$10–11/hr
Freeport, IL • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for a spunky lil 2yr old

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.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Blended family - mom works days dad works 3rd shift.Mj is2…Easton is 7 and Taylor is 13. Easton and Taylor are pretty self sufficient so it would mostly be the 2 yr old
Watch out he 2 yr old during the day while dad sleeps till mom gets home

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$10–16/hr
Rockford, IL • 11 miles away

Babysitter for two playful twins.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

Family of 3. Single mom that has a set of twins that’s 3years old. Good and respectful babies. Still in trainers and loves to play.

Just watch, feed, and put them to bed. And just clean up behind self and the babies.

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$14–22/hr
Rockford, IL • 11 miles away

I am looking for assistance with my...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my name is Gjourdan. I am currently seeking help with care for my two kids during this busy holiday season. My hours are fluctuating so I would appreciate any help to be able to manage working full-time and fatherhood. My son is potty trained and my daughter is still in diapers. My son is... More

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$17–21/hr
Caledonia, IL • 20 miles away

Sitter with flexible schedule needed to...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family with a four year old and five year old. We both work careers that have flexible schedules. We also have a puppy in our home and some outdoor animals.
We are looking for a sitter who can bridge the gap of approximately 2.5-3 hours when one parent has to leave for work and the other... More

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$15–19/hr
Beloit, WI • 21 miles away

Part time nanny for 8 month old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

I am a work from home day analyst and we are looking for care for our extra active 8 month old son
Entertain baby boy while mom is working. Mom is home for help with baby, but would like to shift focus to work.
We live in an apartment with an active 4 year old retriever

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$14–18/hr
Loves Park, IL • 14 miles away

Some one to pickup special needs son and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Family of 6, needing assistance for 1 member only. Thank you. Son has down syndrome
Pickup son from school and sit with him at our home until one of parents get home

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$18–22/hr
Rockford, IL • 12 miles away

Part time for family who has 1 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are expecting a newborn by thebeginning of March 2025. We currently have 11 month old but
Help taking care of the 1 year old boy while wife is recovering postpartum. Taking care of simple things in the house

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$18–22/hr
Beloit, WI • 21 miles away

Babysitter for sweet girl's

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

Hello my name is Rosalyn any of a babysitter for my 2 daughters me and their father will be working third shift and really need the help if you're interested please give me a text at

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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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Part time sitter for a spunky lil 2yr old

Part time sitter for a spunky lil 2yr old

Babysitter for two playful twins.

Babysitter for two playful twins.

I am looking for assistance with my...

I am looking for assistance with my...

Sitter with flexible schedule needed to...

Sitter with flexible schedule needed to...

Part time nanny for 8 month old baby boy

Part time nanny for 8 month old baby boy

Some one to pickup special needs son and...

Some one to pickup special needs son and...

Part time for family who has 1 year old...

Part time for family who has 1 year old...

Babysitter for sweet girl's

Babysitter for sweet girl's

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