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.

$18–22/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 13 miles away

Excited third grader!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My daughter is 8, she is energetic and creative.Loves gardening, arts, film, amd painting her nails. Please come join our family!
Babysit after school and occasional weekends. Meal prep,homework help, math tutoring.

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$10–15/hr
Stafford, VA • 21 miles away

Sitter monday-friday

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Watch my kids while i work from home
Maybe do some structured activities
Text me to set up an interview

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$11–20/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 15 miles away

Sitter for an energetic 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We are moving into our very first home on October 1st. My son has had the same babysitter since he was 2 years old. His grandfather has assisted in picking him up from there and caring for him from 6pm- bedtime until I return home from work typically after 11pm. With this move my dad will no longer... More

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$15–20/hr
Stafford, VA • 21 miles away

Part Time sitter for a smart and tenacious...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3. Our little one is 3 turning 4 on Halloween. We are very easy going and do require much
The sitter thatI need is just asked to watch over our little one and make meals just breakfast and lunch. She is very chill once she gets to know you and very easy to please.
Sometimes there... More

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$18–22/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 9 miles away

Full-time sitter for baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 5:00pm

Two dedicated parents with demanding schedules but looking for reliable, responsible and committed sitter for baby
Feed baby, change diaper, provide responsible care to baby in our absence

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$16–24/hr
Bumpass, VA • 11 miles away

Before and after care needed for 2 girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

Hi! Im looking for a part time, 2-3 days a week.
Responsibilities include:
*driving to and from school - morning pick up is 7 and afternoon pickup is 230
*ensuring they do their homework and evening chores
*light meal prep on occasion
*ok with animals - 1 puppy and 2 cats
*Rates are... More

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$10–15/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 15 miles away

Single mom of a 9yo boy in need of before...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Single mom with early morning schedule. My9yo sun needs help getting to and from school.
No cooking required, just watching him until I get home and possibly driving to soccer practice on Monday nights.
My work doesn't always start and end at the same time. that is my biggest challenge.

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$18–22/hr
Locust Grove, VA • 10 miles away

Part time nanny for twin newborn boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

New family looking for an experienced and professional nanny to take care of twin newborn boys.
Basic child care, feeding, changing, overall taking care for the twin boys.
Both my husband and I work 4 (10hour) day work weeks in stafford county. I run a coffee shop and he works in transportation. My... More

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$14–19/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 9 miles away

Need flexible sitter asap

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Myself, my girlfriend And our child Charlotte. She is about 20 months old, very sweet and easy to tend to
We would ideally want our sitter to read to, play with, maybe feed the baby.
SUN MON TUE WED

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$17–35/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 17 miles away

Part-time baby sitter for busy 10 month old!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are first time parents to a 10 month old baby boy. We are a family of three. Husband works full-time and wife is a stay-at home mom for now. The days are busy and some supporta few times a week from a sitter would help us to better manage our weeks and function.
At the moment we would like a... More

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$18–22/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 12 miles away

Need a Sitter ASAP

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We have 4 children. Three of them go to school and our youngest stays home.
Watch our youngest child at home. Help with meal prep for child. Help with potty training.

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$19–23/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 9 miles away

PART-TIME SITTER FOR 7YR OLD BOY

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

HELLO, MY NAME RAHMISH. I'M A SINGLE DAD, RAISING MY 7YR OLD SON/ALEX.
MAKE SURE ALEX, GETS ON THE BUS..IN THE MORNING @8:20 & PICK HIM UP, FROM BUS STOP @3:45. MAKE SURE, HIS HOMEWORK IS COMPLETED & POSSIBLY/ASSIST W/DINNER.
I'M A UPS DRIVER & MY SCHEDULE, VARIES.

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$15–20/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler and infant....

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Veteran family stayed in VA after service. No family near by. Looking for some help around the house and with young children.
Mostly play with toddler, maybe some light meal prepping. And tidying up the areas they play in. One of the parents will always be home as we both WFH. But will... More

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$9–16/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 12 miles away

I’m in need of overnight care

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I work an overnight shift and I’m looking for someone to just keep a watch over both of my children and prepare them for bedtime

I’m need someone to read to both of my children nightly and prepare them for bed.

Compensation would be $375 every 2 weeks

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