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.

$10–13/hr
Berkeley Springs, WV • 19 miles away

Full time sitter for 1 toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

My name is Josephine Allison and I am looking for child care for my son Brandon. We recently just moved here from fl and it’s been going great!

You would have to be able to watch my son Brandon at your house. Have your own transportation.

I’m a housekeeper at a state park so my hours and days... More

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$10–22/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 11 miles away

Recurrent sitter for an infant. Flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello!
We are looking for a recurring sitter for our 12 week old baby girl. Days and hours will vary, as I am a nurse and my husband is a firefighter, so our schedules are all over the place. Some days, we will just need care in the morning from 6-7am. Other days we will need care from... More

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$18–25/hr
Shepherdstown, WV • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family of three. My wife and I both work full-time jobs. Wife works from home so she will be there if you need anything. We are looking for someone to come to our house 2-3 times a week for a few hours.
Looking for a sitter to help watch our infant while my wife works keeping her... More

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$15–20/hr
Harpers Ferry, WV • 14 miles away

Occasional Sitter who loves to play with...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/05

9:30am - 2:30pm

We have one child who is about to turn two and another on the way, due in October!
Our toddler is potty trained on a small potty that needs to be dumped after use. She also needs help wiping. She naps around 12:30 pm so the sitter would ideally be able to get her down to sleep.

She is very outgoing... More

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$15–18/hr
Falling Waters, WV • 20 miles away

Part time Sitter for 6 month old Baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Small familly. Only needed for part time, for our work schedule only 2-3 days needed per work.
I feel like this baby will be the easiest baby you can dream of.She only cries when she’s hungry or needs changed, extremely friendly and giggly, and on a regular nap schedule. We will prepare the bottles... More

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$19–23/hr
Charles Town, WV • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for two school aged kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for an engaging sitter to assist with afterschool care on Wednesday through Friday for out 7 year old son and 11 year old daughter. That would be interested in extending the baby sitting 1-2x a month on a Friday or Saturday evening. Our location does require a reliable car for access... More

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$17–25/hr
Inwood, WV • 4 miles away

Part-time sitter for happy baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

We're a two parent household with a one year old boy and an old dog who sleeps most of the day. Mom works full time from home most days, while dad is stay-at-home and works part time on nights and weekends.
We're looking for a fully vaccinated sitter to watch our son once a week while mom is... More

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$11–25/hr
Berkeley Springs, WV • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for an occasional sitter for our 2year old daughter that could potentially become a reoccurring role.
We would prefer someone who has their own transportation that could assist with potty training.

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$10–18/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 11 miles away

Need drop off assistance for my preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Hello,

I’m a mom to 3 beautiful kids! I need help dropping off my youngest to her summer program.

I need you to pick her up from our home near the Orsini’s by 7 am and drop her off to Butterflies and Bumblebees. She will be dressed and bag packed!

Both locations are in Martinsburg appx15... More

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$17–21/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 11 miles away

Part time for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need a babysitter 3 days a week for 3 alternating weeks in July to august
I can drop them off on the days I need to go to work and then pick them back up

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$10–20/hr
Winchester, VA • 11 miles away

Respite care giver for disabled young man....

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our son is not a toddler. He is 37 at the dev of a toddler. He is not aggressive does not walk and wears diapers. He really wants someone who is willing to play with him while mom does chores. Hours are flexible. About 4 hours a week. If he falls asleep it would be great if you would do light... More

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$19–23/hr
Brunswick, MD • 22 miles away

Sitter for a short time for two loving and...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/29

8:30am - 3:30pm

Family of 4 with two young boys. The boys love to build and play cars / airplanes.
Visiting my brother and need to work remotely. Looking for someone to help entertain the kids while we work. Looking for the 29 - 31.
Brunswick MD We will be staying at a hotel or my brothers. Next to a playground. More

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$12–15/hr
Brunswick, MD • 22 miles away

Full time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Looking for sitter for 1 year old toddler. Start and end times are flexible but looking for a reliable nanny/sitter

Feeding
Diaper changes
Cleanup toys
Nap times
Playing
Doing Activities

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$15–18/hr
Lovettsville, VA • 21 miles away

Regular sitter for my 10-month baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hello! My 10-month old baby girl stays home with me while I work from home. I need reliable sitter who has experience with infants who can entertain her when I am working.

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