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.

$10–20/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 8 miles away

One time sitter for a 19 month old girl

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/23 - 11/24

7:30pm - 12:30am (flexible)

Hello
We are a Jamaican household.
Our daughter Avery is 19 months old.

My daughter usually takes 1 nap during the day a usually she is ready for bed at 8:30

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$15–18/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 8 miles away

Nanny and date night sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

I am a pharmacist and my husband commutes to Wellington for work. Would need someone for long days and occasional date nights. We are 36 and this is our one and only. We have 1 corgi who can be crazy with playing so have to be able to entertain both. Prep lunch and breakfast for child as well
All... More

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$16–23/hr
Stuart, FL • 3 miles away

Two day sitter for two year old princess

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/23

12:00am - 9:00am

Young family with one toddler and two fat cats. No pet care needed at all.

Entertain two year old and provide her with lunch and snacks that will already be prepared. Ignore the cats unless you want to pet them and they’re willing to be pet lol. She’s potty training, but will be left in pull ups... More

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$15–25/hr
Jupiter, FL • 19 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a nanny to assist with childcare during the day, a few days per week. My wife and I both work from home and mainly need assistance with childcare since we will be in meetings and unavailable for large portions of the workday. The ability to handle necessary errands or effectively... More

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$18–22/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant son. Flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Working family in need of extra help for infant son a couple hours per day. Flexible on hours and days.
We would like help feeding and playing with our infant son during the day. Help him reach his milestones and keep him safe.

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$20–24/hr
Hobe Sound, FL • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3. 1 son baby sitter needed occasionally for date nights on Friday.
Just the basics get him to bed and make sure he has his bed time snack.

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$20–24/hr
Hobe Sound, FL • 11 miles away

occasional sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/22

8:30pm - 11:30pm

Family of 3 with 1 toddler son. We only need a sitter for date nights on Fridays.
Just the basics get him to bed and make sure he has his bedtime snack nothing to hard

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$12–24/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter for one handsome baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Me and my husband have a 11 month old son and 3cats and 1 dog. We are looking for an occasional sitter on weekends
My son will most likely be asleep when here at night. I will need our dog let out and just tend to the baby if he wakes up

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$12–20/hr
Fort Pierce, FL • 16 miles away

Looking for Our New Super Hero

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Looking for a New super hero friend to add to our wonderful fun loving team
Looking for some who's comfortable with dogs . Someone who's available M-Thur. Set schedule from 4pm-7pm sometimes later, all depending on the other parent job .

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$30–40/hr
Stuart, FL • 5 miles away

Boy and girl need ride to school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 9:30am (flexible)

Two well behaved young ones need a ride to school we live in Stuart

Middle school aged kids son 13 in Murray middle and daughter 12 in Anderson middle

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$17–20/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 13 miles away

Part time sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of health professionals , both parents working with busy schedules. Sometimes we have to be on call on weekends and holidays. We have a cat.

We are looking for a nanny who would pick our child up after school, and some occasional days to watch him on weekends. Has to be mature, responsible... More

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$19–23/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Keeping year old entertained, giving snacks, changing diapers, bed time

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$12–20/hr
Jensen Beach, FL • 6 miles away

Occasional sitter for 9yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of three that recently moved to the area. We need a sitter to help with date nights and possibly some 2-3 day over nights.

He's self-sufficient for the most part and would only need help with mealtime, making sure he's safe and in bed at the designated time. We are located in... More

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$15–25/hr
Hobe Sound, FL • 11 miles away

BABYSITTER NEEDED WHILE ON VACATION - 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Three children 5.5, 3.5 & 17 months
Need help over December break in Hobe Sound FL (open to times and each day can vary!)
Will need some days and nights and some combos!
On vacation and need help part time

Bedtime
Nap time
Dinner time
Extra set of hands while on vacation
Swimming... More

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