 8:30am to 17:00 for my 9month old baby.

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$18–22/hr
Grandview, MO • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic toddler!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son is my world. He’s very energetic. He needs a sitter who can keep up!
I need a sitter on occasions. After school, and some work events. We are also in the potty training process. If you can help with that, it’s a plus.

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$15–19/hr
Kansas City, MO • 19 miles away

Full-time Nanny for two easy going Little...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

We have two kiddos! A 3 yr old girl, Mila (Mee-La), and a 1 yr old boy, Sevn, (pronounced just like the number).
Me and my husband are not confident in the Daycare centers or In- homes and wanted to try the Nannying option. We need someone trustworthy to watch our little ones just while I work my... More

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$15–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am in need of an awesome babysitter for my children ages 3, 5 and 10 months. This will only be occasionally for date nights. Twice a month, on Friday's or Saturday's between 5-9pm. I live in Kansas City, MO 10 min from downtown.

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$10–14/hr
Kansas City, MO • 22 miles away

sitter for 1 yr old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 11:30pm

Our little family includes mom, aunt and little Adónis. We live in a three bedroom apartment, it fits us nicely.
clean up after any messes that are made
Read and educate as much as possible
Mandatory play time, Adonis has a lot of energy and we love it over here.
I live near state line and my job is... More

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$12–18/hr
Kansas City, MO • 22 miles away

Temporary daytime infant care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 5:00pm

Hi! Opal joined us 8 weeks early and now our planned childcare suddenly closed! So we are looking for temporary daytime care until we are able to get her into another place. We also need a trusted sitter for date nights and such but that's another conversation!
Opal loves snuggles, walks,... More

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$10–13/hr
Kansas City, MO • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

I’m a single father that has two sons named Elias and Xavier and they are the funnest kids to know .

Need someone to watch my kids and changed them and feed them and show them what fun is .

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$10–15/hr
Pleasant Hill, MO • 9 miles away

Part time sitter/ mothers helper for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4, and I just had my son 3.5 weeks ago~ his big sister is 10 and in the 4th grade, & dad just went back to work last week so looking for a mothers helper of sorts.

Need them to help with running errands, light cleaning, cooking, helping with homework when applicable, bed time... More

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$14–18/hr
Kansas City, MO • 22 miles away

Night shift nanny for 10 month old Monday...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 9:00am

Family of three, we work night shift need with help with our infant 10months old at night
Feed baby, change baby at night, keep baby safe at night, do baby laundry, prepare babies food
Monday through Thursday night shift

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$10–20/hr
Grandview, MO • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for a toddler and pre-teen

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Im a single mom of 3. A 16 year old who juststarted working, and a for my 2 children under 10, unfortunately I work alot of hours, and need help for my OT shifts. Nahliyah is a very sweet but energetic 2 year old almost potty trained and Nikolaus is a 9 year old, also very sweet, quiet plays video... More

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$15–22/hr
Independence, MO • 16 miles away

Part Time Homework Helper for homeschool...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

I am looking for someone to come 2 times a week - 2-3 hrs at a time, to help kids with schoolwork while I work. Flexible on time and days - but need help during any of these times: Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday mornings, Thursday afternoons or Friday afternoons.
We are a super fun family - We need... More

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$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 4 year old boy and...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two boys. The oldest is going into kindergarten and the youngest is going into preK in the Fall. They love swimming at the pool, playing at the park, etc. I am looking for a part time sitter as we have several days over the summer we need coverage for our two boys.
My sister also has two... More

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