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.

$20–25/hr
Gwynn Oak, MD • 22 miles away

Part time sitter that's good with children!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Its just me and my daughter, she's three years old! We live by ourselves.

To provide a safe environment for my daughter and quality care. She's very active so someone that has the patience!

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$10–11/hr
Parkville, MD • 24 miles away

Morning sitter to get her to school.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

I have a smart very outgoing 8 year old that loves gymnastics, singing, and arts and crafts

I have to leave my house at 5:50 am for work. I need someone who can take her to either the school bus or directly to school.

I’m in parkville md

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$10–20/hr
Elkridge, MD • 17 miles away

As needed sitter for 1 fully potty...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mom works from home but goes into the office only on Tuesdays. Dad travels a lot for work so is barely home. Son is in elementary PreRECC and daycare during the week.
If we are in travel, we will need an overnight sitter for the extent of the trip. Will need sitter to put son on the school in the... More

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$21–25/hr
Brooklyn, MD • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for my baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am looking for an occasional sitter for my baby girl. I am looking for someone who is flexible, trustworthy and reliable if needed.

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$20–27/hr
Glenn Dale, MD • 17 miles away

Long term Part time sitter needed for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Family of 5 to include our small dog Milo. Our 2 kids Bailey(8) and EJ (10).

Afterschool care to Include transportation to afterschool activities. Serving dinner meals that will be premade. Kids are enrolled in gymnastics, Kumon and kidstrong a kids fitness program.

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$19–25/hr
Hanover, MD • 14 miles away

Pick up/ occasional housework service

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hi I’m a busy mom of 3.
We have a business that will need a little more of our time so we need pick up services, occasional light house work and sometimes babysitting.

Pick up kids from the school in the evening. Sometimes do some light house work like empty sink, sweep, mop., wash clothes and... More

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$17–20/hr
Crofton, MD • 10 miles away

part-time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

Hello, my family and I live in Crofton, and we are looking for a nanny for our 1-year-old daughter Nailani, who is very energetic, playful, independent, curious, and loving little girl.
I would like the sitter to watch and care for my daughter as if she was your own while I'm not there, ensuring... More

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$20–25/hr
Dundalk, MD • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 8 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 5:30pm

My husband and I are looking for someone reliable and trustworthy to watch after our 8 month old daughter starting in January.
Pets: Must be comfortable with animals because we have 1 dog, who is very friendly.
Responsibilities: watch and care for the baby (changing diapers, giving bottles,... More

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$20–25/hr
Dundalk, MD • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 8 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 5:30pm

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$25/hr
Hanover, MD • 14 miles away

Toddler school pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30am - 4:30am

We are looking for a responsible person to pick up our 3-year-old son from school at 3:30 p.m. and drop off at our home.
One of the parents will be at home when you drop off our son. The school is in Baltimore and our home is on Hanover, MD. The distance is 14 miles one way (28 miles round trip).... More

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$16–20/hr
Greenbelt, MD • 21 miles away

Nanny/Babysitter/Helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We are a family of four with two loving and happy daughters looking for a kind and caring person who loves children to support our childcare needs.
We are looking for a nanny/babysitter/helper to support us with pick-ups/drop-offs, getting the kids ready for school and bedtime, and light house... More

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$18–22/hr
Glenn Dale, MD • 17 miles away

ISO Part-time Spanish speaking sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We both work full time and we haven’t had many chances to go on dates or spend time with our friends. We’re looking for a sitter to care for our children on days where either our work obligations conflict or if we want to plan an occasional outing.
Our children understand and speak Spanish but we... More

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$17–20/hr
Baltimore, MD • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 funny and amazing...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

I and my husband work and our schedules are almost the same work hours that’s why we neeed before and after care my husband is electrician he usually works from like 6 to 2 or 7-3 and I work with a special-needs. My schedule is 7 to 3 and sometimes 3 to 11.

6:15am needs to be at the... More

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$18–22/hr
Parkville, MD • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter/carpooling for middle...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

My daughter is a middle schooler Who's, smart, funny and respectful. We are an easy going, kind family.
We are in need of assistance with transportation from school to activities.
Transportation from school to taekwondo and Kumon

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