$35–40/hr
Menlo Park, CA • 18 miles away

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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

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a family located in West Menlo Park.
We are seeking a reliable and responsible caregiver to safely transport our 4 year old and 16 month old daughters in the morning. The ideal candidate would meet us at our home around 7:30 AM, pick her up, and drive them approximately 20-25 minutes... More

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$32–40/hr
San Carlos, CA • 13 miles away

Nanny who can drive (family’s car) our two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Must be ok with a driving history check and comfortable with big dogs

Need a nanny who can drive our two elementary school girls (8 and 11) to enrichments programs in family's car.

Mondays, 2:30pm to 5pm
Wednesdays 12:30 to 6:00pm
Thursdays 3:10 to 4:40pm

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$16–19/hr
San Francisco, CA • 9 miles away

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1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for our preschool child starting on March 17, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM every day of the week. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, ensuring our child is safe and engaged, and completing light housekeeping tasks. The ideal... More

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$25–32/hr
Mill Valley, CA • 20 miles away

Babysitter on Saturdays from 8am-12pm

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter to care for two children, 1 and 3, on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, starting January 11, 2025. The sitter will supervise playtime, engage in activities, and ensure the children's safety. Responsibilities include preparing snacks for the children. The ideal... More

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$25–30/hr
Newark, CA • 23 miles away

Nanny for 6 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

Duties include:
*Changing diapers
*Feedingmeals, bottle feeding, burping, soothing
*Infant experience
*Nap time
*Cleaning/put away toys
*Playing/teaching
*Folding laundry
*Light cleaning (bottles/dishes)
*Comfortable with baby cams around the house/rooms

Requirements:
*CPR/First Aid... More

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$29–33/hr
Burlingame, CA • 5 miles away

Part- time nanny for mornings

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family with 2 great boys and are seeking help in the weekday mornings

Help with breakfast, make lunches and drive kids to school (5 mins drive)

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$25/hr
El Cerrito, CA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic child’s...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have multiple things to get done on a daily basis and need someone to care for my 3 kids when needed.

Take care of their needs, make meals, no tv or iPads for more than 1hr, and pickup from school sometimes etc…

My schedule varies, I am looking for someone who’s available whenever it’s time... More

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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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Part- time nanny for mornings

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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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