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.

$15–20/hr
Brewster, NY • 23 miles away

nanny job for a 1 year old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Hi! I am looking for a nanny for my 1 year old son, he is a very easy going happy baby.
Take a good care of my son, feed him with a healthy meal and snack, change diapers, take for a walk, read books and other fun activities.

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$20–30/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 24 miles away

Part time Nanny for 2 little boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for after school pickup and care for two fun well behaved boys, aged 2 and 5. Must have a reliable vehicle. We are looking for someone reliable, steady and long term. Someone who embodies kindness, love and overall easy going like us!

The daily routine would be picking up both... More

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$14–21/hr
Torrington, CT • 18 miles away

Energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for babysitter for energetic toddler , willing to drive, and watch at bedtime

Prep child dinner, interact with child activities, prepare child for bed on time, watch child remainder of night

Work 12s at night , 3 days a week , and every other weekend AND HOLIDAY , pick up OT here and there... More

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$22–26/hr
Brewster, NY • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two boys: four and 17 months old. They are both very attached to their parents and we have not used a babysitter outside of a family member as of yet! We are all a little apprehensive and want someone kind, compassionate, and responsible.

Play with the kids, give them snacks and... More

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$14–16/hr
New Milford, CT • 11 miles away

Part time sitter two days a week for 4...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

Young family seeking care for 2 year old daughter and 4 month old son. Some days would be both babies some would be one or the other.
Looking for a nanny for my two kids. 4 month old baby boy two year old daughter.

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$20–25/hr
Pleasant Valley, NY • 19 miles away

Part-Time sitter for fun loving 2-year-old!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4. Our son, Nico is 2 years old and our daughter Gia is a newborn. I would only be looking for care for my 2-year-old as of now. We're a fun-filled family who love being outdoors and singing and dancing to music. Majority of the time I am able to work from home as a wedding... More

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$22–26/hr
New Milford, CT • 11 miles away

Parttime sitter for two kids.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Currently living in New Milford. Family with 2 kids. Each child attends a different school.

Need afternoon help with pickup from school, homework, and dinner. Son needs more support with homework and kumon.

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$25–35/hr
Millbrook, NY • 11 miles away

Sitter to watch 3.5 month old for two...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I moved to Millbrook two years ago from the city (I grew up here). We have a daughter (2.5 years old) and a son (3.5 months old). We like to make muffins, take walks and play outside, and dance to music!
Looking for in-home care for our 3.5 month old for 3 hours in the morning on... More

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$30–35/hr
Lakeville, CT • 15 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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$20–24/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 24 miles away

Part time sitter 2 days a week for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Looking for an in home babysitter 2 days a week. This is our first child. She is 6 months old.

Looking for someone to take care of our baby when we are at work. Feed, change and give her love.

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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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$10–15/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 24 miles away

Looking for Ocassional Child Care -Town of...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four and two dogs. We are looking for someone to occasionally help with our two boys. We typically need support for date nights, school or daycare closures, sick care, and sometimes an extra pair of hands while we are home.

The sitter will care for both our kids and support... More

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$21–25/hr
Torrington, CT • 20 miles away

Part- time sitter for one fun and playful...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single full time working mom- one fun 2 year old boy! He loves people, playing, art, good at bedtime.
Occasional putting to bed and watching for a few hours here and there.

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$24–25/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 21 miles away

M Tu Th 11:30-4:30 - 18 hrs - 3 big and 2...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

I have 5 kids. 3 are big and really don’t need to be watched. 2 are smaller aged 5 and 1. Really just hang out with them and light meal prep (sandwiches/air fryer). My kids know how to cook too. I will work from home 2 of the days needed. They are homeschooled, but no teaching is required. They have... More

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