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.

$25–27/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 21 miles away

Cincinnati, OH Church Needs Help in...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/19

12:00am - 3:00am

Cincinnati, OH Church Needs Help on Sunday!
Sunday Morning: 11:00am-2:00pm
Paying $25/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://SitterTree.com or download the SitterTree app in the App Store or Google Play!
SitterTree is a child care app that connects sitters with child care jobs with... More

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$17–20/hr
Milford, OH • 18 miles away

One or two days a week, Milford, Ohio two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there, we have two amazing girls that are sweet as can be (mostly?) we’re looking for someone one or two days a week to come watch them while we’re at work.

We need somebody there in the morning to give him a little snack or breakfast to hang out and play with them all day. Get them lunch put... More

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$12–16/hr
Loveland, OH • 24 miles away

Monthly date night sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband, soon to be two year old daughter, and I live in Loveland Ohio. We have one cat and one dog!
We are looking for a once or twice a month date day/night sitter! This would be either a Saturday or Sunday.

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$13–16/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Looking for someone to watch our daughter for a few hours a week over the summer. She is very sweet and loves going for walks. This position would last until the end of August.

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$12–15/hr
Loveland, OH • 24 miles away

Looking for date night sitter for my 6 yr...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello- I am a single parent to a 6 yr old daughter, Sophie. She loves art and is great at card games (if you can play “go fish” or “uno” she will be thrilled). Looking for a sitter on the occasional date night or for after hours work events

If at dinner time, will purchase dinner for both the... More

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$12–15/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 year old boy/15-20...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a babysitter for 1 year old boy. Parents work from home and will be in the home. Looking for help in the mornings.

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$10–11/hr
Loveland, OH • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am looking for a sitter Wed-Sat every other week for my 8 year old boy and 3 year old girl. Both super well behaved and respectful. I work second shift so the time would be 2pm until roughly 3am, the kids would be going to bed no later than 9:30pm. Food & beverages will be provided, 3yo is potty... More

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$15–20/hr
Loveland, OH • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for the summer

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! My husband and I are looking for a sitter for our 1 year old son. We are healthcare workers and need someone who can be flexible with our schedules. The ideal candidate would need to have prior experience, provide references, be CPR certified, complete background check, and be open to initial... More

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$13–18/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 25 miles away

PT date night nanny for occasional week...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we are looking for a part time nanny for our 5 yr-old daughter on weekends, and Occasional weeknights 5 PM to 10 PM ( 7pm til bedtime) in our home. Part time hours are flexible options.

We are a fun-loving family looking for a nanny with 5+ years of experience as a nanny, with skills in... More

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$19–25/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 24 miles away

One-time (day and night) sitter in OTR,...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/11

12:00am - 2:00pm

Hello, we are Willem and Edie and have one son Kees (2 years old). We are originally from the Netherlands, but we live in Boston since three years now (we all speak English very well, Kees understands and speaks English as well). My family is travelling to Cincinnati for a wedding. During the... More

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$18–22/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 elementary school...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We are the Simmons! We have a 14 year old named Xander, a 10 year old Noah who has diabetes, a 8 year old Xavier and Aurora who is 7.
Help get the kiddos ready for school and off onto the bus during school time. During the summer wait with them for 2-3 hours until mom’s home from night shift.
We are... More

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$10–20/hr
Amelia, OH • 9 miles away

Some sibling rivalry in this house

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two boys, one 9 and the other 2. I am looking for someone that can be available at least 2 days a month, with other occasional days as needed. You’d mostly be working evenings and/or nights, but rarely (if ever) overnight and weekends. There aren’t many expectations beyond keeping them alive.... More

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$18–25/hr
Independence, KY • 24 miles away

Back-Up Childcare for 1 Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/20

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Looking for back-up childcare in my home for my 1.5-year-old son (Born August 2022). This would be while current nanny is on vacation, May 20th - May 23rd. Start time can be flexible, but care is needed approximately 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. He is a very happy, fun, energetic boy. He has plenty of toys... More

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$18–22/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 25 miles away

Summer break morning help

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/14

11:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

Family of 3 busy boys - 1st grade twins and a 2 year old. We will be visiting Cincy from Arizona for 2 weeks.
Watch fun boy at his grandmas house while his mom and dad work from home in offices. We are visiting grandma for 2 weeks.
9-12

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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