$18–23/hr
Anaheim, CA • 20 miles away

sitter/companion

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

occasional siiter/companion. assist with snacks or meal accasionally. kids under the spectrum with adhd. child would require occasional redirection with transitioning activity. must be firm and autoritative

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$15–20/hr
Costa Mesa, CA • 15 miles away

Family helper 2x a week!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

We’re a fun family with 2 young girls! We’re looking for help someone to be an extra hand around the house!

We are looking for someone willing to be helpful! Whatever that may entail that day, also interested in your hobbies & strengths to help alone responsibilities!

Schedule is flexible! 2x... More

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$15–25/hr
Irvine, CA • 8 miles away

Occasional sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for sitter for the occasional date night (2-3x/month from 6:30pm - 10:30pm) or when our son is sick and must be home from daycare (8:30am - 5pm).

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$17–21/hr
Santa Ana, CA • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for two kids under two

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Jennifer. I have two kids. One boy he’s 1yrs old, a daughter that’s two years old.
I’m looking for someone who can truly take care of my kids when I have appointments, meetings or even date nights. It’s not much, I’ll leave food prepared, snacks or whatever my kids need. Make sure you... More

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$19–20/hr
Newport Coast, CA • 9 miles away

Reoccurring weekly sitter Tues + Wed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hello! I’m the Dad and my family includes my wife, 10.5 month old baby, and our well trained dog. We are in Newport Coast, zip 92657. We’d like to hire a babysitter starting July 2, and our reoccurring weekly need is for every Tues 6:45am-1:15pm and Wed 9am-12pm. Possibly add hours on Wed and Thurs.... More

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$15–20/hr
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA • 5 miles away

Part-Time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

Hi, I am a single raising an athlete! My son is a good kid, good student, well mannered and respectful. I work in Carlsbad Thursday and Saturday nights. I need someone to be home with my 13 year old. Someone just to be there in case he needs help with homework, help preparing his dinners (I will... More

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$22–26/hr
Costa Mesa, CA • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for playful and active...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a part-time sitter for our 8 month old baby girl. We are looking for someone comfortable with first aid, in particular seizure first aid. Our baby girl is an active and thriving baby meeting all of her developmental milestones, but has experienced a few intermittent seizures; therefore,... 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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Family helper 2x a week!

Family helper 2x a week!

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Part time sitter for two kids under two

Reoccurring weekly sitter Tues + Wed for...

Reoccurring weekly sitter Tues + Wed for...

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Part-Time sitter

Part-time sitter for playful and active...

Part-time sitter for playful and active...

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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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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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