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.

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

Occasional sitter for a fun and sweet 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom with a fun and sweet 4 year old boy. We live in Huntington Beach and I occasionally need someone to look after him if I have events planned.

Occasional sitter needed for events I have planned. This includes evenings and putting him to bed or daytimes during the weekend mostly.

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$10–20/hr
Murrieta, CA • 25 miles away

Part time Mommy helper

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

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Hello! We are a military family so no family or friends around to help. I’m in need of someone to help me occasionally with my 3y.o and my 5m.o. Baby while my husband is at work. I need someone reliable and energetic to do activities with my daughter and help me out with the... More

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$35–40/hr
Corona del Mar, CA • 9 miles away

Part-Time Nanny for Newport Coast Family

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 8:30pm

A warm and kind family in Newport Coast is seeking a fun, energetic, and creative part-time nanny to provide support for their 12-year-old daughter. This is an ideal opportunity for a college student that can accommodate a part time position.
Responsibilities include school pickup and providing... More

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$23–27/hr
Anaheim, CA • 20 miles away

Caring, Patient, Part-time sitter for 3...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

We are a family of 3. Myself, Husband and baby girl. My husband goes to the office everyday and I work at home 4 days of the week and go to the office every Tuesday. I am in sales and will have to go to events or go out to a job every once a while. I need help to take care of my 3 month old baby... More

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$24–28/hr
Laguna Beach, CA • 6 miles away

Part-time sitter for potty trained...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have three kids Lux(10), Isolda(8), and Van(2). Me and my wife work a lot. Lux does water polo, and Isolda does soccer. Also, the girls go to a boys and girls club.
Take them to sports sometimes, help Lux with her homework, and play with Isolda and Van. They are allowed to watch tv.( the girls... More

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$18–22/hr
Orange, CA • 16 miles away

Loving Caregiver for 6-Month-Old Baby Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

We are a small family with a 6-month-old baby girl. We are looking for someone who can become a trusted and loving part of our routine as we transition back to work. We have no pets, and our home is a calm and warm environment.

We need a caregiver to focus entirely on our baby—playing with her,... More

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$25/hr
Laguna Niguel, CA • 5 miles away

Night babysitting for 4 month girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - Overnight (flexible)

Seeking night care for 2 nights per week (flexible days) for 8 hours each for our 4 month old girl (10pm-6am).

Responsibilities: feeding, diaper changes, washing/cutting fruit, wash/fold laundry, cleaning kitchen counter and table. Thank you for reading!

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$22–26/hr
Yorba Linda, CA • 20 miles away

Dog loving part time sitter for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are an active, tight knit family with two children and a dog. Interpersonal relationships and faith come first and we value learning every day.
Looking for someone to pick up from school and provide structured learning activities until parents can be home. Must be comfortable with dog and light... More

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$23–25/hr
Laguna Hills, CA • Less than a mile

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. $23-25/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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$25–26/hr
Irvine, CA • 10 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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$15–15/hr
Murrieta, CA • 25 miles away

Sitter needed for our kids and dog

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for someone that is fun and energetic to watch our son, daughter, and Mini Goldendoodle. We live in the Copper Canyon neighborhood of Murrieta and hope to find a sitter that lives nearby for date nights, weekends, and overnights.

Our son is 13 years old and enjoys video games &... More

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$20–25/hr
Dana Point, CA • 9 miles away

Tuesday evening sitter for easy-going...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are looking for a reliable and nurturing babysitter for our calm & easy-going 1.5 year old son. We both work jobs which require us to be on calls after 5:00PM and are looking for a sitter to come every Tuesday to help with taking care of him from ~5PM until his bedtime at ~7:30. You'll be... More

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$23–27/hr
Ladera Ranch, CA • 4 miles away

Sitter needed for 2 girls:) ASAP

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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$20–30/hr
Irvine, CA • 9 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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