What is the going rate for babysitters in Watertown, NY?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Watertown, NY?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Watertown, NY?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Watertown, NY

Florence D.

7 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 5–20/hr

I worked at the YMCA, a middle school, The Children’s Home and have been babysitting for almost 10 years. Love kids and good with them! I also love pets :) Also the availability is really hard to do on here. I work a full time job Mon-Friday 8:00-4:30 pm. So I can do weeknight 5:00 pm- midnightis...

$ 5–20/hr

Christal L.

20 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 8–15/hr

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I was a stay at home, while my husband was in the Army. When he retired I began a career at the Jefferson County Children's Home. My daughters are now, 14 and 16 . I am comfortable with watching children at your home if you prefer. Also, comfortable if you have pets My family always hav pets, cats...

$ 8–15/hr

Asia S.

5 years paid experience
7 miles

$ 11–15/hr

Hello my name is Asia! I have always loved children since I was a little girl. Probably because I was the oldest of 4 girls. I grew up in Denver and moved to Georgia when I was about 16. Since I come from a big family I’ve had experience with taking care of children at a young age. Throughout high s...

$ 11–15/hr

Maeisha F.

9 years paid experience
7 miles

$ 10–50/hr

My name is Mae I'm 22 year old military wife with a 9 month old daughter I live on fort drum base. I've been babysitting for 9 years ever since I was 12 years old, I would babysit my neighbors children and friends siblings as well. Since I love children and infants I used to volunteer for an after-s...

$ 10–50/hr

Amber B.

4 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 10–12/hr

Hi my name is amber and I love working with children my girlfriend has 3 autistic children that I adore and learn from everyday I started babysitting when I was 12 babysitting my sister and as I got older I had more people ask if I could babysit for them and I always did and enjoyed spending time wi...

$ 10–12/hr

Skye K.

2 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 10–16/hr

ive been babysitting for a few years now. I love working with children. I love teaching and caring for them. I like to be creative and love to do artsy crafts and make babysitting as fun as I can.

$ 10–16/hr

Amy K.

0 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 12–15/hr

Experienced and Fun Empty Nest MOM! An empty nest Mom to a 23 year old son, away at college. I am looking to babysit Monday through Friday during the day. I am an Army and AF veteran, married 35 years to my retired Air Force husband who works on post full-time. I have an Associates degree, and 64 ad...

$ 12–15/hr

Thalia F.

8 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 8–22/hr

Hello! I’m a Thalía Figueroa I been a baby sitter since I was 14 years. I have experience with kids that have special needs like autism and I have a good communication skills to communicate and connect with kids. I had take care from newborns to teens. I’m a mom and I know how difficult sometimes ca...

$ 8–22/hr

Mariah M.

0 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 5–7/hr

Hi my name is mariah ! i just moved here from ohio and i’d love to help your family! while i don’t have paid experience i’ve been watching other people’s children for a long time. might be nice to get paid for it haha ! i don’t really like to travel i prefer to have the child come to me. thank you f...

$ 5–7/hr

Chelsea O.

0 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 10–19/hr

Hello! My name is Chelsea Ortiz, I am friendly a college student at Jefferson Community College. I worked at a summer camp with grades Kindergarten through first grade. I am also the third oldest and oldest female grandchild in my family with over 25 little cousins both blood and adopted. I have tak...

$ 10–19/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.