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.

$10–22/hr
Houston, TX • 17 miles away

(Emergency/Back-Up) Sitter for (1) Baby Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are new(er) parents who, unfortunately, often are too busy throughout the week.

Our jobs/careers have made it increasingly difficult to take a minute during the day and so we are looking for help with our baby daughter.

• Feeding (Liquids)
• Food Preparation
• Reading
• Play-Time (and... More

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$11–19/hr
Missouri City, TX • 18 miles away

Evening Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

My daughter Evie is 3 years old, super sweet with lots if energy. I have a dog named Chapo, hes super sweet with lots of energy!

Need someone to pick my daughter up from daycare & take care of her until i get home from work.

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$20–24/hr
Houston, TX • 20 miles away

Nanny for 1.5-year-old and 4-year-old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a nanny for our 1.5-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son.

We have a 6-year-old Labradoodle, Olive. She is energetic and loves everyone.

Our children enjoy going to the park, riding bikes, and generally spending time outside whenever possible. They are curious kids who loves... More

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$18–25/hr
Houston, TX • 14 miles away

Long term full-time Nanny for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have 2 beautiful boys (8, 6mo). Mother stays at home to watch the infant and father travels often for work. We want to instill our children with strong values and work ethic. Unfortunately, our younger son was born with cleft lip/palate. He underwent his first lip repair surgery and recovering... More

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$19–23/hr
Houston, TX • 18 miles away

Part time sitter needed for 13 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

I have a 13 yo boy who gets out of school at 5 pm at Pershing middle school.
I need someone to pick up my son from school, take him to his various activities (home, mathnasium, gym), bring him home, help withomework, occasional errandslike when he forgets he has a project due the next day.
I have... More

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$10–11/hr
Houston, TX • 21 miles away

Experienced Full-Time Caregiver for 2 Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Our family is a close-knit collective, where each member contributes to the well-being of the whole.

We seek a sitter to provide care for our two boys, 18 months and 3.5 years old.

Responsibilities include:
*Ensuring their safety and well-being
*Assisting with feeding
*Light housework... More

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$19–23/hr
Katy, TX • 5 miles away

Babysitter for weekends/late nights.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re looking for an ocasional, responsible and trustworthy babysitter for our 3 year old. Usually for weekends, date nights. Maybe once a month.
Needs to be comfortable around dogs. We have a friendly labrador retriever.
No household work required at all. Just babysitting.

As a babysitter... More

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$10–15/hr
Katy, TX • 4 miles away

Part- time for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I’m Tedra, mother of a 2 year old daughter and 14 year old son. Small family with big personalities
I will need sitter to watch my daughter and prepare meals for her throughout the day. I will have meals made sometimes as well you’ll just be responsible for giving them to her. If I need an... More

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$13/hr
Houston, TX • 21 miles away

Part-time care for energetic kindergartener

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My son has started kindergarten. I work long hours 2 times a week and would need care after school.

IL Texas in Pearland

Pick up from school. Help with homework and feed dinner. After school care until 8pm.

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$10–15/hr
Cypress, TX • 14 miles away

Full time nanny for a 9 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of four. A toddler that’s 3 years old and a new born that’s 3 months old. Looking for a nanny for my 8 months old.
Watching the baby while I work, feeding the baby, washing bottles, and playing with the baby.

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$20/hr
Fulshear, TX • 13 miles away

babysitter needed occasionally

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

babysitter needed occasionally for one infant
experience with infant is preferred
background check required
occasionally needed - 8 am to 5 pm (or 9am to 5pm) - one hour of unpaid lunch break is optional

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$18–28/hr
Houston, TX • 18 miles away

Part-Time sitter for energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need someone on Mondays and Wednesdays (2-3 days, flexible) to play with and feed our son, Max. We are looking for someone playful and patience. Must drive to take the kid to the park and activities nearby

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$10–15/hr
Katy, TX • 5 miles away

Babysitter required

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Need a babysitter for my 1 yrs old baby girl.
While she is asleep, i need help with some light vegetables cutting so that i can cook the food quickly.
Hindi speaking person required.

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$18–22/hr
Houston, TX • 11 miles away

Before (6:00am -8:00am) and After School...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for before (6:00am -8:30am) and after (3:30pm to 5:30pm) school care for my 10 yr old Autistic son and 7 yr old daughter who has ADHD that includes taking them to and from school. My son is non-verbal and not potty trained, he wears pullups. He can communicate some. I need someone who is... More

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