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.

$12–16/hr
Loveland, OH • 13 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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$15–16/hr
Morrow, OH • 9 miles away

Full time sitter for one toddler and...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

We have 3 kids (ages 1, 5 & 7). Looking for care during next school year.
We are looking for someone who can watch our 1 year old at our house Monday-Friday from about 7:15-3:45. We would also need our older 2 children put on and off the bus in the morning and afternoon.

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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 • 13 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 • 22 miles away

Full time babysitter for my 2 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

Hello, I have a 2 year old girl, her name is Saraya. She is a sweet loving girl, she loves to play, watch her favorite shows Minnie Mouse and Sesame Street. Saraya sometimes takes naps throughout the day, she loves to eat bananas as well as other foods.

I would need the sitter to feed my child... More

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$10–11/hr
Loveland, OH • 13 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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$10–20/hr
Dayton, OH • 17 miles away

One day a week sitter for two fun girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Hi my name is Brittany. I have two daughters, Kayden 5 and Skyler 3. They are both shy girls at first but have a very spunky personality. Kayden is more of a girls girl although Skyler doesn't mind playing dress up every once and while. They are usually very behaved and both potty trained.
I just... More

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$12–13/hr
Miamisburg, OH • 13 miles away

Clean and well educated and understanding...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm

Clean and well educated nanny who can understand and care for my 2 lovely kids
Feed and watch baby at all times. Take naps too in the afternoon and make sure baby is ok and not crying while doing my job online!

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$10–13/hr
Dayton, OH • 16 miles away

Overnight babysitter for 1 infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00pm - 7:00am

I am a single mom to a two month old son. I also have a cat. I am looking for someone to stay with my son while I am at work.
I need the sitter to feed him and change his diapers while I am at work.
It is an over night schedule so it is perfectly fine to sleep while you are with him. You just need... More

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$15–21/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for an energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a fantastic son who is five years old. He loves dinosaurs, bubbles, and playing outside. He is very energetic, so I would like someone with great energy to keep up with him.
I just need someone who can pick him up from school on Fridays mostly; he has to be picked up at 4 pm, no later. I... More

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$15–20/hr
Loveland, OH • 13 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 • 16 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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$13–15/hr
Dayton, OH • 21 miles away

Full time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Saturday-Tuesday I need you to be at my house by 6 and I’ll be back around 7:30 if not earlier , she is 1 year old and she is very active requires a lot of attention n may cry just be patient with her.

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$15–20/hr
Centerville, OH • 13 miles away

Part-Time After-School Support for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We are looking for extra help after school with 9 year old daughter & 5 year old son (year round). Both kids have after school activities to include martial arts, tutoring and sports.

Looking for someone to also help with laundry & light housekeeping, driving kids to after-school activities,... More

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