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.

$18–22/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for a single baby. Mother...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

Two parents household. Mother working from home with 4 month old baby.
Looking for help with light house chores and baby during the day. Flexible with days off the week.

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$20–24/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 19 miles away

Full-time sitter for preemie baby in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

This is our first child. She was born premature but is thriving and growing each day. She won’t need full time care until March 2025. We are hoping to find a great person and place to take care of our sweet baby girl.
Take care of our baby just like you would take care of your own baby. We are... More

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$20–25/hr
Saint Peters, MO • 19 miles away

Part-time care for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! Anela is 7 and Anthony is 9. We live in Saint Peters. We have a cat and a turtle and some fish.

Seeking periodic care for both kids in Saint Peters. They go to school in Arnold and I often need someone to pick them up and drive them home.

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$15–20/hr
Imperial, MO • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for two small children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a young laid back family. We have 2 daughters ages 2 and 4. We are looking for a back up sitter to help out with childcare when immediate family cannot watch our girls. Only a few hours whenever we need. We would let you know a week in advance. NO OVERNIGHTS. We also have 3 dogs and 2 cats,... More

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$16–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for our baby boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

We are a family of four. With a seven year old daughter and a 3 month old baby boy.
We would just like the sitter to take care of our baby and our baby’s needs.

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$15–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 children

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 8:30am

I'm a single mother with 3 elementary age children and not much of a support system to ask for help. We also have a pet guinea.
I need someone to be with my kids from the time I leave for work until their grandmother makes it to my place. You will need to make the kids breakfast, make sure they're... More

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$18–22/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 22 miles away

Seeking Caring Sitter for 4-Year-Old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, I’m Jackie. I’m looking for a patient sitter for my 4-year-old daughter, who is slightly non-verbal. We need someone caring, experienced with children who have unique communication styles, and able to engage her through play in a safe, supportive environment.
The sitter will need to help with... More

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$15–21/hr
Saint Peters, MO • 19 miles away

Morning time before school care and driver

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 9:30am (flexible)

I am a single mom of 4. I work days. And my dad is who helped me before but he has recently passed. We are an easy going and enthusiastic Little family but can be loud and very entertaining at times. Although our mornings are usually pretty quiet.
I would be looking for you to check in on my 15 year... More

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$17–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 23 miles away

Occasional Sunday sitter for 2 toddler girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 daughters, Zion and Zarah. They are 4 and 3 respectively. My name is Emily. The girls are very creative and energetic.
Just hang out with, feed, and entertain the girls while I work and do not have child care. Occasional Sunday. I don't work Saturdays and the weekdays i have daycare.

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$20–24/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a sitter to care for our baby, Simon, for a few hours in the mornings. Ideally, this person would also be available to sit during occasional date nights, etc. We're writers and work mostly from home, so we'll be at the apartment with the sitter in the mornings. We have an elderly... More

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$15–25/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 25 miles away

Great babysitting/ traveling job

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband is a traveling nurse and I do
Reality TV so we just look for someone to travel with us and help watch our child

Sometimes I will need you to travel with me I will need you when I call you I need you to be ready cause I do be busy I do have a lot to do

Stl mostly but I do be... More

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$20–24/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 17 miles away

Ladue family seeks occasional early...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are family of five in Ladue with two working parents. We have three kids (boy 9, girl 7, girl 3) - the oldest two have tested into their gifted programs and they have no special needs.

When mom travels for work we need someone to pick up the toddler from daycare and hang with big kids some... More

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$15–19/hr
Fenton, MO • 10 miles away

Part-time nanny for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 6:00pm

Our family is in search of a nurturing nanny to help care for our two sweet boys, ages five and three.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- Responsibilities:
- Drop off the boys at Pre-K each morning
- Pick them up in the afternoon
- Option to assist with light housekeeping tasks, such as... More

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$15–20/hr
Ballwin, MO • 8 miles away

Part time sitter/nanny for 10 month old...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 1 girl and 2 boys! Looking for regular care of my 10 month old boy! I am a nurse who works part time. I know my schedule in advance and can coordinate days with my caregiver. It is a very flexible job. Occasional date night care as well!

Play and interact with children. Prepare meals if... More

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