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

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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.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

My two daughters and I
I am looking for before and after care, pick up and drop offs in the evening
Pick up would occur 7:20 -8 30 just drop both kids off at school and pick up 4:30 -5 o clock I'm looking for someone to start asap

Pick up and drop offs 4 days a week nothing too crazy, my... More

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$15–20/hr
Baltimore, MD • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for an energetic 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my name is Donte my family consists of Me(dad) , Mom , Kairo(son) and my two cats onyx and Venus
I need the sitter to watch my son for 3 days out of the week from 8am to 5:30pm
we may need help on weekends but that will be TBD

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$19–23/hr
Abingdon, MD • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hello! I am looking for care for my 3 month old baby girl. My husband works a swing shift schedule, so some days will not be a full day. We will pay per day versus hourly to provide consistency.
Our girl is very happy and easy going! We would prefer someone that is able to come to our house. We do... More

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$20–24/hr
Sykesville, MD • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for two joyful toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Husband and wife work nearby and from home. We have three boys aged 5 , 4, and 1 - The oldest goes to kindergarten all day. The middle child goes to half day Pre-K starting around 1:00 We need childcare from 9am to 1pm
Prepare lunch and a snack for the 1 year old and 4 year old. Learning activities... More

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$20–24/hr
Baltimore, MD • 10 miles away

Full-time sitter for one charismatic 5...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 6:30pm

Hello, we are a family of 2 adults, 1 child, and 2 cats. We are a fun-loving, outgoing family, who appreciates quality and personal time, my partner and I work in busy industries currently and are searching for the right baby-sitter/ nanny to leave our star seed with comfortably.
We would like I... More

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$20–25/hr
Elkridge, MD • 23 miles away

After School Sitter for two smart well...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

After School Care for two smart and well behaved kids. Daniel, 9 year old and Anna, 5 year old.

Get the kids from the bus stop next the house and bring them home and watch and care for them till parent comes home. Care will be needed every other week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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$20–20/hr
Elkridge, MD • 23 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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$10–27/hr
Columbia, MD • 25 miles away

After School Pickup and Care Provider for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Seeking a responsible and caring individual to provide after-school care for our two children. Ideal candidate will be experienced in managing both middle school and preschool-aged children. Looking for someone who can pick both kids up after school and bring them back to the house to wind down from... More

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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Full-time sitter for one charismatic 5...

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After School Sitter for two smart well...

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Part time baby sitter with two kids

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After School Pickup and Care Provider for...

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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