$20–21/hr
South Bend, IN • 8 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.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a reliable babysitter starting on January 15, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The sitter will care for three children aged toddler to elementary. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with homework, driving the children to activities, and... More

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$18–20/hr
Edwardsburg, MI • 9 miles away

Part Time Sitter for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/30

8:30am - 1:30pm

Hi! We are looking for a part time sitter for our 2 year old in our house while I work from home upstairs. Job will just include playing and feeding her lunch until I put her down for her nap. She is very interactive and loves to do crafts! Loves to go outside too, if it's not too cold. We have 2... More

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$10–15/hr
South Bend, IN • 9 miles away

Part time nanny for a 6 month old baby.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a part time nanny for my 6 months old . We are family of 4 i am a home
Stay home who need help.

Taking care of my 6 months old
Changing , feeding , bathing and naps.

South bend , IN

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$17–27/hr
Granger, IN • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic children.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our 2 wonderful kids are very active. Love to play and draw. They can get aggravated by one another.
Might have light meal prep but all food will be provided. Light housekeeping after the kids.
Looking at every other week on friday and maybe a random Tuesday rarely here and there.

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$20–24/hr
Osceola, IN • Less than a mile

In home nanny needed for vacations and...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have three kids looking for care while we are away for vacations, and get aways
Take care of children and house care while we are out of the home. Including making meals, and bedtime routine.
Osceola Indiana

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$19–23/hr
Granger, IN • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for a fun early preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! I'm looking for a nanny for my 3 year old. She's a very active and a very smart kiddo.
I'm currently looking for someone who would like to spend about 4 hours with her daily, help potty train her and get her down for a nap around 12/1ish. Right now we are focusing on getting the ABC song... More

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$19–25/hr
South Bend, IN • 7 miles away

Full-time nanny for one-year old baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of three, and our baby daughter will turn one in February.
The main responsibilities are: feeding, playing with her, putting her down for naps

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$10–11/hr
South Bend, IN • 13 miles away

Full-time Sitter for Infant at my home

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

We are a new family of 3! I work from home, my partner works in LaPorte, have a 2 month old daughter, as well as 2 cats! We are newer to the SB area!
I need a sitter to watch and care for my baby while I work through the day. You will need to be able to pace-feed her bottled breast milk, play with... 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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Nurture and Care for Three Kids with...

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Part Time Sitter for Toddler

Part Time Sitter for Toddler

Part time nanny for a 6 month old baby.

Part time nanny for a 6 month old baby.

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic children.

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic children.

In home nanny needed for vacations and...

In home nanny needed for vacations and...

Part-time sitter for a fun early preschooler

Part-time sitter for a fun early preschooler

Full-time nanny for one-year old baby girl

Full-time nanny for one-year old baby girl

Full-time Sitter for Infant at my home

Full-time Sitter for Infant at my home

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Babysitting FAQ

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 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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