$10–18/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 13 miles away

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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

Weekly

6:30am - 7:30am

It's mostly getting the kids ready for school and packing their lunch. My 6yr old has autism so his bus would pick him up in front of house. My 8yr old will need to be dropped off at school. Looking for someone who has open availability, just in case a kid is sick n can't go to school or possibly be... More

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$19–23/hr
Richgrove, CA • 18 miles away

Baby sitter for a 9 yr old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

Hi my name is fernanda and i have 1 9 yr old girl whos in 3 grade. We also have 1 dog. During our time away from duties we enjoy getting out doors and playing tennis, badmitton spending time in the trampoline and taking some time yo relax too.
Im looking for someone who could watch over my daughter... More

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$18–22/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 7 miles away

Looking for a fun summer nanny!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 7:00pm

Family with two kiddos, here for contract work. Looking to make the summer a fun experience for them!
Prepare meals, let out dogs, take kids for fun activities, light housekeeping.
We have a very full schedule while here for the job we are working. Daylight hours majority of the week.

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$13–15/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 7 miles away

Babysitter for a 4 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 5:30am

Looking for a babysitter for my son who is 4 months

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$11–16/hr
Shafter, CA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for a very active baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 7 month old daughter that I need help with Tuesdays and Thursdays while I’m at school!

I just need her to watch her and feed her and to but her to bed at night!

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$18–22/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 13 miles away

Busy family with 1 busy 6 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a busy family. Our dude is almost 6. Must be comfortable with a dog.
Occasionally pick up or drop off son at school, camp or just hang with him at home.
Location is Rosedale area.

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$18–30/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 13 miles away

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4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there we are a family of 6. We have four kids 10, 7, 3 and awaiting a newborn.
The sitter would either watch the newborn at night or if we need occasional sitting for all the kids. The older kids are independent.
We will be in Bakersfield the month of May and will depart to Ohio in June.

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$15–18/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 9 miles away

Occasional sitter for 4 fun-loving boys

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are needing occasional care for our 4 energetic and fun-loving boys, ages 10, 8, 5 and 2 y/o.

Looking for reliable, responsible, and accountable individuals who take initiative and are engaging with young kids.

Typical evening includes dinner, light cleanup, bath, and... 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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Baby sitter for a 9 yr old girl

Baby sitter for a 9 yr old girl

Looking for a fun summer nanny!

Looking for a fun summer nanny!

Babysitter for a 4 month old

Babysitter for a 4 month old

Part time sitter for a very active baby girl

Part time sitter for a very active baby girl

Busy family with 1 busy 6 year old

Busy family with 1 busy 6 year old

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Let Me Compete For Your Service! ?

Occasional sitter for 4 fun-loving boys

Occasional sitter for 4 fun-loving boys

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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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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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