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
Manchester, CT • 19 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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$18–22/hr
Coventry, CT • 11 miles away

Full-day caregiver needed for our adorable...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Hi! Family of 3 looking for an in-home caregiver for our 2-year-old daughter on Wednesdays starting Jan 8. Unknown how many weeks this schedule would last as this would be temporary until that day opens up at our normal daycare. Would also consider this individual for future incidental coverage if... More

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

Looking for weekly help taking care of our...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We are a very friendly and relaxed family located in Glastonbury and we are mainly looking for someone friendly with experience who can help spend time with our child and teach him for most of the morning

Our little one just turned one and is a very happy child who loves to interact with others. We... More

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$19–20/hr
Mashantucket, CT • 18 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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$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 • 24 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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$17–21/hr
South Windsor, CT • 23 miles away

Sitter needed for a 6 month old baby & 4...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Hi my names Shania. I’ve got a 6 month old baby & 4 year old toddler both pretty good kids very friendly & kind there’s just the 4 of us in our little family me my husband Jason & 2 little girls we live in a very nice & quite neighborhood and we are a very friendly little family

I need a sitter... More

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$25/hr
Greene, RI • 23 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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$39–40/hr
South Windsor, CT • 23 miles away

3 kids to be looked after on Saturdays

8 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi looking for an experienced nanny to look after kids on Saturday nights whilst I go for food with husband

Look after kids, change diapers, feed kids,
Put kids to sleep at bedtime

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$21–25/hr
Dayville, CT • 20 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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$19–25/hr
Tolland, CT • 17 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 2 young,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read our post and for considering our job. We are a family of 4 with 2 active little ones. Our daughters are almost 2 years old (end of November) and 3 years old. They are both active, silly, adventurous, and sweet. They’re 16 months apart and the best of... More

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$10–23/hr
East Hartford, CT • 24 miles away

Mom of two looking for a great sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of two kids one boy and girl who are loving and great kids. Love people and love adventures
I need a sitter for occasional
evenings and weekends. Someone with child care background with lots of energy and creativity

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$19–23/hr
Jewett City, CT • 11 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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$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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