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.

$10–30/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

Looking for the right fit to help the Wife...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4, Wife, Husband, 3-yr old son and, 4-yr old daughter. The wife is stay-at-home mother and raises our 2 children. The husband is currently gone for the next 6 months due to his career.
Just help the Wife with whatever is needed, when in need while Husband is gone for work.

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$20–30/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

Occasional sitter for date nights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of three. Our daughter is 4-years old and our only child.
Pretty basic care. Entertain her and not be on your phone the whole time. We’d like someone to keep a watchful eye but also be engaged with her. Have fun WITH her. Prepare an activity, or be stoked to be onboard with the... More

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$25–29/hr
Rohnert Park, CA • 7 miles away

Occasional sitter for three energetic...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I am a single mom of three kiddos and a pup. We are very funny loving loud and silly!
Just need an occasional sitter. Hang with the kids, help them with meals and possible bedtime.
We would need the care in our home. So having a reliable car would be a must

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$24–28/hr
Napa, CA • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for toddler and baby

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two kids (daughter 2yrs, son 5 mos). Daughter is not potty trained.
Watch kids, put down for naps, change their diapers, feed (meals provided), clean dishes/bottles.
Kids are to be watched at home. No traveling with kids is needed. Children wake up at 730 or 8 am so the toddler will need to... More

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$20–23/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

Part-time sitter for 6 month old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Wife and I have been married for 12 years, loving parents to baby Lucca!
Care for our 5-month old: play, feed, change diapers, read, cuddle, and nap time
Schedule days and times will vary. Must be LGBTQ+ inclusive and cat friendly.

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$18–20/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 2 miles away

Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Recently started working and juggling to find a consistent nanny that we can rely on.

I need my daughter to be picked up from Taylor mountain elementary school and dropped off at her after school program at around 3:30.
The whole ordeal would be a couple times a week but will take less than an... More

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$25–29/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

One time sitter needed for the day!

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/06

12:00pm - 9:00pm

We are a loving family that loves having fun and enjoying all the little moments. We have a 3 year old son, Kai, who is the happiest and silliest boy. We also have a 8 month old baby girl, Zoe, who is a curious little cutie!
We need a sitter to watch and play with our kids. Prep and serve meals and... More

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$24–28/hr
Vineburg, CA • 17 miles away

Wedding Sitter for a Lovely Two year Old...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/08

6:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

We will be in town for a wedding and need a sitter on Friday, 11/8 and Saturday, 11/9.
Feed her and read to her. Get her ready for bed. Enjoy some free play with her.

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$17–21/hr
Pope Valley, CA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 fun and loving girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of four with two fun and loving girls who love to play games and do art
Currently looking for a sitter for occasional date nights who can hangout and play with our 2 girls

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$23–30/hr
Petaluma, CA • 16 miles away

Looking for occasional sitter for 8 week...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter once in a while for date nights and special occasions. Will need to feed and supervise a pretty chill baby :)

-Must be comfortable with dogs (we have 1 sweet Shiba Inu)
-can help wash and sanitize bottles
-available for the occasional late night

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$10–30/hr
Petaluma, CA • 14 miles away

Nanny Petaluma 32 months old boy weekdays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hi,
we are family of 3 with a 32 months old boy that is going during the day at the day care M-F 7:30am-5:30pm. We are looking for a nanny/baby sitter that can take care of our son after the day care for 3h (5:45-8:45) and/or in the weekends we have 4 available time slots of 5h each Saturday and... More

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$28–32/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

Santa Rosa family looking for full-time...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm

We have two energetic children that will be in pre-school part time. Our son loves anything that has wheels on it and our daughter loves having books read to her. Playing outside is their absolute favorite, too.
Setting up crafts, meals, organizing outdoor games (scavenger hunts, ball games,... More

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