$17–21/hr
Lexington, KY • 23 miles away

Part time drop in sitter for two energetic...

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/15

8:30am - 6:30pm

Both kids are pretty laid back. And honestly so are we. Oldest is into video games and the youngest loves Ms Rachel and is active.
I need someone to watch my two boys on your location for the day while I'm at work.
I need it to be in your home and depending on site I might be able to pick them up... More

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$11–18/hr
Lexington, KY • 19 miles away

Part time nanny for two sweet girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two girls aged 2 and 3. We need fill in help when our main nanny isn’t available. End of may, one week in July, and second half of August!

We need helping picking up from school on t/th and all MWF. Girls nap in afternoon.

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$17–21/hr
Lexington, KY • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for a week at a time

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! our full time nanny is leaving us soon, and we need intermitted help for up to 5 days at a time. So far our needs are end of May, a week in July, and two weeks in august. M-F.

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$15–20/hr
Lexington, KY • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for my lazy baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello, I’m Theo and my girlfriend is Makaylynn, we share a baby girl name Mila.

Mila is 1 years old and will mostly nap around this time, just need a baby sitter to feed her and give care such as feeding and diaper changing if needed.

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$14–22/hr
Lexington, KY • 18 miles away

Looking for nanny for our little guy!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 with a new baby boy. We live in Lexington and are two working parents looking for full time child care.
We are looking for someone to watch our newborn throughout the week with the flexibility to stay for an occasional date night or overnight.

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$16–22/hr
Paris, KY • Less than a mile

Flexible babysitting hours for newborn.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

My husband and I just had our first child in March. We run our own horse breeding farm and I ride professionally. I am going back to work and am looking for someone to watch our son while I ride.
The sitter would need to be comfortable bottle feeding a newborn and putting him back down to nap. ... More

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$10–12/hr
Lexington, KY • 13 miles away

Regular weekend sitter for 9-year-old boy....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 3:00am (flexible)

We're a relaxed family with one child, very comfortable with going with the flow.
I am in search of a sitter who will be comfortable watching my child overnight in our home. My son is an independent 9-year-old needing only occasional assistance with meals/snacks and bedtime. We do have cats so... More

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$13–15/hr
Lexington, KY • 21 miles away

Sitter needed for one elementary boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30am - 3:30am (flexible)

It's just me and my son. He has mild autism and is very much fond of people.
Just play with him or talk to him. Make sure he drinks water, that's all.
The website is not letting me add many detail. So I will do it here. Please ready very carefully. I need nanny for May 4,5,10 sharp at 2:45 who will... More

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Part time drop in sitter for two energetic...

Part time drop in sitter for two energetic...

Part time nanny for two sweet girls.

Part time nanny for two sweet girls.

Part time sitter for a week at a time

Part time sitter for a week at a time

Part time sitter for my lazy baby

Part time sitter for my lazy baby

Looking for nanny for our little guy!

Looking for nanny for our little guy!

Flexible babysitting hours for newborn.

Flexible babysitting hours for newborn.

Regular weekend sitter for 9-year-old boy....

Regular weekend sitter for 9-year-old boy....

Sitter needed for one elementary boy

Sitter needed for one elementary boy

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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

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