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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.

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$19–23/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 18 miles away

Overnight care for baby girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 6:00am

Family of four (mom, dad, baby, pup). Baby girl was born August 2024.
overnight baby care. Feeds. Changes. Put to bed some nights. Occasional weekday & weekend care.
A few overnight shifts a week and occasional daytime/weekend care.

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$20–30/hr
Lake Forest, IL • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have just moved to Lake Forest and just need some assistance with the kids while we unpack. Later we may need a sitter for date nights.
Watch and help with our two children while Mom gets some chores done. Our oldest is in school but our youngest is an active 2 year old.
Location is Lake Forest... More

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$16–20/hr
Racine, WI • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 8 and 11 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for sitter from 7:30-8:30 and then 1 hour after school, occasional date nights.

Looking for a sitter to help with Meals, activities, homework and extracurricular as needed

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$18–22/hr
Libertyville, IL • 10 miles away

A happy 9 year old needs an occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We just moved to town and we have one 9 year old girl. We will just need occasional sitting.
Maybe just help with getting food out for Lily for dinner and putting her to bed.

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$15–22/hr
Gurnee, IL • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 children, ages 8 and 4

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hello! We are a family in Gurnee with 2 kids, ages 8 (boy) and 4 (girl).
We are looking for an after-school caretaker for our 2 children. You would meet my son at his school bus stop after school at 4:00 pm, and pick up my daughter from her nearby in-home daycare. I get home around 6:30 or 7:00... More

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$10–23/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 18 miles away

After School Care

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

I am in need of after school care from 3:45-4:15 for my two boys until arrive arrive home from work

My younger son should arrive home around 3:45. He will need to start his homework with supervision until I arrive around 4:15. My older 11 year old is very independent and should be finishing his... More

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$12–25/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 18 miles away

Before School Care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m in need of a sitter to watch my son in the morning before the school bus arrives.

Tasks will include supervision of breakfast and teeth brushing. He will need to read out loud for 30 minutes then the bus arrives around 8:15. Additional time is available after for light housework.

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How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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