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
Kaufman, TX • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for sweet little...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

We are the Lopez family. My husband and I live in Kaufman, TX and have 3 children.
Fix meals and snacks, put my son down for naps and help with potty training
I need a sitter 3 days a week

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$15–20/hr
Waxahachie, TX • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for one newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

My name is Dalton and my wife's name is Kylee. We are currently looking
Take care of baby, occasionally cleaning of dirt bottles, diaper bin, babies clothes etc.

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$10–20/hr
Red Oak, TX • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for two lovely energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, me and my husband are 1st time parents to our beautiful twins Noah & Nailah. They are about to be 1 in September and are full of life and energy. Very independent when it comes to growing up.
Not only help with the twins with skills such as, eating, walking, talking, teaching ASL, and... More

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$10–15/hr
Crandall, TX • 21 miles away

Sitter needed for 1 year old twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

I have twin babies and need a regular sitter
Definite schedule weekly.

Help take care of my twin babies
Sitter will have a regular schedule.

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$10–24/hr
Lancaster, TX • 20 miles away

Idk idk idk

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Funny loving nice kind carrying and loving and joy full like to cook have fun

Make baby bottle watch baby burp, baby change diaper and that’s all for now

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$10–15/hr
Rice, TX • 12 miles away

9 year old 13 year old daughter for as...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 13 year old daughter and 9 year old son who are very sweet and very mellow

Looking for an as needed sitter in the home that can be here with my 2 kids as needed

Rice TX

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$19–23/hr
Desoto, TX • 25 miles away

Part Time Sitter for Newborn and School...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a laidback and fun loving family. We like to watch movies, go to concerts and love game nights.
We would just need care for a few hours periodically when there is a band in town or for date night

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$19–23/hr
Desoto, TX • 25 miles away

Part-time Mother's Helper

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

Mom and dad are both educators and baby is 1 year old. Really need someone to assist my mom as she works from home
Need Mother's Helper. Grandma will be there and just needs a helper to assist with child care.
Schedule is really flexible. May not need every day and probably ends every day at 3:30 More

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$10–15/hr
Desoto, TX • 25 miles away

Looking for a loving energetic sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello I am Cassondra I have a very sweet energetic 2 year old boy is funny and loving I work from home and just need assistance with keeping him quite and someone to keep his attention .

No cleaning of the home or anything he picks up after himself we are on stages of potty training but main... More

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$10–16/hr
Dallas, TX • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 toddlers. Shift...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My ultimate goal is to find someone consistent so the kids can bond with someone they see on a regular basis. Also, for my sitter to bond with my children as well.

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$13–15/hr
Dallas, TX • 24 miles away

Part time Babysitter for 1 year old babygirl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30pm - 12:30am

I have a daughter name Karina I’m looking for a babysitter for part time Eventually full time my working days are flexible.

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$13–20/hr
Red Oak, TX • 19 miles away

Sitter for 2 Toddler Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

We are the Leotti’s. Dad (Dylan) and Mom (Amanda). We have 2 boys Andres (2) and Sebastian (1). Sebastian has special needs. He has down syndrome.

we are currently exploring child care options for our two boys, ages 2 and 1. We are looking for care three days a week, specifically Monday through... More

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$19–20/hr
Lancaster, TX • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two loveable twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

I am looking for someone experienced and compassionate to watch my 8- month old twins (boy & girl). I am fortunate to have two happy and healthy babies who do great with meeting new people. They are loveable and at their age they love to roll around and play. This job will be every Tuesday and... More

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$19–23/hr
Dallas, TX • 24 miles away

11 year old daughter can help with 1 year...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/17

8:00am - 10:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of four. We have a one year old boy and a eleven year old daughter.

Watch kids while I have csection done and husband can get kids once surgery is done. Change pampers and feed kids.

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