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.

$19–20/hr
East Meadow, NY • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 Big kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

We are a young busy family in east meadow looking for someone to help out our wonderful children
Make a light breakfast and hag out with them. Walk them to the bus, a do some light cleaning until it’s time to go.

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$21–25/hr
West Sayville, NY • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a babysitter typically 3x a month (usually on a Friday) for a full day for two toddlers (ages 18 months and three). Also as needed for date nights/special events. Looking to have someone consistently reliable in our home to engage with our kids and form a relationship while we are at work. More

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$24–28/hr
Westbury, NY • 12 miles away

Looking for a regular sitter for after school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a regular sitter for after school for my two children, ages 6 & 8. Sitter will be responsible to pick up children from school, which is walking distance from our residence, but I prefer if they can drive and own a car for rainy/snowy days. They will also need to help with HW and dinner.... More

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$23–26/hr
Williston Park, NY • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm

We are looking for an afterschool sitter for our energetic and fun 3-year-old son. Looking for someone who is engaging, creative, and responsible. Prior experience with toddlers is a plus. The schedule is flexible, but ideally MWF 1:30 to 6:30.

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$21–25/hr
Hempstead, NY • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic brother and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

Family of four in Hempstead. We enjoy traveling and exploring Long Island

Sitter will need to assist with homework, prep dinner for kids and manage bedtime routine. Also light cleaning and laundry for kids

Border of hempstead and garden city. Work in the city so get home late

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$15–20/hr
Levittown, NY • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for 4 years old energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for sitter for4 years old energetic boy after school from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm on weekdays

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$16–20/hr
Westbury, NY • 12 miles away

Looking for an occasional in home sitter...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Almaz. I am a mother to three lovely girls. I’m in need of an occasional sitter for date nights and for work.

I typically have food pre prepared. Some light cleaning up after the kids which is mainly putting toys away and washing after their dishes.

I am a makeup artist so I... More

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$24–28/hr
Freeport, NY • 11 miles away

Sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 7:30am

Mom and dad who work. Needs a sitter 3-4 days a week. Some weekends or at night.
Get son ready for school bus. Wake him up and get him ready for the bus.

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$10–20/hr
Ozone Park, NY • 25 miles away

Looking for a sitter can drop my infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

4 month old infant, I am currently in maternity leave until January 3rd and she has a full time daycare but I need someone who can be at the house from 6:30-8:30 to drop her off while I go to work.

It’s a shot walk from the house!

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$12–25/hr
Sayville, NY • 16 miles away

Occasional sitting -20 months old and 10...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need someone occasionally for our 20 months old son for sick days and for 10 year old son on school holidays.
So, we need a lovely babysitter to call in need on sick days, holidays or any date nights. We do not have a schedule; it is an occasional sitting to call and ask availability when we... More

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$18–22/hr
Malverne, NY • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for three fun loving...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Cute family of 5, husband works in our village, mother works in the city, we have two boys (10 & 5yr old) and one girl (7 yr old) all children go to school in the village
Need someone to pick up children from school (two different schools 1/2 mile apart); do homework; bring to activities when... More

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$20–23/hr
Huntington, NY • 13 miles away

$30 per morning, 2 kids, Elwood SD.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

7th grade (12 y/o) daughter and 5th grade (10 y/o special needs) son. We have a Great Dane.

Sitter will get kids ready, fed, and on their buses. Sometimes there will be mornings where 7th grader needs to be driven early. Special needs son needs more assistance than a typical 10 year old may... More

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$15–22/hr
Glen Cove, NY • 18 miles away

Looking for a great nanny in Glen Cove for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 3. We are both working parents and have a 9 year old boy.

We need someone who can be a companion to our son and be his friend throughout the school year. You will be responsible for picking him up from school, helping him with homework, and taking him to his after school... More

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$18–20/hr
Little Neck, NY • 19 miles away

Part-time Nanny/Mother’s Helper

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I work from home, we are a family of 4 with a sweet and playful labor-doodle.

We are looking for someone to play, entertain, and teach our soon to be 3 year old.

We are located in little neck, we are looking for 3 half days a week from 2-6pm

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