$18–23/hr
Washington, DC • 20 miles away

Nanny needed for after-school care!

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.

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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$23–50/hr
Arlington, VA • 23 miles away

Sitter needed for Feisty Teachable Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/07

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Small family of 3 soon to be 4 looking for help as we welcome our latest member.
We need a sitter who can watch our little guy during this transition period and help with light housework and meals while his parents are away.

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$15–25/hr
Upper Marlboro, MD • 8 miles away

Nanny Needed for 4 year old boy/ Overnight...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

My sister is ill and needs a nanny to help her out. Her son is a 5 year old pre- K student.
My sister is ill and needs a nanny to help when she has doctors appointments and sometimes she will need a nanny overnight.
Upper Marlboro, MD

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$15–20/hr
Waldorf, MD • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for in office work days...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have one adorable baby boy. He is bright and curious.
I need some one who will care for my Little one while I'm working or out. Tummy time, reading books, and dinner on some evenings.

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$10–11/hr
Bowie, MD • 10 miles away

Over night sitter 3 nights a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00pm

We’re looking for a great sitter who is interested in overnight. Basically helping with bed-time and spending the night.
Help with night time routine, getting toddler ready for bed, helping with dinner, etc
three nights a week from 6:30pm-9am

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$10/hr
Washington, DC • 17 miles away

Childcare Needs

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I need help with 4-6 children ages 1-3 years old. light housekeeping, preparing meals and snacks, changing diapers, assisting with potty training, sanitizing & disinfecting hard surfaces, ex. table, toilet seat, toys, etc. for 3 months.

Work Schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: 9am-5pm
Pay:... More

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$18–23/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 23 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 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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Nanny needed for after-school care!

Nanny needed for after-school care!

Sitter needed for Feisty Teachable Toddler

Sitter needed for Feisty Teachable Toddler

Nanny Needed for 4 year old boy/ Overnight...

Nanny Needed for 4 year old boy/ Overnight...

Occasional sitter for in office work days...

Occasional sitter for in office work days...

Over night sitter 3 nights a week

Over night sitter 3 nights a week

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Need a driving sitter from silver spring...

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