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.

$15–25/hr
Stone Ridge, VA • 24 miles away

Backup Care for 15 Month Old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for occasional backup care for my 15 month old. Schedule will be on an as-needed basis. Most need will be Mon & Fri afternoons, though may include additional time M-F when our full-time nanny is unavailable. Responsibilities will include feeding, playing, diaper change/potty training. No... More

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$19–21/hr
Knoxville, MD • 22 miles away

part-time babysitter for two lovely...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

hi there, we’re looking for a fun lovely babysitter to hang out with us! I have two kids, when is it almost 3 year-old boy and the other is a five-year-old girl who is in kindergarten at Lucy’s school. They are amazing kids, very easy to hang out with. We have a very beautiful home in the... More

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$22–26/hr
Leesburg, VA • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for sweet newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Married couple with a 5 week old in need of occasional night sitter, assistance with care
Assistance with Bedtime routine, feeding, diaper changes, bottle prep, soothing baby

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$15–18/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 21 miles away

Childcare for Gods children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

New to the area relocating from SC originally from Brooklyn NY. Single dad with two boys
Need the overall care for a 2,1 year old. Feeding cleaning potti training etc

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$25–30/hr
Leesburg, VA • 22 miles away

Loving family is looking for Mother’s...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm

We are a loving family looking for a hands on mothers helper and housekeeper located in Leesburg, VA. Start is ASAP, Long Term Monday- Friday care 2pm-7 p.m.
Two extremely kind and happy children 8-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl. Both are very intelligent and curious children.
Mother is... More

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$10–22/hr
Winchester, VA • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for dropping off our son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

Hello! My name is David and my wife is Heather. We have wonderful, energetic, and sweet little guy named Gabe. We love the outdoors, have a dog, and two cats who are always causing trouble. We are looking for some help with dropping off Gabe at school a couple days during the week when my wife... More

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$17–20/hr
Leesburg, VA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Our family is looking for a loving, energetic, reliable nanny to care for our 17 month old. My husband and I both work from home full time, but need extra set of hands while in meetings and around the house.

Key Responsibilities:
- Play and engage with kid;
- Maintain schedule (son takes 1 nap a... More

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$15–20/hr
Round Hill, VA • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 years old son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a babysitter for our son, Leo while we are staying in our family’s house as we are working during the day and we don’t have a daycare to rely on.
Helping with breakfast/lunch, playing with Leo, diaper change, Making sure that he is safe
12/16-20 and few weeks in early-mid... More

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$20–22/hr
Leesburg, VA • 22 miles away

Need help with my 8 year old daughter...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I am looking for help with my 8 year old daughter from 12/4 thru 12/10 not including the weekends
I need help with meal prep, picking up and drop bus stop,
drive to after school activities
Leesburg VA 630 am to 730 am, and 300pm to 8 pm Wednesday thru Friday, and Monday thru Tuesday

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$23–27/hr
Linden, VA • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for infant and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I’m Danielle and currently looking for a sitter on my two kids.Baby girl just born late October and baby boy who is 17 months
Take care of both children occasionally when needed. Maddie(newborn) is still an infant and very fragile so experience with newborns is a must. She drinks breast milk... More

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$15–25/hr
Leesburg, VA • 22 miles away

occasional sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

we both work full time and our little is in daycare during the work day. One dog in the mix but will be kept separated
Looking for nighttime care for occasional date nights, which would include dinner and bed time.
Dog will be in the house but kept away as she doesn’t like new people.

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$12–15/hr
Winchester, VA • 10 miles away

Single Father needs a Sitter ... HELP !.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm

Single Father of two boys ... Six (6) and eight years old. We've been living in the same location in Winchester Va. for 8 years.
Watch my son @ my home 4 hours, and drop off to school at Frederick Douglas Elementary
Two blocks from the lake @ Shenandoah U ...

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$10–28/hr
Aldie, VA • 24 miles away

Part-Time Sitter Needed for Our Energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm

We are a small family with one child who is 1 year old. We live in Aldie, Virginia, and are looking for a responsible and caring sitter to help with childcare.
We need the sitter to take care of our 1-year-old, including feeding, diaper changes, and keeping them engaged with age-appropriate... More

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$10–20/hr
Leesburg, VA • 22 miles away

Full-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey I have two toddler Estefani and Angel at first they both are shy but after they are playful and friendly
Play with them,Be careful with them not getting hurt giving them there snacks and bottle

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