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.

$18–20/hr
Patterson, CA • 15 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for one energetic 1st...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

Valencia Family need help with pickup and drop off of one child to and from school. Very short walk only 3 mins away.
Drop and Pickup kids from school and feed them snacks or light lunch after school.

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$19–23/hr
Turlock, CA • 19 miles away

Part time after school pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm

I have a 13 year old daughter that needs to be picked up after school.
Pick up daughter from school and drive her home. Once at home,supervise her until I get home.
On Wednesdays the time for pick up would be 1:40 pm

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$12–15/hr
Modesto, CA • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 5 that live in Modesto . I have 3 kids. They’re really easy going and polite

Sitter’s responsibilities would be just to watch the kids and possibly give them a snack while I’m gone

Would be needed only from time to time for when I have an appointment to attend to

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$10–25/hr
Modesto, CA • 3 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 year old and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have a 1 year old boy and a 3 year old girl (turning 4 in August). We both work full time. Our daughter goes to preschool 5 days a week, full day. She is strong willed and has lots of energy, so staying firm with what's being asked and with consequences, but pouring praise for every... More

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$19–23/hr
Holt, CA • 24 miles away

Sitter for 9 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

9 year old boy, calm and can take care of himself for mostly everything.
Will require drop off at nearby school and pick up. An additional few hours after school until I get off as well.
Tuesday |
Drop off at school by 8:30am, pick up by 3:15pm, watch him until 5/6:00pm

Wednesday |
Drop off at... More

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$13–30/hr
Ripon, CA • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for well-behaved, ...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

My wife and I would like help from someone experienced who can watch the children for a few hours here in Ripon. Thank you.

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$10–16/hr
Keyes, CA • 14 miles away

Looking for a sitter asap!!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 3:30pm

We are a hardworking couple in need of care of our 5 and 7 year oldDuring the day
To drop off the children at school to make sure they get ready and one to be picked up during the day and watched and cared for until one of us gets home.

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$17/hr
Stockton, CA • 19 miles away

PT sitter for 2 energetic girls. 6 &...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/13

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello! is my handle.
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Mahlanie is 6 & Mahlina is 2. ??
The girls are energetic & a busy duo together.
Mahlina is my sour patch kid, loves fruits & veggies, interactive toys & a lil risk taker.
The girls has their normal sibling “no mines” match.
Mahlanie is very talkative and loves dress... More

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$10–15/hr
Turlock, CA • 19 miles away

3hr Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Need someone 3hrs a day, 4 days a week. To take care of child in between parental shift change.

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$12–20/hr
Modesto, CA • 8 miles away

Part-time for a 6 month old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi!! My boyfriend & I are hoping to find someone caring, nurturing & patient who can care for our sweet girl a few times a week while I transition back into working.

Our daughter is almost crawling & recently started solids and I’d prefer if she’s the only child you’re watching so you can keep an... More

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$10–17/hr
Tracy, CA • 18 miles away

Looking for a reliable date night sitter

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/01 - 07/02

7:00pm - 3:00am

We are a small family that is fun and at times we like to have date nights.
Ensure my son is safe.Feed himhis packed snacks and let him watch his favorite shows and then have him go to bed.
Tracy, CA

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$10–20/hr
Stockton, CA • 25 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Happy 16 Month Old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I are looking for someone to occasionally watch our 16 month old son when our usual sitter is on vacation. He’s a happy baby and loves the normal things: playing, sleeping, and snacking! :) My husband and I both work from home and would prefer someone who can watch him at our house... More

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$18–22/hr
Keyes, CA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

Hello my name is Atheena and I have 2 active boys. They are close in age 7&8 ☺️
looking for a sitter to take my boys to school for me in the mornings, Thursday and Friday.

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$18–22/hr
Stockton, CA • 24 miles away

3Days a week sitter for two amazing little...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I am a mother of four beautiful kids but I am currently looking for care for my younger two. One is with me full time and is 5 years old and the other younger one is 3 and is with me every other couple weeks for two weeks at a time.
I would need drop off and pick up from school for my 5 year... More

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