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.

$12–25/hr
Canal Winchester, OH • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter, long term Wed-Fri...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, we are a family of 6 with two small kids who need kid care Wednesday through Friday 12pm-5pm. They are very affectionate and full of energy! We are looking for a long term person through the school year. There will be other days if you are available, that we would need care.
Care for the kids... More

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$18–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for 18 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, our names our Sophie, Ben, Caroline, and Biscuit. Caroline is 18 months old and Biscuit is our dog.

We were just hoping to have someone watch Caroline periodically. She’s well behaved baby shouldn’t have any issues.

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$17–21/hr
Circleville, OH • 10 miles away

Looking for a great babysitter to take...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 with 2 doggos looking for someone to take care of our little one while I continue to work.

We are looking for someone to watch our little on depending on if he is in AM or PM preschool take care of him till I get off work which is usually around 4pm, we would have you pick him... More

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$12–16/hr
Columbus, OH • 23 miles away

Join Us as a Day Camp Counselor for an...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

KE Camps is a leading provider of country club summer day camps for children aged 4-12. With locations nationwide, we offer a dynamic and fun-filled environment where campers can explore new activities, build friendships, and create lasting memories.

We are looking for fun, responsible,... More

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$11–20/hr
Pickerington, OH • 18 miles away

Mother’s helper for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3! Our little one will be 2 in July and he is full of energy!
We are looking for a mother’s helper a couple days a week. We can be flexible on days! Generally would need someone between 9am-2pm with guaranteed hours.

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$10–11/hr
Ashville, OH • 12 miles away

Just need help

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm

My daughter's r super sweet but my little is very attached to mommy. So we need help with that
Play with them and trach my oldest some preschool stuff. Take them to the park just get them out and about.
Ashville ohio
Schedule is flexible

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$18–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 23 miles away

Full-time /Part-time Babysitter willing to...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small but loving family. With an Easy, outgoing 2 year old, and a hardworking single mother.
Looking for a reliable, communicative, comprehensive, patient babysitter willing to work with a list and set schedule for my child.
Willing and understandable when it comes to work hours. Recently hired at... More

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$15–21/hr
Pickerington, OH • 18 miles away

SummerCare

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Need part time care to help with drop off and pick up from kids summer camps. You are not required to stay at the camp during the duration. Requires good driving record, your own vehicle and comfort with highway driving as camps are all over Columbus Metro.

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$17–18/hr
Canal Winchester, OH • 13 miles away

Summertime care

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 2:00pm

I am looking for someone to watch in either my home or theirs 3 days a week. The kids ages are 6 and 8.
The sitter will be required to provide meals and snacks while I am at work. Playing and interacting with the kids.

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$18–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 25 miles away

Full time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

6 months old infant for all day care
6 years old who needs to be dropped off to school at 8:40 and picked up by 4:00pm
Drive kids to school
Watch infant during day
Some days not needed
Schedule will only be until June 11

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$10–12/hr
Columbus, OH • 20 miles away

Saturday babysitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 3:30pm

I am looking for a sitter to watch my 2 year old on Saturdays. I work from 7 to 3.
He is in potty training and loves to play. He usually eats,plays,watches TV, and loves to learn

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$20–23/hr
Columbus, OH • 23 miles away

Occasional Sitter Needed in Columbus!

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Fun family is looking for an occasional sitter for their three kids ages, 5, 4, and 2. They are ideally looking for one night per week (Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday) from 5 PM- 11 PM. Caregivers main responsibility would be childcare, light housekeeping, and occasional meal prep. First Aid and... More

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$10–11/hr
Columbus, OH • 20 miles away

Sundays sitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 5:30pm

I just need someone to help out on Sundays bc I Work I'm looking for a fun loving nurturing lady they will feel like family with
Care for the kids on Sundays and keep the house clean help potty train and feed them

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$18–22/hr
Logan, OH • 20 miles away

Sitterfor three weeks need asap starting...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Just needing someone to watch are three boys for a few weeks during summer.
Keep them safe and have some patience because again it’s theee young boys :)

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