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.

$20–30/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • Less than a mile

Part time Nanny for 2 little boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

We are looking for after school pickup and care for two fun well behaved boys, aged 2 and 5. Must have a reliable vehicle. We are looking for someone reliable, steady and long term. Someone who embodies kindness, love and overall easy going like us!

The daily routine would be picking up both... More

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$18–25/hr
New Windsor, NY • 18 miles away

Part time nanny for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Looking for a nanny for our newborn baby girl! We have a friendly (and nosey) pup! While you won’t be responsible for pet care, if you are not comfortable with dogs this probably won’t be a good fit.
We want someone who will engage with our baby, other responsibilities/expectations will include... More

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$20–25/hr
Pleasant Valley, NY • 6 miles away

Part-Time sitter for fun loving 2-year-old!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4. Our son, Nico is 2 years old and our daughter Gia is a newborn. I would only be looking for care for my 2-year-old as of now. We're a fun-filled family who love being outdoors and singing and dancing to music. Majority of the time I am able to work from home as a wedding... More

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$20–25/hr
Hughsonville, NY • 8 miles away

Looking for weekday sitter for 3 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm

Hi! Mom of a 3 year old and 1.5 year old. Both are fun, silly, loving kids.
Looking for a sitter Mon-Fri 10a-3p to care for the two of them. Looking forward to connecting.

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$18–25/hr
Stone Ridge, NY • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for sensitive creative 3...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Hello! We have a toddler who turned 3 in September. He is creative, kind, highly verbal, loves to run, and very shy. His dad works from home, and his mom teaches in person. We emphasize giving our son space to make good choices, compassionate communication, and supporting his physical and... More

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$25–35/hr
Millbrook, NY • 14 miles away

Sitter to watch 3.5 month old for two...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I moved to Millbrook two years ago from the city (I grew up here). We have a daughter (2.5 years old) and a son (3.5 months old). We like to make muffins, take walks and play outside, and dance to music!
Looking for in-home care for our 3.5 month old for 3 hours in the morning on... More

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$20–40/hr
Kingston, NY • 17 miles away

Freelance Family in need of a Part Time...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We're a fun family of four. We have lived in Marbletown for 5+ years and have 2 kids - a 4 year old girl and an almost 1 year old boy. While we love living and raising the kids in the woods, we hail from NYC and still work there.
We are looking to find a part time nanny to care for our 2 kids... More

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$20–25/hr
Hurley, NY • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for easygoing infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We are looking for care for our 5 month old, Levi! We live in Hurley, NY, on a couple of acres with our dog. I work from home, and my husband is a carpenter.
Hang out with the baby! Feed him, change him, put him down for naps. He’s an easygoing baby, and I work from home.

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$20–24/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • Less than a mile

Part time sitter 2 days a week for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Looking for an in home babysitter 2 days a week. This is our first child. She is 6 months old.

Looking for someone to take care of our baby when we are at work. Feed, change and give her love.

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$18–30/hr
Cold Spring, NY • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for our sweet 7-yr old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi. We are a family of 3 with two working parents and a lovely 7 year old in 2nd grade

We are looking for occasional care when both of us are working and our daughter is not in school, aftercare, or camp. This will especially be needed when I am out of town for work and there is a school closure. More

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$10–15/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • Less than a mile

Looking for Ocassional Child Care -Town of...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four and two dogs. We are looking for someone to occasionally help with our two boys. We typically need support for date nights, school or daycare closures, sick care, and sometimes an extra pair of hands while we are home.

The sitter will care for both our kids and support... More

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$20–25/hr
Montgomery, NY • 20 miles away

One-time sitter needed for 2 fun boys!

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/07

2:30pm - 8:30pm

We'll be in the area for a wedding and need a babysitter to watch our boys, ages 2 and 5. We'll be staying at an AirBnB and the host will require your contact information. The AirBnB has a yard and TV so feel free to let them run around to get the wiggles out or cozy up on the couch to watch... More

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$24–25/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 3 miles away

M Tu Th 11:30-4:30 - 18 hrs - 3 big and 2...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have 5 kids. 3 are big and really don’t need to be watched. 2 are smaller aged 5 and 1. Really just hang out with them and light meal prep (sandwiches/air fryer). My kids know how to cook too. I will work from home 2 of the days needed. They are homeschooled, but no teaching is required. They have... More

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$21–28/hr
Beacon, NY • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for occasional afternoon...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Recently divorced father of a toddler son. He is super active and loves outdoor activities and playing games.

Give me him lunch, helping him nap and playing with him in afternoons and occasionally in early evenings. Light house work when needed.

Live in Beacon and we currently have a 2-2-3... More

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