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.

$17–20/hr
Leesburg, VA • 15 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 • 5 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 • 15 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 • 15 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 • 18 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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$16–22/hr
Ashburn, VA • 20 miles away

5 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

we are family's of 4 ,my 5 year old is low special need help , and my 2 year old goes to day
mostly we would want someone who would help to pick from bus stop and stay with him until 4pm , we are much flexible with the time

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$22–45/hr
Ashburn, VA • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter for one three year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are the Schleif family. We have one, three year old boy who has a great imagination, loves to play and have fun!
We are looking for a sitter willing to interact, play, and relax with our son. We would need someone on occasion during the day and some evenings who can feed dinner and snacks,... More

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$10–28/hr
Aldie, VA • 16 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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$16–16/hr
Ashburn, VA • 18 miles away

Sitter / nanny for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I an looking for a nanny for my two boys. They love to read books, play and go outside
Play, take the boys outside for bikes, playground etc. read books . Keep the boys busy and ensure their safety. I can pay cash, $550 per week.

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$15–21/hr
Ashburn, VA • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for 5 yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

A babysitter is needed for a 5-year-old after school between 3 to 5 pm every weekday.
Someone who can watch while the kid is playing at our home in Ashburn and help her read elementary books. Pls message me, if interested.

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$10–20/hr
Leesburg, VA • 15 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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$16–20/hr
Winchester, VA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for a four month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we’re a new family of three (+ two kitties) looking for some help for when mom (Jenna) goes back to work.
Basic infant care (diapers, feeding bottles, nap times, etc)
Help with small house tasks involving our child (laundry, cleaning bottles, etc)
Schedule is likely to be a consistent 2-3... More

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$20–25/hr
Sterling, VA • 22 miles away

Occasional Babysitter for one 3 Year Old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am in search of a trustworthy, fun, and loving babysitter to care for my 3 year old daughter. Looking for a babysitter during the weekday or for date nights.

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