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.

$19–23/hr
Enfield, CT • 22 miles away

Full time nanny for my 14 month old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a full time long term nanny for my 14 month old son
To take care of my child, feed him, change diaper, put him down for nap and play with him.

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$30–35/hr
Lakeville, CT • 24 miles away

Sitter to help w our two daughters after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Live on the Hotchkiss campus. Just moved here from San Francisco. Very easy-going.
Just help play w our two daughters. Trying to keep them off iPads. That’s about it. One of us - parents - will usually be there too working or catching up on chores.

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$17–24/hr
West Hartford, CT • 16 miles away

Traveling Parents - help in the evenings

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Both my husband and I travel for work. On the days where one of us are traveling, we are looking for support picking up the kids at the local day cares, driving them home, and then completing the night time routine. The 4 year old is in pre-K, the 2 year old and the 6 month old are in a day care 20... More

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$23–35/hr
Monterey, MA • 23 miles away

Childcare/Parent Helper for week between...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a babysitter for the week of 12/26-1/2. We are two families who will be spending the week between christmas and new year's in Monterey, and are looking for some assistance so that the parents can work and relax. There are two toddlers; one is 1.5 and the other is 2.5. Both are... More

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$15–20/hr
Newington, CT • 20 miles away

Occasional Sitter needed for evening and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 4 year old non verbal autistic child... I occasional need care for evening and nights out.

Watch him, prepare him for bed, light snack---just mainly watching him. He's very independent!

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$20–40/hr
Farmington, CT • 15 miles away

Part time for three kids. They’re cool.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Oliver is 11, aurora is 10 and Eloise is 8. They’re very energetic and friendly.

Just need a sitter for the occasional date night. Never too late at night.

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$39–40/hr
South Windsor, CT • 22 miles away

3 kids to be looked after on Saturdays

8 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi looking for an experienced nanny to look after kids on Saturday nights whilst I go for food with husband

Look after kids, change diapers, feed kids,
Put kids to sleep at bedtime

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$20–24/hr
Rocky Hill, CT • 24 miles away

Join our family and turn after school...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four! 9,7,5 and 3. Our 5 year old is our only girl. We are looking for someone to come and assist Grama in the afternoons with end of day responsibilities. It you are fun, responsible, and passionate about working with children, we’d love to hear from you!

Seeking Energetic... More

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$20–24/hr
Waterbury, CT • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for one precious toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re full time parents that occasionally need a day off. We don’t have pets and we don’t smoke.
Bedtime duties and overall care. Food will always be provided and all things for our child.
Weekends and some afternoon/evenings.

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$10–23/hr
East Hartford, CT • 21 miles away

Mom of two looking for a great sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of two kids one boy and girl who are loving and great kids. Love people and love adventures
I need a sitter for occasional
evenings and weekends. Someone with child care background with lots of energy and creativity

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$19–23/hr
West Hartford, CT • 15 miles away

Part time weekend sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a busy family with two working parents and two young, active children. With our busy work schedules at timesone of us will be occupied for some of the weekend.
Play with children inside or outside, reading books, toy playing, help with breakfast
Likely will need part time coverage for two... More

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$23–27/hr
Westfield, MA • 19 miles away

Date night babysitter for three kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 5 two girls and one boy. I need a reliable sitter for a weekly basis

I need a reliable babysitter, I would like you to come if I have appointments and for Friday night, date nights

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$20–24/hr
Wethersfield, CT • 22 miles away

Just a boy and his 4 legged brother...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Ellis is 3 years old with a 4 legged big brother and 2 hard working parents.

On Friday afternoons we have a gap in childcare where Ellis’s dad leaves for work and his mom isn’t home yet. Ellis needs someone to play with, make some supper, possibly do the bath/bed routine, and keep him safe... More

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$20–25/hr
West Hartford, CT • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic girl....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Easy going family of 4. Two hard working parents looking for weekday and weekend sitter.

Some driving for after school activities. Overnight sitter will be needed too since we travel a lot for work.

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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