$10–12/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 18 miles away

Part time driving assistance

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

6:30am - 3:30pm

Three children . Needing assistance with transportation to and from school
Bring children to school , bring them home . Just until my car is repaired 6:30 am - 8:00 am afternoon
Pick up from bus stop 3:50 pm bring back home

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$10–19/hr
Baker, LA • 18 miles away

Night Shift Mom and Full Time Student

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi My name is Raven and My handsome baby boy is Kameron. He loves cooing, jumping and looking around

Night Shift Working Mom looking for child care on days I have to work and go to school

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$10–22/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 18 miles away

Part time pick up and drop off

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother of one ten year old. I Work in medical care over 5 years. I love spending time with my kid and family.
Drop off and pick up from school. Pick up between the hoursof 7:30-8 to make it before 8:30 and pick up from school is between the hours of 3-3:20
Cedarcrest

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$14–19/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 16 miles away

Looking for occasional sitter that will be...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two parent household with two full times jobs who only occasionally need a sitter. Would prefer to keep the same sitter if possible. Can be contacted at

While sitting with child the only responsibilities are to feed him ( microwave food , he can feed himself ) and keep an eye on him. He will... More

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$13–17/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 16 miles away

Part time for 1 four year old boy who...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Really busy with work and I need a sitter from time to time to accommodate the extra shifts.

Only thing that is need is to feed him( microwave his food. He can feed himself) and watch him while I and my partner are working away from home.

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$10–11/hr
Baton Rouge, LA • 16 miles away

One peaceful infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

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$17–23/hr
Hammond, LA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family of 2. My 2-year old daughter is quiet, but loves to remain active.
I am looking for someone who can come to my home to babysit on nights/evenings where I have to work late or have plans.

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$17–21/hr
Prairieville, LA • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Hey! My name is Kaleigh. I have a 1 year old daughter named Delaney. She’s overall a pretty calm baby. You’d only be watching her for a couple of hours until her father gets off of work. She loves cocomelon and lucky charms.

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$15/hr
Zachary, LA • 19 miles away

nanny for 9yr old autistic boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Looking for a nanny for my son who is 9 years old and has Level 3 autism. He is very active and playful. He loves attention but can play by himself for a long time too. He doesn't talk much, but he can understand most of what you tell him. He likes water, music, and the washing machine. He hates... 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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Night Shift Mom and Full Time Student

Night Shift Mom and Full Time Student

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Part time pick up and drop off

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Looking for occasional sitter that will be...

Part time for 1 four year old boy who...

Part time for 1 four year old boy who...

One peaceful infant

One peaceful infant

Part-time sitter for energetic toddler

Part-time sitter for energetic toddler

Part-time sitter for 1 toddler

Part-time sitter for 1 toddler

nanny for 9yr old autistic boy

nanny for 9yr old autistic boy

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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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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?

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