$17–21/hr
Summerfield, FL • 17 miles away

Occasionally sitter for two toddlers

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.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Were the calkins, we have 2 children 1 and 3. We’re a blue collar family and we have a dog.
Just looking for someone who can play and feed the children while hubby and I go out for a date night or this SAHM can get a small break here and there.
We have a beautiful house with a fenced in yard that... More

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$10–11/hr
Summerfield, FL • 17 miles away

Full time sitter for a two year old

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

I have three children but the main one who needs care is my 2 year old and it takes her a while to get used to you.
I need you to come to my home, put my 6 year old on the bus, then an hour later put my 12 year old on the bus and take care of the 2 year old throughout the day and then get my 6 year... More

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$17–21/hr
Ocala, FL • 12 miles away

Occasional Sitter Needed for Date Night

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 5 year old boy and a soon to be 11 year old daughter. Both are very outgoing and all around good kids.

My husband and I have busy schedules and always try to include the kids in what we do but we are needing the occasional date night.

Must be comfortable with dogs. We have dachshunds. ... More

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$18–19/hr
Ocala, FL • 16 miles away

School Transportation for one middle schooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 9:30am

Single mother of 3 boys. I have been living here for a year and I work a lot from home so I am always here just not always available.
Just need someone to take and pick up my son to and from school. He goes to Howard Middle School and we live in Marion Oaks

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$15–18/hr
Ocala, FL • 12 miles away

Family of 7 looking for a sitter for 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Family of 7 as me and my wife are looking for a sitter for our beautiful baby girl who is 1 going on 2.

Changing diapers and showing her love and attention on a day to day basis.

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$12–16/hr
Ocala, FL • 2 miles away

Part-time sitter for two amazing kids.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Hello. My name is Stefanie, and my kids are Harper (8) and Landon (4). I am a single mom looking for childcare.
I would need someone Wednesday-Friday to pick up the kids from daycare/aftercare, bring them home, cook dinner, baths, bedtime.
We are located on the SE side of Ocala.

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$17–21/hr
Ocala, FL • 16 miles away

Full time sitter for a 10 month old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

Hi. My name is Jasheria. I’m a family of five. My husband and I have three children. A 12 1/2 year old, 10 year old and a 10 month old.

I’m looking for a sitter that can care for my 10 month old son. Someone that can also teach him things that he needs to know. Take him on walks. Read and sing... More

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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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Occasionally sitter for two toddlers

Occasionally sitter for two toddlers

Full time sitter for a two year old

Full time sitter for a two year old

Occasional Sitter Needed for Date Night

Occasional Sitter Needed for Date Night

School Transportation for one middle schooler

School Transportation for one middle schooler

Family of 7 looking for a sitter for 1...

Family of 7 looking for a sitter for 1...

Part-time sitter for two amazing kids.

Part-time sitter for two amazing kids.

Full time sitter for a 10 month old baby boy

Full time sitter for a 10 month old baby boy

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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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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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