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.

$21–25/hr
Moreno Valley, CA • 14 miles away

She's a good kid.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

i have a two year old daughter she a love buy but she has alot of energy

Just help us get her potty trained for the most part in how to interact with other kids a little bit better

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$22–26/hr
Beaumont, CA • 18 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 • 18 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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$16–17/hr
Fontana, CA • 15 miles away

Full-time sitter for energetic twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello,
I have twin boys who are 2 years old. Looking for someone caring and loving individual around my boys.

Feeding
Showering
Prepping food
Changing diapers
Playing with the boys
Taking them for walks
Limiting their screen time
Putting them to sleep

Fontana

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$21–23/hr
Beaumont, CA • 18 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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$10–11/hr
Grand Terrace, CA • 9 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 • 15 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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$10–30/hr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA • 22 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 • 14 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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$10–20/hr
Angelus Oaks, CA • 10 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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$10–24/hr
Moreno Valley, CA • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for a beautiful and smart...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello I’m a young mom trying to provide for my baby her name is Berlyn she’s going to be 2 in November she’s my everything and need someone to be another safe place for her.

Help potty train, outside and indoor play, learning curriculum, and be loving

My mom helps me to bring her to and from so... More

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$17–20/hr
Yucaipa, CA • 11 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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$15–20/hr
Yucaipa, CA • 11 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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$15–20/hr
Hesperia, CA • 21 miles away

In-house nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

First time Mom with our amazing baby girl. Seeking for in-house nanny.
Looking for a in-house nanny. Possibly with some light work of laundry or dishes or clean up. Mostly watching my daughter while I’m working. Or if I need to run into errands on my lunch.
High desert location, preferred... More

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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