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.

$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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$10–40/hr
Newark, DE • 22 miles away

Part time daycare/ babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

Name is Dennis,40yrs old work on railroad in king of prussia, PA. Have a 1yr old daughter name is Phoenix.
Looking for daycare/babysitter during my work days atleast 3 days a week.
I live in delaware but work in king of prussia.

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$19–23/hr
Edgewood, MD • 13 miles away

Overnight sitter needed

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 8:00am

My children are homeschooled. No tutuoring or cleaning is needed. My infant does not feed at night. She sleeps through the night. Off major holidays.
I work afternoons occasionally but primarily overnights. I need someone to do diaper changes and bottle feeding (infant begins eating at 6am). My... More

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$10–11/hr
Edgewood, MD • 13 miles away

daytime and overnight sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a babysitter for my 4 month old daughter. Looking for someone to come sometimes during the day and overnight.
You will just watch her and put her to sleep. She’s and easy going baby. My husband and I work have a busy inconsistent work schedule.

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$10–15/hr
Newark, DE • 24 miles away

Before/After School

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

I need someone to pick my 10 year old daughter up from home at 8:30am, and take her to school (which is less than 5 minutes from my house). My daughter will need to be picked up at school at 3:50pm and dropped off at home. That's it! I really need something affordable because my job is requiring us... More

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$20–24/hr
White Hall, MD • 23 miles away

Looking for a full time long term nanny...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

You would be watching two wonderful kids. One is 3 year old boy and the other is 8 month old girl. They do great together and are very easy to take care of.
We are looking for someone to watch our two children Monday-Friday. Our 3 year old will be in preschool 2 days a week. Our 8 month old will be... More

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$19–23/hr
Bel Air, MD • 11 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Infant and Toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

Hello!

Our son is the youngest Elijah is 7 months old and our middle child Lily is 2 years old. We are looking for a sitter to watch them during the day for a few hours during the week while my wife sleeps during the day after working her overnight shift at the hospital and I'm at work. We also... More

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$20–25/hr
Edgewood, MD • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

New parents to a 6 month old boy. Looking for someone to watch him before I get home from work and after my wife leaves for work on Thursday nights from 5pm-7:30/8:00pm
Just need to watch him until I get home from work. Just need to take care of him nothing else in the house
Located near... More

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$18–22/hr
Elkton, MD • 16 miles away

Part-time babysitter for 2 energetic boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a blended family. Mom (Corrine) with 2 boys, Malaki & Mavrick. Ages 4 & 2. Step dad (Demetrius). We also have a dog named Parker. He’s very friendly and good with people.

We are looking to find someone who can babysit the boys every Sunday starting at 5pm until 11:30pm. Boys will need... More

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$20–24/hr
Nottingham, MD • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 6:00pm

We’re a family of 3. We need a sitter for our son who can work from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
We need someone to watch him for about 5-6 hours a day while mom works.

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$20–24/hr
Nottingham, MD • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 kids, a 2 year old daughter who is very sociable, loves to read and play and a 2-week-old infant who is getting to know the world around him
Help look after the kids especially when i need to get other things done

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$10–16/hr
Bear, DE • 25 miles away

Part time sitter only on sundays for My...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a small family living in the house my mom and sister with her two kids. Then my son will be your only responsibility we are very friendly and welcoming.
I need some supervision for my one year old day care are not open on weekends. a 12hr shift 5am - 5pm
Only on sundays in the bear location

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$20–27/hr
Bel Air, MD • 8 miles away

Before school care for 2 children in bel...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

2 boys. ages 9 and 7. very respectful and caring kids. You will love them
Before school care from 7am-8:30am, 2 times per week. Kids will need to be dropped off at school 1 mile away at 8:30 a.m. . Please contact me if you are interested. Very respectful kids!
bel air md. every tuesday and... 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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