$10–40/hr
Newark, DE • 21 miles away

Part time daycare/ babysitter

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

Name is Dennis,40yrs old work on railroad in king of prussia, PA. Have a 1yr old daughter name is Phoenix.
Looking for daycare/babysitter during my work days atleast 3 days a week.
I live in delaware but work in king of prussia.

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$15–20/hr
Townsend, DE • 6 miles away

Early Morning Sitter Needed ASAP

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Two beautiful kids 7 and 9. One plays lacrosse the other plays baseball. Both are sweet, loving, talkative, really a joy. Needed asap.
Take kids to daycare in the morning. M-F one week Monday and Tuesday the following

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$18–22/hr
Elkton, MD • 24 miles away

Part-time babysitter for 2 energetic boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a blended family. Mom (Corrine) with 2 boys, Malaki & Mavrick. Ages 4 & 2. Step dad (Demetrius). We also have a dog named Parker. He’s very friendly and good with people.

We are looking to find someone who can babysit the boys every Sunday starting at 5pm until 11:30pm. Boys will need... More

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$15–18/hr
Smyrna, DE • 6 miles away

part-time sitter for calm, happy,loving 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 2-year-old daughter and live with my family. While I'm grateful for their help, I'm looking to hire my own babysitter to reduce my reliance on them and have more consistent childcare.
I would need the sitter to watch over my child, play with my child, take her to fun places (extra... More

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$10–16/hr
Bear, DE • 21 miles away

Part time sitter only on sundays for My...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a small family living in the house my mom and sister with her two kids. Then my son will be your only responsibility we are very friendly and welcoming.
I need some supervision for my one year old day care are not open on weekends. a 12hr shift 5am - 5pm
Only on sundays in the bear location

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$16–20/hr
Cheswold, DE • 9 miles away

Part time person for transportation from...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hi, we are a two parent family that works after 6 on certain days. We have a small dog and a rabbit.
We’re looking for a responsible person to pick up our 13 year old daughter from cheer practice and bring her home from school since her school doesn’t offer transportation.

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$10–15/hr
Kenton, DE • 6 miles away

Occasional sitter for 4 year old sweet girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for occasional sitter to give husband and I time out together. We have 2 small dogs and horses as well.

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$21–25/hr
Dover, DE • 14 miles away

Sitter for 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

5 year old looking for a sitter with flexible schedule must have experience with special needs children

5 year old looking for a sitter with flexible schedule must have experience with special needs children text if interested Tanya

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Part time daycare/ babysitter

Part time daycare/ babysitter

Early Morning Sitter Needed ASAP

Early Morning Sitter Needed ASAP

Part-time babysitter for 2 energetic boys!

Part-time babysitter for 2 energetic boys!

part-time sitter for calm, happy,loving 2...

part-time sitter for calm, happy,loving 2...

Part time sitter only on sundays for My...

Part time sitter only on sundays for My...

Part time person for transportation from...

Part time person for transportation from...

Occasional sitter for 4 year old sweet girl

Occasional sitter for 4 year old sweet girl

Sitter for 5 year old

Sitter for 5 year old

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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