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.

$19–23/hr
Fellsmere, FL • 22 miles away

Sitter needed for nursery during midweek...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Looking for two workers for Wednesday nights for our nursery during Bible Study.
Play with the children, change diapers if needed and give baby a bottle.
Pillar Community Church

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$17–21/hr
Palm Bay, FL • 7 miles away

Babysitter needed :)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a blended family with 5 kiddos. We also have 2 pups & a cat. We love watching movies together & playing board games.
All you will be required to do is watch our little one in the morning time while my husband & I go to the gym

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$18–30/hr
Palm Bay, FL • 4 miles away

Occasional part Time sitter for 4

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/14

7:00pm - 11:00pm

4 children ages 10, 7, 4, 2. Well behaved. We are seeking an occasional sitter.
Kids will be getting ready for bed, all you would need to do is send them to bed and monitor them.
Located In Palm Bay

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$17–22/hr
Satellite Beach, FL • 9 miles away

Weekly date night childcare for 8-month...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

My wife and I have a 8-month old and a 3-year old. We are excited to transition to the next phase of parenthood: Date Night!
We're looking for someone who can provide evening childcare for both girls one night weekly or every-other-week, preferably Mondays. Ideal timing is 6pm-10pm
We live in... More

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$10–15/hr
Palm Bay, FL • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for tree energetic toddlers

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Part-time sitter for tree energetic toddlers, after school only.

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$15–20/hr
Palm Bay, FL • 7 miles away

Sitter needed for weekends

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

I’m a single dad to a 9 year old boy and I need to find a sitter for the weekends while I’m working.

Just make sure he doesn’t burn the house down lol. Light meals and that’s about it.

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$12–16/hr
Merritt Island, FL • 22 miles away

Sitter Needed Merritt Island

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey there! We are a happy family of 5 living on north Merritt island. We are looking for a reliable sitter.
I need a sitter to watch my 3 littles ages 1, 6, and 7. We have plenty off food space and activities to keep everyone happy.

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$17–21/hr
Merritt Island, FL • 22 miles away

Need part time sitter for while in college...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need part time care for my 2 year old when I attend class at Eastern FL state college
Just need general childcare. Feed child dinner, keep him safe and play with him.

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$17–21/hr
Melbourne, FL • 10 miles away

Occasional sitter for my two babies

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm a stay at home mom my children are 11 months and two years old. I just moved to Florida from Texas and I am going to need some break time.
I just need a sitter randomly whenever I feel overwhelmed and want to go out with my fiancéUsually, we just go out at night so just a bedtime sitter
My... More

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$10–18/hr
Melbourne, FL • 10 miles away

Full-time nanny for a beautiful newborn boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a mother to a loving baby boy. He is still in the newborn stage and I have to go back to work before he gets 6 weeks.
I would need you to feed him, change him, and just make sure he is safe while I am at work.

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$18–22/hr
Rockledge, FL • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler & baby

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We are a family of four, a toddler (2yo) and an infant (4 months old). I’m a SAHM but would like help one day a week while I run errands, clean, or work.

Actively play games, read, color, or do crafts with our toddler. No screen time, but don’t worry about picking up toys/cleaning. I will have... More

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$25–30/hr
Melbourne, FL • 10 miles away

Part-Time (afternoons) sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Family of four. Both parents work full-time. Two girls. One in 2nd grade, the other in PK. We have a pool and two cats. We also live in a golf cart community and using the golf cart to pick up the kiddos is perfectly ok.
Pick up our 2nd grader from school @ approx 2:30. Help her with her homework.... More

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$17–21/hr
Melbourne, FL • 5 miles away

Part time sitter for our 2 boys, a super...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a family of four and I’m a stay at home mom. We just need some personal adult time for date nights or occasional other activities!
Our oldest is eleven and super self sufficient and can help with our toddler. Both boys :) our toddler is t potty trained so there would be diaper changes... More

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$17–19/hr
Cocoa Beach, FL • 18 miles away

Babysitters Needed in Cocoa Beach

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are hiring for our make-your-own schedule sitting team. You are paid directly and in full by great families. All sitters are required to go to the family's home to care for their children there. All details, children's ages, and the area are provided to the caregiver, for them to decide if they... More

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