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.

$18–22/hr
Royse City, TX • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small family looking for occasional sitter for times like date night and relaxing running errands
A sitter to stay home with my son. Feeding and bed time. I will have him ready for bed if it’s for date night

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$18–22/hr
Lavon, TX • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 month twin boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need an extra set of hands with our twins Cayde and William. Smoke free home with one corgi named Bandit. Rotating parent shifts - one parent will always be home while the other goes to work. Grandma is also around and helps out too. We'd love to meet you!

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$10–25/hr
Royse City, TX • 15 miles away

Looking for long term occasional babysitter.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello we are a sport family with 3 kids. We needs lost of help during football, cheer, soccer, basketball and volleyball seasons. In other words we ned help all year long.
Sitter will need to maintain kids busy be they're play buddie. Sometime take out will be delivered or will require to make... More

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$20–25/hr
Lavon, TX • 20 miles away

Summer Sitter Twice a Week for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm

Hi There! My husband works long summer hours and I am currently a masters student and so this summer we need some simple help with childcare! If things work out with our sitter we would love to hire you ongoing for when I start my internship in August! Our children Parker, Claire and Annie are SO... More

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$12–17/hr
Greenville, TX • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for 8 month old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hi I’m annie I’m a single mom and I work at Walmart. I have a 8 month old daughter named Noelle. She’s a very sweet and funny baby.
I just need help a few days a week while I work. Basic infant care like feeding, changing diapers, making sure she doesn’t get into any mischief. She mostly drinks... More

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$12–20/hr
Rockwall, TX • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for a sweet 1 year one girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello!! We are a family of three with an amazing dog! Our sweet baby just turned one April 9th and her name is Blakely. Our dog is 2 and her name is Ella!

I need a baby sitter to watch our daughter for some date nights and mommy time once in a while! While you watch Ms. Blakely we need you to help... More

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$12–15/hr
Princeton, TX • 25 miles away

Full or part-time sitter for one 4 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My son Ryland is 4 years old! We moved to Princeton, TX from Fort Payne, AL recently. My son Ryland loves animals, babies, and legos. I am a tattoo artist and a cook so hours needed sometimes vary.

Sit with him, watch movies, play with him, give meals or snacks, etc. .

I can bring him to you

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$18–25/hr
Lavon, TX • 20 miles away

Sitter for 2 kids (6 and 19months Old)

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 kids (6mnths and 19mnths Old) I need help with whenever I have to work or have other business engagements.
Watch and Cather to the kids needs. Feed and Put them to bed. Might need help from time to time with the kids laundry
Location is in Collin County. Schedule needs to be flexible.... More

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$12–20/hr
Royse City, TX • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 fun loving boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are looking for a date night babysitter to come over to our home and watch our 3 boys at least biweekly and sometimes weekly. Usually Friday or Saturday night would be ideal. Our boys are age 10, 4 and 1yr/9 month’s. They are all very well behaved and love to play in the backyard, boardgames,... More

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$12–48/hr
Rockwall, TX • 23 miles away

Family of 7 seeking a Trusted nanny.

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 7 with 5 kids (0-13) from Dallas Texas. Seeking a Trusted flexible nanny.

Nature first with attentive & flexible skillet. Nanny with abilities to tutor as well.

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$18–22/hr
Lavon, TX • 20 miles away

Part-time evening sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm

My name is Rainy & my children River and Araylee are sweet and kind children.
I need a sitter who can watch my kids while I am in evening school and give them dinner and put them to bed.
We are in Lavon Tx. The schedule would be Monday-Friday 4pm-10:15pm (maybe every day of the week, maybe only a... More

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$15–20/hr
Princeton, TX • 25 miles away

Occasional date night/day sitter for 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single child family,25 month old boy who needs occasional care so mom and dad can have a night/day out once or twice a weekend
basic needs for child such as feeding, changing, diaper care, potty training, playing and being attentive. MUST be patient as he is very empathetic.
princeton tx, 3 bedroom... More

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$18–22/hr
Farmersville, TX • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Working parents of two looking for part-time weekend childcare. We have 2 daughters, Louisa (6), and Maya (4).
We are looking for a part-time sitter that can watch the children for a few hours every other Saturday afternoon from 12-5/6 and the occasional Friday or Saturday night. Duties would... More

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$18–22/hr
Princeton, TX • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for sweet toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Family of four with two under two, we work from home and need an extra hand
Help with the toddler two days a week while we are in meetings or on the phone, help with toddler activities.
We are located in Bridgewater south of princeton

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