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.

$17–19/hr
Azle, TX • 22 miles away

Date Night Caregiver (Some Overnights)

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a responsible & caring individual to provide date night care, some overnight. Responsibilities include caring for our children (ages 2 and 12), managing our two dogs and one cat, light housekeeping, and cooking. Candidates must be comfortable with pets, managing a range of ages, & perform... More

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$19–23/hr
Azle, TX • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic boy and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four with two cats and two dogs. We are in need of a nanny who is willing to be flexible.

The sitter needs to be loving, caring, patient and understanding! The kids are easy just need supervision.

The schedule would be the last week of every month for 3-4 days in that week!

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$12–24/hr
Rhome, TX • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a young family with lots of energy! We are pretty chill and don’t get in a fuss about much , just trying to provide the best life for our kids that we can. We always have tons of snacks and lots of play time. Just looking for a responsible sitter that our kids are comfortable with.

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$16–23/hr
Justin, TX • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter with flexibility in...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 5 month old and need occasional sitting while I get some chores done
Playtime, bottle feed and diaper change. Our son follows a routine and usually is good with his scheduled naps
Day, afternoon evening. Need flexibility

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$10–20/hr
Justin, TX • 20 miles away

Part-Time Sitter For a 9 Month Old Baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi ! My name is Haley, & Dads name is Moe. We’re the parents of a beautiful 9 month old named Stepfun. I can’t wait to meet you & for you to meet our family.

I recently started a work from home job and my child’s father leaves for work around 1:00 PM so I’ll need someone to come over to my home... More

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$20–35/hr
Justin, TX • 20 miles away

New Family of 3. Parents work...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

New family of 3 as of October 2024. Seeking long term care 2-3 days per week during the week. Both parents work remote and will be home, but need someone present to attend to baby during work day.
Monitor new born baby( 3 months)
Light cleaning
Feeding baby( bottle)
76247Justin Tx

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$15–23/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for occasional events

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I have a sweet 4 year old. Looking for a caring person to pick up and/or drop off at school. Stay with her until I get home from work.

Arrive at home 615am, take her to school at 7am and/or pick up from school at 530pm bring home, give prepared meals, play, etc.

Location: Fort Worth

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$15–23/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 24 miles away

Occasionally need sitter to pick up/drop...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Sweet 4 year old girl who is currently in school. Looking for someone to help with pick up and drop off.

Specifically taking her to school and picking up until I get home from work

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$10–23/hr
Haslet, TX • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for boy and girl 1 year...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi I’m tkeyah I have twins boy and girl 1 years old very energetic and fun to be around

I need someone to watch for a few hours while I’m work to feed snack and dinner and put down to bed

Located in haslet sunday-Thursday

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$18–30/hr
Haslet, TX • 24 miles away

Part- time care for my 8 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I work overnight at Amazon. I’m in the process of getting my TSA job so it’s hard to find a somebody to watch her besides my momma and she needs a break from watching her because she been helping me since I had her .

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$14–20/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 23 miles away

Energetic Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

I have a 3-year-old who is very energetic but is also really independent. He is potty trained and speaks most of his needs. I have a demanding job in which I operate commercial vehicles, so my schedule is really tight. The job function will require picking my child up from school between the time of... More

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$10–23/hr
Azle, TX • 22 miles away

part-time sitter for 1-year-old in Azle, TX

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am the grandmother who cares for baby 1-2 days a week while parents work. I work from home most weeks and need help while I'm home working.
care for 1 year old while I work from home feeding, napping, playing. need for 1-2 days for 8 hours routating day
Azle TX

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$17–21/hr
Justin, TX • 20 miles away

LIVE IN Babysitter for 1 week needed for a...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/25 - 10/26

5:00pm - 4:00pm

We have a 9 year old son and two small goldendoodle dogs who are well behaved.
We actually need someone to live in the home with our 9 year old from October 24-October 30. It would be taking him to school and picking him up. Taking care of the dogs and light house keeping as needed.The weekend is... More

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$18–22/hr
Denton, TX • 24 miles away

Someone to Pickup and Drop off my two boys...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Just recently moved to Denton, I live here with my wife and four kids, She works 12hrs shifts at the hospital and I work over the road. I’m usually away from home two weeks at a time..We’re Looking for help to drop my two older boys to school and picked up after school
My two boys needs to be... More

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