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.

$10–15/hr
Brooksville, FL • 17 miles away

Sweet little boy needing sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Hi we’re 22 an 24 we’re a kind caring family we have a dog an two cats I’m not paying the price they want to respond on here if ur interested in my job email me

Watch my son help around house an let dog out with down time an play with both when time available

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$14–15/hr
Brooksville, FL • 17 miles away

Family of 5 looking for help around the...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

• Primary care will be for our easy-going 3-year-old during the day. He enjoys cartoons, snacks, and nap time—very low-maintenance!
• Our two older children are in school during the day. You would only be with them for about 2 hours max in the late afternoon.

• Light housekeeping is required... More

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$10–15/hr
Brooksville, FL • 17 miles away

Baby sitter needed for a four month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

My family consists of me my bf our son our dog an two cats we are 22 and 24 and our son is four months old

Caring for my son while we are at work letting my dog out to go to bathroom helping around house from time to time

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$12–16/hr
Lady Lake, FL • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for my 7 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Have an almost 8 year old daughter that I need an occasional sitter for.

Just be there for her if she needs anything.
Feed her if she is hungry.

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$10–14/hr
Brooksville, FL • 17 miles away

Looking immediately for reliable sitter!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Hi I’m a single dad working for time that’s needs the services of someone dependable to watch after my two very well behaved kids.

Watch after the children while I’m at work and provide assistance if needed

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$16–24/hr
Brooksville, FL • 17 miles away

Regular Babysitter / Part-time Nanny for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our 2 children (4 and 2) to come to our house in Brooksville while my husband and I work from home. Hours are M-F 10:30-2:30. Our ideal caretaker loves outdoors, is kind and engaging, interacts with kids through activities, and cleans up at the end of the day. We... More

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$16–20/hr
Inverness, FL • 21 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 7:00pm

We seek a caring and reliable babysitter for our toddler starting April 10, 2025. The position is from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and snacks, and assisting with toilet training. The ideal candidate has experience with... More

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$10–14/hr
Clermont, FL • 22 miles away

Energetic 2 year old possibly date night...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

I uber for work I won’t need someone all the time his name is River he’s 2 yrs old very sweet but also very active

Keep him alive and happy till I get back he’s pretty easy but gets really crabby when tired

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$16–21/hr
Clermont, FL • 23 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 6:30pm

We need a babysitter for two preschool children starting April 7, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The babysitter must be comfortable with pets and have their own car for driving the children. Responsibilities include helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$19–23/hr
Mascotte, FL • 15 miles away

Babysitter wanted for 7 & 5 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re Nick and Myiah, engaged and expecting a baby. We have three wonderful kids — Peyton (7), curious and creative; Colton (5), adventurous and playful; and Retta (4), sweet and imaginative. We also have pets who are part of our family. We’re looking for a caring nanny to join our loving, fun... More

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$10–13/hr
Clermont, FL • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for a rambunctious 1.5...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We are new to the area and looking for someone to help out with our toddler during the day! We both work from home and will be right upstairs, it is just growing harder to do both during the day

Play with and take care of toddler until his nap time. I will provide food and snacks, just need to... More

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$19–23/hr
Mascotte, FL • 15 miles away

I need the sitter for 3 days and a half...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Yolenna and I have three children, 2 boys and 1 girl. Liannah, Isaiah & Jeremiah

I would need the sitter to drive and pick up my oldest to school and watch my two youngest. Feed, help with homework, teach my toddler and entertain the kids overall

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$15–16/hr
Leesburg, FL • 17 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler on Mondays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 12:30pm

We need a babysitter for our toddler, starting on April 7, 2025. The hours are from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30- 1:30pm. Other days/times as needed. While I work from home. The ideal candidate has their own car and is comfortable with pets. We... More

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$15/hr
Leesburg, FL • 17 miles away

Babysitter Needed for After School Care...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

We seek a responsible babysitter for one middle school child, starting on March 31, 2025. The position runs from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday and 2pm-3pm on Friday. . The caregiver must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Experience with special needs is essential.... More

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