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.

$14–25/hr
McDonough, GA • 17 miles away

Family looking for occasional sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello!
My name is Heather Gann and my Husband is Jake Gann. We have a daughter that a little girl named Abby that was born July 2024!

I am currently a stay at home mom, looking for an occasional sitter for date nights!

We would need a sitter that is familiar with taking care of infants, and is... More

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$10–11/hr
Covington, GA • 11 miles away

Overnight sitter for Sunday and Monday Nights

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00pm - 9:00am

Hi, I’m a single mom of three. I have a 3 month old boy a 2 year old boy and a 5year old girl.
I work overnight 9:30-7:30 Sunday and Monday nights. I would need someone who could arrive no later than 8:30 being that my job is 45 minutes away. The two older children will already be asleep in bed.... More

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$17–22/hr
Conyers, GA • 19 miles away

Looking for an energetic and reliable nanny!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 6 with 4 beautiful kids (8,6,3 and 2 years old. We would like an energetic and reliable sitter/nanny to help care for our kids. We would like a nanny babble 2-5 days a week. Every weekend if possible.

We would like a sitter to assist with homeschool needs for the 2 oldest on... More

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$19–25/hr
Conyers, GA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for infant while Mom...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I just welcomed our first child, a beautiful baby girl named Zamani.
I work from home and am looking for someone to watch my baby in my home during heavy meeting days.
Two story house with two dogs

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$10–15/hr
Covington, GA • 11 miles away

Part-time during the day.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Greetings
I am looking for someone that can help me during the week while I am on maternity leave. In Jan I will need someone full-time for 8-9 hr a day.
Watch my infant and clean her bottles as she use them. Feed and change her, she likes to be held and talked too.
My home or your home. In the... More

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$19–23/hr
Loganville, GA • 23 miles away

Looking for a fun, creative and caring...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re a family of 5, twin boys (8yr) and a 5 yr old daughter. They’re very active in sports, arts and crafts and are easy going and fun.

We are looking for a date day/night sitter. So we can get out and leave them in safe, caring and capable hands ??

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$10–20/hr
Conyers, GA • 19 miles away

Beautiful baby boy

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Care needed in home 4hours/day. Hours will be between 9 a.m. -2p.m flexible. We are looking for someone who will care for our son, tasks include: reading, playing with him, folding his laundry, cleaning up after preparing his food and feeding him.

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$19–23/hr
Loganville, GA • 23 miles away

School Drop off

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 9:30am

I am looking for a reliable person to make sure my children get to the bus stop @ 7:25am (5 houses down) & to bring my son to ABA therapy by 9am.Must have your own transportation. Experience is a plus!

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$18–25/hr
Conyers, GA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family with two wonderful autistic children, ages 16 and 5. Our 16-year-old is very independent and doesn't require care, but our energetic 5-year-old needs hands-on support. We’re seeking respite care two days a week, as well as occasional vacation care with extended hours (but not... More

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$10–11/hr
Conyers, GA • 21 miles away

Trustworthy and loving Babysitter for a 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I am a single mother of a 1 (almost 2) year old babygirl named Lilyana, I work at Publix and Chipotle part time and need an occasional sitter from time to time.
I would need the sitter to have their own place in the area I live (Conyers) so I can drop her off to you and pick her up when I work.... More

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$16–22/hr
Covington, GA • 11 miles away

One time sitter for 10 month old baby

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/29 - 12/30

4:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

My son will be 10 months at the time care is needed. He is super friendly and energetic. He can crawl and is learning to pull up on things . He eats about 4-6 times a day and Naps about 2-3 times a day
I am looking for someone to watch my son the week of December 29- January 5th on these days and... More

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$18–22/hr
McDonough, GA • 17 miles away

Daily nanny position to one boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Hey I can a 7 year old son. He will be starting therapy soon. I need help with transportation from school to therapy Monday through Friday. School lets out at 1:40pm and therapy starts at 3pm. In between time he would need to eat before therapy starts.

I need my child transported from school to... More

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