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.

$15–20/hr
Warren, OH • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three Children

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a babysitter to care for three children aged toddler to elementary. The start date is flexible, but work begins on January 13, 2025. The babysitter helps with homework when necessary, manages bedtime routines, and drives the children to activities. Light housekeeping and light laundry are... More

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$14–15/hr
Youngstown, OH • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter with weekend availability

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 2:00am

I have five children, girls are four, five, 11 and my boys are six, and eight.
So basically, I just need you to watch them and cook them dinner possibly help with homework if it’s not already done and just get them to bed.
The schedule will vary, but weekends are a must.

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$10–15/hr
Warren, OH • 21 miles away

help needed i will be here too

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/01

7:00am - 1:00pm

single mom i’ll be here the entire time i just need a moment to myself
just keep him happy, fed and nap time, only i will change his diaper or change his clothes if needed

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$10–19/hr
Akron, OH • 21 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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$15–20/hr
Cuyahoga Falls, OH • 24 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Two Energetic Kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an occasional sitter (date nights, weekends, holidays, etc...) to watch our kids at our house on an as needed basis.

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$16–17/hr
Canton, OH • 21 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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$10–15/hr
Lisbon, OH • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 energetic little ones

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm

We are at grandmas house for this month and I need some support caring for my 2 boys 10 mos and 2 years
Help manage the boys while I do diaper change, dishes, put lunch and breakfast together

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$10–15/hr
Youngstown, OH • 22 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for a 9-Month Old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family from Poland, Ohio looking for an energetic & fun-loving sitter for our 9-month old boy who is always smiling, laughing and so interested in learning all the ways of the world! We have 1 dog we adopted 8 years ago. I work from home as an Analyst & my husband is an Outside Sales Rep.... More

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$10–20/hr
Salem, OH • 13 miles away

Full time afternoon nanny for a 7 month...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4 and are looking for a full time afternoons nanny .

Entertaining and playing with our 7 month old and also our 4 year old. Some meal times and feedings. Light house keeping and some light laundry for the kids

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$10–15/hr
Cuyahoga Falls, OH • 24 miles away

Weekend help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00am - 6:00am

Hello there! We are a 3 person family in need of some weekend aid. I am a freelancer, Dad is an producer, and little man is a feisty and lovable almost 6 year old. I little house with a big backyard in the falls and just need an extra pair of hands
We just need someone to help on weekends and only... More

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$17–21/hr
Kent, OH • 17 miles away

Part-time evening sitter for older baby...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Evelyn is our oldest and she is about to turn 3 years old this winter. She is potty trained (except at night) and speaks very clearly. Jacob is our youngest and he is about to turn 1 in winter. He can crawl, cruise on furniture and babble. He needs bottles still and nurses when mom is with him. He... More

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$14–18/hr
Canton, OH • 22 miles away

Part time sitter one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 5:00am

My daughter will be one in December she’s super sweet and she loves ms Rachel
I only need assistance in the evening/ night so if the sitter could feed bath and put her to bed that’ll be great !

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$16–18/hr
Ravenna, OH • 14 miles away

As needed sitter for a 2 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a very fun and friendly 2 year old daughter. Looking for help for random days throughout the week.
Play and engage with her. She loves to do crafts and color and learn. She loves doing almost anything
We’re located in Brimfield. Looking more for an ‘as needed’ babysitter with some... More

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$10–15/hr
Akron, OH • 25 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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