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.

$23–30/hr
Falls Church, VA • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am looking for a babysitter starting on March 27, 2025, to care for two children, a toddler and a preschooler. The babysitter provides a safe and engaging environment, supervises playtime, and prepares meals and snacks. The role includes helping with bedtime routines, including reading stories and... More

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$20–25/hr
Annandale, VA • 25 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a responsible babysitter for one preschool-age child. The schedule is flexible, starting on March 3, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays (currently). Our needs for the sitter will increase in the fall to about 10-12 hours/week, adding on Thursdays (1-5) and maybe... More

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$23–27/hr
Alexandria, VA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for date nights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two dogs and our little man. You don’t need to care for the dogs but do need to be comfortable with them.

Caring for our little man every once in a while for date nights. Will need to put to bed.

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$15–20/hr
Hollywood, MD • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a responsible babysitter for our toddler starting on February 24, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter manages daily activities, ensures safety, plans playtime, and prepares meals. They help with bedtime routines and stay until the child is asleep. The sitter also needs a reliable... More

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$23–27/hr
Washington, DC • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter Drives Kids, Prepares...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a responsible babysitter for our two children, ages preschool and elementary. The start date is flexible, beginning around February 22, 2025. The role includes helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, and managing bedtime routines. The babysitter will drive the kids to activities... More

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$15–24/hr
Washington, DC • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for occasions biweekly

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mom of a beautiful sweet 6 month old baby girl. She is precious, energetic and is full of smiles and laughs.

I would love a sitter who can comfort her, feed her bottles and put her to bed on nights needed. I am located in the Washington DC SW area.

Prefer someone with lots of... More

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$23–27/hr
La Plata, MD • Less than a mile

Occasional Sitter/caretaker needed for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I am single mom looking for some assistance with my two kids, 12yo daughter and 9yo son.

I would need the sitter to prepare dinner and assist with commuting kids to after school sport practices during the week.

I travel one or twice a month through the week. (Monday-Friday) I am always... More

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$15–20/hr
La Plata, MD • Less than a mile

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! Our family is in need of a babysitter for our infant child starting approximately on April 7, 2025. As of now, we are looking for a part-time sitter who will be avaible in the morning to afternoon hours, 2 to 3 days during the week and possibly some evenings on the weekends (if needed). The... More

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$23–27/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 18 miles away

Full time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a nanny to our 10 month old son! He is loving and we look forward to this

Someone to enforce routine like nap schedule, play with our son, meal time and other activities

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$15–27/hr
Springfield, VA • 21 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Infant Care...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting around February 23, 2025, with a flexible start date. Responsibilities include caring for our child, which involves feeding and establishing a bedtime routine. The sitter must be comfortable around our two dogs (one large and one medium) and... More

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$20–25/hr
Temple Hills, MD • 20 miles away

Part time driver to and From School

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello all . We are a small family of just mother and daughter looking for additional support with pick up and drop offs to and from school . My daughter currently attends a highschool
About 8 minutes from our home and has to be there at 7:30 am. Would need driver to be at our home to pick her up... More

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$19–23/hr
Stafford, VA • 25 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Middle School Child ...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Providing care and supervision for child in middle school. Pay will be paid weekly not hourly. Sitter needs to be willing to learn about Type 1 Diabetes. Typical work schedule will include before and after school care. Also need to be available for Non school days, sicks days and early out and... More

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$17–23/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our two preschool children. The schedule starts on January 24, 2025, with flexible start times from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Wednesday. Responsibilities include driving the children to activities, preparing meals and snacks, and performing light... More

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$22–26/hr
Burke, VA • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 03/23

8:00am - 1:00pm

We need a responsible babysitter to care for our toddler from April 15, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The sitter will play, supervise activities, and ensure a safe environment. Responsibilities include feeding the child, changing diapers, and managing nap times. The sitter should have their own car... More

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