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.

$20–24/hr
New Castle, DE • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for my toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom with a 2 years old child. He’s very smart and funny . I work evenings shifts and he attend daycare
Pick up from daycare some days and stay with him, or babysit him at home on occasion
off every other Monday , Thursday, Saturday
Work every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

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$20–27/hr
Bear, DE • 16 miles away

Solo mama seeking caregiver for “sonshine”

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a solo mama with the sweetest little sonshine. We live in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
It really will depend on the day/time but generally just keeping him happy, healthy and safe. Occasionally, putting him to bed or down for his nap while I’m away.

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$10–24/hr
Bear, DE • 16 miles away

Babysit for couple hours .

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/19

7:00pm - 11:00pm

I have 3 kids 2 under 2 and one 6 year old 2 girls and one boy I'm married stay at home mom .
Just babysit for the night it's been a while since I had datenight and I'm currently here temporarily for husband work .

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$21–35/hr
Elkton, MD • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

Family of 5 needs help getting children on Bus in the morning to get children to school.
Family of 5 needs help getting children on Bus in the morning to get children to school.

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$16–30/hr
Cheswold, DE • 12 miles away

One time babysitter for two boys and twin...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/19 - 10/20

3:00pm - 12:00am

Hello I’m a mother of 4. I have two older boys that are 7 and 8 and twin girls that are 3. My 7 year old is autistic as well.
For this specific day into the night I need someone that is able to give the kids their dinner as well supervise the twins while they are potty training. They have the peeing... More

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$11–15/hr
Pennsville, NJ • 20 miles away

Part time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

I need a babysitter especially to drop my 5 year old son off at school, just make sure he is organized and get him to the bus stop.

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$15–21/hr
Clayton, DE • 6 miles away

As needed sitter for our 4 children

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a family of 6 in total with 3 boys and 1 girl. We’re in search of a nanny that will be in our family for many years to come on an as needed basis.
House sit while the children sleep and sometimes right before bedtime.

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$10–23/hr
Wilmington, DE • 24 miles away

Part time sitter with good driving record...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hi My name is Mrs Jamison I’m a single parent of three children and looking for a sitter with car to be a driver that will be able to pick up my children from daycare and school.

At the end of the day of the 5 day work week I need someone that would be willing to pick up my 4 year old from... More

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$20–24/hr
Bear, DE • 16 miles away

Need Sitter for an 8-year that is easy to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

HI I'm currently rasing my granddaughter and work from home most days. My job demands change from month to month, attending in person meetings, and providing clinical education
I need someone to be able to take Journee to and from school a few days of the week
Again, my schedule changes monthly, and... More

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$13–17/hr
Smyrna, DE • 7 miles away

weekend sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am looking for a babysitter for the weekends, sometimes on Saturdays other times on Sundays.

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$10–16/hr
Shiloh, NJ • 20 miles away

Single dad needs help with his two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Single father needs help with my two children so I can go to work in the evenings
Be here around two in the afternoon, until 10pm or soon depending when I get off work and get the kids off the school bus.

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$10–25/hr
Newark, DE • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a busy, loving family seeking a reliable and caring nanny to help with our two children: a 9-year-old girl and a 6-year-old boy. I’m a married, working mom and college student, so I occasionally need assistance for date nights or when I need extra study time.
Responsibilities include light... More

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$14–18/hr
Kirkwood, DE • 8 miles away

Part-Time sitter for easy-going 7 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single mom in need of assistance with easy going 7 year old boy. Looking for a reliable caregiver as my job doesn't provide flexibility for calloffs. Tuesdays- Thursdays from 7:45pm - 1 am the following morning.
Assist with bedtime routine. Receive child from other parent. Occasionally ensure bath... More

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$10–12/hr
Cheswold, DE • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm

My daughter will be three months old. Currently would need care 1-2 days a week, these days will vary. Generally will only be one day unless I work more. Husband will be working until about three. End time will be flexible as we have a child in an after school program, so it might be sooner than... More

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