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.

$23–23/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for a 5 year old in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Rate :$23 / hour
Looking for a sitter who is really good with kids, fun, patient, energetic and able to work in the evenings on the weekdays and weekends. You will be an independent contractor under a local respite company. My 5-year-old has autism, verbal but limited receptive language.
I prefer... More

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$15–22/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 24 miles away

Occasional Sitter for a single Dad and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am Benny, single dad and veteran. Luke is 10 and well behaved. We are both huge nerds.
Mainly need help to watch Luke while I go out at night or to an event since it is just me.
Home is comfy and we have all the blankets, snacks, and comforts to make your time here enjoyable

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$10–18/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 7 miles away

Part Time Sitter For Two Beautiful Girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

Two Beautiful Girls Who has a ton of energy everyday and enjoys being together.
I am looking for a sitter who will be willing read with the girls and teach them about potty training
My location will be in a pretty comfortable area we live in a two bedroom townhouse near the airport. Both parents are... More

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$25–30/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 11 miles away

Flexible Sitter needed… Great Pay

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

So one parent is military and the other is a Police officer. We have a daughter, Kennedy who is 7.

We are looking for someone VERY flexible to come over from say Midnight to 6-7am. Someone who we can call and be over in an hour or so. This will only happen when we have issues that pop up at work... More

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$10–11/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 11 miles away

Very part-time sitter needed for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

We are to Mom household of a two-year-old and a ten month old we live in a apartment and just need a few hoursof care
Just watch the girls and keep them safe they play well together and our two-year-old is very self-sufficient so she plays by herself. Do not incident is just exploring surroundings.

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$18–26/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 19 miles away

Nanny Needed M-F and occasional weekends

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Parents are separated. Our daughter is the oldest at 9, then our so is 7 and youngest son is 4. A lot of time is spent with the youngest as he has developmental delays and we are looking for help with the two older kids.
Transportation from school to home or activities, homework help, light... More

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$10–17/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 9 miles away

Part-Timr sitter for two energetic toddlers

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm

we are a fun loving family who just need help to continue working and making our baby live better.
Feed and change my toddlers until they're dad get home between 1:00-2:00
We work Sunday-Thursday.

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$15–22/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 14 miles away

Single mom seeking a village

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Divorce single parent of a wonderful 4 yr old daughter needing assistance on occasion with babysitting. A few hours up to overnight pending the request.

Keep her safe, give snacks, play… All the things that come along with being in the presence of a little person in their environment.

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$18–24/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 18 miles away

Seeking a Flexible, Loving, Christian...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! My name is Carlos. I’m seeking a kind babysitter for my 3 wonderful kiddos (8, 5, & 1) on an off-and-on, as-needed basis. They are well-behaved and listen well. Our family values faith in God, which is precious to us. If you share these values and enjoy working with kids, I’d love to... More

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$17–23/hr
USAF Academy, CO • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for a new born

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are expecting a baby late Nov/early Dec and would like to get some help

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$18–22/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 energetic kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

baby at 9 months, 2 year old, 4 year old - the 4 year old is potty trained, the other 2 are not

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$18–25/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 19 miles away

2 school aged kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

10 years old boy and 14 years old girl need help to get to school and vice versa
10 years old boy and 14 years old girl need help to get to school and vice versa
10 years old boy and 14 years old girl need help to get to school and vice versa

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$18–22/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 15 miles away

After School Sitter for Two Loving,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Our two boys live with their father and I am currently stationed in North Carolina. We are looking for a caring individual to watch the boys after school.

We are looking for after school care in the home for both our boys. They are 9 & 10.

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$15–16/hr
Colorado Springs, CO • 10 miles away

Looking for one full time or two part time...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a full-time nanny or two part time nannies to care for our six-month-old. Looking for someone that will engage in interactive play. Ideally candidate will be infant CPR certified. Light housekeeping is limited to cleaning up after the child (toys, food, etc.). Start/end time will... More

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