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.

$17–20/hr
Worcester, MA • 14 miles away

Morning Sitter for Preschool Drop-Off M-F

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We are a dual-working family with one preschool-age child. We also have a dog and a cat.
We are looking for a sitter who will arrive at our house around 7:30 a.m. and drive our son to preschool approximately one mile away for drop-off at 8:25 a.m.

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$14–15/hr
Worcester, MA • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for one happy playful 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

My mom and dad love taking care of my daughter but now its time that they have their break

Hello I have a 4 year daughter I just need someone to pick up my daughter from daycare and to bring her home . She has a meal at 5pm and drinks a lot of water my daughter constantly goes to the bathroom... More

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$20–27/hr
Medfield, MA • 15 miles away

Afterschool sitter for 6 year old/summer...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single father to my 6-year-old son who is creative, active and loves to learn and play.
Looking for afterschool pickups and care from about 4:30pm to 7:30pm on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays most weeks. Looking for the rest of the school year and then through the summer and potentially beyond. ... More

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$18–20/hr
Needham, MA • 20 miles away

August nanny for 9 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Needham family seeking childcare for the last three weeks of August for our 9 year old daughter.
Hoping to find someone who can do activities with our daughter in August, such as riding bikes, swimming, beach, mini golf, etc.

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$15–25/hr
Southborough, MA • 9 miles away

Early morning sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Fun loving family of 4. New born and a toddler at home. Need help with taking care of toddler early morning

Take care of a 2 year old toddler for the following hours
Weekday early mornings 7:30-9:30am
Wednesday-Friday day time 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Weekday evenings 5:30pm-7:30pm

Opposite Mary... More

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$20–25/hr
Bellingham, MA • 10 miles away

Weekly sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Hi! We have a 16 month-old named Leo. He has lots of energy. He loves reading, dancing, and exploring outdoors. We also have a rescue dog named Ladybug. Leo and Ladybug are besties!
Looking for a sitter to play with Leo while mom does chores from home and occasionally runs an errand. Looking for... More

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$18–20/hr
Woonsocket, RI • 13 miles away

Regular weekly sitter needed, starting...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm

11 month old sweet affectionate baby. Goes to bed around 8pm. Wakes up for bottle feedings and goes back to bed
Looking for a night sitter to help with putting baby to bed and feedings
Looking for someone to come to my home. Must be comfortable with baby camera monitor in the baby’s room. It’s... More

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$22–30/hr
Foxboro, MA • 20 miles away

Part-time babysitter for 3 children,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have 3 young children who are 2, 4, and 5 years old. They have lots of energy and love to play with toys, play outside in the the yard, and read books.
We are looking for someone who is caring and energetic to babysit about twice per week at this time, with the option to work more if interested... More

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$11–20/hr
Worcester, MA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic loving...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/19

5:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

2 beautiful energetic loving kid Daniel & Sofia. My dog name is max and my cat name is macho
Wake them up around 8:30 am make them breakfast. Let them play for a little watch a movie Make them a snack around 11 am and my daughter usually takes a nap around 1-2 pm and my son will not take a nap.
I... More

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$20–25/hr
West Roxbury, MA • 24 miles away

Camp Pick Up for Fun, Energetic 6-year Old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Am seeking a babysitter to do weekday camp pick for my fun, creative, energetic, playful and athletic 6 year old son in West Roxbury starting in the end of June (generally, 3:30-6:30pm). He loves dance parties, hide and seek, legos, monster trucks, dinosaurs, drawing, building with magnetic blocks,... More

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$22–25/hr
Wellesley, MA • 18 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2 kids (ages 2 & 4)...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 kids, Mackenzie (age 4 in June) and George (age 2 in August) and a dog named Jackson. We live in Wellesley, MA. My kids attend preschool during the year and are off on the summer.
We are looking for occasional help over summer while my kids are not in preschool as well as evening... More

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$16–24/hr
Newton Center, MA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter this June and August +...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/12

9:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi there! Our family moved to Newton about two years ago, right before our daughter Rebekah was born. She’s a very fun, sweet, curious little girl. My wife is a therapist and I work for a technology company. Last but very far from least is our dog, Dixie. She’s a 7yo mini goldendoodle (30lbs) and... More

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$22–26/hr
Walpole, MA • 18 miles away

Sitter for a 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/11 - 06/12

8:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hi, we’re first time parents who just had a beautiful baby girl in March.
We have to travel to New York for an event and need a sitter to help with our 3 month old

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$18–22/hr
Medfield, MA • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for a 7 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi :) I am a single mom and sometimes I need someone to stay with my daughter if she has no school and I have to go to work, or to pick her up from school and stay home with her until I get home from work. We are an easy going family and would love to find a caring, kind and responsible nanny to... More

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