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.

$12–15/hr
Winchester, VA • 4 miles away

Single Father needs a Sitter ... HELP !.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm

Single Father of two boys ... Six (6) and eight years old. We've been living in the same location in Winchester Va. for 8 years.
Watch my son @ my home 4 hours, and drop off to school at Frederick Douglas Elementary
Two blocks from the lake @ Shenandoah U ...

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$19–32/hr
Shenandoah Junction, WV • 17 miles away

Part time help for Under 12 months

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I are new to the area. Looking for in home care for our baby boy.
Care for our baby, must be okay with dogs. Normal daily activities including reading, playing, washing bottles.

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$16–20/hr
Winchester, VA • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for a four month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we’re a new family of three (+ two kitties) looking for some help for when mom (Jenna) goes back to work.
Basic infant care (diapers, feeding bottles, nap times, etc)
Help with small house tasks involving our child (laundry, cleaning bottles, etc)
Schedule is likely to be a consistent 2-3... More

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$15–20/hr
Winchester, VA • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 energetic 4 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family home with 3 dogs and 1 toddler and husband and wife husband works days and I'm stay at home
Just need someone to come and interact with my toddler a couple days a week until he starts school and maybe after as well
Live in shawneeland and we just moved in and my 4 year old not in school yet... More

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$18–25/hr
Boyce, VA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for 8 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a kind and nurturing nanny to care for our 8 month old son in our home. Our son is always smiling and is very active. We're hoping to find the right person!
We need someone to care for our son on Mondays 8:30am to 5pm. This includes feedings, diaper changing, play time,... More

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$15–20/hr
Shepherdstown, WV • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for awesome 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are moving to Shepherdstown in December and would like to have a babysitter for date nights every couple of weeks. Our daughter just turned seven.
The sitter would need to be at our house with our seven year old daughter. She likes arts and crafts, movies, reading, and games like Uno. The sitter... More

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$15–28/hr
Cross Junction, VA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 3:30pm

We have a almost 3 yr old boy and a 6 month old girl who both are very active. Both love to run around/crawl and play. both absorb everything like a sponge
Looking for someone to watch both kids and interact with them more than we can during the work day, educational activities would be great, and... More

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$18–22/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 energetictoddlers

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/12

8:30am - 12:30pm

Torres family busy big family. Hi Torres family we are a big family looking for an occasional sitter for some important upcoming dates. Need an older lady preferably to be a loving patient sitter for my girls.
Take care of very sensitive girls and make sure to change diapers regularly

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$18–35/hr
Berryville, VA • 7 miles away

Occasional sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 3-year old daughter Dalton and live in Berryville. We both work full time (Devon works in Winchester and I work near Tysons) and Dalton attends daycare in Sterling.
We are looking for a sitter who can babysit for date nights and help when I have to go out of town with dropping off and... More

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$15–20/hr
Winchester, VA • 4 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic kids.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello,

I am a mom of two kids (boy 8 and girl 5), looking for a sitter for before and after school care.

I am looking for a sitter for before/after school care. My kids attend RedBud Run Elementary.
1. I leave for work at 7:00 am, school bus drop off is at 8:30 am. Pick up at 3:45 pm and stay... More

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$10–20/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 19 miles away

Weekly sitter/nanny for one high energy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of three. Our son is smart, and funny. He'll definitely keep your days intresting. We also have a dog, King, and a cat, West
Duties would include- standard child care (changing diapers, snack, dinner). The dog would need to be walked (only once a night). General tidying (nothing... More

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