$11–21/hr
Bloomington, IL • 20 miles away

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Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mother new to town. Just needing help on Weeknd’s. I don’t have family out here. Just needing someone depebdable

I just need somebody to Watch the kids for a couple hours at night on Weeknds.

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$18–25/hr
Peoria, IL • 20 miles away

Full time nanny for our kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

Hi, we are a physician family and are looking for help caring for our kids
We are looking for a nanny to help with kids meals, kids dishes, laundry,reading books to kids,playing with kids, putting then to sleep/ nap

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$17–21/hr
Bloomington, IL • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for happy 14 mo...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 14 month old daughter who is a very happy baby. She’s moving around aLOT and needs some special attention/ focused activities. We have 3 big dogs that can be pretty exuberant, so need someone comfortable with dogs, and keeping toddlers from chasing the poor dogs around too.

We need a... More

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$17–25/hr
Chillicothe, IL • 22 miles away

2 fun boys need a sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00pm

I have two boys, two dogs, and a cat. I need temporary in home childcare. This should last about a month maybe 6 weeks.
I need an in home babysitter for about a month. I work a 14 hour shift 7 out of every 14 days. The days of the week vary. One son gets on the school bus in the am and the second... More

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$12–20/hr
Pekin, IL • 17 miles away

Once and awhile sitter for our 11 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 6 year old golden retriever who loves playing ball in our fenced in back yard. Our 11 year old is diagnosed with autism and epilepsy. He loves playing video games, uno and basketball.
We would need assistance monitoring when the dog needs to go potty in our fenced in backyard. Help our son... More

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$18–22/hr
Peoria, IL • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for an energetic little...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our little family included my husband I, our little 6 year old girl and a 4 year old pittie.
I need someone a few days every week or other to sleep over from 230am til my husband gets off and home around 7 am. I also would like someone available to be able and go have study time or date night with... More

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$25/hr
Washington, IL • 9 miles away

Looking for a Caregiver

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a caregiver for our 19-year-old daughter, who has autism. We are looking for someone to provide transportation and accompany our daughter on community outings in Washington and the surrounding area. The outings would be to places such as the library, shopping, movies, etc. We are... More

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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