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.

$17–21/hr
Urbandale, IA • 4 miles away

Part time, weekly sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm

3 month old boy requiring childcare 1-2 days a week. We have a small, friendly dog and a cat.
We are in need of care during the day including diapering, feeding, etc for our 3 month old son.
Located in Urbandale. Schedule will vary week to week but will only be 1-2 days a week.

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$16–20/hr
Cambridge, IA • 20 miles away

Part-time nanny for newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 4:30pm

Small new family in Cambridge, mom needs help with baby girl a couple days a week while Dad works.
Help mom with baby's needs, watch baby while mom naps, accompany mom and baby with errands, light housework ( wash pump parts and bottles, baby's laundry, heat up meals).
Schedule can be flexible but... More

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$17–20/hr
Ankeny, IA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter after school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Looking for responsible sitter to pickup 2 from school, provide snacks, help with homework until parent home from work. Probably 3 hours daily. Must have car. Ages 9 and 11.

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$10–12/hr
Des Moines, IA • 13 miles away

Every other weekend sitter for three kids.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother of three beautiful kids. They are funny and love to play and learn.

I am looking for a sitter who can cook, clean up, help my kids get dressed, cuing them with hygiene, and changing the youngest children’s diapers.

My home

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$10–25/hr
Des Moines, IA • 9 miles away

PT nanny for 3 funny and feisty girls

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

For the most part they're pretty good girls, very entertaining, comedic, and sassy at times. I'm home once a week, so you'll be notified ahead of time- usually a week in advance.
Looking for morning pick up and making sure the girls get dressed, fed, and to school on time. Elementary school is less... More

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$15–20/hr
Des Moines, IA • 9 miles away

20 hrs/week engaging 5 & 7 year old in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We enjoy physical activity, music, coloring, cooking, and video games.
After school pick up, snacks, and engage in activities until mom finishes work. Drive to some after school activities and perhaps 4 or 5 hours twice on month on Saturdays so mom can run errands or have time for herself.

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$15–20/hr
Altoona, IA • 16 miles away

Part-time Sitter for a Crazy Lovable...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

Brandan and I have two amazing daughters Artemis (2yo) and Aria (infant) and a very ancient furry freeloader named Lucifur (cat)
Looking for additional help Tuesday/Thursday Mornings. I work remote so I will still be around but need some time to fit in weekly meetings
Can be very flexible if needed!

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$15–20/hr
Des Moines, IA • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for three wonderful kids:...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are the Ellingson family with a 5 year old son, a 3 year old son, and an 11 month old daughter. The three kids are very sweet and once they know someone, should be good hosts while mom and dad are away. The boys are very energetic and benefit from imaginative play and lots of silliness. Baby... More

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$10–15/hr
Ankeny, IA • 9 miles away

Sitter for 4 amazing boys.

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5, just me(mom) and my 4 boys. They're very independent and decent kids.
Just keep an eye on them while I'm at work, make sure they are safe and fed. I will leave everything set every day for the, so in your case is minimal what you might have to do.
I don't have the exact days... More

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$10–11/hr
Ames, IA • 24 miles away

Part or full time sitter for a sweet...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Looking for someone to care for my sweet serene baby girl generally loves life and a big dog person.
Generally pick and bring home my baby girl who can love and show her affection as much as I do even though I am not with her. Generally feed her on demand and mainly dinner and get her in her... More

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$10–12/hr
West Des Moines, IA • 7 miles away

Part-time evening sitter for pre-school...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Hi there! I have a three year old son. He enjoys coloring, playing outside, building with blocks/legos, being read and sung to, and learning!

I need help a couple evenings per week. Care would be in the home but I am comfortable with you guys doing outside activities as well. Dinnertime, bedtime... More

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$16–20/hr
Adel, IA • 13 miles away

Occasional sitter for baby boy and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re the Wilwerts! We have a 5 month old baby boy, Knox and a 2 year old golden doodle, Kaiser.

Looking for an occasional sitter as needed for date nights work events, etc. Babysitting would often include bottle feeds, bedtime routine, and basic care for our dog (feeding, letting outside,... More

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$16–20/hr
Johnston, IA • 4 miles away

Occasional sitter for 4 children

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello. We are a Christian family of six in need of a sitter. We have four children: 2, 9, 12, and 13.
We would need our sitter to hang out with kids, prepare for bed time, and put toddler down for bed.

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$18–22/hr
Pleasant Hill, IA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm a single mom. My son is about to be one this month. He is very easy going
I just need a sitter so I can run some errands and take care of afew things

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