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.

$10–13/hr
Hanover, MD • 6 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant: Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 8:00pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for one infant starting June 1, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime, and performing light laundry and housekeeping tasks. The ideal candidate provides a safe,... More

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

Searching for a kind and responsible nanny...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 4 with one toddler that goes to daycare and the baby for which we are searching for a nanny.

Take care of our baby. Putting her to sleep, feeding her with both bottles and solid food, taking her outside, playing with her, cleaning her clothes and toys and preparing her... More

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$20–24/hr
Towson, MD • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for School Pick-Up and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The job starts on March 10, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Mondays to Fridays. The sitter needs to have their own car and is comfortable with pets. Duties include picking up our child from school or after school club, helping with... More

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$21–25/hr
Owings Mills, MD • 25 miles away

Looking for a before school sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 10:30am

We are a family of 4 with two kids, one girl in Kindergarten and a boy in Second Grade.

We need a nanny to be with the kids before school and walk them to school around 9:05am. Schools opens at 9:15-9:30. The walking distance is around 7 minutes from our house to school.

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$15–24/hr
Baltimore, MD • 21 miles away

Amazon Air associate at KBWI

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My daughter name is Nova she’s 2 years old. She like watching tv (Elmo, Ms. Rachel, Mickey Mouse, etc).

Clean up behind her,brush her teeth before she goes to sleep and cut off time is 10:30pm.

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$14–20/hr
Washington, DC • 22 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Middle School...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/22

10:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for two middle school children starting on May 22, 2025. The schedule is flexible, starting at 10:00 and ending at 17:00. The babysitter's main responsibilities include supervising the children, assisting with homework, and planning fun activities. The candidate should foster a... More

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$10–15/hr
Washington, DC • 18 miles away

Part-Time Sitter To An Adorable &...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! I am a hardworking single mother with an adorable and energetic toddler, we are seeking a new addition to our small family.

I would need the sitter to pick my son up at 7am and drop him off to me at 4pm every Saturday.

I may also need help during the week dropping my son off to daycare... More

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$21–30/hr
Fort George G Meade, MD • 3 miles away

After-school sitter for 4 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, I am Carlos. I have a middle school daughter and a preschool son.

I need a sitter to pick up my son from his day school and provide care for approx 4 hours per school day. Care can be at your house or mine. Sitter must have a vehicle to pick him up and provide transportation.

School... More

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$10–35/hr
Washington, DC • 23 miles away

One time babysitter for mostly calm 1 year...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/26

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we’re a family of four with a 3 and 1 year old visiting DC at the end of April.

We’re hoping to catch a show with our 3 year old. It’s a live concert so trying to find someone to watch the 1 year old for a few hours while we go out. Just playing, feeding, and laying down to bed.

Staying... More

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$23–27/hr
Bethesda, MD • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Middle School...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for two middle school-aged children. The job starts in early March, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and has their own car for driving the children and running errands. Responsibilities include preparing meals... More

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$20–25/hr
Temple Hills, MD • 22 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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$20–35/hr
Towson, MD • 23 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two Kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My wife and I have two children; a daughter who just turned 7 and goes to a private school, and a son who's autistic sweet 5-year-old and goes to a "special-needs" school up in Hunt Valley. My wife and I have a busy full time jobs. The kids wake up at 6:30 (as soon as their grandmother comes in... More

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$20–30/hr
Washington, DC • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm

I seek a reliable and caring babysitter for two children, ages elementary and middle school, starting January 8, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 7:00 PM (Drop off to school and pickup from school). Responsibilities include driving the children, helping with homework, and... More

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$16–20/hr
Greenbelt, MD • 11 miles away

Nanny/Babysitter/Helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four with two loving and happy daughters looking for a kind and caring person who loves children to support our childcare needs.
We are looking for a nanny/babysitter/helper to support us with pick-ups/drop-offs, getting the kids ready for school and bedtime, and light house... More

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