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.

$10–11/hr
Grand Terrace, CA • 21 miles away

Child care

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 1:30am

Taking care of 3 children

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$15–20/hr
Fontana, CA • 20 miles away

As needed sitter for date night

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter for our 9 month old for date nights and any as needed care on weekends.

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$23–27/hr
Laguna Hills, CA • 19 miles away

Regular sitter needed for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hiring regular nanny for two boys M-F, 12p-6p, in Nellie gail. $23-27/hr. Ideally looking for someone that is responsible, mature, and has real life experience with children (e.g. perhaps you are a mom and have grown kids!).

Requirements:
Minimum 5 years experience with children
Creative... More

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$25–29/hr
Laguna Beach, CA • 24 miles away

Date night sitter for two boys!

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/29

5:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

2 boys. Ages 2 and 7. Fun and energetic kids. Must be comfortable with our dog.

The sitters responsibilities would be dinner, cleaning up after dinner and getting kids to bed

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$10–30/hr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 sweet, shy and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, It’s just me and my little guy. I’m a work from home and stay at home mom. I’d like to have an hour or 2 to myself from time to time and would love some help with teaching him Spanish and ASL. Looking for a smart, kind, gentle, patient and loving helping hand.

Play with him, teach him, have... More

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$20–30/hr
Riverside, CA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need occasional babysitting at our home 1 - 2 times a week, flexible schedule including weekends, in the late afternoon (4-8pm) or middle of the day (10am-2pm) for 4 hours.

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$19–24/hr
Santa Ana, CA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for an infant (parents...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are new parents to a 4-month-old boy. We have our own business in Santa Ana and have a dedicated "baby room" with everything needed to take care of the baby. We would be grateful for help during the afternoons to take care of our baby so that Mom can get some work done :)
Watch and play... More

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$17–22/hr
Corona, CA • 5 miles away

Part time/ full time for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

first child baby will be 3 months. Will be our first one. Also have a dog but she is little and stays in kennel during the day.
Infant care. Feed, change diapers, keep clean clothing. Wash bottles if needed
While parents are working. Dad works near by if an emergency

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$23–29/hr
Irvine, CA • 12 miles away

Caring and Reliable Nanny for Early...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We are seeking a caring and reliable nanny to create a safe and fun environment for our two wonderful children. She will prepare food, feed the children breakfast, make their school lunch, get them ready for school, do light laundry, and take out the trash.

Initially, we need our nanny on... More

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$10–20/hr
Buena Park, CA • 22 miles away

Afterschool Transportation

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Pick up and drop off preschool student at school and transport to home childcare Tuesday,Wednesday& Friday @ 215pm. Thursdays at 12:15pm need to be reliable and available all school year. Child is intelligent and mildly Autistic.

Transportation afterschool Tuesday-Friday at 215pm to home... More

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$25–26/hr
Irvine, CA • 12 miles away

Morning Mother's Helper Needed in Irvine

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello! We are the Cheung family! We are looking for a long term Mother's helper for my 6 yo twin girls. Ocassionally help out with my 4 yo son. Responsibilities include making a light breakfast and getting kids off to school, as well as tiding up and folding laundry. Looking for someone long term... More

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$23–27/hr
Ladera Ranch, CA • 22 miles away

Sitter needed for 2 girls:)

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi!! 2 girls fun 15 m apart girls! 1 is 4 and the other is 5. We love animals so we have a few doggies. Very chill but need someone/s that is serious & hard working. Obviously not the real schedule we need lol

We would love to bring on maybe 2 new babysitters. Include but not limited to- date... More

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$22–28/hr
Ladera Ranch, CA • 22 miles away

ISO part time afternoon nanny starting...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

* 3 children — ages 9, 9 (twin girls) and 11 (boy)
* 1 yellow lab (3 yrs old)
* kids have lots of after school activities, some shared, some separate and some overlapping times so I need help with driving
* Hours: M-F, 2-6pm and 3-7pm (bonus for flexibility)
* light housekeeping required:... More

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$20–30/hr
Irvine, CA • 18 miles away

Tutor needed for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single dad with two sweet girls looking for after school help and tutoring

Need help picking up the girls from school, getting homework done, and tutoring in additional subjects.

Someone who speaks Spanish please!

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