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.

$19–25/hr
White House, TN • 21 miles away

Occasional care for an easy going toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! Single dad with a demanding career. Looking for occasional childcare for my daughter (she’s almost 3). She’s incredibly smart and independent, and loves her routine.

Assist with dinner time, engage in play and keep a consistent bedtime routine :)

This is not a regular/consistent... More

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$17–23/hr
Madison, TN • 20 miles away

Single mom in desperate need to find...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, I’m a single mom, with an awesome 6yr old son, not much to say about us, we live a simple life work, school, church and home. My son does have high functioning autism but he’s so out going and fun you can’t tell. Very easy to take care of, he loves to play super hero and ball outside. We have a... More

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$10–11/hr
Clarksville, TN • 13 miles away

Full time sitter for independent infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Asher is 10 months old and a very happy baby. He will sit and play independently as long as he has some bonding time as well. He typically is very happy and easy to deal with.
Feed and change and put him down for naps. Set up play time with toys.
I’m not entirely sure on the set hours until I get a... More

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$10–18/hr
Clarksville, TN • 24 miles away

Look for someone perfect for our family

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Military and first responder family we have 3 kids ages 14 and 7 and 1. We would only need care for the 1 year old.

You will need to watch the 1 year old cook and prepare snacks. Put her down for nap time around 11:30am and change diapers as needed.

We would only need a sitter once or twice a... More

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$13–17/hr
Clarksville, TN • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic 3 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a grandma. I have my granddaughter for a bit and I work from home. I am a nurse.Deputy. I will benin the home. Our dog is a minigoldendoodle. I will take care of her as needed.
I am needing someone to entertain her while I am working. Feed her lunch and lay her down for a nap.
We live in... More

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$10–11/hr
Clarksville, TN • 24 miles away

M-Th Babysitter for infant girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

I had my daughter in September and am going back to work. Her father goes to college classes.

The rough duties are as follows:
Feeding: Feed bottle as needed
Dressing: Dress baby in appropriate clothes
Changing: Will need to be able to change diapers
Sleeping: Put baby down to sleep

Would prefer... More

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$15–25/hr
Clarksville, TN • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for three boys, possible...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single father of three boys and two friendly large-breed dogs. Boys are good natured, oldest two are on the spectrum, middle son is high functioning and the oldest is non-verbal but very compliant.
Occasional simple meal making (frozen pizza, mac & cheese, grilled cheese, etc.) Oldest boy requires... More

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$16–25/hr
Clarksville, TN • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for a three year old girl...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a family of four( Mom, Dad, 2 kids). A three year old girl and 8 month old boy.

Just need someone clean and friendly to watch the kids in case I (mommy) have an appointment, date nights or need a break for a 3-5 hours maximum. I’ll make all the food and snacks they’ll need. All you’ll have... More

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$17–21/hr
Hendersonville, TN • 24 miles away

2 days a week 2-5 pm two littles

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We recently bought a business and I want to be active in it a little but also be home with the kids mainly which is what I'm doing now full time

Play, do activities and if kids are napping maybe light housework if possible

I consistently want Mondays and Thursday 2-5 and would love some date... More

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$12–16/hr
Clarksville, TN • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 boys ages 6 and 9, one loves YouTube and Roblox, the other loves anything to do with sports. We have a yellow lab also that is as sweet as can be.
Look for an occasional sitter to watch them for work events or a night out.

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$16–20/hr
Clarksville, TN • 24 miles away

Consistent Part-Time Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi Everyone! My name is Ray'e. We are looking for a consistent part-time sitter for a couple of hours on weekends or weekdays

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$12–15/hr
Clarksville, TN • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for a toddler!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Hi, I’m Makyla! My fiance and I are looking for a sitter for our 2 year old! She’s very smart and has a big personality! I have been a stay at home mom all of her life, but am now looking for someone to care for her a couple of day out of the week while I work outside the home. We are a structured... More

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$11–12/hr
Clarksville, TN • 20 miles away

Sitter for a wonderful toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

Hello, I’m looking for a sitter to care for my 1 year old 4 days out the week. It would be Thursday-Sunday weekly, I will provide snacks and lunch and entertainment for my child, also I will pick up and drop off.

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$22–30/hr
Nashville, TN • 19 miles away

West Nashville: Part-time sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family of four is looking for a part-time sitter to watch our bright and energetic 3 year old boy and 18 month old girl during the work week. We live in Charlotte Park; don’t have any pets; are flexible with TV screen time; and love to spend time outside.
Ideally, they will pick up the children... More

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