$17–22/hr
Corona, CA • 25 miles away

Part time/ full time for one infant

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

8:00am - 5:00pm

first child baby will be 3 months. Will be our first one. Also have a dog but she is little and stays in kennel during the day.
Infant care. Feed, change diapers, keep clean clothing. Wash bottles if needed
While parents are working. Dad works near by if an emergency

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$25–29/hr
Pasadena, CA • 18 miles away

Looking for an occasional sitter for our...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 kids, a two year old in daycare and a five month old at home. We’re looking for someone to occasionally watch our five month old while my wife and I work from home.

Occasionally watch our five month old while me wife and I work from home.

We live right by CalTech

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$10–20/hr
Buena Park, CA • 18 miles away

Afterschool Transportation

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Pick up and drop off preschool student at school and transport to home childcare Tuesday,Wednesday& Friday @ 215pm. Thursdays at 12:15pm need to be reliable and available all school year. Child is intelligent and mildly Autistic.

Transportation afterschool Tuesday-Friday at 215pm to home... More

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$15–25/hr
Temple City, CA • 14 miles away

Sitter for 2.5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Hi we are looking for someone to watch my 2.5 year old for a short term (~2 months) before he starts preschool. The days we need help are the weeks of Nov 4th, Nov 18th, Dec 2nd and Dec 16th Monday-Friday from 8-5pm.

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$25–26/hr
Irvine, CA • 25 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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$8–15/hr
Monterey Park, CA • 19 miles away

part time sitter for little girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are from Taiwan. We speak Chinese and English. We are Christian and we love to sing.

Pick up the child from school and make a dinner. Play with the child and teach her English.

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$15–18/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for 11 year-old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Sitter needed on occasion - late afternoon or evening for an intelligent, engaging, polite and independent 11 year-old. We're looking forward to meeting you!

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$21–25/hr
Azusa, CA • 5 miles away

Part-time or Full-Time Sitter Needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hello! We are a family of four: a mom, a dad, and our two boys, ages 5 months and 2 years. We're currently seeking a caring and reliable nanny to join us either part-time or full-time. If you have experience with young children and are interested in helping us create a loving and nurturing... More

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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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part time sitter for little girl

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Occasional sitter needed for 11 year-old...

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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?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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