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.

$20–24/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 20 miles away

Full time sitter for 6 week old babygirl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 1:00am (flexible)

Hello, we are an Islamic family within the Philadelphia area. We have a cat and a dog and a 6 week old baby girl. We want to spread love and positivity only.

We will need the sitter to provide care to our 6week old baby and that’s goes along with feeding, changing, entertaining, soothing, putting... More

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$17–21/hr
Bethlehem, PA • 25 miles away

Occasional babysitter for twins and care...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a loving family with 5 month-old twins, a boy and a girl, who are the center of our world! Our home also includes two friendly dogs who are very much part of the family. We’re looking for a babysitter who is comfortable caring for infants and has experience handling the routines of two little... More

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$20–24/hr
Gardenville, PA • 17 miles away

Kind Energetic Babysitter for Two Kids on...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two wonderful children, a son (3) and a daughter (1). Looking for a kind, playful, reliable, and competent babysitter.
Play with them, feed them, and get them to bed. Our son is mostly potty trained and our daughter is in diapers. They eat well and sleep great. Just looking for a caring... More

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$20–21/hr
Newtown Square, PA • 20 miles away

After school pickup and sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi I'm Katie! My husband and I work from home and have a preschool daughter and an elementary school daughter, we live in Newtown Square.

We need help with picking our preschooler up from school and bringing her home and hanging out with her while we finish working. Also walking her older sister... More

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$25–30/hr
Lansdale, PA • 5 miles away

Part time sitter for young toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family of 3 with a 1 year old boy and two cats. Now that our son is out of the infant stage, my husband and I would like to plan more date nights which will require a sitter.
We would need a sitter to feed our son dinner depending on the time we leave, and then put him to bed. He is... More

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$20–25/hr
Wayne, PA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 4yr old girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an occasional sitter for our 4yr old daughter (for date nights, work events, etc.). Afternoons and/or evenings, and possibly an occasional Saturday or Sunday evening.

Occasional babysitting (for date nights, work events, etc.), preparing meals and snacks, bath time and bedtime. ... More

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$10–16/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 23 miles away

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-2pm

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Paris my husband name is Muhammad . Our daughters names are Isla who is 2yr and Bliss who is 5 months.

I need the sitter to be with my girls at home while I start to attended school. Don’t have to go anywhere just to be with my girls until I or their day gets home.

I need someone for... More

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$10–17/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 25 miles away

As needed sitter for two boys, 3 and 1

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a single, full time working mom of two boys. I work 3 pm-11 pm and my boys go to bed around 7:30/8 pm.
Babysitting at my home, making snacks, drinks, and dinner. Putting the boys to bed.
I live parkwood.

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$18–24/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 22 miles away

Periodically Sitter for 1 7yr well Behaved.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mom of 1 7years old girl. She is well behaved and we have 2 turtles. Periodic Saturdays for work. And during December Holidays.
Saturday I usually work when I do 10- 6... so coverage is needed from 9am-7pm

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$21–25/hr
Sumneytown, PA • 5 miles away

Morning sitter for 1 toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Single father of 2 year old son needs AM help.New to the area and need a second set of hands.
Looking for AM care for my son, and daycare drop off starting at 5am and drop off at 7am
Drive to daycare 5 miles away from our home

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$19–22/hr
Center Valley, PA • 20 miles away

Sitter for 2 days per week for 8 y/o girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Two working adults, one teenager (hardly ever home) and an 8-year-old, and two cats
Be here to get child off bus; babysit until parent gets home. Our daughter is pretty self sufficient, very happy, and loves gymnastics
We live in a small neighborhood in Center Valley, with a walking trail and a... More

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$20–24/hr
Havertown, PA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic brothers.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Husband and wife, both architects and work in the city, need a sitter from time to time for their two young boys.
Simply watch the kids, be playful,make light meals and snacks and report if anything is problematic.
We are fairly flexible and have hybrid work schedules where wework remotely from time... More

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$20–50/hr
King of Prussia, PA • 10 miles away

Part time nanny / sitter for 1 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of three, living in King of Prussia, PA, with our 1-year-old son, Sebastian. We have three friendly cats & work from home, so we’re looking for someone who can help support our family.

We’re looking for a reliable sitter to care for our son during the day, engaging him with... More

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$10–11/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 23 miles away

NANNY FOR A 16 MONTHS OLD BABY GIRL (SEND...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

(9)Hi.We're a small family of 3, mom, dad & baby Luna. (7)We're Dominicans, speak mostly Spanish, looking for a nanny to be with my daughter while we're working and until mommy arrives to home.(3)
(2)We're looking for someone to stay with our daughter while we're working. Someone very responsible,... More

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