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.

$18–22/hr
Ocala, FL • 14 miles away

Part-time afternoon sitter for 12 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Looking for an afternoon babysitter for our one year old son in NE Ocala. Hours are Monday Tuesday and Thursday starting at 4:15pm. We have a friendly dog and cat that will be around too!
Job duties include feeding him dinner, which will be prepared for you ahead of time, play time, and starting to... More

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$15–21/hr
Ocala, FL • 24 miles away

After school sitter for 2 well behaved boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

We area young family of 4 who are new to the area and in need of a few hours of after school (daycare) care for our boys during the week. We are very laid back and the boys are really good, smart kids.
We just need the boys to be picked up from daycare by 5:30pm. Daycare is 10 minutes from the... More

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$19–23/hr
Ocala, FL • 14 miles away

Part-time for 1 child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 6:00am

Work in the health care and early mornings make it hard to take our child to school.
Watch chIld for a few hours. Not much is needed just ensure safety until parents return

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$10–15/hr
Gainesville, FL • 19 miles away

Nanny for new born

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need nanny for new born due in December

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$14–22/hr
Archer, FL • 20 miles away

Housesitting, housekeeping, occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

We need occasional babysitting, but moreso Housekeeping and housesitting during vacation

Housekeeping an occasional babysitting
I travel every four months to out of the country and I need help watching the house, our cats, and some chickens that have a coop outside at the barn.

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$18–22/hr
Ocala, FL • 10 miles away

Weekend overnight babysitter as needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a hardworking and responsible woman who manages her family with care and dedication. My children, well-behaved and respectful, reflect the strong values I instills in them. Despite my busy schedule,I always ensures that my kids are nurtured and supported, balancing my responsibilities with... More

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$30–40/hr
Ocala, FL • 16 miles away

Part time Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re a lovely family that looking for the best care and I believe we’re getting that from
You thanks

All I want is the best caring that will enhance our child and make him comfortable be the best of it kind .

Caring is what we want

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$18–22/hr
Ocala, FL • 23 miles away

Sitter for toddler for Seasonal WFH mom

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Married, WFH mom with 15 month old and 6 y/o kindergartener plus an 11 y/o cockapoo
sit with 15 month old. change diapers, feed (meals & snacks will be prepped), put on learning videos, monitor during play

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$14–22/hr
Gainesville, FL • 24 miles away

Wake him up and get him to school

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am in the process of a divorce and needing to find help with managing this single mom life. I have an eight year old son who is wonderful.
I work from 7-7. I need to leave the house in the 6 o'clock hour and cannot do this portion. I need my son taken to school after 7:15 and before 7:45. The... More

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$20–24/hr
Bronson, FL • 24 miles away

Babysittttter

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of five about to be six inFebruary. We moved here a year and a half ago from Ohio.
Watch and feed kids. Can set and watch tv the kids keep to their selves most of the time in their rooms. Occasionally very rare have a conflict.

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$12–16/hr
Ocala, FL • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for new born baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are so happy to have welcomed our first baby just 5 weeks ago. We also just moved to the Ocala area! We are very active & busy parents- as I transition back into my workflow, I will need a sitter who can come to our home & spend time with our baby for a few hours out of the week. *must speak... More

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$19–20/hr
Gainesville, FL • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for 9 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 11:30pm

Family of 3 requesting a sitter 4x a week for 9 year old. May be able to provide a car
Would need assistance with weekly Homework, meals and night time routine.

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$18–25/hr
Ocala, FL • 23 miles away

Temporary babysitter for 1-year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/18

7:30am - 6:30pm

I have 1 son and 2 cats. My son is a sweet little boy who loves to snuggle.
My son needs to be fed breakfast and lunch everyday, with snacks in between. He needs to take at least one nap. Be open to being on camera (security), and have open communication.
I need a babysitter from November 18 -... More

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$18–22/hr
Gainesville, FL • 22 miles away

Part time sitting job with a happy little...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hello! My little family of three is looking for someone dependable to sit with our babygirl and get her ready for bed 2 nights out of the week.

We will need you to arrive by 4pm so that I can leave for work by 4:15pm. She will usually be down for her afternoon nap when you arrive. When she wakes... More

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