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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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$16–20/hr
Lafayette, LA • 15 miles away

NANNY NEEDED ASAP

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Seeking experienced, caring nanny for two kids; experience with autism needed.
Pick up from school/buss stop, care for kids at home, meal cooking, slight house keeping ,assisting with bathing.
House is located in Lafayette and so is Juni's school. Aaliyahs bus stop is 10 min drive from house which... More

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$10–15/hr
Milton, LA • 15 miles away

holiday sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I will need a sitter for my days my kids schools are closed due to the holidays. I'm currently looking for the following dates: 11/25, 11/29, 12/23, 12/24, 12/27, 1/2/25, 1/6/25 from roughly 8:00am-6:00pm. Some of these dates will only be with the kindergarten kid since the daycare will still be... More

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$10–15/hr
Breaux Bridge, LA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

My husband and I are looking for a sitter for our 2 month old son starting early December when I return to work. We also have dogs, they usually come to work with me but they will be home sometimes.

Take care of baby-diaper changes, feedings, etc & let dogs outside periodically.

Sometimes my... More

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$15–19/hr
Lafayette, LA • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for an 1 infant in carencro

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am starting college soon and have a baby born in early December I will need care for.
I'll need a sitter to watch my infant while I am gone for 4 to 6 hours
I live in the moss bluff estates in a home with an open concept living room kitchen area

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$14–18/hr
Lafayette, LA • 13 miles away

part - time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 4:30am

i have 9months old thatss act . i work sunday- wednesday 6:30pm - 5am . unless something changes

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$14–18/hr
Carencro, LA • 18 miles away

Early a.m sitter for 2 boys. I am a...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

I am a father of two boys and have custody of each. Needing assistance while I continue to maintain employment.
Wake kids, dress, feed, and transport to school 5 minutes from home. One in daycare and one in school. Also interested in full time in home sitting as well.
Located near ossun.

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$13–17/hr
Cade, LA • 6 miles away

part time sitter for almost 3 y/o

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

fun loving, very smart and sweet 3 year old male needing 3-4 days of drop off and pick up to and from daycare; must have reliable transportation; unexpired car seat, great driving record; experience with early child hood years/toddlers, getting dressed for daycare in AM with light breakfast fixed,... 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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