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.

$17–21/hr
Akron, OH • 5 miles away

Date night sitter for 2 girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 10:30pm

Hi, my name is Katie. I’m looking for a babysitter that is able to watch my daughters. My first daughter is three years old. She’s about to be four and my other one is two years old. We also have a chocolate lab and cats and we are looking for a babysitter Who is able to watch our daughters one day... More

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$10–12/hr
North Royalton, OH • 22 miles away

24 hoursitter for 240$ for 1 8month year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My little Mary 8 months needs to do overnights once every two weeks to give mommy a break. She is in perfect health, happy and good.
I would bring her to you at any time best for you and thenIwill pick her upnext day at 10 am at 10$andhour and 24 hour period that is 240$ for an over night. If you... More

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$20–21/hr
Medina, OH • 15 miles away

Nighttime nanny for infant: 3-4 nights per...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - 6:00am (flexible)

I have a new baby girl, born in October. Looking for a night nanny, available 3-4 nights per week. Days of the week vary, based on my work schedule.

Looking for an overnight nanny to care for infant: feedings, diaper changes. Will share a bedroom with the baby.

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$17–21/hr
Akron, OH • 5 miles away

occasional sitter for 14 month old little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

hi! my name is hailey, and i have a son who is 14 months old. he is super bubbly and doesn’t know a stranger!

i am looking for someone a couple times a week. possibly starting on the 22nd of november. start date is flexible. i am looking for someone to come watch him in our home, someone who can... More

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$17–21/hr
Streetsboro, OH • 21 miles away

Part time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Working mom need help with transportation from school and a few hours on Fridays

Pick up from school and drop off at home school let out at 245 needs to be pick up by 3 pm

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$16–20/hr
Canton, OH • 20 miles away

Looking for somebody that’s patient :)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

My baby boy is 6 months old. He’s a really amazing little man. Give him his bottle and baby food and he’s really a happy camper lol.
My baby boy is 6 months so he doesn’t really do much but eat and play. So just feed him and give him toys to play with.
I live on the ne side of canton. My schedule... More

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$15–25/hr
Strongsville, OH • 24 miles away

Part-time nanny for 6 mo. old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Seeking a nanny to join our family and help care for our daughter when I go back to work.

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$17–21/hr
Kent, OH • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have 2 boys aged 3 and 5. We also have a dog named Yogi at the house. They are all full of energy and love to play.
Be available as needed for date nights or appointments to care for the boys.
I live in Kent, Ohio and I usually have an appointment or two during the week during the... More

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$17–21/hr
North Canton, OH • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 energetic, loving...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

2 great kids who are super easy to get along with! Ages are 8&7 boy and a girl.
I just need someone to be with my kiddos while I’m away at work!I will need you to make them something to eat during the day. My son does have basketball games he will need transported to back and forth. I do have a... More

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$16–20/hr
Canton, OH • 20 miles away

Part- time sitter for a toddler and an infant

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4. We have two beautiful girls ages 4 and 11 months. Started new job and need someone to watch the girls till my husband gets home.
Would need you to watch the girls till my husband got home from his job.

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$17–18/hr
Barberton, OH • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for 2 very sweet children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 10:30am

I have a 6 year old girl, who will need put on the school bus for kindergarten, and a 4 year old boy, who will need fed breakfast and babysat for a couple hours
Wait with my 6 year old in our driveway for the school bus, feed my 4 year old breakfast and play with him for a couple hours

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$15–17/hr
Akron, OH • 7 miles away

Have energy for a smart, rambunctious...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are a chaotic family of three (plus 2 dogs) that needs help with childcare for our son! both parents work the equivalent of two jobs each, and we often need help managing our lives with our four-year-old.

* be active with our kid
* must love crafts and little old lady dogs
* weekend... More

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

Sitter for 2 sweet children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello! We are a family with two children, an infant girl and an a boy toddler.
We would need someone to start at the beginning of January 2025 but would love to have a few trial runs before that.

Daily responsibilities would include:
-Providing care for infant including preparing breast milk... More

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$10–15/hr
Akron, OH • 5 miles away

As needed sitter for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need a sitter for days kids are off of school or sick and for the occasional date nights

2 Girls (6,7)

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