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.

$22–26/hr
Beaumont, CA • 21 miles away

Full time sitter for 1 kid til 12pm then 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of 3 kids, two in school til 12! Parents work from home, just looking for reliability.

Light cleanup after kids, prepare meals, change diapers. Not a gigantic list of things to do, just need reliability.

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$22–26/hr
Beaumont, CA • 21 miles away

Part-time long term sitter for 7m old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hi?? I’m a single mom to my babygirl Kiyah. I’m in school part-time and I’m hoping to get a babysitter familiarized with Kiyah so that I can eventually go to school full time.

Her current nap time is 9-11 and 2-3/4. She already has 8 teeth, so most of the difficult teething is over with. She’s... More

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$21–23/hr
Beaumont, CA • 21 miles away

After school care 4:30- 8:30

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Hello my littles are 4,6, and 8 soon to be 9 and I’m just looking for help 3 weekdays for after school and Saturday for the day.

I need pick up from school and preschool by 6pm and then dinner and bedtime by 7:30-8pm.

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$10–20/hr
Angelus Oaks, CA • 12 miles away

autistic son with full time working mom

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

Single full time working mom of autistic type 2 son. Any help appreciated
Currently trying to get him in w RUSD partial day preschool. Driving to and from that for whatever program he is in and care outside of that until I’m off work. Just trying to survive here until he can officially get in w... More

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$19–23/hr
Redlands, CA • 20 miles away

**Energetic Sitter Needed to Engage...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of four, with both parents working from home. Our children are a 1-year-old and a 3.5-year-old. As a family, we embrace gentle parenting, focusing on respect, understanding, and mindful communication in raising our kids.
We’re looking for a sitter to actively engage our toddler in... More

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$17–20/hr
Yucaipa, CA • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter to a 8 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re currently looking for a baby sitter in Yucaipa CA (92399)

A family looking for a babysitter for our 8 year old daughter occasionally during school breaks while we are at work I work 4 hr days so just need you a few hours while I go to work.

as needed basis when family is unavailable during... More

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$14–17/hr
Redlands, CA • 20 miles away

Looking for a sitter who can become my...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello Family of 3 with a special needs son on the autism spectrum , just need a sitter for date nights but we are looking for someone who is great woth kids and specialises with kids on the spectrum our son is nonverbal and age 4

Enagage in playtime , cook meals / give snacks , he is still in... More

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$21–25/hr
San Bernardino, CA • 22 miles away

Part time to take child to school

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

In need of someone to take my daughter to school monday-wednesday goes in at 8:20 am

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$15–20/hr
Yucaipa, CA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re Kat and Kevin and we’re looking for someone to love on our sweet baby girl, Eliza. Her big puppy brother, Lupe, is not up for the gig so we’re hoping one of you is able to help our little family :)

Looking for a sitter to provide care for our infant daughter including feeding, changing... More

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$10–23/hr
Banning, CA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for a pretty chill 2 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Hello we’re a small family just me, son, and my soon the be wife. We have a husky also.

I do real estate and I just need you to stay home with my son while I work. Sometimes I have to travel so I won’t be in town but most times I’ll be working from my studio.

My son is a pretty cool kid.... More

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$20–24/hr
San Bernardino, CA • 24 miles away

Part Time Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm

We have a 10 month old and a 3 year old. We have a small dog as well. We are looking for someone for 1 hour from 230-330 to watch them Fridays and Mondays
We would only need the sitter to give occasional snacks and diaper changes as needed.
Friday and Monday
230-330pm

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$15–22/hr
San Bernardino, CA • 22 miles away

Seeking Reliable Early Morning Caregiver...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Looking for a reliable, fun caregiver for two neurodivergent kids (ages 4 and 5) from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Duties include morning prep, getting one to the bus stop by 7:00 a.m. and the other to preschool by 7:30 a.m. Both kids are high-energy and love... More

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$18–25/hr
Beaumont, CA • 21 miles away

Looking for a regular babysitter for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Working parents seeking childcare support for one son with special needs. We also have 2 dogs.

Seeking a babysitter who will spend time with our son after school before Mom and/or Dad gets home from work. Duties include playing (indoor/outdoors), serving snacks and meals, assisting child with... More

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$16–18/hr
Loma Linda, CA • 24 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for a 12 Month Old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are Andrea and Eric, we’re 37 & 39 years old and both work from home. We have a 12 month old baby boy, who we are obsessed with. We also have 2 dogs, Ian and Malcolm, our first babies. We moved to Loma Linda from LA about a year ago and are still getting to know the area.

We need help with... More

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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