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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$13–16/hr
Lake Elsinore, CA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for 13 month old!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 13 month old son and I’m a single mom who sometimes needs breaks or a day to run errands and what not. My baby is very fussy and needy and I would like to have a sitter who’s very very experienced with babies. (:

Make food/snacks for him, bedtime, bathtime, clean up after him, read to... More

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$16–20/hr
Banning, CA • 16 miles away

Full & part time sitter for one 7 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00pm

Symphony is a 7 month old with needs for alot of attention looking for someone with experience
Just cleaning bottles, if comfortable letting my dogs into the backyard once a day.
Located at atwell homes in banning, i will need certain Wednesdays as well

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

Twin 5yo After School Care

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Hi! We are looking for someone to pick up and watch our twin 5 year old boys from school until a parent arrives home.
Just need to bring them home and prepare a snack. And keep them busy :)
The schedule is Mon-Thu 2:30-4:30pm and occasionally later depending on traffic. It is also temporary as we... More

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$18–22/hr
Murrieta, CA • 19 miles away

M-Th driver

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hello I have two amazing 7 year olds. I am looking for someone to help with transportation for one.
I need someone to pick up my daughter from the boys and girls club and drop her off at dance.
Boys and girls club is in Menifee. Dance is in Murrieta

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$18–22/hr
Riverside, CA • 11 miles away

Sitter for preschool toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 5:00pm

We are a working family and our almost 4 year old just started preschool. I am starting a new job not far from our house.
Pick up our son from preschool and watch him at our house. His school is a mile and a half from our house and someone needs to be there around 10:45am to pick him up. Also if you... More

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$10–15/hr
Murrieta, CA • 24 miles away

Once a week sitter for one 4-month-old baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

My name is Autumn I have a sweet 4-month-old son. He's very chill and likes to play. Both his dad and I are going back to work and need assistance with his care. I'm looking for someone that has experience with infants, will prioritize helping him achieve his milestones and has cpr... More

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$15–16/hr
Hemet, CA • 24 miles away

Sitter for loving 3month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a married couple with 3 kids two boys one girl. I work from home while my husband is currently medically disabled.
I need help watching my 3month old while I work from home. Entertaining her, feeding her, changing diapers and putting her down for her naps, completing light house work, washing... More

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$10–11/hr
Fontana, CA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Family of 4 - one silly 4 year old girl and one goofy 10 year old boy.
Pick-up my 4 year old daughter from preschool at 2:45 pm. Watch my 10 year old son and 4 year old daughter until 5 pm.
For Fridays, I only need my daughter picked up at 2:45 and I will get home at 3:15.

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$14–20/hr
Riverside, CA • 17 miles away

30 min only job.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am

I work and need help to drop off to school. The school is 8min away from home. Only twice a weeks
To drop of at school it’s an 8 min drive. Only twice a week. Nothing else to do. Must have car, insurance, driver license.

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$16–19/hr
Rialto, CA • 18 miles away

Need a sitter during my work hours for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

I have a 5 yr old daughter who will be in school but needs care until off of work and a 2 yr old son that is unable to start daycare until he is 3.
I’m looking for someone to care for both kids during my work hours. Prefer to drop them off to location.
I work in Rancho Cucamonga just need... More

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$18–22/hr
San Bernardino, CA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for a very calm 5:year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4 and are looking a sitter for weekends during the night.
Take care of my 5 year old on the weekends while we are at work and serve him food when he is hungry
At our home during the weekends from 4pm to 12am or sooner

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$10–13/hr
Riverside, CA • 9 miles away

2 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

I’m looking for someone to continue learning development, activities, walk around the block, eating, naps. Less than an hour of TV. Please contact me at:

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$13–18/hr
Sun City, CA • 12 miles away

Part time sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Two little girls ages 2 and 1, one little boy age 5. Happy l, energetic kids.
Keep the kids occupied, set up snacks, feeding and diaper change the youngest one. Pick up 5 year old from school at 1:50pm nearby.

Hour details on interview

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$15–22/hr
San Jacinto, CA • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 toddlers

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have one girl and two boys. They enjoys keeping to themselves and playing with toys. They can get a little rough with one another but it isn't too bad.
I am looking for someone to watch the children, give them lunch or dinner and possibly put them to bed

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