$18–25/hr
Bellingham, WA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 girls

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.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3, 8, and 10 year old that need a playmate while Mom works or goes out with friends occasionally.

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$14–17/hr
Bellingham, WA • 22 miles away

Experienced and Reliable Sitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Young working couple with friendly energetic, seven-year-old daughter.

Provide engaging and attentive care. Creates a fun and educational environment, assist with homework, light meals, and manage bedtime routines. Encourages outdoor activities, crafts, and ensures she remains active and creative.... More

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$21–25/hr
Anacortes, WA • 20 miles away

As needed sitter for adorable baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a little family of three with our amazing daughter, Amoura. We are looking for someone reliable, punctual and honest to work with us.
We require someone to be able to play with her, regular care (changing etc),feeding bottles and solids. Bed time possibly as well depending on how late we are... More

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$25–30/hr
Bellingham, WA • 24 miles away

Part-Time sitters for active toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 4 year old daughter that loves Dinosaurs, riding bikes and playing gymnastics and a 2 year old boy that loves anything that looks like a sport especially basketball. They have never had a babysitter, or daycare or other childcare outside us and their Nana.
We are looking for someone to play... More

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$21–25/hr
Ferndale, WA • 18 miles away

Sitter for a few days for 1 toddler!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3. And one 1 kitty. New to the PNW area. Looking for some help!
Son is home from Montessori with an arm injury. Will need daytime care. Just meal prep and entertaining.Daytime only.
Daytime only 7:00 am-2:00 pm ranging.

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$16–20/hr
Blaine, WA • 19 miles away

Full-Time Nanny for 2 Elementary School...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Family of 4 with a cute Bernedoodle pup.
Both parents work from home, and children are enrolled in online public school.
Responsibilities include:
- meal/snack prep/help
- help with online school program
- light housekeeping (our kids have daily and weekly responsibilities)
- Laundry
- outdoor... More

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$18–31/hr
Blaine, WA • 19 miles away

Sitter needed for family wedding...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/08 - 06/09

7:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

My husband Paul and I are looking for a sitter for our 3-year-old daughter Nora. Nora is very bright, funny and sweet. She loves books and dancing to music. She’s friendly and doesn’t get too upset when we leave her with a sitter.
We need help with bedtime. We will feed her and bathe her. She will... More

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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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Part-time sitter for 3 girls

Part-time sitter for 3 girls

Experienced and Reliable Sitter Needed for...

Experienced and Reliable Sitter Needed for...

As needed sitter for adorable baby girl

As needed sitter for adorable baby girl

Part-Time sitters for active toddlers.

Part-Time sitters for active toddlers.

Sitter for a few days for 1 toddler!

Sitter for a few days for 1 toddler!

Full-Time Nanny for 2 Elementary School...

Full-Time Nanny for 2 Elementary School...

Sitter needed for family wedding...

Sitter needed for family wedding...

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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