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
Forest Park, GA • 19 miles away

Loving care giver for my happy wittle baby ?

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey there ?? My name is Latoya and we are the Camerons! My partner and I recently added to our family our first hundred of joy Jai! We are looking for a sitter/ nanny to assist in a as needed basis for date nights overnight stays maybe twice a month and week days after school/ daycare. I look... More

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$10–13/hr
Villa Rica, GA • 18 miles away

Part time Sitter for two Energetic kiddos....

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Busy family with 2 school aged kiddos. We homeschool. New to the area.

Play with kids, activities, help w schoolwork, make meals, take them pool or lake, or on field trips

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$10–19/hr
Forest Park, GA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for 7 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My son is 7 months and needs a quick sitter, someone that can watch him for a good 3 hours

Someone to play with him put him to sleep and help him learn the basics

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$14–20/hr
Grantville, GA • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for date night or over...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 6 year old boy who’s Very smart. I’m Retired Military veteran who currently looking for a trusted individual to watch my son on occasion to have a date night. I Currently have a dog and prefer individual to be comfortable with the pet in the house but not deal with the pet or open cage.
Come... More

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$14–15/hr
Douglasville, GA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for Three energetic toddlers

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have three toddlers. I am a single parent. Azula 3 yrs old, Knoel 2yrs old, and Azura 1 yrs old.
They are non verbal they are still learning to talk full sentences. They love playing outside and with toys. They love learning activities. They are in the process of potty training.

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$10–15/hr
Mableton, GA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 7mon old, parents 1st...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey sitters! I am Janet, our family is pretty small. My husband and I have a beautiful 7month old girl. We are both super clean so our home is usually neat and well kept, we are entrepreneurs and both work from home.

We are looking to go out on our first date since baby was born. It would be nice... More

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$17–21/hr
Fayetteville, GA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for a laid back low...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Fun young family, looking for a reliable after-school nanny with occasional weekend work. 9 soon to be 10 year old who loves drawing, video games, and making stop motion videos.
I need this sitter to pick up my son from school, bring him home and make sure his homework is done, and make sure he has... More

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$20–25/hr
Lithia Springs, GA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two sweet sisters

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/05

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Likes to watch Disney movies, can play dress-up games, is not afraid of and not allergic to cats (only have one and he's very shy), has experience with changing diapers and treating diaper rashes

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$19–23/hr
Atlanta, GA • 24 miles away

Short-term babysitter during a business trip

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I live in Japan with my son and husband. My son is 4 years old and he loves numberblocks.
I will attend a conference at Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. During the stay, I'm looking for someone to take care of my son.
★Update date and time details as follows★
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and... More

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$15–18/hr
Atlanta, GA • 21 miles away

Making sure the baby and sitter get along...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/23 - 06/24

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

Loving family. Looking for a loving sittter!
Needs to be relaxed not stressful happy person.

Bedtime and great communication. Doesn’t yell. Make sure he gets a snack if he wakes up

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$15–20/hr
Sharpsburg, GA • 11 miles away

Part time sitter/ nanny for 2 ND kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Disabled and ND SAHM needing an extra set of hands for childcare and/or housework with 2 ND kids. We have 2 cats.
Occupy children while I work on tasks that only I can complete. Help with feeding and cleanup. Help with types of play that are physically demanding.
schedule is no where near... More

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$20/hr
Fairburn, GA • 6 miles away

Regular sitter for one energetic & curious...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 1:30pm

We are the Evanses, with one miracle baby boy that brings so much love and light to our lives. We are in search of extra help to care for our son during workday hours.
Playtime/floor activities, reading books, tummy time, some bottle feeds and solids, facilitate nap time,
The schedule is flexible... More

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$13–22/hr
Atlanta, GA • 11 miles away

Alittle about us…

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We are looking for a part-time nanny/sitter for a few hours each day to help out with our son while I work. He’s 19months and the sweetest boy but very busy! Currently looking for someone 2-3 days a week for about 4/5 hours each day. The days will rotate based on my work meetings.... More

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$14–19/hr
Forest Park, GA • 19 miles away

Professional caring, responsible caregiver

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I just need a sitter to my toddler while I’m at work.Take care of my toddler, make sure she only gets a hour of screen time, interactive with her learning toys. Someone who is going to take care of my child, I am very big on that. Take care of my daughter just like I would. I’m big on respect and... More

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