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.

$19–20/hr
Mashantucket, CT • 14 miles away

DateNight Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/07

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Hi! My husband and I are looking for a date night sitter that will come to Foxwoods Casino to watch our two children while we are at a show. Our daughter is 2 and our son is 4 months.

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$20–24/hr
Coventry, RI • 17 miles away

Looking for Part-Time Infant Care and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We have 2 children. 3 year old Sunny and 8 month old Gabriel. His nickname is baby Gabe. I am having medical issues that cause difficult with bringing her to school each day. Gabe is just about ready to crawl and holds his own bottle and is doing baby led feeding right now. Sunny is fully potty... More

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$19–23/hr
Groton, CT • 23 miles away

Sitter for two on two school schedules!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four looking to find someone for sporadic and chaotic changes in school schedules.
We need a sitter to be available (with advance notice of course) for half days of school and days off that don't align with our work schedules.

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$20–22/hr
Mystic, CT • 22 miles away

Daycare drop off for chill 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hello! We are a family of 3 with a 5 month old starting daycare. We are looking for help getting him ready for and off to daycare in the morning.
Job requirements include: get child dressed for daycare, pack diapers/wipes/changes of clothes for day, pack bottles for the day, and drive child to... More

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$20–25/hr
Warwick, RI • 25 miles away

Occasional sitter for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of two boys. One three, one seven. Looking for someone for occasional care who enjoys kids.
Have fun with the two littles. We are easy going and just want them to have fun.
The schedule needed can vary. We need someone to assist when we have OT and date nights.

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$20–21/hr
Stonington, CT • 23 miles away

Seeking part-time sitter for our almost 3...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are a family of four looking for an occasional babysitter for our almost three year old. Our oldest is a college student in NYC. We also have two dogs and a cat!
We are looking for someone to watch our daughter occasionally for weekend date nights or the rare overnight. In the past we’ve used... More

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$21–25/hr
Greenville, RI • 23 miles away

Part-time flexible days nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I are expecting a little girl for December. My leavw will end in May 2025. We are having really flexible work schedule and will need a nanny for 5-10 days a month

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$25/hr
Greene, RI • 10 miles away

Creative Sitter needed for active...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are an active homeschooling family! Our children are well behaved and really fun to be around.
Be flexible. Could involve driving but also could just involve light housekeeping while finding creative ways to keep the kids active and learning
We live in a remote area on a large property with... More

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$20–24/hr
Coventry, RI • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We work from home and are looking for a sitter to help some hours a week. We provide a separate space for you to care for our daughter so we won’t be hovering!
Playtime, mealtime, diaper changes, nap time. No household duties required.

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$15–20/hr
Cranston, RI • 24 miles away

Part time sitter needed for energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Currently pregnant with 2nd child due in February. Looking for sitter to start before birth for my son until baby is born. Also must be dog friendly as we have 2 small shitzu dogs.

Sitter will need to care for son. Play with him feed him lunch- meet his needs. Occasionally let dogs out to use... More

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$16–25/hr
Johnston, RI • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for a sweet 2.5year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! My two children are Evelyn 2.5 years old and Bradley 5 months old. My name is Laura, I'm 36 years old and work as a nurse practitioner. My partners name is Dennis, he is 45 years old and works for the government. We have two overly friendly Golden retrievers who just like to hang with the... More

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$21–25/hr
Dayville, CT • 12 miles away

Full time sitter for one awesome little guy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Lukie is 21 months will be 2 in January he loves to play outside, explore new things, and eat some goldfish!
We have 3 cats the are very lovable and will annoy you to pet them so if your not comfortable with a kitty in your face sometimes then you won’t like maze, Hera and Athena.

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$19–23/hr
Storrs Mansfield, CT • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for fun loving...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom looking for help occasionally to keep 8yr girl occupied lol
My daughter is busy and is looking for someone to keep her busy, do hair together, crafts, painting

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$19–23/hr
Jewett City, CT • 6 miles away

Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/30 - 12/01

9:30am - 8:30am

I have one son that is 8 years old he is autistic so he like to play NASCAR and video games
I am going away for the weekend for my birthday and I need some to watch my son for two days and make sure he eat and take his medicine for night and morning
November 30 2024 to dec 1 2024

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