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.

$15–20/hr
Richmond, VA • 23 miles away

Sitter for morning and night

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

So we need a sitter that can watch her from 6 am - 8ish am and drop her off at daycare and then pick her up4pm and watch her till 6:30 pm and give her a bath and stuff by then if possible

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$20–30/hr
Richmond, VA • 17 miles away

Part time Nanny for a toddlers

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

This schedule is set for the year giving plenty of time to make plans, including a week off every month
We do have a dog so we would love someone willing to take the dog for a small walk during the day
My wife and I work an unusual schedule that starts early in the morning. Most days would not be... More

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$19–23/hr
Henrico, VA • 20 miles away

Overnight Nanny Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello,

I am looking for an overnight nanny for my 11 and 3 year old for 2 nights. I would need someone to get my daughters to and from the bus and daycare.

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$13–28/hr
Richmond, VA • 24 miles away

Energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Watch my child make dinner and lunch play with him let him sleepwhen he’s tired
Watch my child make dinner and lunch play with him let him sleepwhen he’s tired

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$13–23/hr
Richmond, VA • 22 miles away

Date Night Babysitter for Kindergarter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! We are a family of 3, with one kindergarten aged child. Looking to having the occasional date night again. Our daughter enjoys playing with toys and games. We hope a sitter will enjoy doing those things with her. We do have multiple food allergies so we would enjoy someone who is... More

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$18–20/hr
Henrico, VA • 15 miles away

Sitter for two energetic girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 1:30pm

Family of 4 residing in Henrico, VA. We enjoy laughing and doing fun activities.
We need assistance day to day with care of our 2 girls, Monday-Friday.

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$17–20/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 15 miles away

Midweek After School sitter for sporty...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Family of five with both parents working outside the house, older two are in middle and high school while youngest is a third grader that needs some supervision after school before mom gets home from work
Help with homework, motivate him to stay active in the afternoon and balance activity with... More

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$13–20/hr
Richmond, VA • 15 miles away

Looking for a sitter for are two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

We have a two year and a four month old my older child loves to play outside and color a lot and do crafts. My husband and I work full time he works for wegmans and I work at a daycare.
We ask the sitter to take care of are two girls and play and be outdoors and keeping a schedule for my older... More

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$17–21/hr
Bowling Green, VA • 18 miles away

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter Needed: Morning...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30am (flexible)

We are seeking a reliable and caring part-time nanny/babysitter to help with our children’s morning school drop-off. The ideal candidate will have a safe driving record, a warm personality, and experience with children.
Safely transport children to school every morning (Monday to Friday).
Maintain a... More

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$19–23/hr
Richmond, VA • 24 miles away

Tuesday/Friday shift work sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00pm

I have 3 wonderful children. My eldest, is my son. He is 11 and maturing every day, he does have learning disabilities in reading and math. My younger two are sweet sassy fearless girls.
School drop off/pick up, getting youngest to daycare, homework, light meal prep, evening routines
I work shift... More

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$17–18/hr
Richmond, VA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter needed for sweet toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Looking for part time sitter for our 15 month old daughter. Schedule needed is Tuesdays-Thursdays 1pm - 5pm. Responsibilities are keeping our daughter safe, entertained (including reading to her), nurtured, and feeding her lunch and snack in her high chair while I work from home. My husband and I... More

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$20–24/hr
Richmond, VA • 16 miles away

Kids information

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 5 year old that’s in Kindergarten and a 2 year old that is not potty trained, does cry a lot not use to strangers Grandma will be home use her as needed for 2 year old

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$10–18/hr
Richmond, VA • 23 miles away

Full time sitter for two silly boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 6:00pm

My babies are 5 and 1 they’re both boys. Massiah is the oldest ( MUH - SY - AHH ) He is 5 he is super picky and he loves to play with his brother they’re SUPER energetic. My youngest is named kye’len ( KY - LYN ) he is SUPER crazy lol he loves to dance and stomp his feet his favorite word is “ YEAH... More

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$20–25/hr
Richmond, VA • 18 miles away

On call nanny contacts needed pay good &...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/01 - 01/02

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

On call nanny needed just to build contacts for not now months later pay negotiable
Just like drive the child to school or pick them up from school simple things
Richmond va

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