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.

$18–27/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 23 miles away

Part-Time Nanny Needed For 1 Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Seeking a reliable part-time nanny to care for our nearly year old son at our home. Both parents have full time jobs working remote in Norwood. He's got an awesome personality and loves people. Please have at least 2 references available. Thank you for your interest.
Need an attentive caretaker to... More

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$17–21/hr
Hebron, KY • 7 miles away

Full time sitter for a 7 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I have two little girls. Our eldest one is already going to preK. She will arrive after 5pm at home so we are only looking for care at home for our 7 month old.
We are looking for somebody who can stimulate her, play with her, change diapers and feed the baby. Our ideal candidate will... More

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$17–21/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for our daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter until our daughter is enrolled into daycare.

Play
Watch
Occasionally teach
Facilitate feeding
Light clean up
Nap assistance

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$20–25/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for baby and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two sweet kids- a 2.5 year old and 5 month old. I am a part-time psychology professor, and my husband and I both work remotely from home. We are looking for someone to watch our children at our home while we are working. This involves playing, reading, doing activities/crafts, helping with... More

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$18–22/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 23 miles away

One-time sitter for cute toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/19

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Hi! We have a cute 14 month old and are looking for someone to watch him during an event.
We just need someone to give him dinner, do bedtime, and hang out while he sleeps!

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$18–22/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 23 miles away

Part Time Sitter for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m Miranda, Claire is my 2 month old daughter. I’m looking for part time care for her on my days off and when she’s not with her grandparents.
I will need sitter to be comfortable and have experience with infants.

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$29–30/hr
Latonia, KY • 20 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 5 kiddos

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a family of 3 girls (5-9yrs) and 2 boys (1 and 3 yrs). They are very sweet and energetic kiddos, however have a great relationship with each other and love to play together.
We’re in need of a sitter every now and then that can babysit our babies when we go out on date nights, alone time,... More

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$17–21/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 18 miles away

Seeking Long Term Sitter for our Family

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for an occasional date night sitter or backup to our daycare.

Babysitter and care providing services for our 6month old and occasionally our 7 year old.

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$14–21/hr
Florence, KY • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 1 year old little boy named Elias and a 3 year old little girl named Kilayah.
I need occasional care for my 2 babies. I am an on call mail carrier so my schedule is not set but for the most part I work on Saturdays, Sundays and sometimes Tuesdays.
I live in the Florence, KY area but I... More

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$18–21/hr
Covington, KY • 17 miles away

occasinal sitter for a 3months old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

just me and my husband and our baby , he will be 3months by the time i need sitter
a person to staywith the baby while im in class or clinicals just few times a week
schedule would be based on my class schedule

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$15–20/hr
Cincinnati, OH • 13 miles away

Friday babysitter for twin two year olds!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Family of 4 with 2 sweet twin two year olds! We have a dog named Piper.

We want a baby sister that will engage with our children. Care for them and show them kindness. We do not expect any house work don’t other than picking up after the kids!

We are looking for someone who is reliable, who will... More

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$15–17/hr
Hebron, KY • 7 miles away

Looking for occasional sitter for date nights

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for occasional sitter for date nights. Have a daughter that is 4 and son that is 2. Have 2 large friendly dogs.

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Part-Time Nanny Needed For 1 Toddler

Part-Time Nanny Needed For 1 Toddler

Full time sitter for a 7 month old.

Full time sitter for a 7 month old.

Part time sitter for our daughter

Part time sitter for our daughter

Part-time sitter for baby and toddler

Part-time sitter for baby and toddler

One-time sitter for cute toddler

One-time sitter for cute toddler

Part Time Sitter for Infant

Part Time Sitter for Infant

Occasional Sitter for 5 kiddos

Occasional Sitter for 5 kiddos

Seeking Long Term Sitter for our Family

Seeking Long Term Sitter for our Family

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers.

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers.

occasinal sitter for a 3months old

occasinal sitter for a 3months old

Friday babysitter for twin two year olds!

Friday babysitter for twin two year olds!

Looking for occasional sitter for date nights

Looking for occasional sitter for date nights

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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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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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