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.

$18–22/hr
Akron, OH • 11 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting January 21, 2025. The schedule is every Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Child must be watched at your home. Responsibilities include feeding the baby, changing diapers, playing, and putting the baby down for naps. You must ensure a... More

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$18–22/hr
Kent, OH • 19 miles away

Weekend sitter for three beautiful princesses

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

Dorsey family looking for nanny on Saturdays for three beautiful girls. Mom currently expecting fourth baby and will need assistance around the house as she gets bigger. Girls love movement and arts and crafts, middle schooler loves to talk about friend groups and ask questions or advice. Everyone... More

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$18–22/hr
Akron, OH • 15 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 12:00am

We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our toddler starting January 1, 2025. The job requires care from 5:00 PM to midnight on all weekdays and weekends. The babysitter must have their own car and multiple experience with toddlers. Duties include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime... More

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$15–18/hr
Cuyahoga Falls, OH • 19 miles away

Friday sitter for two

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 6:00pm

Hello, I have two very active toddlers. My son, Elijah is 3. My daughter, Isla is 15 months. My husband works full time and I work part time. Looking for someone to watch our littles every Friday.

Prepare lunch, put both children down for a nap, and provide a safe, loving environment.

Located in... More

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$20–40/hr
Akron, OH • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic boy

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hi we are a family of four
Me my wife and two kids all we are just looking for is a honest person who is ready to take good care of our children
You can reach out to us directly for more details
Take very good care of our children and always make sure they are safe reach @ thank you

Prepares... More

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$12–16/hr
Cuyahoga Falls, OH • 20 miles away

Sitter for 2 sweet children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (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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$15–19/hr
Bolivar, OH • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two very energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are the Moffo family! We are a love able family of 6 ( that includes our fur babies)RWM?LMM?NM?XM?
My husband and I work a lot and need date nights, our schedules sometimes run into each other and need a sitter for those days!
We live in bolivar Ohio, so there is plenty to do! My kids are super... More

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$15–19/hr
Canton, OH • 8 miles away

Part time sitter of two pleasant toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are the grandparents of two little girls who we are raising. Looking for someone to spend time with them soGrandma can get things done and know that they are getting the attention they need.
They need simple attention and safe play time. Breakfast and lunch would need to be assisted
Very flexible... More

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$10–19/hr
Akron, OH • 11 miles away

Sitter needed 3 nights a week for an hour...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Me and my husband both work in healthcare and often have to work late 3x a week. We have 2 girls and 2 dogs.
The girls will need picked up from daycare at 5:30pm and taken home. The dogs in the home will need let out in the fenced in yard to go potty and then brought back in for dinner. We usually... More

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$16–17/hr
Canton, OH • 4 miles away

Saturday afternoon sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3. Our son is 6months old. I work as a nurse and my husband is a chef.
Hurt need a sitter on Saturdays while my husband and I are working. Open to you being at our house!

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

Part-time recurring sitter.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 5. We have an infant daughter, a 3-year-old son, and a 4-year-old daughter.

I (dad) work from home and will be in the house except to take my daughter to her therapy appointment.

Mom is a stay-at-home mother but would be sleeping after taking care of our infant daughter... More

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$18–22/hr
Akron, OH • 18 miles away

Full time sitter for a 3 month old newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 6:00am

She mostly sleeps through the night, might get up once to eat but if you bathe and feed her on the schedule i got her on then she should sleep until i get home from work.

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$18–30/hr
Akron, OH • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for two sweet girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hi! Single mom of 2 awesome girls. Brooklyn is 9 and Journee is 11 months old.

I need someone to watch my girls while I work my part time job. Mainly taking care of the baby as my 9yr old is pretty efficient and can make her own snacks and stuff. Shes a great help with the baby but mostly wants to... More

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$10–15/hr
Akron, OH • 14 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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