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.

$16–20/hr
New Britain, CT • 13 miles away

Part time nanny for 9 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hello. We are a young family. Looking for a few hours of help during the week. Tuesdays and Thursdays. May need additional help on other days as well!
Our daughter is 9 months old. We are looking for a caring person. Someone who loves children. looking for someone who is comfortable at feeding,... More

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$21–22/hr
Bristol, CT • 15 miles away

Need a sitter to care for him so I’m able...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 12:30am

Single full time Dad with no resources looking for help with my 5 year old son so I can meet the requirements of my work.
Care for him while I’m at work. Feed him dinner and put to bed. Very picky eater so it’s easy to feed him diet consist of waffles or nuggets.

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$19–22/hr
Bristol, CT • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for 8 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have an 8 month old boy, a cat, and a small dog. We love hockey, Netflix and board games.
Looking for a sitter for occasional date nights. Our son loves to play, eat and sleeps through the night.

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$15–20/hr
Hampden, MA • 24 miles away

Regular Thursday Sitter. Full day with our...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

Family of 3. Looking for a regular sitter once a week for our wonderful 18 month old while us parents are at work.

Need someone who is comfortable with a toddler. Preparing meals, changing diapers, putting down for naps, and playing with our daughter during the day.

We live in Hampden and are... More

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$15–22/hr
Simsbury, CT • Less than a mile

After School Sitter Needed Beginning in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

We live in Simsbury near Latimer Lane School and are in need of afternoon care for our 7 year old son beginning in January.
We need a childcare provider to either pick our son up at school at 2:50 and drive him home (preferred) OR get him off the bus near our house at 3:20. We are hoping for... More

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$10–18/hr
Chicopee, MA • 23 miles away

Need someone to pick up and drop off our 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 2:00pm

We are both working parents and our daughters need to be dropped off every Saturday at basketball practice
Need someone to come pick up our daughters from the house and drop thrm off at basketball practice stay with them until the practice is over and drop them off again at the house
Need someone... More

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$19–23/hr
Ellington, CT • 20 miles away

Part-time(one day) sitter for a preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

We are a family of four, my husband, my son (4), daughter (1), and myself. We also have a dog and a cat.
We need a nanny to take care of our son and daughter during the day on Wednesdays.
I generally work from home on Wednesdays; however I am in meetings all day. I also have the occasional need to... More

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$21–25/hr
Colebrook, CT • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for an energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

We are a family of 3 and have a child that just turned two along with two dogs.
We need someone who can create a routine and schedule on saturdays while we are at work.
May have extra hours during week

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$20–30/hr
Portland, CT • 23 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Regular Date Nights

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

9 yr old son AJ and 11 yr old daughter Alanna. They are pretty easy going.
Babysit doing fun stuff… board games, video games, movies. Alanna loves to dance and listen to music. AJ enjoys playing games, and arts and craft.

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$19–23/hr
Glastonbury, CT • 18 miles away

Part time sitter 3 days a week for 1 toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 3:30pm

Hi! We are a family of 5 including Mom, dad, and 3 kids. We have 2 daughters and a son. We are looking for care for our 3 year old son. He will be 4 in January.
We are looking for someone to watch our 3 year old 3 days a week when he gets out of preschool.
We are looking for Mondays, Tuesday and... More

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$18–30/hr
West Hartland, CT • 8 miles away

6 Year old princess mermaid and 3 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, We are a family of four. My daughter is 6 and my son is 3. We are expecting a third child this summer. We enjoy time outside and playing board games and card games. We also have two little papillons named Jaxon and LaLa.
We would like someone to watch our two little ones for an evening here... More

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$19–20/hr
Manchester, CT • 17 miles away

Occasional part-time sitter for two lovely...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Upbeat and kind blended family. We are joyfull and gracious. Thankful.
Looking an occasional sitter for early dismissal days. It will be for 3.5 hours occasionally.
Manchester, 1:00pm-4:15pm occasionally on half days.

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$20–21/hr
Hartford, CT • 12 miles away

Part time -

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Hello, our family is looking a baby sitter for the afternoon.Kids are very friendly
Drive kids from school , and Wednesday drop kids off to school at 8 and pick up 3:20

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$14–17/hr
Enfield, CT • 15 miles away

Regular sitter for 5 month old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a small family of 3 looking for regular care for our four five month old daughter. She is a very sweet and happy baby who loves to babble and play.
We are looking for someone to come in the home 4-5 days a week. Every Wednesday and one other varying weekday for 8-9 hours each, then a few... More

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