$20–27/hr
Olympia, WA • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 sweet, playful girls!

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.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are the O’Donnells : Family of 4 that moved to WA from TX a few months ago and have no family or friends here haha!

We have 2 girls : Genesee (Genny) age 3.5 yrs old & Eloise (Ellie) age 2 yrs old.

& 3 cats!! Chris, Kyle, & Sterling

We need an occasional sitter when my husband and I want... More

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$18–20/hr
Olympia, WA • 16 miles away

Need child care every other Saturday for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Smart, kind, goofy and sometimes stubborn ?

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$15–25/hr
Olympia, WA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for two elementary school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 11:30pm

I have two children, two cats, and two dogs. my children are pretty self sufficient but do need some reminding.
I would need care for the month of December on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come Januarythe schedule will be changing but I would not know until late December. My schedule is fixed to... More

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$20–35/hr
Olympia, WA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for two awesome toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Awesome boy/girl twin Kindergarteners, a lovable golden, and a playful cat will be your housemates when sitting. We love the outdoors and take advantage of being walking distance to puget sound and a park. Art projects, lots of reading, making forts, and battling with lightsabers are examples of... More

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$21–25/hr
Olympia, WA • 22 miles away

One toddler, 3 dogs needed 3 days a week...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

We are a family with mom, dad and other mom, teen daughter and 2 year old.
We just need someone 3 days a week to watch Gavin when one parent goes to work until the next comes home.

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$21–25/hr
Lacey, WA • 22 miles away

Part time for 2 great kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two daughters,two dogs and a mom and dad who need a break every now and again.
Occasionally, probably 1-2 times a month, usually in the evenings for a few hours.

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$22–35/hr
Olympia, WA • 25 miles away

Mommy-Daddy Evening Helper

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we are a busy working family with 3 little ones who all attend full time day care.
We are just looking for some extra help in the evening to get everyone ready for school and for bed

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$17–25/hr
Olympia, WA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for 10-month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm

Hi! We are looking for a part-time nanny that will be available Monday - Thursday from 9am to 2pm to watch our son in our home.

About us: We are first time parents from CA who work from home. Our son is 10-months old and is starting solids. He can be shy at first, but once he warms up to you he... 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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Occasional sitter for 2 sweet, playful girls!

Occasional sitter for 2 sweet, playful girls!

Need child care every other Saturday for...

Need child care every other Saturday for...

Part time sitter for two elementary school...

Part time sitter for two elementary school...

Part-time sitter for two awesome toddlers...

Part-time sitter for two awesome toddlers...

One toddler, 3 dogs needed 3 days a week...

One toddler, 3 dogs needed 3 days a week...

Part time for 2 great kids

Part time for 2 great kids

Mommy-Daddy Evening Helper

Mommy-Daddy Evening Helper

Part-time sitter for 10-month old

Part-time sitter for 10-month old

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Babysitting FAQ

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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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