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.

$15–18/hr
Branford, CT • 18 miles away

Sitter needed for fun 8 yr old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am looking for a nite off here and there to get errands done or go meet with friends.
Alex is very independent, but loves to play, draw and go explore outside.

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$21–25/hr
East Haven, CT • 19 miles away

Seeking Regular Sitter On Saturdays

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

My wife and I are looking for a sitter for our 13 month old daughter on Saturdays. She will likely be asleep for part of the time, but will just need someone to play with and give her lunch. My wife and I will be around for a bit to give you a lowdown on where things are in the house, etc.

We... More

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$21–25/hr
Guilford, CT • 15 miles away

Busy family looking for help after school...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Hello! We are a busy family of 4. Mom, dad 13 y/o older sister and 5 y/o little sister. We feel that whoever comes to help us will become part of our extended family.

All we need is someone to get our youngest off the bus in front of our home, bring her into the home and give her a snack... More

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$18–21/hr
Wethersfield, CT • 12 miles away

Looking for Reliable Sitter for Two Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

Mom is a teacher. Dad has an office job. Two boys. Oldest is 4 and does Pre-K 4 (12p - 3p). Youngest is 2. Both boys very intelligent and very fun (sure we're bias but it's the truth).
Looking for a sitter to entertain the boys while mom and dad work. Dad works from home on Mondays and is... More

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$16–22/hr
Southington, CT • 10 miles away

On Call Sitter For 2 Energetic Childern

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two beautiful daughters that I have for visitation currently and bonus son (has emotional regulation issues) He is in school so it would be not often we would need care for him. I work full-time at InterCommunity. My fiance(Her) works full-time at Martin Landscaping.
Help my girls with meal... More

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$20–24/hr
New Haven, CT • 19 miles away

looking forward to hearing from you

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there,

I hope you're doing well! I’m looking for a reliable babysitter to help care for my 8-year-old daughter starting in September. Here are the specific days and times I need assistance:

Tuesday, September 3rd: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, September 4th: 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Thursday,... More

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$20–24/hr
Windsor, CT • 23 miles away

Regular sitter needed for talkative toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

It's me, Estelle, my baby girl, Selena aka Sisi, my mom and my sister.
I have to leave for work early and I need you to be with her while she sleeps. Once she's up, do her morning routine and drop her off at daycare between 7a-8a.
We're living with my mom temporarily. We'll be moving in a couple... More

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$20–24/hr
Avon, CT • 20 miles away

In need for Sun child care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Loving mother and father looking for child care every Sunday for a few months until their work schedules can be adjusted. we both work on Sundays and daycare is not open for these days.
The sitter would need to be able to clean and change the baby, feed the baby, put the baby down for naps, and be... More

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$19–21/hr
Plainville, CT • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for 10 month energetic boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We’re a family of 3 and we love to spend time as a family and also love to go on vacation together.
Change diaper as needed
Feed bottle as needed
Give snacks and food
Play with him
And naps as needed (rock to sleep)

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$20–24/hr
Wolcott, CT • 15 miles away

Before school sitter needed, pet friendly

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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$19–23/hr
East Hartford, CT • 16 miles away

nice friendly

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm

it's me my child, Shes 5yrs old I am 30 a single mother from Arlington TX
I need a babysitter while I work not sure the hours, looking for someone I can trust into our life's
i have an interview Friday... ill update my page once i found out my hours.

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$15–18/hr
Higganum, CT • 8 miles away

After school babysitter needed 1-2 days a...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hello! We are looking for a weekly babysitter that can get our 2 daughters (age 7 and 9) off the bus after school 1 or 2 days a week (Monday, Thursday and/or Friday). We need a responsible person who will be punctual meeting the bus at the end of the driveway and walking the girls back to the house... More

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$21–25/hr
Waterbury, CT • 17 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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$18–20/hr
Marlborough, CT • 15 miles away

Looking for sitter for 2 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm

I work from home and I am looking for a sitter to watch my active 2 year old.

Responsibilities would include feeding him (meals will be prepared and set aside ahead of time by me), cleaning up after meals, diaper changes, and engaging him in learning activities.

Ideal candidate has experience... More

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