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.

$15–22/hr
Omaha, NE • 6 miles away

Full-time flexible sitter for a fun loving...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

I have an adorable 2 year old little boy who is the best just needs more 1:1 love and attention
Just enjoy the moments with my kiddo; I’d love for someone to work with him on his ABC’a, number and just be part of his growth!
I love closer to 180/Maple and schedule is flexible, as I work from home... More

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$10–29/hr
Papillion, NE • 6 miles away

Part time sitter for a 2 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Me my fiance Melissa and our 2 year old Josiah, he is a very energetic 2-3yr old
Watch Josiah while Melissa and I work and do some chores around the house

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$10–22/hr
Omaha, NE • 5 miles away

Part time sitter for a chill two month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a young couple with a 2 month old, we recently moved to Omaha with my parents. We both work from home so looking for a nanny to help couple hours a day.
Baby Hezekai is super chill, people say he is an angel baby, has a great routine built.

Look after the baby, feeding, playing,... More

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$18–22/hr
Omaha, NE • 4 miles away

Part-time sitter for school pickup and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! I'm Laura, my husband Jeff and I are looking for childcare for our 6 year old. My family of 3 is looking for a little extra help with school pickup and play time a couple evenings each week. My husband Jeff and I both work remotely and will either be home or in/out during the childcare... More

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$18–22/hr
Bellevue, NE • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 elementary school...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Hi. I moved to the area for work with my 3 children. For the time being I need help facilitating the children back and forth from the bus stop to home until I get home at 5pm.
The sitter would need to pick the children up from the bus stop and bring them home
Usually only 4 days a week

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$10–24/hr
Papillion, NE • 6 miles away

Nanny needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of three (myself, my husband, and our daughter) with two dogs
We need someone to spend time with baby while my husband and I work remotely.

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$14–22/hr
Offutt AFB, NE • 12 miles away

Full time nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

Moved back to Omaha from Orlando to have a better life for our baby girl.
Adelina has a strong personality and seems to have a passionate desire to learn, be patient and firm with her with a desire to help her advance.

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$18–35/hr
Omaha, NE • 6 miles away

Sitter help needed for 2

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 daughters - one is 5 and just started Kindergarten and the other is 4 and in Montessori Preschool. The girls are happy, fun, intelligent, and kind.
We are looking for babysitting help, but have utilized the services of a part-time nanny for the last several years.

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$15–20/hr
Elkhorn, NE • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for easy-going toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 1:00pm

I work from home and I am looking for someone to watch my 15 month old daughter while I work.
The sitter would just need to play with her. She is very easy going and fun to be with.

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$15–25/hr
Papillion, NE • 6 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We moved to the area a year ago, I have a parttime job that is 2 days a week that I require a nanny to come care for my 17mo old daughter. Most days I don’t get home till 4-4:30 but it does vary as I work in the medical field. Preferably would like a sitter to have experience with babies/toddlers.... More

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$17–21/hr
Bellevue, NE • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for a toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a family of 4 including our 1yr old, Joshua, and very friendly dog, Zorro. Joshua is currently in his learning to walk, mischievous, exploratory phase. Zorro is an attention seeking, Catahoula Leopard / Lab mix.
Keep an eye on Joshua, the occasional diaper change, feed him a snack when... More

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$14–17/hr
Plattsmouth, NE • 18 miles away

Full time for a 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

I have a son that is five I need someone to watch him in the morning take him to school pick him up and him a little after school till I get off work.
I need someone to get my son ready for school breakfast take him to school and then pick him up after school watch him for a little and give him a... More

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$18/hr
Omaha, NE • 9 miles away

Parent need a sitter

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Welcomed from the Sweet Family , we are very happy to build relationships with others in our community and get comfortable with people knowing our family. We are from omaha predominantly but also travel to other lines of family are. We are very family oriented and very laid back (aside for my kids... More

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$18–22/hr
Offutt AFB, NE • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 toddlers with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, my name is Gladys and I am an active duty member of the Air Force. I have two children: Nikolas, 5 years old, and Lionel (Esteban), 3 years old. I currently have a work shift from 8AM to 3PM. I am looking for someone who can be available to start working in January 2025 after work hours,... More

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