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
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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$24–28/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

Friendlyislands

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 3:00pm (flexible)

I have 4 kids altogether
2 kids are currently in school
My kids love to do art, reading
And music

Change diapers when needed
Give snacks
Do art or watch a learning activity

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$15–20/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 4 miles away

Come help Grandma with her Grandaughters!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

Our girls are visiting Grandma and mom and dad need to work! Our 4 & 2 year old girls love the play outside, color, paint, hide and seek!

We need someone to help Grandma!

You are primarily there to entertain the girls and help them stick to their schedule!

Hopefully you can out girls down for... More

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$20–29/hr
Novato, CA • 23 miles away

Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! Novato family with 6 1/2 year old boy that is outgoing and fun! He enjoys meeting new people and having babysitters.
We are looking for an occasional babysitter for date nights and some weekend outings.

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$24–28/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 3 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello! We are a family of 4 with a 5 year old and a newborn. Thank you in advance!

We are looking for a babysitter for our 5 year old twice a week after school. She is a super fun kid who loves playing outside, riding her scooter, and art projects! Thank you for considering!

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$10–17/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 5 miles away

1 daughter , She is a peach!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mother works hard, underpaid, I do have Sonoma Works. They might pay for some childcare. every once in a while, I need to go out and have some other time by yourself. I have one daughter.

Be a good role model trustworthy, to play with my daughter nice caring and CPR is a plus

Looking for... More

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$25–29/hr
Novato, CA • 23 miles away

driving from school daily, occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

2 kids, elementary and middle school, Parents are working full time. Middle school doesn't have after school care, 5-10 mins driving or 30 mins walking from home. Driving is preferred. M-W, F - 3-4 pm, Thursdays 1:30 - 2:30 pm pick up times.
drive/walk from school to the house. There is an... More

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$24–26/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

Partirme for one girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hi my name Alfredo , I got a daughter she go to Abraham Lincoln elementary she is 11 year old
Just pick up from school drop off at house , Monday to Friday,Monday she get out 2:15 and Tuesday , but Wednesday she get off at 1:15
From santa rosa to mark west springs

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$20–26/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 2 miles away

Part time sitter for sweet 9-year-old girl...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello. We recently moved from Santa Monica to Santa Rosa, and we absolutely love it!

We’re a small family with a big house in a PARK LIKE SETTING near Santa Rosa Academy / Taylor Mountain.

It’s me and my daughter, age 9 and our miniature golden doodle.

Looking for a long term partner for child... More

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$15–20/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

Full time overnight sitter for 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi I’m Christine. A recently divorced single mom to a 7year old on the spectrum. He (Evan) has sensory overload so routines help. He goes to elementary school just down the street from our home.
Evan will be asleep by the time you come over. Literally, need you to be home Incase he wakes up (super... More

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$10–27/hr
Novato, CA • 23 miles away

Looking for a once a month sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two girls, one that’s almost two and an 8 year old. The 8 year old is pretty self sufficient. Looking for someone to watch them, feed them and put the youngest to sleep when my husband and I have conflicting plans.
I’m looking for someone to watch the youngest, feed them and put the youngest... More

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$24–28/hr
Petaluma, CA • 14 miles away

French sitter for our baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Both parents work from home but looking for extra support during the work day.
Take care of our 5 month old baby in our home As he gets older this will include feeding. Must speak French

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$20–25/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Occasionally I will need some help with watching my kids. I'm open to discussing pay.

Light housekeeping is a bonus and willing to discuss pay if you can help with this too. - Not required

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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