$18–20/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 12 miles away

Babysitter

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

2:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Recently started working and juggling to find a consistent nanny that we can rely on.

I need my daughter to be picked up from Taylor mountain elementary school and dropped off at her after school program at around 3:30.
The whole ordeal would be a couple times a week but will take less than an... More

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$25–29/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 8 miles away

One time sitter needed for the day!

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/06

12:00pm - 9:00pm

We are a loving family that loves having fun and enjoying all the little moments. We have a 3 year old son, Kai, who is the happiest and silliest boy. We also have a 8 month old baby girl, Zoe, who is a curious little cutie!
We need a sitter to watch and play with our kids. Prep and serve meals and... More

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$10–30/hr
Petaluma, CA • 22 miles away

Nanny Petaluma 32 months old boy weekdays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hi,
we are family of 3 with a 32 months old boy that is going during the day at the day care M-F 7:30am-5:30pm. We are looking for a nanny/baby sitter that can take care of our son after the day care for 3h (5:45-8:45) and/or in the weekends we have 4 available time slots of 5h each Saturday and... More

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$28–32/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 8 miles away

Santa Rosa family looking for full-time...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm

We have two energetic children that will be in pre-school part time. Our son loves anything that has wheels on it and our daughter loves having books read to her. Playing outside is their absolute favorite, too.
Setting up crafts, meals, organizing outdoor games (scavenger hunts, ball games,... More

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$24–28/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 8 miles away

Friendlyislands

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 3:00pm (flexible)

I have 4 kids altogether
2 kids are currently in school
My kids love to do art, reading
And music

Change diapers when needed
Give snacks
Do art or watch a learning activity

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$15–20/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 10 miles away

Come help Grandma with her Grandaughters!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

Our girls are visiting Grandma and mom and dad need to work! Our 4 & 2 year old girls love the play outside, color, paint, hide and seek!

We need someone to help Grandma!

You are primarily there to entertain the girls and help them stick to their schedule!

Hopefully you can out girls down for... More

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$20–25/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Occasionally I will need some help with watching my kids. I'm open to discussing pay.

Light housekeeping is a bonus and willing to discuss pay if you can help with this too. - Not required

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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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One time sitter needed for the day!

One time sitter needed for the day!

Nanny Petaluma 32 months old boy weekdays...

Nanny Petaluma 32 months old boy weekdays...

Santa Rosa family looking for full-time...

Santa Rosa family looking for full-time...

Friendlyislands

Friendlyislands

Come help Grandma with her Grandaughters!

Come help Grandma with her Grandaughters!

Part-time sitter for two fun kids

Part-time sitter for two fun kids

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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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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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