$20–24/hr
Wolcott, CT • 12 miles away

Before school sitter needed, pet friendly

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.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and i go into work early, we need some help during school mornings and delayed openings
Caregiver will assist possibly getting 11 year old daughter in the bus and also getting my 6 year old son ready for school then getting him on the bus. Also needs to be comfortable with our dog (puggle... More

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$13–20/hr
Wallingford, CT • 13 miles away

Fun with Gabeeee- Baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 8:30pm

Recent single mom needing babysitting Thursdays 11:30 - 8:30 and Saturday 7:45 am 4:30 pm. Father of my child and I are going through breakup and I am relying on a more positive support structure.
I need someone who is gentle and patient with my boy toddler. Feed him small meals/snacks/ drinks, help... More

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$22–26/hr
Danbury, CT • 21 miles away

Before school sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

I am looking for someone who can pick my son up from me in Danbury and drive him to school in Sherman Connecticut. I am a single mom working for Danbury Hospital and need to be at work just before his school starts.

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$10–12/hr
Terryville, CT • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two non-verbal...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We have a 2 and a 3 year old. Both Non-verbal. We have a friendly dog that will stay on the other side of a babyproof fence.
The kid's grandfather will also be here working from home but cannot help much (as he is working). We need you to change the boys diapers (probably just once, maybe twice),... More

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$20–24/hr
Meriden, CT • 15 miles away

Part sitter to 1 sweet toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

We are family of 4 with an 11 Y/O a 2 y/o and a dog. Our oldest is active

We need coverage while I go coach my oldest football team. However we hope to build a long lasting relationship. As we travel for work and vacation and need reliable child care.

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

Occasional sitter for 2 Awesome Kids (4yr...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We have 2 loving, outgoing children ( boy 4, girl soon to be 2) . We live on the Ridgefield/Danbury border.

Our wonderful summer sitter is going back to school, we are looking for someone with a flexible schedule looking for a few days a week 630am to 9am driving kids to school, 4pm -... More

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$21–25/hr
Waterbury, CT • 7 miles away

Flexible sitter for school pick ups.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Hello we are the casiano family, we have 2 wonderful boys , noah and nathaniel and looking for someone reliable to pick them up from school.
I need someone to pick my children from school , I'm currently working from home and unable to step out while my kids are done with school .
I need someone... More

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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Before school sitter needed, pet friendly

Before school sitter needed, pet friendly

Fun with Gabeeee- Baby

Fun with Gabeeee- Baby

Before school sitter

Before school sitter

Part-time sitter for two non-verbal...

Part-time sitter for two non-verbal...

Part sitter to 1 sweet toddler

Part sitter to 1 sweet toddler

Occasional sitter for 2 Awesome Kids (4yr...

Occasional sitter for 2 Awesome Kids (4yr...

Flexible sitter for school pick ups.

Flexible sitter for school pick ups.

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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