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
Columbus, OH • 16 miles away

As-needed sitter for a fun, energetic 17...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need someone to occasionally watch our 17 month old son, Finn, for us to find time for date nights! He is very active and is constantly on the move and loves playing with anyone willing!

Mainly just be there after we get him to bed when we have date nights. Potentially we may need someone... More

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$18–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 10 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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$11–13/hr
Columbus, OH • 22 miles away

Part time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Hanging out and having adventures in the summertime while I am at work. Going to the park, pool, movies, zoo, making crafts, exploring, keeping busy. We do have dogs at the house. Kiddo has high functioning ASD. Very flexible with time and days.

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$10–14/hr
Columbus, OH • 19 miles away

Part time sitter while I work from home....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

One beautiful little girl. She is one year old. She is a very happy baby
Watch my daughter while I work from home. One beautiful little girl. She is one year old. She is a very happy baby.
If interested please email

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$17–21/hr
Circleville, OH • 14 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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$11–20/hr
Pickerington, OH • 19 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 • 6 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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$13–18/hr
Columbus, OH • 13 miles away

2 days a week later nights

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am

Single dad saving for an apartment. Kai’s sweet and goofy loves to snack and run around outside he loves animals but he can play kinda rough sometimes
I would have to drop him off at your house and I would come pick him up. He goes to sleep about 9-10 ish
Hilliard/ Columbus area

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$18–22/hr
Hilliard, OH • 19 miles away

Nanny and date night sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hello! I am looking for nanny for some of July and August. Flexible schedule as I work from home, just need someone to help if I have meetings or a busy day. Also hoping to use as random date night sitter nights and weekends.

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$18–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 17 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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$18–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 16 miles away

Occasional Sitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are in need this summer for a sitter for our two kindergarteners. It would be on an as needed basis. Thanks!

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$18–25/hr
Columbus, OH • 11 miles away

Need part-time sitter for 10 yrs. old Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I need someone to help me care my daughter Abigayle one week a month starting 14th May thru 17th May. this is an on going job and I will need the right individual to pick Abby up from school and keep her until no later than 7:00pm.

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$18–25/hr
Dublin, OH • 25 miles away

Occasional baby sitting for 1 year old boy...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3, a dog and a cat. Needed the care when he can't go to daycare but me and wife both need to work.
My son is 13 months old now. Just needed to play with him and calm him when he sleeps. some light house work (like laundry, folding cloths, etc) if needed.

Location - Dublin Ohio 43016

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$10–14/hr
Columbus, OH • 11 miles away

OCCASIONAL BABYSITTER TO 3 lovely boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my name is Emiya,
and we are a family of 4.
3 boys
Zion Smith- 5
Arnez Bruce- 2
Artese Brock-Bruce- 1
Arnez had cerebral palsy and has autism. He has to undergo Physical & Occupational Therapy as well as Speech.
Zion has autism as well. He is also non-verbal but will lead you by... More

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