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.

$22–25/hr
East Greenwich, RI • 12 miles away

After-school care for two elementary kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

I am seeking after-school care for my two children in 2nd and Kindergarten in East Greenwich, RI, to help my husband and I with weeknight coverage. We are seeking at least 3 afternoons a week, between Monday-Thursday, for the 2025 school year (Jan-June).
Both children ride the bus home. A typical... More

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$20–26/hr
North Kingstown, RI • 13 miles away

After-School/Evening Sitter FLEXIBLE Days...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are located on the East Greenwich/North Kingstown line. I am looking for a nanny to help 3 days a week with after school activities for three children, ages 8, 10, and 13. They come home at different times, and I frequently help get them to after-school activities, meal prep, and evening... More

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$16–23/hr
Johnston, RI • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for a sweet 2.5year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! My two children are daughter 2.5 years old and son 5 months old. My name is Laura, I'm 36 years old and work as a nurse practitioner. My partners name is Dennis, he is 45 years old and works for the government. We have two overly friendly Golden retrievers who just like to hang with the family... More

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$21–22/hr
Providence, RI • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for 4 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

working mom, grand parents always home, just need for few hours on some days For additional help
Take care of baby, feed or change for those hours, no cooking involved

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$21–25/hr
Warwick, RI • 4 miles away

Part-time Sitter for 7, 6, and 5 year olds

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Family of 5 looking for a regular sitter to be part of our family. The kids are getting older and more independent so it’s mostly shuttling to activities.
Pick up kids; feed them dinner (which we would prepare); make sure they shower and are ready for bed. Optional putting away the kids... More

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$10–11/hr
Central Falls, RI • 11 miles away

Looking for Sunday overnight coverage

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - 8:00am

Single mom of two boys. This job is a flat rate of $70 for Sunday night shift. If this is not for you. I understand. No need to respond and share your thoughts about how it is not fair to you. If I am not in your price range. I understand. Unfortunately I am not in a position where I can change my... More

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$20–24/hr
East Greenwich, RI • 12 miles away

Full time nanny for my three year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

The hours will not be 11 hours per day as the advertisement. Once my son leaves for school then you can do your things and then come back for work.
The sitter has to be multi-tasking and do housekeeping and even cooking.

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$20/hr
Providence, RI • 9 miles away

Full Time sitter for my autistic daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

I currently work at amazon and need care for my two year old she is special needs doesn’t really talk just likes to watch Ms. Rachel and eat

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$15–20/hr
Pawtucket, RI • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00pm

We have a little boy Edward, his mom needs backs to work, and sometimes is hard for her find somebody to take the baby after or before daycare
Sometimes we need before or after School, and a nanny you love teach and care of children

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$18–20/hr
West Warwick, RI • 11 miles away

Fully time sitter for infant baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a beautiful baby 6 month old girl named Ariel. She’s very active and loves attention. She’s the sweetest little girl. As much as I love spending time with her, my wife and I need a baby sitter to care for her for 4-5 hours so she can get back to work and I can also do overtime to make extra... More

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$20–24/hr
Barrington, RI • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for our 4 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30am - 5:30pm

Hi there! We have a wonderful 4 year old daughter who we need care for every other Tuesday and Wednesday-Friday.
The sitter would pick her up from school at 1:30, and care for her until 5pm. Provide snacks during the evening.

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$18–25/hr
Bridgewater, MA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have twin toddlers. Our boys are two years old. We live in Bridgewater.

We are looking for an extra set of hands in the morning for our twin toddlers.

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$21–25/hr
Greenville, RI • 15 miles away

Tutoring and occasional date night

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Two elementary aged children (10/6). Looking for tutoring and homework help as well as the occasional date night

Looking for some tutoring and help with homework as well as the occasional date night.

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$17–27/hr
Westport, MA • 15 miles away

Occasional date night/day sitter for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a family of 4, with 3.5 and 4.5 year old boys! They are energetic, engaging, silly and quite wild. We are looking for an occasional sitter for date nights (Fri or Sat) or a few hours during the day on weekends. I anticipate us wanting to arrange 1-2 days per month once established. We... More

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