$10–11/hr
Warren, MI • 15 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

5:30am - 4:30pm

Hello I'm a mom to 2 beautiful girls
I'm looking for someone who can take care of my girls while I'm at work for 9 hours.
Take care of my kids , and feed them , I might have laundry that needs to be folded

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$15–20/hr
Eastpointe, MI • 12 miles away

Driving sitter who can take kids to school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

I'm a single mom of 2. I have and 11 year old daughter and a 3 year old son
I need the sitter to possibly get my 3 year old dressed. Drop my daughter off at school and drop my son off but he has to be walking in and signed in
11 year old goes to school in Warren and 3 year old in Detroit

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$20–30/hr
Birmingham, MI • 20 miles away

Wonderful Family looking for energetic...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5 with 2 full time working parents looking for someone who loves kids to help afterschool and into some evenings. We have 2 active boys age 7 and 5 and 1 year old daughter who is just learning to walk.
We would need help with afterschool pickup and light homework. Must be... More

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$20–24/hr
Franklin, MI • 23 miles away

ISO: Babysitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a babysitter for date nights and weekend help! We have 3 kids and an adorable bernedoodle.

Weekend and date night help! Looking for someone with reliable transportation who loves dogs and playing with kids.

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$10–15/hr
Detroit, MI • 16 miles away

On occasion sitter for two kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My family is a loving family all around their respectful I have two kids, and they are very friendly
The time you come to my home it'll be bedtime for the kids so just make sure they in the bed or up ready for school mainly my daughter always helps but keep an eye on my son He's a cuddle bug wants... More

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$10–16/hr
Detroit, MI • 21 miles away

Occasional / Part time; Fun 2 YR old Twins

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two year old twins; girl and boy! Lots of fun! They love coloring, play dough and singing/ dancing!
Snacks and meals. Bedtime is around 8:30; bath and brush teeth at 8 for bedtime.

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$19–23/hr
Rochester, MI • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for a 2.5 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 2.5 year old boy. He attends daycare but I need a sitter for their school breaks ( which is quite a few) and occasionally when he is home and we are working from home. I like to meet someone so we can reach out to them occasionally.

Engage and play with him indoor/outdoor. Keep him on... More

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

Part-time nanny for our 3.5 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (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, current or former teaching experience is a plus
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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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Driving sitter who can take kids to school...

Driving sitter who can take kids to school...

Wonderful Family looking for energetic...

Wonderful Family looking for energetic...

ISO: Babysitter for 3 kids

ISO: Babysitter for 3 kids

On occasion sitter for two kiddos

On occasion sitter for two kiddos

Occasional / Part time; Fun 2 YR old Twins

Occasional / Part time; Fun 2 YR old Twins

Occasional sitter for a 2.5 year old boy

Occasional sitter for a 2.5 year old boy

Part-time nanny for our 3.5 year old son

Part-time nanny for our 3.5 year old son

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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