$10–18/hr
Gwynn Oak, MD • 15 miles away

Part-time afternoon care for preschooler

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

3:00pm - 7:00pm

I am a single mom with a 4 year old son and a cat. I work full time and my son attends a program during the day.
I am looking for someone who can pick up my son from his program in Columbia, MD and drive him to my house to watch for a few hours. The schedule is based on two weeks and repeats. One... More

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$20–24/hr
Baltimore, MD • 6 miles away

Occasional sitter for playful preschooler!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are laid back family with two dogs. Our child is pretty independent with a wild imagination.
We need someone to provide care when we have to work evenings and for occasional date nights.

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$18–22/hr
Baltimore, MD • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 headstrong toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We are a family of 4, who has recently relocated To Baltimore. We have been living in Fell's Point since June 2024 and are seeking a babysitter for the next few months while our child is on the waitlist to a school nearby.
We are seeking a a babysitter who is available to watch our daughter,... More

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$20–35/hr
Sparks Glencoe, MD • 22 miles away

Part time nanny for our 2 wonderful children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We would love for you to meet our family. Our son Ollie is 4 and a wonderful big brother to Lily who is 8 months. We also have a mini bernedoodle Rafa who loves to be pet and play chase.
We need help with either morning drop offs 2-3 times per week and some afternoon/ evenings for pick up/ meal prep

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$17–20/hr
Baltimore, MD • 6 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 • 8 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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$21–25/hr
Baltimore, MD • 10 miles away

Part-time nanny for one happy baby (6 months)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

I am looking for a nanny who will work a consistent schedule Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.

Background check preferred however will interview without and tentatively offer job. Final offer will be made upon completion of background check. More

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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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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Part-time afternoon care for preschooler

Part-time afternoon care for preschooler

Occasional sitter for playful preschooler!

Occasional sitter for playful preschooler!

Part-time sitter for 1 headstrong toddler

Part-time sitter for 1 headstrong toddler

Part time nanny for our 2 wonderful children

Part time nanny for our 2 wonderful children

Part time sitter for 3 funny and amazing...

Part time sitter for 3 funny and amazing...

Part-time sitter/carpooling for middle...

Part-time sitter/carpooling for middle...

Part-time nanny for one happy baby (6 months)

Part-time nanny for one happy baby (6 months)

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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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