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
Stockton, CA • 14 miles away

Edward Ferreira

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 11:30pm

I have twin girl age 2
They can Walk, run, jump
Not talking yet

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$10–19/hr
Valley Springs, CA • 24 miles away

Afterschool sitter for kindergartener

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm

New to the area and looking for after school care for a spunky 5 year old girl in kindergarten
Pick up from afterschool program and watch until I’m home from work.in valley springs
Living in valley springs and working in stockton

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$20–24/hr
Stockton, CA • 9 miles away

Sitter needed for 3 school-aged boys

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 10:00pm (flexible)

We work full time and have 3 boys. The oldest likes to help cook. The middle has ADD and needs constant reminders to focus. The youngest is rambunctious and likes to run wild.
We will need the sitter to pick up the boys from school on Wednesdays through Fridays and to watch them on the weekends.
Our... More

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$21–30/hr
Elk Grove, CA • 19 miles away

Active, loving family

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter for our growing family. Hoping to start off occasionally but end up with a regular schedule.
We have three kids, 10, 8, and 6. We are pregnant and would love to have daily help when my husband is out of town for work. When he’s home we would like a sitter for date nights (we... More

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$20–25/hr
Lathrop, CA • 23 miles away

Temporary sitter for my energetic 4 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi , I am a 23 year old single mother in need of assistance with my 4 year old son while I work or even on some date nights.

The only thing I need is someone to look after my child while I am out running errands/working. I will handle the rest when I get home .

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$18–19/hr
Stockton, CA • 9 miles away

Learning disabilities

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00am

Have trouble paying attention

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$10–15/hr
Stockton, CA • 16 miles away

Sitter for 1 child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 6:30pm

Looking for a sitter, 1 child. Single working mom needs a sitter ASAP.
Watch one child, while parent works.feed her while at work. Just stay in the house.

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$19–21/hr
Lathrop, CA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two toddlers in school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Looking for some help for early morning before school routines and after school care.

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$19–21/hr
Lathrop, CA • 23 miles away

Part-Time sitter for almost 5 year old and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

We have 2 kids 4 & 8. I work from home and my husband works outside. Kids are usually with grandparents, but they will be out of country.
Looking for sitter to be with the kids after school. do homework/school projects with them. Take them to acitivities a couple of times week. Keep them off of... More

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$21–22/hr
Sacramento, CA • 23 miles away

2 children night schedule

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 2:30am

5 and 7 year independent but need to be watched after hours for work.

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$24–30/hr
Lockeford, CA • 9 miles away

Help needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi my name is Angela, I’m a single mom, I have two little girls. Abbigail age 3, Alisyn age 5.
I need someone who is able to pick up both my girls from school and take them home.

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$20–30/hr
Lodi, CA • 2 miles away

Part Time Sitter for a Type 1 Diabetic Kid

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

7 year old with Type 1 Diabetes needs childcare afterschool until I’m done with work.

Sitter must be willing to learn how to manage some areas of Type 1 Diabetes or already be experienced in doing so.

Sitter will pick my kid up after school, babysit them at home & assist with homework & snacks if... More

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$16–25/hr
Elk Grove, CA • 19 miles away

Night time baby sitter for occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Amira and my daughter is 1 year and 5 months. She loves singing and dancing.

Mostly what i need is occasional baby sitting for night outings when she is asleep.

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$18–19/hr
Oakley, CA • 25 miles away

Full time Nanny and mothers helper for 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hello
We have a 2 and half year old and we need someone on a regular basis (minimum weekly 32 hours) to take care of him. Parents will be in the home most of the times working from home.
We need help with his bathing, meal prep and feeding, playtime and cleaning up. We live across a park where... More

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