$10–13/hr
Newport News, VA • 25 miles away

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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.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm

We have 2 under 2. We are looking for a kind, patient, enthusiastic caregiver who enjoys children. We would need someone 10-5 Monday through Friday with reliable transportation. We would like the caregiver to provide services in our home. We need someone to foster a safe environment for our children... More

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$10–20/hr
Smithfield, VA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for a velcro baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm in the Navy and my husband is a cable guy. My baby is a velcro baby, he doesn't nap very long unless he is with me.
I need the sitter to watch him, change his diaper, and feed him. Again, he is a velcro baby. It'd difficult to let him nap. As soon as you put him down he gets upset
Smithfield in... More

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$10–15/hr
Suffolk, VA • 20 miles away

Occasional Sitter for energetic 6 yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of three. My husband and I are raising our grandson, Sawyer. We also have two small dogs, a dachshund and a poodle. Sawyer is smart and very energetic (has ADHD), loves building things, riding his bike or scooter, and all things dinosaurs. He has started learning to play soccer &... More

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$14–18/hr
Smithfield, VA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter needed for 2 children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for summer care for a 3 year old boy and a 5 year old girl. Looking for part time hours between 12:30PM to 5:30PM for Monday to Thursday. Must be comfortable with large dog and 2 cats in home.

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$14–15/hr
Suffolk, VA • 20 miles away

morning sitter for 4 kids

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a baby sitter early mornings, 5:30am-7:30am. For now it will just be Monday mornings. The kids will probably be sleeping except the oldest who catches the bus at 6:45.

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$14–17/hr
Suffolk, VA • 20 miles away

Monday morning sitter.

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 4 boys who all have a lot of energy and a golden retrieve who just wants to be left alone.
We mostly need a sitter come in the morning from 530am-730am just to make sure our oldest gets on the bus and the young 3 stay safe. The kids will probably be sleeping.

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$17–21/hr
Suffolk, VA • 20 miles away

Babysitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Weekend care

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$10–15/hr
Suffolk, VA • 14 miles away

Sitter for 5-month Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need a person who is good with a small infant, fun, sweet, and loves little babies! Needs to be able to do feedings, diaper changes, prepare bottles, tummy time, reading, etc.
Looking for someone with experience; CPR certified; has own car; Must be good with cats

Details about child:... 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?

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Part time sitter for a velcro baby

Part time sitter for a velcro baby

Occasional Sitter for energetic 6 yr old

Occasional Sitter for energetic 6 yr old

Part time sitter needed for 2 children...

Part time sitter needed for 2 children...

morning sitter for 4 kids

morning sitter for 4 kids

Monday morning sitter.

Monday morning sitter.

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Babysitter

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Sitter for 5-month Infant

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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?

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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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