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.

$20–24/hr
Timnath, CO • 21 miles away

Seeking Caring, Multi-Lingual Babysitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 1:00pm (flexible)

We need a caring babysitter to look after two children, ages preschool and elementary. The schedule includes flexible hours on Fridays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting February 1, 2026. The ideal candidate must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Speaking French is... More

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$12–23/hr
Fort Collins, CO • 18 miles away

Seeking a sitter with a car for my...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The job starts on January 22nd, but we can adjust the start date if needed.

You’ll need to have a car for running errands or driving to activities. Your main tasks include supervising playtime, preparing simple meals,... More

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$18–21/hr
Fort Collins, CO • 18 miles away

Babysitter for toddler needed Mondays and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We’re looking for a babysitter for our toddler. The position starts on February 9th, with flexible scheduling. You will primarily work on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

You need to have reliable transportation and be comfortable with dogs (very sweet Lab and Great Dane)... More

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$23–27/hr
Berthoud, CO • 16 miles away

Looking for a babysitter with a car for my...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Could you help our family by watching our infant? We need someone with a car who can start on February 2, 2026, with a flexible start time. The hours are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the job includes Monday to Thursday. Your duties will include feeding, changing, and playing with our child. We hope... More

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$20–24/hr
Estes Park, CO • 12 miles away

Babysitter needed for 1 elementary school...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 03/21

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Hello! We’re looking for a reliable babysitter for our 8-year-old son. We are traveling to Estes Park from Austin, TX for family vacation primarily, but there is a concert at the Stanley Hotel that is adults only and we would like to plan a date night. The job starts on March 21, 2026, from 6:00... More

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$17–20/hr
Fort Collins, CO • 21 miles away

Mother's Helper needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Mother's helper needed for babysitting and help with housework and pet care. Must be comfortable with large dogs and cats. The job will be between 4 and 6 hours a week, usually all on Thursdays but may be asked for weekend availability from time to time. Sometimes the job will be babysitting our 1... More

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$18–20/hr
Windsor, CO • 25 miles away

Babysitter Needed Thursdays for Two Infant...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We need someone to help us with our two young children, one infant and one toddler. You will watch them on Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, beginning around January 15, 2026. Mom works from home full time but needs help during working hours on this day.

You will play with the... More

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$10–20/hr
Loveland, CO • 15 miles away

Help with 3m/o Sunday-Tuesday, alternating...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Help our family by watching our 3 M/O on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and alternating Wednesday mornings/ evening's. The hours are from 4:45AM to 6:30AM, 5PM-7:30PM. Starting in June 2026, (awaiting babies due date and materniry leave time allowed through work and FMLA) I work 13 hour shifts during the... More

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$21–25/hr
Fort Collins, CO • 17 miles away

Seeking Reliable Babysitter for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for one elementary-aged child, starting on January 6, 2026, with some flexibility on the start date. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with pets and must have their own car for transportation. Responsibilities include engaging the child in age-appropriate... More

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$24–28/hr
Longmont, CO • 23 miles away

Babysitter/night-nanny needed for weekly...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We need a reliable babysitter for our infant. The job starts on January 8, 2026, but we can be flexible with the start date.

You will work one night, some time between Thursday and Friday. The evenings start at 6:00 PM until we get up in the morning, some time between 7AM and 8AM.... More

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$20/hr
Fort Collins, CO • 18 miles away

Regular sitter needed for alternating...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Looking for a sitter for my 18month old son, every other Sunday from 12-6pm (end time flexible), starting this Sunday, Jan 18th. I have 2 dogs that will just need to be let out, not fed or anything. Reach out if interested!

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$25–35/hr
Fort Collins, CO • 15 miles away

Occasional Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our two children, a toddler and a preschooler. The start date is flexible. Mostly in need for special occasions, date nights and the potential for long term need. The ideal candidate must have experience with multiple children, a valid driver's... More

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$15–18/hr
Longmont, CO • 23 miles away

Date night sitter needed asap!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a single working mom who needs some date night babysitters!

My toddler will be sleeping or going to bed shortly after you arrive, so very little work, just come and relax on my couch!

Looking for someone 12/26 Friday night if possible!

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$15–20/hr
Fort Collins, CO • 21 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for part-time childcare in our home as needed for our 1 year old boy. My mother watches him, but has trips and appointments or gets sick, so we do need backup often.
If it’s a work day during the week and full day, it would be 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Otherwise, it might just be a few... More

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