$12–17/hr
Greenbelt, MD • 5 miles away

Sitter needed to babysit three year old...

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.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Sitter needed to babysit three year old while parent works remotely from home. Child is very energetic and loves to play

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$23–27/hr
Washington, DC • 8 miles away

College student needed for after school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi we are a family of four looking for an afterschool nanny. We have two daughters, who love playing and doing fun activities.

We need someone to pick up the kids from school and bring them home to play/do homework or take them to various activities.

We’re located near AU (not far from the... More

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$23–27/hr
Washington, DC • 7 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 03/01 - 03/02

8:00pm - 12:00am

We need a babysitter starting on March 1, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM for our two children, an infant and a toddler. The ideal candidate has their own car and experience with multiple children. Responsibilities include driving the kids, preparing meals and snacks, facilitating a learning pod, and... More

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$8–10/hr
Glen Burnie, MD • 24 miles away

Needing help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

Hello I'm a single mom who is looking for some help at an accommodating rate. My daughter is 3 years old and has autism. Please do not say you are interested if you do not know how to care for a child with autism. She doesn't really bother to much if she is fed and watching her favorite shows. My... More

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$15–18/hr
Brandywine, MD • 19 miles away

Part-time Nanny for a Sweet babygirl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We need a part-time nanny Wednesday & Thursday. Duties include feeding, changing, light housekeeping and light laundry.

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$16–20/hr
Greenbelt, MD • 5 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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$12–20/hr
Fairfax, VA • 23 miles away

Part time flexible childcare

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for part-time flexible childcare. 10-20 hours per week Tuesday with flex Mon/Wed/Thurs mornings. Located near Fairfax Wegmans. Boy 4yrs old Girl 2 yrs old. Perfect for homeschool/high school student, college student with flexible schedule, nanny share, or mom with another toddler. Message me... More

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$18–23/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 6 miles away

Need a driving sitter from silver spring...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 5 year old elementary aged child who goes to highland view in silver spring MD

We need a sitter on Fridays to pick our son up from silver spring elementary school and bring him to Woodbridge VA. We don’t mind if you have school aged children in the car as well while transporting

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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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Sitter needed to babysit three year old...

Sitter needed to babysit three year old...

College student needed for after school...

College student needed for after school...

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

Needing help

Needing help

Part-time Nanny for a Sweet babygirl

Part-time Nanny for a Sweet babygirl

Nanny/Babysitter/Helper

Nanny/Babysitter/Helper

Part time flexible childcare

Part time flexible childcare

Need a driving sitter from silver spring...

Need a driving sitter from silver spring...

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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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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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