$20–26/hr
Canyon Country, CA • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for one energetic toddler

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.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family. We have one child and we do a lot of family activities.
Play with and entertain our little guy. He has a lot of energy and likes to stay active.
We usually need someone when both of us have a weekend shift or are invited to an adult outing.

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$20/hr
Canyon Country, CA • 24 miles away

part time sitter 2 mornings a week 1 hour...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

Need someone to take my 10 year old to school in the morning by 8:25am Thursday and Friday mornings, give cereal if he wants, fixing his hair, remind to brush teeth, drive. im picking up overnight shifts and need a sitter to drive him to school by 8:20am-8:25am. School is 5 minutes away from house.... More

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$10–11/hr
Palmdale, CA • 20 miles away

Part time nanny Monday and Friday for WFH mom

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

Hi, I have a 5 month old that I’m looking for someone to help me care for while I’m working from home.
We are looking for someone to tend to the baby while I am working. This would include feeding, entertaining and diaper changes.
Looking for somebody that is available the majority of the day on... More

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$20–25/hr
Valencia, CA • 23 miles away

Part-Time occasionally sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an extra set of caring patient hands at times when the schedule gets a little hectic to manage two active little girls!

Interact with the kids keeping them engaged in learning activities..play and just overall keeping them safe and happy. Occasionally helping with... More

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$23–27/hr
Canyon Country, CA • 24 miles away

Looking for sitter for random date nights...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3 with a dog with sporadic work schedules. Our8 month old is in daycare day to day, we are looking for help on random days due to work or events
Play with Baby, feed baby,put baby down to sleep.Will either need to watch the baby while mom is working from home or we are away from the house... More

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$23–27/hr
Valencia, CA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for an 8 year old boy and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a single father of Henry, who is 8 and Penelope, who is 5. I’m looking for help watching them when I have to go to work or as other events come up. I also have a Aussie shepherd, who is very active and affectionate.

Watch/entertain the kids for a few hours at a time. I have a pool in the... More

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$16–24/hr
Palmdale, CA • 20 miles away

Full time 3 year old baby sitting gig

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hey there, we are the Duran’s nice to meet you! We have a 3 year old boy named Saint he is very energetic and playful.

We need a baby sitter that can potty train or 3 year old and also someone that can read a book and do learning activities with me for at least 30mins from Monday to Friday

We... 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 one energetic toddler

Occasional sitter for one energetic toddler

part time sitter 2 mornings a week 1 hour...

part time sitter 2 mornings a week 1 hour...

Part time nanny Monday and Friday for WFH mom

Part time nanny Monday and Friday for WFH mom

Part-Time occasionally sitter for two...

Part-Time occasionally sitter for two...

Looking for sitter for random date nights...

Looking for sitter for random date nights...

Part time sitter for an 8 year old boy and...

Part time sitter for an 8 year old boy and...

Full time 3 year old baby sitting gig

Full time 3 year old baby sitting gig

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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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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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