$20–24/hr
Henrico, VA • 25 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives Kids, Prepares...

Q: 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.

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.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our three children, ages 7, 11 and 14. The position ideally starts on or before February 11, 2025 (flexible start date). Work days are Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Responsibilities include driving the children, preparing meals and snacks, and light... More

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$10–20/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter with boy and girl. Easy...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30pm - 1:30am (flexible)

Details on phone, respectful team that enjoy activities. Easily family

Make sure nothing happens to the kids , real simple . Respectful and ready to play

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$19–30/hr
Palmyra, VA • 23 miles away

Date night sitting job for 3 well behaved...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/17

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

Mom dad and three great kids. Our children are polite and well behaved.

Mom and dad just need the occassional date night on Friday. Friday is typically pizza and movie night in our house so sitter will have dinner provided and the kids chilled out in front of a movie.

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$20–24/hr
Midlothian, VA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for my toddler &...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

I am a single mother with 2 kids. I work full time so I can really use some help with my toddler & preschooler

Drop kids off in the morning. Periodically I will need kids picked up and an evening sitter

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$20–24/hr
Manakin Sabot, VA • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a caring and responsible babysitter for our two children, ages toddler and preschool. The start date is flexible, starting on April 4, 2025. The job includes preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, and providing sick care when needed. You will drive the children and handle... More

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$15–24/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a reliable tutor to care for our two elementary-aged children. The start date is in the summer. The tutor will assist with tutoring and manage a learning pod. Responsibilities include teaching them creative writing, reading, spellings, engaging in educational activities, and... More

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$15–20/hr
Henrico, VA • 21 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler with Special...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 2:00am (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on January 3, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with shifts from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM, covering all days of the week. The ideal candidate has a car and experience with special needs and multiples. Responsibilities include bedtime routines, caring... More

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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Reliable Babysitter Drives Kids, Prepares...

Reliable Babysitter Drives Kids, Prepares...

Part time sitter with boy and girl. Easy...

Part time sitter with boy and girl. Easy...

Date night sitting job for 3 well behaved...

Date night sitting job for 3 well behaved...

Part time sitter for my toddler &...

Part time sitter for my toddler &...

Caring Babysitter for Two Young Children...

Caring Babysitter for Two Young Children...

Babysitter Needed for Two Elementary...

Babysitter Needed for Two Elementary...

Babysitter Needed for Toddler with Special...

Babysitter Needed for Toddler with Special...

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