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.

$10–11/hr
Belleville, MI • 25 miles away

Sitter for energetic 5 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/29

5:30am - 9:30am

I have an autistic/ADHD son who is in kindergarten home school and 2 cats, and Me (mom)
Make sure he has his breakfast and light snack during school. Help online with school starts at 8:30am
I have to do black Friday shopping Fridaynov 29th
I would need a sitter to be here at 5:30am

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$10–12/hr
Belleville, MI • 25 miles away

Occasional sitter for energetic 5 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have an autistic/ADHD son who is in kindergarten home school and 2 cats, and Me (mom)
Make sure he don't set the house on fire when I'm gone! If he is sleeping help with dishes. Make sure he has his breakfast and light snack during school. Lunch and another snack.
I have to do black Friday... More

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$10–15/hr
Toledo, OH • 14 miles away

Need nanny for 18 month old M-F 9a-3p

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for care for our 18 month old daughter. I work from home so I will be available throughout the day.
We are looking for someone that can keep her entertained without screen time and teach age appropriate skills. Since I am home, no additional responsibilities such as housework or meal... More

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$10–15/hr
Toledo, OH • 16 miles away

Monday-Friday sitter for 3 toddlers ( 3&4)

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello! I have a 4 year old son, and twin girls who are 3! but all together my fiancé & I have 5 kids !
Prepare lunch & snacks Throughout the day and clean up as needed . The twins are currently potty training so occasional messes may happen.
Schedule may fluctuate, may have Tuesday or Thursday off... More

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$15–21/hr
Toledo, OH • 11 miles away

Looking for date night sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

One 5 year old boy…he is a bit delayed with toileting…very sweet little guy otherwise loves having someone to read to him or play games with him

Care for a five year old boy sometimes feeding him and helping him with toileting

Prefer someone who can watch children in their home

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$18–22/hr
Sylvania, OH • 16 miles away

Sitter for foster parents with 8 kids

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Foster parents. High energy family lots of running around kids usually get along with each other
Watch kids while parents go out on date nights. Prepair snacks or dinner
Flexable on schedual

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$10–15/hr
Toledo, OH • 13 miles away

Looking for sitter for 2 amazingly sweet...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 11:30pm (flexible)

I am a recently soon to be divorced mom of 2. I have 2 wonderful kids and I am looking for a consistent babysitter that can work with my parenting schedule with my children's father.
light clean up, bedtime, and some meal prep. Also someone to be interactive with them and can be nurturing and... More

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$17–19/hr
Toledo, OH • 16 miles away

Child care for autistic child prefer...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 10:00pm

Mother of autistic child that has Developmental Disabilities and speech disabilities
Help clean up toys after homeschooling.
Help with homeschooling homework
Sun 9am to 10pm
Mon 9am to10pm
Tue9am to 10pm
Wed9am to10pm
Thurs9am to 10pm
Fri9am to 10pm
Sat 9am to10pm

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$10–11/hr
Toledo, OH • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for one infant

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

We are both in the military with two children under two years old and a pit mix.
Care for my infant while I work. Some days I will be working from home.
May not be needed everyday or even for the full day as my job is flexible with working remote.

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$20–30/hr
Maumee, OH • 22 miles away

Sitter needed prn

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My family is consisted of a my daughter who is 3 and 9 year old son. My daughter is very bubbly and loves to dance and watch her tablet. My son is very to himself, loves video games and sports. Both love bonding activities
Just to take care of children for a couple hours as I do errands. Usually I... More

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$10–20/hr
Temperance, MI • 7 miles away

Regular sitter preferred

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! We are the Souva’s. Both parents work full-time and both of our kiddos are either in elementary or will be within three next year or so. We need all the help we can get.

Picking up kiddos from childcare/school, help with homework, preparing meals, light housekeeping, running errands, and... More

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$15–16/hr
Sylvania, OH • 16 miles away

Part time for an energetic 4 year old girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Both of us are medical students and our kid is 4 years old. Our kid is in preschool which starts at 1pm Mon-Thursday, and we need the kid to be dropped off at the preschool if we haven’t got home from the hospital by then.

Watch and play with our daughter. our kid is playful and need... More

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$19–23/hr
Trenton, MI • 23 miles away

Baby sitter for 18 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mom dad and caden. Caden is one. Mom just got a job and dad already works
Watch my son while I'm at work. He had never been away from me so I am truly ? to leave him. Please be gentle and nice to him.

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$10–34/hr
Northwood, OH • 17 miles away

Good hearted flexible sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there, I am single father with part time custody of very amazing 4 yr old. I run the Toledo and Detroit branches for GFL Environmental Liduids.

Take care of my child periodically. Schedule would need to be flexible

Northwood, near Menards

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