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.

$10–15/hr
Cleveland, OH • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 6 year old, going on...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 6 year old daughter named Ava & I'm her mom & my name is Lindsey
Feed her & maybe read with her & take her someplace fun sometimes whether it be just going to the park or something indoors maybe

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$10–23/hr
Willoughby, OH • 23 miles away

Sitter for infant and occasionally a toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a young family that is expecting a baby boy in August. My boyfriend has another child as well that comes on the weekends.
We would want sitter to eneract with child and feed them. Make sure the house stay clean as needed.

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$10–12/hr
Streetsboro, OH • 5 miles away

Part/full time for 2

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

I have a 5 year old and a 7 month old dad and mother-in-law both live here as well.
Just watch the kids feed them when they are hungry and entertain them.
Dad will be here the whole time he will just be asleep for the time so he can go to work. Mother-in-law differs what time she will be home.

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$12–15/hr
Cleveland, OH • 21 miles away

Part time sitter needed for an amazing 8...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello ! Single mom getting back into working ! Just looking for some help!!

I need someone to feed , change and play with my 8 month old ! Just keep her for me while I work !

I need mostly just Saturdays . From 6am-4:30pm

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$18–22/hr
Beachwood, OH • 14 miles away

Summer sitter for 3 year old in Beachwood

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

Hi! We live in Beachwood and are looking for a sitter from July 22 - end of August, while our son is in camp. Our daughter is 3 years old, potty trained, and loves to play! Looking for someone reliable, dependable, experienced, with common sense.

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$18–22/hr
Cleveland, OH • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for one 4 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are the Mansour’s. We are a pretty busy family. The father is a firefighter and paramedic and currently works as a flight medic. The mother is a fulltime professional dog groomer and shop boss. We also enjoy riding our motorcycle when we get a chance and most importantly spending time with... More

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$18–22/hr
Independence, OH • 17 miles away

Part-sitter for two energetic young boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Garrett who is 8 is high functioning autistic & Kaden who is 6 is ADHD,both are sweet, energetic boys. Both myself and my husband work full time and we are looking to have someone come to the house a fews a week to be able to take them outside , go to the park,to play , help Kaden with his... More

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$15–19/hr
West Farmington, OH • 20 miles away

Part time watching 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My family has 3 children a 7year old 4year and 15 month old. We have 2 dogs
care for a 15 month old boy diaper changes cooking meals breakfast and lunch and care for the 7 year old girl and 4 year old boy

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$15–20/hr
Atwater, OH • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 energetic toddlers!

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a lot of fun, energetic & loving! We have dogs, cats, a mini horse & 2 donkeys!
Interact with them, I don't wish for someone to just come and keep eyes on them if they aren’t keeping themselves busy, play with them, they’re a lot of fun! Haha all still pretty young, so it doesn’t take much to... More

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$15–18/hr
Stow, OH • 11 miles away

Every other Saturday, for 6 hrs max

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 6:30pm

Fun and Intelligent children. Independent and will ask for help if needed. Very close knit.
Crafts and Movies, to occupy them for a couple hours. Park is across the street to play at

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

After school transporter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have 3 kids and with my work schedule will be unable to transport them from school
Need help with kids being transported from school to home and picked up from daycare

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$18–22/hr
Brecksville, OH • 14 miles away

Nanny Needed M,T,W, F Full year + (Not...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for M-W, F help with our son and 1 day with both our son and daughter.
M-W 8-4
Friday- 8-12 or flexbile
Son- 1 in May
Daughter- 3 (as of December)
2nd Daughter- Will be in Kindergarten
M,W,F My daughter has preschool 8-2.

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$13–15/hr
Chagrin Falls, OH • 5 miles away

Extra set of hands for busy mom

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone to be an extra set of hands. We are a foster family so the number of kids and ages may change from time to time. I will always be home, I’m just looking for someone to jump in where needed. Days of the week and times are flexible. May need some evening help here and there.

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$12–14/hr
Kent, OH • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 school age girls in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

My husband and I live in Kent and have 2 girls, ages 7 and 9, that we are looking for a part time babysitter for 1-2 days a week.

The job description would include playing with the kids, homework help, feeding them dinner, light clean up and bedtime.

The days of the week would vary but the... More

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