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.

$17–21/hr
Stewartstown, PA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler, starting...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have (2) children with my husband. My sister moved in with us with her toddler and animals. My sister is in the Army and is away in school. The toddler, Savy, had school every day but Thursday. However, she is home with a low fever and will not be allowed back for 48 hours. Desperately looking for... More

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$25–30/hr
Parkville, MD • 13 miles away

Regular sitter for date nights

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re a family of 4 with two small kids ages 5 & 2. We are looking for a regular sitter to look after our little ones for date nights

We would like someone to look after our little ones for date night. The right person will play with our kids and watch after them and then serve them dinner... More

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$18–25/hr
Millersville, MD • 24 miles away

Regular After School Babysitter Needed For...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for an afterschool babysitter to care for our two daughters, ages 10 and 7. We are looking for someone reliable and kind to help: pick girls up from school at 3:15 pm, bring them home, feed snacks, oversee homework, and drive to afterschool activities as needed. Hours are 3:15-5:30... More

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$10–15/hr
Laurel, MD • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for two elementary kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 7:30pm

Single mother with 2 kids (girl 8 and boy 4). 2 smalls Yorkies (15 and 1).
Pick up from school and stay with kids until home from work. Be comfo letting dogs go to bathroom and giving kids a snack.

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$20–24/hr
Brookeville, MD • 21 miles away

2 active little boys are looking for the...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Our two oldest sons (2nd grade and Kindergarteb) need a new after school caregiver after our sweet nanny went back to school full time. The boys are looking for someone that will always make sure they get a yummy after school snack, play board games, jump on the trampoline, & won’t hesitate to play... More

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$20–25/hr
Glenwood, MD • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 toddlers

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi, my wife and I have 3 kids ages 6 months to 4 years. We both work from home and need some additional help in the afternoons. We are looking for someone who can come in and play with (inside and outside) our 3 young kids and provide them with an afternoon lunch/snack.
Play with the kids (inside... More

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$21–25/hr
Baltimore, MD • 11 miles away

Morning care with drop-off for an...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

Family with two young boys, our 4th grader is kind and compassionate. He will be begin attending a new school.
Provide morning care for our 4th grader and then drive him to school by 7:55. School is less than 5 minutes away from our home. We could also negotiate possible after care options.
We need... More

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$19–25/hr
Lutherville Timonium, MD • 6 miles away

Afterschool sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 6:00pm

We are a family of 4 living in Lutherville. We have a 16 months old toddler and a 3 year old. We need a sitter for Monday - Thursday 4-6pm. The kiddos get out of preschool and get home around 4:25pm.

We would like to find someone to come around 4pm to help with kids laundry, light housekeeping... More

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$10–13/hr
Lisbon, MD • 17 miles away

Full time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

We are new parents to a beautiful baby girl , who is currently 1 month old .
Prepare formula for feedings ,diaper changes, interact during wake windows.

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$15–24/hr
Severn, MD • 21 miles away

Backup Sitter Needed-Could lead to...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/04

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Fun family, party of 3 with our very busy 14 month old. He is our only child and is our world.

Looking for the sitter to look after our 14 month old. Tasks include dressing him for the day, preparing breakfast and lunch, some learning activities and playtime.

Our regular sitter will be out... More

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$21–25/hr
Baltimore, MD • 13 miles away

Part-time nanny for one happy baby (6 months)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am looking for a nanny who will work a consistent schedule Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.

Background check preferred however will interview without and tentatively offer job. Final offer will be made upon completion of background check. More

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$20/hr
Millersville, MD • 24 miles away

School pick and sit PT

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello, I am looking for someone reliable to pick up my daughter from school 3 days a week (Tues/Wed/Thurs) in the Glen Burnie area. School pick up is at 2:30 and you all would return to our home approximately 2 miles from the school. The hours per day would not exceed 4.

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$20–20/hr
Elkridge, MD • 16 miles away

Part time baby sitter with two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Parents with two kids. One infant (~3mo) and one preschool (3yrs old).

play, read with children during weekdays after school (2hrs each day) No screens. Cleanup toys and books etc.

Elkridge, near Rockburn elementary school

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$20–25/hr
Woodbine, MD • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two beautiful boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are the Thomas family! We have two beautiful boys Reid (6) and Rhys(4)!
Before care for 2 working parents to get boys off to school in the morning. One is a quick walk/drive to the bus stop at the front entrance of our development. The other is a less than 20 minute drive to Goddard School in... More

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