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.

$10–20/hr
Sterling Heights, MI • 22 miles away

Regular-Sitter for highly social preschoolers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Single Dad recently divorced. The children are taking it as best as they can. Finding out how to maneuver in without a partner and them without a mother.
Teach, Play, Feed, Read they love to be social so be verbal with them.
I'm professional mover and I Don't get booked every day looking for a... More

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$10–16/hr
Warren, MI • 25 miles away

3 well mannered kid

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 1:30am (flexible)

I have 3 well mannered children not hard to babysit all like movies playing with toys

Feed put kids to bed play with them light house keeping give baby bottle

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$15–15/hr
Sterling Heights, MI • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for a funny baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

First time parents. We are looking for someone to help us on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30AM till 3PM.
We have a 1 year old baby girl. We need someone to read to her, feed her, and change her diaper.

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$17–20/hr
Sterling Heights, MI • 18 miles away

Before/after school care for toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello we have two boys, a 3 year old and one year old. Our 3 year old will be attending a school for special needs and we are looking for before and after school care. Minimum just after school care. The younger boy will be at daycare
We need someone to get our son from the bus which comes to our... More

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$12–15/hr
Utica, MI • 17 miles away

Occasional help for 12 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m looking for a dependable and kind sitter who may be interested in providing occasional afterschool help for my 12 year old daughter

Occasional School pick up and after school care for 12 year old daughter.

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$10–15/hr
Macomb, MI • 13 miles away

Babysitter needed for two energetic kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, I have a five and seven year-old boring girl and they love playing outside and are going
Watch over the kids and cook meals. Help them if they need anything. Play with them

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$19–22/hr
Rochester, MI • 24 miles away

Part time baby sitter for a 9 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 9 year daughter. I will be out of the country from 5-1 to 5-9. I’m looking for some help with school pickup and drop offs
Looking for a nanny to pick up my a 9 daughter from Warren to school in Rochester hills (20min drive) . Also need them to pick up after school at 3:10 and drop her off... More

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$11–22/hr
Clinton Township, MI • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 11:30pm

I have two toddlers with a lot of energy and bright personalities. They require attention and love to play.
Watch and prepare my children for bedtime on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 11 while I attend night school.

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$12–20/hr
Troy, MI • 24 miles away

Looking for occasional help with sweet...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! My wife and I need occasional help watching our sweet one-year old boy! We’re looking to establish a working relationship with someone who might be available short-notice on weekdays (~8-4:30) while my wife and I work as well as coverage for occasional date nights.

Includes watching, feeding,... More

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$11–14/hr
Detroit, MI • 24 miles away

C-section Recovery Assistance for 2/3...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m having a C section on 4/30 bringing my daughter into the world. I’m mainly looking for help with my recovery and getting adjusted to baby at home. i have an 8.5 year old son that would need to get picked up from school occasionally and brought home while i can not drive.

help with my c... More

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$18–19/hr
Clinton Township, MI • 15 miles away

Getting kids dressed and dropped off at...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello I'm a single mom with twin 4 year old daughters with a lot of energy and a toddler who is 2 with a bubbly personality.
I need the sitter to come at 5am mom-fri to sit while the girls are sleep and I leave for work then wake them up around 6:15 to get the dressed and ready for day care which is... More

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$10–15/hr
Warren, MI • 25 miles away

Moses The Super Hero!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Laura and my son’s name is Moses and a single mother. Moses is funny and loves making new friends and being silly.

Moses is very hipper and has a lot of energy to burn off. So going for walks, little tv as possible. And mostly activities. Like coloring, tickle play and playing with toys.... More

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$11–14/hr
Roseville, MI • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for a busy 2 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Very loving mom and son-who needs a community and a village to change the future generations ?

Give Jacob a lot of communication on his behavior and learning opportunities with being independent

Location

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$18–20/hr
Rochester, MI • 25 miles away

Part-time nanny for our 3 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We seek will be responsible for our child's daily care and developmental stimulation. In addition to being a team player able to work alongside the parents, the ideal candidate must possess the following:
Previous full-time experience as a nanny of similar-aged children, current or former... More

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