$17–22/hr
Pacific, WA • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter for date nights for two...

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

Hello! My husband and I have our 8 year old daughter and 3 year old son. Our kids get along great together. Our daughter is very independent and our son loves to keep busy. We are looking for someone to watch our kiddos so we can have an occasional date night on the weekends.

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$15–29/hr
Hobart, WA • 15 miles away

Before/After School care - Sitter for one kid

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Need help in picking up kid from school and looking after them until 5 pm. The kid should be picked up between 3-3:30 pm. Can discuss if you can also drop the kid but that is not a priority. Will need help in also preparing kid meal - dinner.

Ziva is 3 years old and is pretty easy to manage.
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$10–19/hr
Tacoma, WA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Two fun and loving kids who love to play outside and get creative Ages 6 and 8.
Driving kids to and from school. LIGHT house cleaning and homework help.
Puyallup area

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$22–26/hr
Puyallup, WA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Full time working mother in need of care for the 2 children. After school
After school care. Light meal prep. Kids are well behaved and respectful

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$26–30/hr
Renton, WA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 daughters

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

2 daughters ( 9 and 12) who need looking after while Mom is taking Wednesday evening and weekend courses.
manage, feed, supervise daughters every few weekends and regularly on Wednesday evenings

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$20–25/hr
Renton, WA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Need help with getting kids ready to school in the morning, perp breakfasts for kids, drop them to school and some house chores

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$20–21/hr
Auburn, WA • 13 miles away

Backup Sitter for Occasional Childcare

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four located in the Lakeland Hills neighborhood of Auburn, WA. Mom works from home full time and dad part time. Our son will be three in October and is a sweet, caring threenager. He loves to be active, paint, draw, read books, and play. Oldest son is 20 and lives at home.... More

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$27–32/hr
Renton, WA • 23 miles away

Caregiver needed for social baby boy and 2...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello caregivers! We have 3 fun-loving boys (1, 6 & 8.5 yo) and are looking for a playful sitter/nanny. We would prefer a caregiver with basic first aid/CPR certification since our 8 yo has food allergies. Clean driving record is also appreciated. Rate is negotiable depending on experience. Mandarin... 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 date nights for two...

Occasional sitter for date nights for two...

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Before/After School care - Sitter for one kid

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Part time sitter

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Part time sitter for 2 daughters

Part time sitter for 2 daughters

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Backup Sitter for Occasional Childcare

Backup Sitter for Occasional Childcare

Caregiver needed for social baby boy and 2...

Caregiver needed for social baby boy and 2...

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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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Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

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