$15–25/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 7 miles away

One time sitter for my 2 French boys

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

One-time

Start date: 11/25

6:30pm - 11:30pm

We came from France 1 year ago. My 2 sons learn English and their first language is French. If you speak French, it will be welcome.
They are 5 and 8 years old. They are very nice and calm. They are used to being looked after by babysitters.
You will have to make them dinner, and dinner will... More

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$25–30/hr
Glen Ellen, CA • 19 miles away

Looking for sitter for 2 year-old son...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/26

10:00am - 5:00pm

Hello! We are excited to spend Thanksgiving in Sonoma with our family and are looking for some help with our son for a few days due to some different activities that we don’t think he would enjoy. We live in Dallas, TX, and our two year old son, Arlo, is a bundle of joy!

Feed Arlo, put him down... More

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$24–28/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello! We are a family of 4 with a 5 year old and a 3 month old. Thank you in advance!

We are looking for a babysitter for our 5 year old twice a week after school. She is a super fun kid who loves playing outside, riding her scooter, and art projects! Thank you for considering!

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$18–25/hr
Petaluma, CA • 17 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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$15–20/hr
Petaluma, CA • 18 miles away

Two kids needing care occasionally

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mom looking for someone to watch my kids overnights occasionally while I work.

Looking for someone available Saturdays and Sundays to watch my kid from 1pm-1am.

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$18–25/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for 2 energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 boys (8 and 10) and a 40 lb goldendoodle. The boys love legos, board games and video games.

We will need help with light meal prep and bedtime routine. The boys are pretty self sufficient but do need some help with transitions.

We are in a second floor apartment. There is a walking path... More

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$20–25/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 7 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 for my 2 French boys

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Part-time sitter needed for 5 year old

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Nanny Petaluma 32 months old boy weekdays...

Two kids needing care occasionally

Two kids needing care occasionally

Occasional sitter needed for 2 energetic...

Occasional sitter needed for 2 energetic...

Part-time sitter for two fun kids

Part-time sitter for two fun kids

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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?

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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