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.

$22–26/hr
Frisco, TX • 24 miles away

Part time need for school pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

A grateful Family needing help with school drop off. From Dallas to Frisco.

Pick up from school and drop off at home. Days vary on our work schedule. We tell you the needs before the month starts

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$15–15/hr
McKinney, TX • 13 miles away

McKinney mom lookingfor babysitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/01

7:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

Seeking a dependable babysitter to care for my 3-year-old twin girls and 5-year-old boy every Sunday from 8 AM to 5 PM. I need someone energetic who can facilitate both outdoor and indoor activities, keeping them engaged rather than just watching TV. If you're interested, please message me!
Seeking... More

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$10–12/hr
Princeton, TX • 7 miles away

part-time sitter for my toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s just my daughter and our cat and I ,my daughter is 3 and our cat is 1
wait for her to wake up,take her to the potty, give her breakfast, playtime.

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$10–20/hr
Plano, TX • 23 miles away

Toddler babysitter ASAP

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are the Toruno family. It is just 3 of us myself my fiancé and our 2 year old daughter. We also have 2 fur babies. We have a frenchie and a toy poodle.
Need ocasional baby sitting 1 or 2 times a month. Would like you to be as attentive to Dream as possible. She has a whole play area she... More

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$15–23/hr
Lavon, TX • 11 miles away

Weekday sitter/nanny for one 11 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Currently a family of 3 with a dog and two cats. Levi will be a year in December. Michael (Levi’s dad) and Emily (Levi’s mom) are married and in their late 20s. Emily works from home, so she will be available when needed. We’re a very laid back family.

We really just need someone to watch/play... More

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$15–20/hr
Princeton, TX • 7 miles away

Occasional sitter for 1 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I are looking for a sitter for our one year old daughter, Eleanor
We are looking for a sitter for occasional date nights! No set schedule!
Location will always be at our home!

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$20–24/hr
Richardson, TX • 25 miles away

Looking for a reliable sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hello im a single dad looking for extra help with my daughter when i have to work

Im a single dad and i jus need help with dropping off from school and picking her up until i get off work

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$20–24/hr
Plano, TX • 23 miles away

Part nanny for baby and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

2yr old girl and 4 month old - need support for mom to attend virtual classes and study.

In the process of learning ASL as a family, would like someone that can help the kids keep learning with us.

Christian home (S. Baptist/Non-Denom) would ideally like someone of same or similar faith as we... More

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$17–19/hr
Wylie, TX • 14 miles away

Sitter/Nanny for two kids(30 hrs)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Looking for a regular Sitter for afternoon hours only. Job to start ASAP.

Feed snacks and dinner
Help with homework.
Light house chores and cleaning.
Toddler and little Kid related activities

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$19–21/hr
Plano, TX • 20 miles away

Drop off & pick ups from school

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello.

I am currently looking to hire a reliable person to help me drop off my kids at school and pick them up from school. Flexibility is important for those two days.

The schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday from 7AM to 9 AM and then pick ups from 3:40-5 PM.

We are in Plano and schools are... More

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$15–18/hr
Frisco, TX • 24 miles away

Full time sitter needed for after school care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter for our 10 year old boy mostly after school care. He goes to Curtsinger elementary school in Frisco. He is pretty self sufficient and very independent. We need some help with picking him up from school and staying with him until 6 pm. It’s recurring job for 3-4 days a... More

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$15–17/hr
Anna, TX • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Sitter needed to support mom working remotely with structured learning activities and outdoor exercises for toddler boys.

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$10–23/hr
McKinney, TX • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for one child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my son is a 9 year old schooler. I will need someone for occasional weekends when I want to hang out. I will also need someone to help me with picking him up from after school care and take him to appointments ( when I can’t get to him in a timely manner). I would like a meet and greet prior... More

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Part time need for school pick up

Part time need for school pick up

McKinney mom lookingfor babysitter for 3 kids

McKinney mom lookingfor babysitter for 3 kids

part-time sitter for my toddler

part-time sitter for my toddler

Toddler babysitter ASAP

Toddler babysitter ASAP

Weekday sitter/nanny for one 11 month old...

Weekday sitter/nanny for one 11 month old...

Occasional sitter for 1 year old girl

Occasional sitter for 1 year old girl

Looking for a reliable sitter

Looking for a reliable sitter

Part nanny for baby and toddler

Part nanny for baby and toddler

Sitter/Nanny for two kids(30 hrs)

Sitter/Nanny for two kids(30 hrs)

Drop off & pick ups from school

Drop off & pick ups from school

Full time sitter needed for after school care

Full time sitter needed for after school care

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for one child

Part-time sitter for one child

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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