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
Woodland, CA • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for an energetic preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Seeking a caring and reliable babysitter for occasional evenings and weekends to care for my sweet and energetic 3-year-old daughter. Responsibilities include engaging in play, meal/snack prep, and bedtime routines as needed.

Ideal candidate has experience with young children, is CPR certified (or... More

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$20–24/hr
Davis, CA • 12 miles away

Friendly experienced driver needed to take...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Need a calm, safe person to drive teen to school at 11, and pick up at 3.

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$16–25/hr
Vacaville, CA • 9 miles away

Looking for occasional sitter

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/23 - 11/24

8:00pm - 1:00am

Nice loving family with friendly easy to care for kids. The 5 year old Darrenn and 8 year old Jayden are pretty independent and don’t require much. The 1 year old Jovani would require most attention
Look after the kids and implement bedtime routine and dinner time prepped ahead of time

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$24–50/hr
Yountville, CA • 22 miles away

Full day sitter for toddler on Nov. 22nd

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/22

12:00am - 8:00am

Hi there we are traveling California with our toddler for a work trip. Part of the trip is a wine tour and we would love to be able to both join in that activity. Our son has traveled with us a lot before, but figured a day worth of wineries was not a kid friendly day. Thanks so much!
We would need... More

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$22–26/hr
Davis, CA • 12 miles away

Winter Break sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a sitter for 4-5 days between Dec. 23 and Jan.3. You'd be babysitting at our house for our 18 month old boy.

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$10–20/hr
Vacaville, CA • 15 miles away

Need after school care for 9 yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Daughter is 9 looking for after school care for her to pick her up from school
Pick up from school and watch her after school until I'm off of work at 7

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$20–30/hr
Napa, CA • 23 miles away

One Time Sitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/29

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Hi, I have two kids (5 and 7) that need a babysitter for the evening while we have dinner with our extended family. We are staying at a hotel so it would be staying in with the kids, watching a movie, and putting them down for bed time. They are very easy kids and should be a calm evening.

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$24–28/hr
Napa, CA • 23 miles away

Hotel nanny needed for 2 musical girls :)

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/23

12:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of four with two energetic girls. They love singing, dancing, Disney characters, making art, and make believe :).

For this job, we’ll need you to watch our girls at our Napa hotel for the afternoon and early evening. My girls love to swim (no matter what the weather), so someone... More

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$20–23/hr
Napa, CA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/24

12:00am - 9:00am

I have an autistic four-year-old she is an outgoing smart little girl. My son is a sweet talkative little boy who eats about anything. My kids are not allergic to any food.
I just need babysitter for Xmas eve due to having to work my son needs his diapers changed and my daughter is non verbal so... More

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$24–28/hr
Travis AFB, CA • 19 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 1 great infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a new family with a 2 month old. We are both working parents and need someone to watch our son for a few hours for an occasional break.
Mostly entertain our son but also bottle feed and set him down for naps.
We are located in Green Valley by Costco in Fairfield. We have help generally from... More

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$20–25/hr
Davis, CA • 12 miles away

Occasional care for 9-month-old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Up to 10 hours/ week caring for baby. He is crawling, standing, and enjoys playing with age-appropriate toys, listening to/ playing music, watching people and animals, and being outside.

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$15–25/hr
Vacaville, CA • 15 miles away

math help for my 9 year old niece

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

niece needs help with math she's struggling to catch on and can use a person to help her out. Any day after school or weekend works

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$22–26/hr
Dixon, CA • 10 miles away

Need a driver for to and from school

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

My husband and I live in Dixon with our 4 beautiful children. 3 girls and a baby boy
I need someone who can bring my oldest daughter (8) to and from school in Vacaville from our home in dixon
My daughter should be picked up around 7:30 so she can get to school around 8am for breakfast. She gets out... More

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$35/hr
Davis, CA • 12 miles away

Drive two kids to school 2-3 days per week...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

Position is to drive my 8-year old son and my 11-year-old daughter to school a few times a week.
We are looking for someone to drive two kids (ages 8 and 11) to school two or three mornings a week from Woodland to Davis (every Tuesday and Wednesday and every other Monday) for $35 per trip.

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