$20–25/hr
Reston, VA • 23 miles away

Toddler sitter near Arrowbrook Centre...

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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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Professional working household near Arrowbrook Centre in Herndon seeking toddler sitter for recurring occasional visits (20-25$ DOE). Open to weekday, weeknight, and intermittent weekend coverage. Includes paid trial visit.

Please read all posted details below before applying:

*Must provide... More

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$15–21/hr
Ashburn, VA • 24 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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$22–50/hr
Reston, VA • 23 miles away

Occasional nanny for 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

New parents learning and adapting to our little one. Looking for a nanny to look after him for couple of hours twice or 3 times a week.
Play with the baby or look after him if he’s napping. Diaper changes as needed.

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$22–26/hr
Oakton, VA • 24 miles away

Weekend care for one 20 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We are looking for some regular weekend help with our 20 month old. Flexible on either Saturday or Sunday and hours.

Focus on baby, playing/changing, keeping areas where the baby is at tidy, meal care on occasion

Oakton. Flexible schedule

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$10–21/hr
Dumfries, VA • 17 miles away

Sitter for 3 girls

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Need a sitter to help with homework Monday-Wednesday and watch them while I work
I work overnight so the times would be 5:30pm-10:30pm

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$12–20/hr
Fairfax, VA • 20 miles away

Part time flexible childcare

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for part-time flexible childcare. 10-20 hours per week Tuesday with flex Mon/Wed/Thurs mornings. Located near Fairfax Wegmans. Boy 4yrs old Girl 2 yrs old. Perfect for homeschool/high school student, college student with flexible schedule, nanny share, or mom with another toddler. Message me... More

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$10–16/hr
Warrenton, VA • 6 miles away

Looking for reliable sitter for one year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family looking for reliable sitter to watch our 1 year old son. We work remote and will be in the room during the required hours.
Watch our 1 year old son while we work throughout the day. Hours can vary may not need sitter for the entire day.
Located in a safe neighborhood. Great for... More

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$15–22/hr
Manassas, VA • 12 miles away

Full Time Sitter/Nanny M-F for 8 Month Old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are 2 WFH parents seeking a sitter to come to our home and care for our 8 month old daughter. Responsibilities include playtime, diapers, bottle feeding/bringing to mom to breastfeed and offering solid foods.
We have 1 small people-friendly dog.
Sitter must offer proof of vaccination, be a... More

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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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Toddler sitter near Arrowbrook Centre...

Toddler sitter near Arrowbrook Centre...

Occasional sitter needed for 5 yr old

Occasional sitter needed for 5 yr old

Occasional nanny for 5 month old

Occasional nanny for 5 month old

Weekend care for one 20 month old

Weekend care for one 20 month old

Sitter for 3 girls

Sitter for 3 girls

Part time flexible childcare

Part time flexible childcare

Looking for reliable sitter for one year old.

Looking for reliable sitter for one year old.

Full Time Sitter/Nanny M-F for 8 Month Old...

Full Time Sitter/Nanny M-F for 8 Month Old...

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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