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
Grafton, OH • 16 miles away

Thursday sitter for my Two littles!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We are a Family of Five in Grafton. We are an easy going family with are looking for care for our two youngest.
I need a sitter for Thursdays, for my 5month old and almost 3 year old.

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$19–23/hr
Cleveland, OH • 24 miles away

Full time for four years old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 3:30pm

Looking for a sitter for our daughter. During the day and dropping her off at school
Waking her up, getting her ready for the dah . Learning and doing activities

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$15–16/hr
Medina, OH • 5 miles away

Part-time sitting for 2 toddlers, days and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

I have a 3 year old daughter and a 1 year old son. 3 dogs and 3 cats. I am primarily looking for a driver for my daughter on Thursday mornings, and someone who can stay overnight when I am working overnight shifts (roughly 4-5 times month).
Looking for a regular Thursday morning driver for my... More

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$17–18/hr
Barberton, OH • 16 miles away

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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$17–23/hr
Wooster, OH • 18 miles away

Pick up from school and drop off.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I just need my daughter picked up from school. She is a freshmen at Smithville.

Pick up my daughter from Smithville high school. Monday-Friday. Drop off is in Wooster

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$10–11/hr
Tallmadge, OH • 25 miles away

Part time last minute sitter for three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

The kids are good they just want someone to play with. Pretty easy going.
Please keep the kids safe and play with them. They like attention. They like snacks.

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$14–18/hr
Spencer, OH • 11 miles away

Full time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 soon to be a family of 4. My husband and I both work full time.

Watch my children while I work. Make sure they are fed, comfortable and safe.

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$10–14/hr
Akron, OH • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for one toddler boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are a blended family of three. We currently have a two year old boy and are looking for a sitter!
We only need the sitter every other week, usually between the hours of 4-8/9 just need help putting him to bed and giving him dinner

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$15–17/hr
Akron, OH • 19 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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$11–27/hr
Polk, OH • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for one boy and one girl...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Looking for childcare for two children 7 and 9 years old. Brooklyn is in the 4th grade and Thomas is in the 2nd grade
Keep the children on a set schedule after school when the bus drops them off.

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$19–23/hr
Brunswick, OH • 13 miles away

Mothers Helper and sitter for 10/19/2024...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a large family of 7, with 5 girls ranging from 17 years-10 months. We homeschool and encourage a creative atmosphere always!
I am looking for a mothers helper one day a week for 4-5 hours to help with the 10 month old and the 5 year old. We'd also love for this person to be available for... More

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$15–20/hr
Brunswick, OH • 13 miles away

Occasional date night sitter for 3 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 3 year old son named Camden who is sweet, imaginative and energetic. We also have a 7 year old chocolate lab named Goose and a 15 year old cat named Stella.
We are looking for an occasional “date night” sitter. Responsibilities might include feeding dinner, playing with, and putting our 3... More

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$12–20/hr
Cuyahoga Falls, OH • 21 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 • 20 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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