$15–25/hr
Stone Ridge, VA • 23 miles away

Backup Care for 15 Month Old

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.

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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$18–21/hr
Haymarket, VA • 18 miles away

Overnight babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a small family of four. Needing a few days for overnight care for our infant.
Babysitter will care for infant overnight. Change diapers, prepare bottles, wash bottles and change clothes when needed.

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$15–20/hr
Round Hill, VA • 25 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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$23–27/hr
Linden, VA • 7 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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$10–28/hr
Aldie, VA • 23 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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$10–50/hr
Washington, VA • 12 miles away

Babysitter Needed For 2 Babies & 1 Toddler...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/26

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Our extended family is celebrating the holidays and hoping to have dinner at the restaurant, so we're just looking for a sitter to watch the children while we're out for dinner.

Ideally, the children will all be asleep throughout this time.
Our extended family is celebrating the holidays and... More

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$10–16/hr
Warrenton, VA • 16 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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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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Backup Care for 15 Month Old

Backup Care for 15 Month Old

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Overnight babysitter

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Occasional sitter for infant and toddler

Part-Time Sitter Needed for Our Energetic...

Part-Time Sitter Needed for Our Energetic...

Babysitter Needed For 2 Babies & 1 Toddler...

Babysitter Needed For 2 Babies & 1 Toddler...

Looking for reliable sitter for one year old.

Looking for reliable sitter for one year old.

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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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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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