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.

$17–25/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 11 miles away

We need help for eight hour days usually...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Grandparents needing assistance with grandchildren. We often get to keep our grandchildren and when their cousins drop in for a play date we could use some help.
Entertain children. We don’t need any help feeding the kids but we have swimming pool in the backyard and could use s help keeping the... More

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$10–20/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Married two adults kids one grandchild in the home. We all work daytime hours.
To look after my grandson and help with toddler age learning activities.
Located near Jefferson Hwy/Bocage area. Hours are 7:30am to around 4:45pm.

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$10–15/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 10 miles away

Needed immediately

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 kids 9 and 2 that needs a sitter occasionally. I work at a nursing home part time and just need someone who doesn’t mind a 9 year old that’s shy and a 2 year old that’s full of energy and outgoing.
Just need both watched occasionally someone that helps with homework and tutoring my 9 year... More

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$13–17/hr
Zachary, LA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 7 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small family. 1 son who is 7. We have an 11 year old dog. He’s small. We have a comfy home. We like our sitter to feel at home.
Just needs to entertain and safe guard my child for a few hours every once in a while
Zachary la. Usually weekends / evenings.

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$14–20/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for baby and toddler boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a babysitter that can help us on occasion for a date night or if daycare center is closed for a holiday. Or if one of the boys is out of daycare due to being sick.

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$16–20/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 8 miles away

Afternoon sitter for autistic 13 year old,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

13 year old autistic son is homeschooled and finishes schoolwork in the morning. He needs someone to do things with him (at home or out in the community) to keep him occupied in the afternoons.

Engage with and entertain a young teenager who’s very resistant to new activities. This could be going to... More

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$16–17/hr
Prairieville, LA • 16 miles away

Part-time week sitter for 3rd and 6th...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 7:00pm (flexible)

Loving family of 4 needing a family-oriented nanny/sitter. Must have previous experience working with children.
Light house keeping when kids are off to school. Drive kids to soccer practice. Assist with homework. Help with kids meal. Need alternate week care.
Prairieville, Louisiana

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$17–21/hr
Geismar, LA • 20 miles away

Trustworthy sitter for after school care.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Single father looking for after school care for 4th grade daughter. We will be moving to Louisiana (Geismar /Dutchtown) area.I’m in search for someone to sit at my home.
Receive my daughter off the bus and fix after school snacks. She is fairly independent but may need some assistance.

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$15–19/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 10 miles away

Sitter needed for extra hours at work

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need help watching my 3 year old daughter I am a single mother staying by myself.

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$16–20/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 7 miles away

Full time sitter when working

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 7:00pm

My name is Bryauna I have two kids Bailey and Akai I currently work at a paper mill
Help with getting Bailey and Akai too and from school when I’mon morning she when I’m on nights bed time and feedings
My house i work a rotating schedule

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$10–11/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 10 miles away

Consistent & dependable sitter for a 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My son's name is Taysom. He is 1 years old. He is a very lovable baby. Also very clingy.

I would prefer someone who is able to sit in my home & watch after him while I work but if not that is okay. I only work 4 days one week & 3 days the next week. Rotate between nights & days. Work schedule is... More

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$18–22/hr
Albany, LA • 24 miles away

Occasional overnight sitter for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Very busy family of 5 always on the go family kids are 5, 7, and 9
Work schedules change constantly
We need someone who can take care of the kids when both of us are working overnight. From roughly 430pm to 730am. Help with homework if weekday make sure kids eat (we will have something prepared)... More

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$15–20/hr
Zachary, LA • 11 miles away

nanny for 9yr old autistic boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Looking for a nanny to work 2-3 mornings before school with my son and assist with drop off. I will also need help with him over the holidays while his school is closed during the day Weds-Friday. He is 9 years old, has Level 3 autism, and is nonverbal. He is very sweet and playful but also has... More

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$20–25/hr
Prairieville, LA • 16 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2 little girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two girls ages 3 and 5. Very sweet one and very spicy one but both good girls :)
We have a main sitter but she is older and cancels sometimes. We generally need a sitter once or twice each weekend.

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