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.

$15/hr
Madison Heights, MI • 18 miles away

Best sitter for a smart and energetic child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We are a family of two.. My son needs a babysitter for after school…..

I need a babysitter for next week Tuesday 20, Thursday 22 and Friday 23 August.. 7am until 5pm

And I will also need, In the future if possible, the same nanny for the job described below...

I need a babysitter and pick... More

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$19–23/hr
Highland Park, MI • 13 miles away

Caring babysitter wanted

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

My partner, myself & my daughter who's 1 and half as of July 2024. No pets.
Watch McKenzie, feed her, change her or help potty train & light learning. I will provide materials.

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$15–18/hr
Detroit, MI • 17 miles away

Flexible In-Home Sitter Needed for 3.5...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4. Mom Dad. 3.5 month old baby girl as well as 9 year old son. Mom works part time and dad’s job is seasonal. Mom can give her boss the availability a month in advance but would like to be able to work a few shifts during the day vs having to always only close after dad gets home.

need... More

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$19–22/hr
Livonia, MI • 11 miles away

Morning Help For School Year

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

I am a single father to an awesome daughter who is 6 and I coparent with her mother who lives nearby.
I work back in the office so will need someone to make sure she eats the rest of breakfast, brushes her teeth, gets dressed and to the bus at around 8:15.
This will be for Wednesday, Thursday,... More

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$13–16/hr
Farmington, MI • 16 miles away

After school sitter in Farmington

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

We’re a busy family looking for some help with after school care in Farmington.

Our son needs help with his after school routine: a break, a snack, then homework. When that’s done, it’s time to play!

We live in Farmington and need help on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3-5pm. We also have a deaf... More

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$16–20/hr
Royal Oak, MI • 17 miles away

After school pick up help needed.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hi, 3 children ages 9, 8 and 4. Looking for after school pick up on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Looking for sitter to pick up children from school at 3:00 and bring home. School is about 18 minutes from my home.

Pick up times at same school in Beverly Hills are 3 and 3:15. Drive home to Royal Oak.... More

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$19–23/hr
Troy, MI • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two precious kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small family with 2 precious kids one boy 10 months and one girl 2 1/2 years old
Just play feed and make their lives happy every day with play dates and learning activities

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$19–23/hr
Livonia, MI • 14 miles away

Part time Evening sitter for Toddler who...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there, we are a small family with just myself , my fiancé andour son who is 2 going on 3 years old.
I am looking for a sitter for every other weekend. Evenings from 8 to 2am. This is the time I lay my son down for bed. He does not wake up through the night . He will already be fed, bathed, and in... More

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$11–17/hr
Troy, MI • 21 miles away

part time sitter for a baby and a toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4. my 1 month old infant and 14 months old toddler. we also have a dog .
I would need the sitter to feed my girls and do stuff by their routine.

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$19–21/hr
Garden City, MI • 8 miles away

August 18-23rd needing babysitter help...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 2 1/2 year old boy named braxton and a 1 month boy named amari
I would need help having my toddler fed and watched I have had a baby,gallbladder removal and pancreatitis so I'm recovering still and dont feel good too much
I wont have family here 18-23rd

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$15–23/hr
Grosse Pointe, MI • 18 miles away

Great kids and fun to be with.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we just back to the United States after having lived abroad for almost 6 years. We are Relatively new to the Michigan area and because of this, we don’t have a lot of extended family close by. we’re looking for an occasional babysitter to help out on date nights or cases where we both have to... More

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$10–23/hr
Detroit, MI • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter that loves kids

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I need someone welling to take & pick up daughter from cheer practices….Practice Monday- Friday most of the time from 6pm- 8:30pm

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$10–15/hr
Westland, MI • 9 miles away

Before school care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, my daughter who is 8 needs a before school sitter. The responsibilities would be assist with morning routine: getting dressed, breakfast and drop off at school. Shes capable of getting herself dressed and clothes will be laid out, her lunch will be made and she’s able to make her own cereal-... More

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$15–20/hr
Southfield, MI • 15 miles away

3yo Boy in Southfield

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have two boys (5&3yo). Care is primarily for the 3yo as the 5yo will be in Kindergarten full time. Mom is a teacher and Dad does a combination of field work and work from a home office in the basement. We also have a pug dog; he is friendly and usually stays in the basement with Dad.

4... More

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