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.

$15–21/hr
Ashburn, VA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for 5 yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

A babysitter is needed for a 5-year-old after school between 3 to 5 pm every weekday.
Someone who can watch while the kid is playing at our home in Ashburn and help her read elementary books. Pls message me, if interested.

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$22–26/hr
Sykesville, MD • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 and 7 year old....

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We live in sykesville I have some appointments coming up between now ( November ) to the end of the year that I need a sitter for. Will only be a few hours here and there

Hang with the kids/ occasionally make them a meal. I will have plenty of snacks and food available.

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$22–28/hr
Washington, DC • 22 miles away

Regular after-school help for two

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Happy, busy, tight-knit family looking for a warm and friendly nanny to help daily after school.
Look after the kids, most importantly. Help around the house - but this is negotiable.
Dupont Circle

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$10–20/hr
Leesburg, VA • 19 miles away

Full-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey I have two toddler Estefani and Angel at first they both are shy but after they are playful and friendly
Play with them,Be careful with them not getting hurt giving them there snacks and bottle

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$23–27/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 kids, 8 years old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Family of 4 - with a 8 years old boy + 7 month old baby girl, and a small dog.
Homeschooling family that needs Help out around the house as needed. Super flexible sitter is ideal!

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$10–15/hr
Hyattsville, MD • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/25

6:30am - 9:30pm

I am a mother of two toddlers,alot of energy and learning. I'm a full-time employee and student as well.
Hello,I'm looking for a sitter to help me on Christmas day as I will be working

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$22–30/hr
Arlington, VA • 22 miles away

After school nanny for 5 and 8 year old boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a responsible caregiver to assist us after school and before bed. We are looking for help picking our two boys up from their schools (elementary, junior kinder), and providing dinner (of course helping them to learn to clean up after themselves is great too). This role is... More

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$18–23/hr
Washington, DC • 22 miles away

Nanny needed for after-school care!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Three girls, twins age 10 and an 8 year old attending school and activities after school.
Nanny Needed for After-School Care!

We’re looking for a caring, reliable nanny to care for our three wonderful girls (ages 10 and 8) after school. The role includes picking them up from school, driving them... More

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$20–32/hr
Arlington, VA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic son (3 y/o)...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a part time sitter to support our family, consisting of mom, dad, 3 year old, infant + small dog.

We are looking for help caring for our son in the afternoons after PreK.
Expect sitter to: feed child snack, help using potty, play inside + outside, facilitate independent play,... More

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$20–25/hr
Sterling, VA • 18 miles away

Occasional Babysitter for one 3 Year Old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am in search of a trustworthy, fun, and loving babysitter to care for my 3 year old daughter. Looking for a babysitter during the weekday or for date nights.

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$23–27/hr
Falls Church, VA • 20 miles away

Part-time afternoon childcare needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter for our 2 boys (ages 4.5 and 7) in the afternoons . We'd like to hire someone who can pick them up from school (next door), give them a small snack, help take care of them for a few hours on weekday afternoons, and drive them to some activities locally. Please let me... More

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$18–24/hr
Gaithersburg, MD • 6 miles away

Occasional sitter for one child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for an as needed babysitter on occasional weekdays and weekends. Our child is a sweet 3-year old boy. The position may require driving the child (occasional school pick-ups) and light housekeeping/meal prep assistance would be helpful. Weekday assistance hours would be around 4PM-7PM... More

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$17–23/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 14 miles away

Mother's Helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a Mother's Helper who can assist with day to day errands and tasks and provide childcare for 3 year old toddler a few times per week and possible pick up from school for 8th grader.

Duties include:
Pick ups and drops offs
Light laundry and folding putting away children's... More

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$18–23/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 18 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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