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.

$20–24/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 23 miles away

Looking for occasional sitter for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of three: Mom, Dad, and one boy. We also have two dogs, both of which want to be your best friend. Our son is high spirited and imaginative, but can be a little shy around people he doesn't know at first. But once he opens up to you, prepare to hear a lot about monsters, video games,... More

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$10–13/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 20 miles away

Part time babysitter for when I’m at work

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 3:00pm

Hi,we are Mal, Lucas and Kenny my boyfriend. Kenny will be sleeping or other thing and I’d like Lucas to go to the park.
I would like Lucas to get out and go to the park some days.Lucas has some summer homework for 1st grade that I’d like to get done. Otherwise Lucas is allowed to play with his... More

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$15–24/hr
Saint Paul, MN • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for lively pre-schooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a busy family with one 3 1/2 year-old girl. Mom has classes in the evenings and dad sometimes has to travel for work. Our adult dog is also here and ready to try to help, but we’d prefer to let him find other things to do.
We’re looking for a sitter who can come to the house and watch our... More

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$10–11/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 month old that...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We just need a baby sitter for date nights for probably 3-4 hours. Our baby is just 3 months so he sleeps most of the time
Just need to feed him, change diapers, and change him if he needs to be changed

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$17–20/hr
Eden Prairie, MN • 7 miles away

Regular sitter for two girls for before...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four with two girls. I am looking for someone primarily in the morning and/or evening for before and after school care.

Need someone to come in the morning and get kids ready for school and drop them to day care and bus stop.

And after school need someone to pick them up... More

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$20–24/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 16 miles away

Occasional evening sitter for our toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mom & Dad need a few evenings away and would need a sitter to assist with putting our 2.5y/o to bed and staying at our home while we're away. We have a dog who is scared of new people, but warms up!

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$20–24/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 14 miles away

Part time nanny needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

This is our first child. She will be 4 months in August when we need childcare. We live in Bloomington, MN near 9 mile creek trail.
I am a nurse practitioner in urgent care and my husband is a survival instructor for the US AirForce, he is stationed at the MPLS base, but does travel for weeks at a... More

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$15–25/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for three month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are looking for an occasional sitter to help with our three month old for random date nights. We also have two dogs, a German shepherd and a goldendoodle.

Responsibility would be of just the three month old and occasionally letting the dogs out to go to the bathroom

We are located in... More

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$20–26/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 16 miles away

Regular sitter for 5-8 hours/week on...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a baby-sitter for 5-8 hours per week to help with our three kids on weekdays. This will allow Michelle (the mother) time to go to appointments and work on other things in the home office. Example schedule: Tuesdays 8:30-12:30 take the kids to a nearby park and do lunch &... More

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$18–22/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 18 miles away

A.M. help with drop offs plus summer help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

One child, 2 dog household with a traveling or WFH dad and early scheduled mom who works 2-3 day/week.
Nanny to get our son up and at em' on school days when mom is working. Dad may be WFH or may be traveling. Travel days would be earlier arrival 5:30am-9 and WFH days 7:15-9. Must have reliable car... More

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$16–22/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 14 miles away

Sitter for 3 days a week in August for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello,
We would like a sitter who would take care of 2 toddlers (age 2) at our home for 3 days a week for the 4 weeks of August.
Thanks,
Mylène

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$20–20/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 15 miles away

Help with Drop Offs and Pick-ups, WFH...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there,

We just moved to Minnesota and are looking for some childcare support for our two daughters ages 4 and 9 years old.

We are specifically looking for help with drop-offs and pick-ups in St. Louis Park every other Tuesday (12:45 pm-3:15 pm), as well as the occasional block of time on... More

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$15–16/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 17 miles away

Summer Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for someone for our 10 and 12 year old daughters for the summer. Two days/ week to get out and enjoy the summer. They like to go swimming, bike and art. July-Aug, some flexibilty with hours and day of week- ideally Monday and Wednesday.

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$20–22/hr
Burnsville, MN • 16 miles away

Super casual PT sitter/friend for 2 sweet...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

2 lively and super sweet boys (8, 11 [ASD/ADHD]) want a new friend to hang out with for a few hours on days Dad has to be at the office. They love video games and outside activities (particularly biking and parks/playgrounds).
Be a presence. Mostly listen to them play/talk about video games. :)... More

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