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.

$18–22/hr
Kingwood, TX • 21 miles away

Part-Time Nanny Needed for 2 Sweet Kids in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Part-time Nanny needed in Kingwood for 5 year old boy and 1.5 year old girl.
School pickup needed for my 5 year old boy and 1.5 year old girl. Homework, snack, activity supervision needed as well as dinner prep and cleanup, loading dishwasher, occasional light laundry. Must have own car, references,... More

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$17–18/hr
Cleveland, TX • 4 miles away

A sitter for boy and girl twins and a girl...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 5:30am (flexible)

Hi my names Kinsey and I have twins ones a boy and ones a girl they are infants and I have a two year old toddler

I work nights so I need someone there with them while I work I get off at 6:00am

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$21–25/hr
Spring, TX • 24 miles away

Weekend help for 27 month old twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 7:00pm (flexible)

Twin boys who are 27 months old. Also two loving dogs. Mom and dad looking to get out on weekends and do chores around the house while someone attends to the boys.
Take care of the boys from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed. 7:30am to 7:00pm. Breakfast lunch and dinner. Light... More

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$17–21/hr
Willis, TX • 20 miles away

Date night baby sitter for a fun 3 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Kannon is a 3 year old boy, very smart and very fun! He is potty trained (minus his night time pull up), and he a very self sufficient kind of boy.

I need a sitter for weekends. Typically late evening pick ups, maybe an occasional overnight with an early morning pick up.

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$18–22/hr
Spring, TX • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for a toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 3:00pm (flexible)

I am a single parent. Newly divorced. I have a very energetic 4 year old adjusting to the change.
I need help picking her up from school and to watch her so that I can run errands or go places.
No set schedule

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$17–20/hr
Conroe, TX • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for Baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

small family very welcoming and friendly. we need an extra set of hands occasionally
Watch baby for a couple hours, feed baby, change diapers and wash baby bottles.

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$17–21/hr
Splendora, TX • 9 miles away

Part-time nanny for night time work

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 7:00am

Both hard working healthcare professionals who need help at night to recover from the work day
The sitter would need to do no more then basic child care of making sure my son is fed, changed, and sleeps
Schedule is likely to change based on a rotating work schedule

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$10–11/hr
Conroe, TX • 23 miles away

A very energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I just need an occasional babysitter

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$10–20/hr
Kingwood, TX • 21 miles away

Overnight childcare for my sweet 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 5 year old daughter and a 2 year old daughter. As of now I only need care for my 5 year old

I need someone to come over at 5pm and feed my 5 year old daughter if she hasn’t ate already and maybe do homework if she has some. She goes to bed around 8:30-9:30. I’ll just need you to stay in... More

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$10–20/hr
Kingwood, TX • 21 miles away

Overnight childcare for my sweet 5 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 5 year old daughter and a 2 year old daughter. As of now I only need care for my 5 year old

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$10–15/hr
Splendora, TX • 9 miles away

Weekend sitter for two playful, loving kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

Hello, my name is Faith and I have two beautiful kids who are awesome!!
I would just need someone to watch them until I get off at my house where they feel comfortable and have everything that they need.

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$17–21/hr
Kingwood, TX • 20 miles away

Sitter need for mildly Autistic 3 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey My fiancée and I have a 3 year old with mild autism and occasionally need a sitter to watch him so we can go out and get a break from time to time.
We really only need them to watch him and make sure he's feed and doesn’t destroy anything or get hurt while we are gone.
We live in the Kingwood... More

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$18–22/hr
Porter, TX • 19 miles away

after school sitter for one kiddo

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for care for my 10 yr old after school getting her off the bus and help with homework until mom or dad get home

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$13–20/hr
Splendora, TX • 9 miles away

Part time Sitter For a energetic 3 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Hello I am looking for someone that is experienced and love kids and is willing to help me with my 3 year old daughter she is in the process of potty training your responsibility will helping with potty training also cooking just for her teaching and educating her as well.i work from home I have 2... More

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