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
Meridian, ID • 9 miles away

Need sitter ASAP

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It's just me and my 7 year old daughter. She's very outgoing, creative, and funny.
Really just hang out with her, help her with food/meals, play with her
We're between meridian and linder off Franklin in Meridian. I need this Saturday evening (October 5th) from 5pm till maybe 9 or 10

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$18–22/hr
Boise, ID • 6 miles away

Part time evening sitter for 1 infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! My husband and I welcomed our sweet baby girl in July. We have bi weekly zoom calls in the evening time and will need an in home sitter for a few hours! Occasional sitter for date night would be great too!

Must be ok with late nights. Doing bedtime routine and feeding baby a bottle or 2.... More

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$15–18/hr
Boise, ID • 5 miles away

Energetic and Sweet girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family. I work from home and need a few hours on Mondays.
Play with the girls, feed them snacks and lunch, take them to the park or library, and sometimes give them. Bath.
Around 9-3 on Mondays

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$19–23/hr
Meridian, ID • 9 miles away

Need care for Nov 7 (7-11pm) 4 month old

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/07

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

Air Force family with a baby girl and two1.5 kittens .We are looking for someone to care for our daughter for this one night business evening .
Bed time
Fed by bottle if needed
Can use bottle warmer
Change diapers
Able to drive to ER or urgent care if needed
Bath baby if needed
Give baby... More

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$10–12/hr
Star, ID • 16 miles away

Snacks? Movies? Defy? Chill with my little...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single Mom 2 boys 7&11 . Two corgis and a cat. My son loves going to Defy it’s near by and a good two hour activity. Pay is negotiable too
Hang out , play, put kiddo to bed, ceral in the morning and then I’m home.
Tonight flexible but 6pm- 11am

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$18–23/hr
Meridian, ID • 9 miles away

Need care for a 2 month old 7-11pm twice a...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are an Airforce family of three new to the area . We have two cats that are fun with a new baby girl named December. We are looking forward to meeting you !
Be able to feed baby from a bottle
Change diaper/ Burp baby
Give a bath if needed
Take baby on walks if needed to calm down
In a... More

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$20–25/hr
Boise, ID • 12 miles away

Backup Early morning to school start help...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hi! We're a family of two who needs some occasional help on Friday mornings, which could turn into more or all weekdays, depending on current nanny's availability changing.
I need someone to help get my son up and ready for school and then drop him off. It's a plus if you can also pick him up after... More

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$12–14/hr
Star, ID • 16 miles away

As needed sitter- primarily Sundays

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello. I have one daughter and am looking for a sitter to care for her on an as needed basis- likely once a week.
Supervise her at our home. Play/interact with her and clean up when done. Have her get ready for bed (brush hair and teeth, use the toilet) and be in bed by 8:30pm at the latest. Read a... More

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$18–19/hr
Meridian, ID • 9 miles away

One weekend month for toddler and teen

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 12:00am

I need one weekend a month can be Friday to Sunday late afternoon or Saturday to Monday. Stay in home for weekend. I have a 3 year old and a 16 year old that can help as well. Both are great kids. 3 year old like lots of activities.
Two nights one full weekend every month. Take care of the... More

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$13–22/hr
Nampa, ID • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two toddler boys ages 3 and 4

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$18–22/hr
Boise, ID • 4 miles away

Teen and preteen girls (2)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

2 girls, oldest is going through the start of her teen years and the youngest is starting her preteen fun. I need someone to help them be responsible with time management, chores, and homework. I am a single mom and my work hours can be long and unpredictable. I am looking to have somebody come... More

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$10–18/hr
Star, ID • 16 miles away

Fill in sitter for one easy going baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 doing our best to make ends meet. We usually have child care figured out, but every now and then we need extra help.
We need a sitter that is able to watch our son in the over lap of our shifts. We can bring him to you or you can watch him at our place.

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$18–22/hr
Boise, ID • 3 miles away

Part time sitter for three year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My girlfriend are looking someone who can be available to watch our three year old daughter. We have a dog also

We need someone to be able to put a daughter to bed and stay part of the night and make sure the pup is okay.

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$18–19/hr
Star, ID • 16 miles away

Occasionally last minute date night

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for tonight at 5:30 m. Single Mom of two boys.Self sufficient boys, need trash can reminders a bit messy
Be here with them while I have me time. Make sure the boys stay in bed.
Downtown Star and random.Evening until early early morning

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