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.

$12–13/hr
Denton, TX • 7 miles away

Part-time babysitter wanted for our infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family in search of a loving, caring and responsible babysitter

Well taking care of my newborn until I get home from work please. Making sure he drinks his already pumped breast milk every two hours until I get back please.

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$18–22/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 23 miles away

Occasional Sitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter, preferably on weekend nights, two to three times a month, at my house. Kids are 5 and 7 and well behaved. Times will only be around 6pm to 12am, at the max.

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$12–15/hr
Lewisville, TX • 19 miles away

As needed for 1 Ausome boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mom with an awesome kiddo on the spectrum who needs help some days.

Watch and play with kiddo as needed depending on the time of day. Experience with autism is a must.

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$15–22/hr
Roanoke, TX • 14 miles away

Need ASAP , Sundays ; 2pm-8pm

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are the Daniel’s,really chill family with some sweet kids! My daughter Aiyana and son Atlas are fun and lovable children
I just need a babysitter to cover the overlap in between me and my wife’s schedule.
I need some who can be here on time on Sundays by 2pm, and stay til 7:30-8pm

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$18–22/hr
Denton, TX • 10 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Adorable 7 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son is currently 7 months old and my husband has started traveling for work. I work from home and can set my own hours but need some help for client meetings and networking events. Looking for someone with a flexible schedule to come hang with our son while I away.
Play with Weston, read to him,... More

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$15–20/hr
Little Elm, TX • 18 miles away

Part Time Sitter for 2 Energetic Siblings

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a fun loving family looking for occasional summer care while kids are out of school and parents have to work. Main priority is entertaining the kids, keeping them safe, and well fed while parents are working!

Prepare snacks and lunch, engage in games and activities with kids, lay toddler... More

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$19–24/hr
Colleyville, TX • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for summer

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm

10 year old daughter going into 6th grade
7 year old son going into 2nd grade
2 year old son
Looking for a summer sitter to come 3x per week to help with the kids. This will include taking kids to activities, making lunch, etc. would like sitter to speak Spanish to kids so they can continue to... More

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$12–15/hr
Denton, TX • 13 miles away

Full time sitter for the two cutest kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

Hello! We are a blended family, Beth (mom), Mitchell (dad), Rustin (5), and Lilli (5)! We also have a 4 year old dog named Charlie!

We are needing a full time, reliable sitter to watch our babies! Responsibilities would be just making sure the kids are happy and having fun. The kids love going... More

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$12–15/hr
Aubrey, TX • 18 miles away

Nanny needed for 4 year old preschooler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a regular sitter or nanny for a happy and energetic 4 year old boy.

Provide Hands on guidance for learning and play. Supervise lunch and snacks.

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$18–22/hr
Flower Mound, TX • 16 miles away

Mid day sitter for almost 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hair stylist and personal trainer! Odd schedules! Active family. Two dogs. Potential to share with our friends in September.
Help keep our busy babe, BUSY. Currently 9 months and walking. Not looking for care till 11 or 12 months. Ignore the dogs, play with baby. Lunch and naps are main dat to... More

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$12–15/hr
Little Elm, TX • 18 miles away

Need weekly sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Need sitter on 3 Saturdays out the month for 5 hours each Saturday …. Just play with my son & keep him happy ……………… He loves to play skee ball
Air hockey, he loves his basketball & his trampoline……

The pay is $300 so it’s $20 an hour
If you are interested leave a call back number in my... More

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$10/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for an infant for a wfh mom.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of three. Mom works remotely 5 times a week and dad works in office.
I need my baby looked after while I work from home. Just play and feed him. That’s all.
Mondays to Fridays 10am to 4pm

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$18–22/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 15 miles away

Night time sitter for incredibly fun 10...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a bi-weekly sitter for very creative, very fun little girl. She loves arts and crafts, playing dolls, watching youtube, and baking. She's my built in best friend!

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$15–20/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 15 miles away

Part-time Sitter to go on outing with family

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3. Baby is 6 month old boy. Most of the time very easy to manage.
I need a sitter to come with me to places where I will not be able to carry the baby while receiving services like hair salon, massage parlor etc. The nanny should be comfortable meeting us in those locations and... More

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