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.

$17–21/hr
Jenison, MI • 22 miles away

Babysitting 5 Year Old for Datenights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my name is Phillip and my wife’s name is Ana. We are looking for someone to watch our 5 year old daughter Sofia.
Just make sure she is safe and entertained. She likes playing Barbie’s, playdough, or jumping in her bounce house.

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$12–20/hr
Coopersville, MI • 22 miles away

Part time sitter/nanny for two boys in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We have two energetic boys, age 7 and 5. We also have two australian shepherds that are very lovable.
They need picked up from school (Coopersville) at 3:30pm and watched for a couple hours after school Tuesday-Thursday starting in mid August. This schedule will be through the school year (1st week... More

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$10–11/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 13 miles away

Full-Time 3rd Shift sitter for one baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 7:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 3 with 3 cats! Our baby is 11 months old, and mom and dad both work 3rd shift.
ISO: Long-term full-time 3rd shift babysitter in GR on 28th street near Woodland Mall!
My husband and I both work 3rd shift.
Our daughter pretty much sleeps through the night so we just need someone to... More

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$20–22/hr
Ada, MI • 11 miles away

Part-time Back-Up Nanny

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

West Michigan Nannies is looking for an experienced nanny to help with back-up care. Shifts are scheduled on as-needed basis & can be flexible with your schedule & availability. There are not a set or guaranteed number of hours as shifts are scheduled as-needed, but would be part-time with potential... More

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$17–21/hr
Ada, MI • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for cute kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi. I'm Jeremy, my wife Jessie and I have 3 kids. 2, 8 and 16. Our 16 yo daughter doesn't need care, but also doesn't watch her younger siblings.
We like to go out occasionally and we need someone to watch our 2 yo boy & 8 yo girl. This would usually be early to late evening.
We are in Ada,... More

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$20–30/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 13 miles away

One time sitter for a 9 month and 17 month...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/27

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Hello, we will be attending a wedding Saturday July 27th and need a one time sitter to watch a 9 month old girl and a 17 month old boy.

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$17–24/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 13 miles away

After school sitter for 5 yr old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a part time nanny to pick up our oldest daughter from school (2:00 dismissal) and watch her until we get home from work (5:30pm).
Pick up our 5 year old, bring her home (walking distance from school), make her a snack, and play with her or get started on homework
walking distance... More

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$10–20/hr
Lowell, MI • 14 miles away

Part time nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

We have a 14 month old and several pets. We love to spend time outside going on adventures and spending quality time together.
Our daughter is active, talkative and so much fun to be around

Basic child care and activities, some diaper changes as needed. Play time outside in our backyard, offering... More

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$17–21/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for one infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 12:00pm

My husband and I have one infant son and a large dog. We’ve been married over 4 years and both work outside the home - he is a packaging designer and I’m a night shift nurse.
We need a sitter to watch our son 1-2 mornings a week while my husband is at work and I sleep after my shift. One of us... More

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$17–21/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 14 miles away

Friday sitter for an infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a family of three humans and three dogs looking for care for our 5 month old daughter. We are a non-smoking household. We look forward to meeting you.
We are looking for someone to care for our daughter on periodic Fridays. We would also need them to let our dogs out to the backyard... More

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$17–21/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic little...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two neurodivergent little girls- very happy and active. One is non speaking, the other talks and talks. Enjoy being outside and playing.

Looking for sitter to help while my partner is away for work for a few weeks so I can work during the day and some evenings.

I manage an alterations... More

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$15–20/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 18 miles away

One kid 1 day a week sitter, option for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a fun, queer, atheist family who loves the outdoors & nerding out over boardgames or nature documentaries.

You will be entertaining our 6 year old with crafts, going outside & when there are chores you’ll have a small list to address & that’s when juniper can be on TV

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$17–21/hr
Wyoming, MI • 19 miles away

Occasional Sitter for two boys and two girls!

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I’m Samantha! I have four kids. My youngest is 10 months old his name is Zavier. He is a sweetheart but can be a handful sometimes. My second youngest is 2, her name is Stella. She is special needs. She doesn’t talk nor walk or play really. She’s on a feeding tube through her belly as well. I... More

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$20–20/hr
Ada, MI • 11 miles away

Energetic Nanny for Friday Afternoons...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Busy family in Ada with 4 great kids: two girls (10 & 8) and two boys (7 & 3). No pets. Lots of room to play and tons of things to do! Looking for care Fridays 2:30 to 6:00-6:30PM, every week or every/other (flexible for right fit). Nanny will pick up kids from elementary school (~1 mile away) & may... More

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