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.

$18–40/hr
Leawood, KS • 17 miles away

Part Time sitter for one relaxed preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family with just one little princess who is four we usually don't have family available, for my husband and I to go do actives she can't always participate in. We are a sweet, relaxed family.
Just spending time with our daughter while we are away, playing, reading, feeding her dinner (not... More

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$10–15/hr
Shawnee, KS • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler soon to be 3

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Child needs plenty of attention, likes play dough, coloring, building with various blocks. Does not like separation from me but will do okay with reassurance. Preferably in the Shawnee - Lenexa area.

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$12–15/hr
Kansas City, MO • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for my 2 yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I need help 4 days a week mainly until my husband gets off work

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$18–19/hr
Overland Park, KS • 20 miles away

Part Time sitter for Saturday and Sundays

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

4 yr old little boy, has eczema, very energetic,

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$19–20/hr
Kansas City, MO • 14 miles away

SITTER NEEDED. For 2 energetic toddlers,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Me and my 2 boys! Kamden (4) . Kingdom (2)
Kingdom is autistic,Kamden is his little helper ?
I need a “On call” sitter. I have a very inconsistent & unpredictable work schedule, and i have lots of last minute appointments/meetings/errands!
Ill need the kids picked up from daycare some days, ill... More

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$10–14/hr
Kansas City, MO • 25 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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$19–23/hr
Kansas City, MO • 12 miles away

Part time babysitter for one 8 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single father, 38. 8 year old son. Active lifestyle. Enjoy mountain biking, camping, scary movies. My son loves his cat and his friends in our neighborhood.
Occasional sitter for 8 year old son. Am and some pm needed. Am schedule would be from approx 8am to 1230.
South Kansas City. Near... More

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$19–23/hr
Raymore, MO • 11 miles away

Safe/kind sitter 2 nights a month for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a single parent family. Ramona will be 3 November 19th. She is smart, intelligent, and sweet. She is rarely cranky. She is essentially potty trained. Sometimes she wears a night night diaper to bed. We have a large dog named Cali and she is sweet to a fault. We also have a cat named Oswald... More

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$20–30/hr
Overland Park, KS • 21 miles away

Chiefs tix secured! Supervision needed for...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/29

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

We need someone to watch our kids while we attend the Chiefs game. 2 girls (12, 11) and 2 boys (9, 8) Our 12 year old niece has Rett Syndrome. She needs help with all cares, like feeding her a meal, diaper change, and transferring from chair to couch. She requires 1:1 attention in a relaxed setting,... More

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

Part-time sitter for one 12 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

He is very energetic and getting into the stage where he doesn't like to take alot of naps.
I need someone patient and able to understand what he needs in the moment of a fit
I need someone able to watch him Saturday from 6:30am to 12:00 pm when his father picks him up Tuesday from 12:00pm to 6pm... More

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$10–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 25 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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$17–20/hr
Overland Park, KS • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I both work full time. We have three kids. They are at 2nd grade, Kindergarten and preschool.
Pick up the kids from school. Pick up the toys and put them back into the shelves. Put kids clothes back in their closets.

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$19–21/hr
Stilwell, KS • 19 miles away

Part-time care for 20yo Autistic son in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We live near Blue Valley High School and have three boys. One is in college (out of state), one with Autism in 18-21 services, and one in high school. Us parents work full time and therefore need coverage for our middle son.

We are looking for reliable caregivers to join our team of staff who... More

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$16–16/hr
Overland Park, KS • 19 miles away

Part time sitter needed for 4-year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My son Emile turned 4 in May. He is generally a very happy and curious boy.

I need someone to watch him at our house on a regular basis as I have a part time job teaching piano after school hours during the weekdays (3PM-6:30PM) and possibly a few hours on the weekend. It would be an added bonus... More

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