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.

$10–20/hr
Kansas City, MO • 22 miles away

Need help with school drop-off for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

I work from home. Kids are 4/7/12. The 7 and 12 are pretty self-sufficient getting ready for school but the 4 year old needs help. We have 2 cats.
Need help (1) getting the two youngest ready for school, (2) driving the two older kids to school and (3) driving the youngest to daycare. 4... More

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$15–19/hr
Kansas City, MO • 23 miles away

Sitter needed overnight for one - make...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 4:00am (flexible)

Hello, my name is Unissa. My little family consists of myself & my 5 year old son.

Currently in need of an overnight sitter. Hours are from 9pm-4am, therefore there are no responsibilities other than making sure he’s safe & asleep.

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$11–15/hr
Kansas City, MO • 21 miles away

Full time Nanny needed w/fun 4 yr. old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Multi family, Older siblings that are very helpful if needed. Toddler is Outgoing, Potty trained and is a joy to be around. I am looking for full time care until she is off to school. May need some occasional weekends here and there, Willing to pay generously for Weekend and Overtime hours
Prepare... More

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$17–23/hr
Kansas City, MO • 18 miles away

Part time sitter to one fun chill child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Hello we are a family of two. My son is 7 pretty chill loves to draw and play the also loves playing outside with friends
Care for child during hours requested. Prep last meal of day and get child in bed. Also set schedule for gaming drawing and Playing To add stucture

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$18–22/hr
Independence, MO • 17 miles away

Occasional late night sitter for one first...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a couple with one daughter looking for occasional night time sitter. We both work within the entertainment industry and of course enjoy going out as a couple when we can. We all rock climb and adventure as a family regularly. She is also homeschooled.
We want someone who’s willing to help... More

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$10–14/hr
Kansas City, MO • 20 miles away

Full-time sitter for three year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a full time sitter for a three year old.

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$16–22/hr
Kearney, MO • 7 miles away

Friendly outgoing sitter for the littles

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Four girls 8,9,10,12. Occasionally would like nights out. May turn in to more as time goes
Maintain peace among siblings. Feed them snacks and occasional meals maybe even take them on an outing to the park or on a hike etc.

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$15–19/hr
Kansas City, MO • 18 miles away

Part-Time sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Working family seeking supplemental childcare. Primary caretaking parent works hybrid remote and we specifically need care two Thursdays a month in the morning to early afternoon. We will also need additional times for various work and appointments.
Sitter will need to provide basic childcare needs... More

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$10–12/hr
Kansas City, MO • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for a fun toddler girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 5 with three being beautiful girls. Our youngest is 2.

Occasional help while I work during the week and some date nights. If you have little kids that’s a plus as she loves her siblings to play with.

Schedule would be maybe two days for 4 hrs. Occasional Friday or Saturday... More

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$10–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 20 miles away

Full time sittter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mom of 3 children ages 3, 5 and 9. I have 1 son and 2 girls. 2 of them are school age.
Get kids to bed. Watch over them. Will be working multiple jobs and may often be needed for extra shifts.

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$12–17/hr
Kansas City, MO • 23 miles away

Part-Time sitter for one loveable baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

I live at home with my mom and my sister. We live in NKC close by Gladstone. We all are very comforting people with positive energy.
I have a 7month old boy. He would need to be fed and changed every 4-6 hours. He is currently teething so he might be fussy but in all he is very playful. He is very... More

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$10–20/hr
Blue Springs, MO • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for two cute silly...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! My name is zury,I have two wonderful, active, crafty girls. One is autistic and you'll need to understand her. They loves crafts, playing, tv, etc.
I just need a babysitter to treat them well. Play, do crafts, entertain them. have energy lol and be very understanding.
We are located in Blue... More

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$14–20/hr
Kansas City, MO • 18 miles away

Sitter needed for date night

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 4 yr old that will need to be watched occasionally. We will provide and meals a needed.

Making sure he sleeps and doesn’t need anything. We will be needing a sitter for date night

In home

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$10–20/hr
Kansas City, MO • 23 miles away

Friendly Occasional Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of three: my wife, myself, and our 3.5-year-old son, all of Indian nationality. Both my wife and I work full-time, and we occasionally need babysitting services for our son on days when he does not have school and we both need to be at work or attend to duties outside the home.
We... More

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