$17–26/hr
Oak Harbor, WA • 8 miles away

Nanny 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

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a nanny for our baby boy that will be 6 months old around the time care is needed.

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$20–26/hr
Clearlake, WA • 13 miles away

Temp. Part time helper needed-...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a disabled mom of 2 kids, Ronan (M-5years) and Ryli (F-15months). My husband and I live together with my mom, step dad, 2 step brothers, my brother and my grandpa who lives in the travel trailer in our driveway. It's a full, busy house that's never short on love, laughter and chaos.
This is a... More

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$21–25/hr
Anacortes, WA • 9 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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$18–23/hr
Sedro Woolley, WA • 18 miles away

Part-time summer mom help for 1-3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

I work from home and need help with 1-3 kiddos depending on the day. Primarily need help with older kids and baby between naps. I will be here to help most days.
We are a Christian family kids aged 7, 4 and 1. Kids love building forts, playing games, swimming, reading stories and helping around... More

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$24–28/hr
Marysville, WA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Our family consists of myself, my husband and our son plus two dogs. We both work full-time and need someone to care for our son for about 4 hours every Thursday afternoon.
Engage with our son, feed him a bottle, and potentially put down for his last nap of the day.
I anticipate needing care every... More

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$11–14/hr
Oak Harbor, WA • 8 miles away

Daytime sitter for one year old child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband works for the Navy now we are temporarily stationed at Oak Harbor.

Diaper change, feed the baby, play with her or just let her watch TV, nap etc.

Better if at the sitter’s place.

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$18–30/hr
Mount Vernon, WA • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Hello! We are a new family of 3 (wife, husband and baby Theo). We both work full time and need some help with managing our schedules around Theo so that we can get everything done for work! We also have a house with 3 dogs and 2 cats, so being comfortable around animals is needed.
Basic child care... 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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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Nanny for infant

Temp. Part time helper needed-...

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As needed sitter for adorable baby girl

As needed sitter for adorable baby girl

Part-time summer mom help for 1-3 kids

Part-time summer mom help for 1-3 kids

Part-time sitter for 5 month old

Part-time sitter for 5 month old

Daytime sitter for one year old child

Daytime sitter for one year old child

Part time sitter for 5 month old

Part time sitter for 5 month old

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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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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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