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.

$15–22/hr
Louisville, KY • 23 miles away

Parents looking for a break!!! (Occasionally)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

New parents that are looking for an occasional break/date night. Clean house. Well manored new born

Need some one to care, feed, stimulate, and is comfortable putting our baby down to sleep.

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$16–18/hr
Louisville, KY • 17 miles away

Louisville, KY Church Needs Help in...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Louisville, KY Church Needs Help in Nursery!
Sunday Mornings: 8:00am-1:00pm
Paying $17/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://SitterTree.com

SitterTree is a child care app that connects sitters with child care jobs with families and churches paying $17-$25+/hr, plus tips! We are... More

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$18–25/hr
Louisville, KY • 25 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 11 month old for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Laid back, animal loving small family. We have two dogs and three cats and our happy son Jameson.
Prepare bottles, change diapers, watch him and sometimes entertain him by reading or playing
We live in Anchorage in Louisivlle

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$10–25/hr
Louisville, KY • 16 miles away

Part time sitter/driver on Monday and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, I’m Aden, a single dad of two boys,9 and 11 years old. I was recently promoted at my job and my hours have changed and I’m needing a little help.
I’m looking for someone to pick up my little guys after school (2:10pm) on Monday and Fridays, watch them at my home then drop them off at their... More

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$15–23/hr
Louisville, KY • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter/nanny needed for 13 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

We have an energectic 13 month old that loves to play and eat. I usually watch him while I am working from home but I am unable to do this currenrly due to injury. We have a friendly dog
I have a 13 month old boy that I need someone to provide care and play with while I WFH. I am injured currently... More

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$18–22/hr
Louisville, KY • 15 miles away

Date night sitter for three energetic boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family with 3 lovely young boys. One with autism. Very adventurous boys
Serve pre-cooked dinner and snacks. Bedtime routine. Assist with any homework. Light housekeeping

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$15–20/hr
Simpsonville, KY • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for our energetic 5...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

We are looking for care for our 5 month old and 5 year old boys. Day/Days & times are flexible at this time.

Help with bottle feeding, naps, diaper changes. Prepare snacks/lunch for 5yr old, etc.

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$20–30/hr
Louisville, KY • 23 miles away

Evening help with 3 boys (3, 5, 7)

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we’re in search of an active sitter to help with our 3 active boys 3, 5 & 7. Once to twice a week typically in the evening around 5-10, Maybe some weekends.
Provide occasional evening coverage - feeding them dinner and getting down to sleep.

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$18–22/hr
Louisville, KY • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for two toddler girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I’m Hannah

I am a stay at home mom and have two girls, Isabelle just turned 3 and Josephine (JoJo) is almost 1. My girls are pretty easy going. Isabelle (3) loves to play pretend, play with sand or play on our swing set in the back yard. Our 10 month old JoJo likes to crawl all over you and... More

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$10–50/hr
Louisville, KY • 19 miles away

Weekend sitter Friday or Saturday for 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

In our 30s. we are the Wong’s family, trying our best for our toddler.
Take care of Zayn when we are busy. We have help from our parents most days. Is mainly Friday or Saturday that would be needed.
Smyrna rd off Gene Snyder.

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$14–20/hr
Louisville, KY • 22 miles away

Night Shift Baby Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00am (flexible)

I am a newly single mother of 2. I have 1 boy (6) and 1 girl (8) elementary ages.

I am a nurse working 12 hours night shift. I would need you to prepare dinner, help with homework and tuck them into bed 3x a week.

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$20/hr
Louisville, KY • 22 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 in Valley Station. Mom (Trish), Dad (Aaron), and our 5 year old, Lila. We are looking for occasional sitter for appointments and date nights.

We just need someone to come hang out with Lila while we are gone. Play games, build blocks, arts & crafts, and chalk drawing... More

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$18–26/hr
Louisville, KY • 24 miles away

Help grandmother babysit her youngest...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Help with transporting child from school, making meals and transporting to activities mainly while I work and my daughter primarily stays with her grandmother.

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$10–20/hr
Louisville, KY • 24 miles away

Late night sitter with lots of flexibility...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a young, semi-unconventional, on the move family with 2 high energy kiddos (an almost 5 year old and almost 4 year old).
We are looking for someone kind and patient to provide late night, date night, and week night care. Looking for someone who has a lot of availability for frequent and... More

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