$10–13/hr
Williamsburg, VA • 14 miles away

Occasional babysitting for infant.

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.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi!
Small family of three. We have one child that is 4 months old.

Care for baby and attend to her needs. Feedings, naps, play time & diaper changing.

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$15–21/hr
Toano, VA • 16 miles away

Sitter for 2 boys under 3yo

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

I have a three year-old & eight month old boy. We have a small dog that can’t be bothered with us. My arm is broken so I’m looking for part-time help during the day. I would be home but resting. I just want them to play in our kid friendly yard. You would be responsible for snacks some light... More

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$15/hr
Newport News, VA • 22 miles away

Part-Time sitter for a well-mannered 7...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Hello, My name is Josh i’m a father to Aiyanna who is 7 years old. I’m hoping we can meet a lovely baby sitter here to supervise for the 3 days a week I am in school for 3hrs. This is a flexible schedule since I do have family members that support us as well ☺️.

Aiyanna just needs a sitter that... More

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$16–20/hr
Newport News, VA • 22 miles away

Part-time loveable sitter for small infant...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/18

7:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

I am a mother of four girls & a girl dog with the smallest girl being born in Dec 23. I am looking for a reliable sitter to help for date nights once every two weeks. We do have a older dog so not afraid of pets.
to watch a infant under one just feed and watch. Also to let older dog out in the... More

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$10–15/hr
Newport News, VA • 22 miles away

Ocasional sitting for a independent 8 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we are a family of 3 that needs helps for a couple of days, is a really easy money!

Basically will be take the kid the the bus stop in the morning (8:00 am) and then pick him up at the bus stop and hang around with him until mom gets home, he’ll be doing his own thing so won’t have to... More

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$10–20/hr
Newport News, VA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for sweet 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m looking for a part time sitter for Monday Thursday and Friday from 6:30-9:30 when he gets on the bus then again from 4-5:30. Then once school is out, I would need care from 7-5.

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$12–21/hr
Norge, VA • 13 miles away

Assistance in taking an active 8-year-old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am

We have an active 8 year old and two working parents. Our son is self-sufficient but we need assistance getting him to and from activities.
We need the sitter to pick him up from the house and bring him to camp and/or friends' houses

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$16–20/hr
Poquoson, VA • 23 miles away

As needed sitter for two sweet girls!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Hello there! We are a family of four, along with our beloved German Shepherd dog. We have two daughters, aged 4 and 5, who will soon turn 6. We are currently searching for a reliable, patient, sweet, and fun caregiver who can look after our precious girls on weekdays and occasionally on weekends.... 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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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Occasional babysitting for infant.

Occasional babysitting for infant.

Sitter for 2 boys under 3yo

Sitter for 2 boys under 3yo

Part-Time sitter for a well-mannered 7...

Part-Time sitter for a well-mannered 7...

Part-time loveable sitter for small infant...

Part-time loveable sitter for small infant...

Ocasional sitting for a independent 8 year...

Ocasional sitting for a independent 8 year...

Part time sitter for sweet 5 year old

Part time sitter for sweet 5 year old

Assistance in taking an active 8-year-old...

Assistance in taking an active 8-year-old...

As needed sitter for two sweet girls!

As needed sitter for two sweet girls!

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Babysitting FAQ

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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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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