$20–21/hr
Medina, OH • 18 miles away

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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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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$19–20/hr
Medina, OH • 18 miles away

Once a week driver for preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

I have 2 children. I am
Looking for a driver for my 3 year old on Thursdays.
She has preschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I need a driver just to school Thursday mornings.

Driving a toddler to school one day per week. She is 3 years old, about 36 pounds. Car seat provided by me.

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$17–21/hr
North Canton, OH • 22 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 • 24 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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$15–16/hr
Medina, OH • 18 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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$15–17/hr
Akron, OH • 23 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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$10–15/hr
Akron, OH • 21 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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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

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

Once a week driver for preschooler

Once a week driver for preschooler

Part time sitter for 2 energetic, loving...

Part time sitter for 2 energetic, loving...

Part- time sitter for a toddler and an infant

Part- time sitter for a toddler and an infant

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

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

Part time sitter for 2 very sweet children

Part time sitter for 2 very sweet children

Have energy for a smart, rambunctious...

Have energy for a smart, rambunctious...

As needed sitter for two girls

As needed sitter for two girls

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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