$18–22/hr
Tustin, CA • 8 miles away

Need qualified babysitter for a Saturday

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

One-time

Start date: 04/27

4:30pm - 11:30pm

Family visiting fromNorthern California for the weekend. Two kids - a two year old girl and a 5 year old boy.
Take care of the kids, ensure safety, play with them, feed them dinner and help with sleep time
Irvine neighborhood

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$20–25/hr
Long Beach, CA • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter (twice a month) for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Husband and wife looking for occasional sitter to watch our two daughters (4 and 7) during date nights, about twice a month, afternoons and evenings. Dinner and bedtime routines for the girls occasionally. No driving, errands, or housekeeping required, except for feeding of our two cats after the... More

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$14–20/hr
Foothill Ranch, CA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for one child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Looking for morning help to get toddler ready for school and help with packing his things and his bag, his laundry and just other toddler stuff.

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$20/hr
Placentia, CA • 14 miles away

Mon-Fri Sitter (5hr 30mins)for Baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

First time parents looking to find a sitter for a child under one. We both work in healthcare and want to find a sitter with an outgoing personality and responsibility.

We want you to be comfortable around dogs as we have a husky. No need to walk/feed or take him out just comfortable enough so he... More

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$18–22/hr
San Pedro, CA • 22 miles away

Babysitter Needed For Fun Infant

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

7:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a babysitter that's great with infants to watch our child for date nights and other scheduled events. Schedule would vary depending on needs of the parents, including afternoons and evenings. Would need to undergo a one-on-one interview with parents after initial screening.

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$20–26/hr
Costa Mesa, CA • 2 miles away

Occasional Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are the Moran family! We have a wonderful son who is 6 years old and a fur baby who is a Husky mix. We live in Costa Mesa and are looking for a reliable babysitter for special occasions.
We are looking for a trustworthy babysitter who is willing to babysit on occasion for the evening.Must be... More

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$10–49/hr
Santa Ana, CA • 3 miles away

Part time sitter for a 34 months old toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/10

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Family of Dad. mom, and 3 years old son visiting Santa Ana in June. We Are looking for a nanny who speaks Arabic and can take care of our child while the mom at will be at hospital for a few hours.
Mom will be giving birth and the nanny should be available at any time needed.

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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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Need qualified babysitter for a Saturday

Need qualified babysitter for a Saturday

Occasional sitter (twice a month) for two...

Occasional sitter (twice a month) for two...

Part time sitter for one child

Part time sitter for one child

Mon-Fri Sitter (5hr 30mins)for Baby

Mon-Fri Sitter (5hr 30mins)for Baby

Babysitter Needed For Fun Infant

Babysitter Needed For Fun Infant

Occasional Babysitter

Occasional Babysitter

Part time sitter for a 34 months old toddler.

Part time sitter for a 34 months old toddler.

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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?

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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