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.

$18–25/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for Toddler & Infant

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

A loving and down to earth family of four with a energetics boy toddler and four month sweet baby girl.
We would like our sitter to be patient and kind help with preparing meals and snacks and bottlefeeding. We would like someone who likes to read and go to the playground in our neighborhood.
We are... More

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$14–19/hr
Plainfield, IN • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 active kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Active kids love to play, enjoy rides, jumping and watch tv who needs to be engaged and kept busy

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$15–22/hr
Plainfield, IN • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need help while we work (from home) during the day. We also have 2 big dogs that love people.

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$14–18/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 24 miles away

Two Weeks in Indy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 5:30pm

I’ll be in Indy June 19-28th. I’m looking for someone to watch my infant during the weekdays 9:30am-5:30pm and some weekend time.

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$14–29/hr
Brownsburg, IN • 20 miles away

Seeking Nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

1 month old boy in Brownsburg area. Seeking nanny for occasional date nights.

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$12–15/hr
Plainfield, IN • 15 miles away

Flexible Occasional Sitter for a 1 year...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3, soon to be 4. We have a 1 year old daughter and another girl due in July. Looking for an occasional flexible sitter for when our work schedules line up and we are both at work. Days will vary Friday-Sunday, hours 8am-930pm. Possibility for more hours throughout the week and weekends if... More

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$13–16/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 22 miles away

Part time Sitter for average 5yr old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 2:30pm

Father works 2 jobs mom works one & no family to help out clean laid back home
Basic sitter job watch boy interact bit with him take care of what he needs through out the day park is located 100 yards from home too.
Southwest side indy daytime hours 7:30 / 2:30

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$17–21/hr
Camby, IN • 19 miles away

Part Time Sitter for my 2 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Hello, I am a single mom of a 2 year old boy. He has been home with me and we tried day care recently but he was not adjusting so we are looking for someone to spend the day with him 1:1. He is a sweet boy and loves to be outside and doing things out of the house as well.
I work from home but would... More

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$12–15/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3, looking for a date night sitter for weekly time out for mom and dad.

Varies depending on time of day but will be mostly nighttime routine. We will make the transitions as easy and possible.

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$10–16/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for preschooler/summer...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are family of 4 with a 6 and 3 YO. We have 3 aloof cats and a overly friendly dog (basset hound).
Our 3 YO needs aftercare after he gets home from preschool during school year while I WFH. I will take Care of diaper changes and meals, but just need someone to keep him entertained while I'm on... More

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$18–19/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler & baby on...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey my name is alerra! I have a daughter her name is Ahlani she is 3yrs old a bright soul such a girly girl friendly can be shy! Then I have my baby boy knash he is 9mos old he’s a happy baby always smiling but mostly eats and sleeps and loves attention but not a crybaby!
Honestly really need... More

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$18–22/hr
Quincy, IN • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two toddlers and one...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Three children in a farm that love to be outside. Mom works from home and needs assistance keeping kids busy during the day.
Play with kids, feed kids, do crafts, play outside with kids and help with nap time.

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$10–12/hr
Danville, IN • 9 miles away

Part- time morning sitter for 20 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

I have a 20 month old son, and need a sitter. I'm starting a part time job next week. Around 10 hours week. Currently going to be full time soon. I and my husband live at home with my sister and brother in law, but they also work. So house will be empty. We have 1 dog that just stays in a bedroom... More

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$17–21/hr
Camby, IN • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a dependable sitter for my 6 year old son who has ASD. He is verbal, very independent and just needs general oversight while we are away. He loves people, will talk constantly and enjoys crafts and food. We just need some time for us to disconnect for a few nights a month.

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