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
Wethersfield, CT • 5 miles away

Just a boy and his 4 legged brother...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Ellis is 3 years old with a 4 legged big brother and 2 hard working parents.

On Friday afternoons we have a gap in childcare where Ellis’s dad leaves for work and his mom isn’t home yet. Ellis needs someone to play with, make some supper, possibly do the bath/bed routine, and keep him safe... More

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$16–19/hr
South Windsor, CT • 8 miles away

Sitter needed for 4month old & 3year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi my name is Shania I live in South Windsor in be got 2 beautiful girls aged 4 months old & 3years old botu very kind funny kids very friendly I live in a normal quite neighborhood evergreen walk it’s really quite nice area

I need a sitter for mostly weekends as I’m married and I like to have... More

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$16–21/hr
Torrington, CT • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic outdoor...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm

I am a disabled vet that is a single ( not really my spouse just live across the country) mom of two that needs occasional time off essentially for my conditions
Light house keeping . Snack prepping ans possibly Starting night routine
Occasional overnights

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$19–23/hr
West Hartford, CT • 3 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic girl....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Easy going family of 4. Two hard working parents looking for weekday and weekend sitter.

Some driving for after school activities. Overnight sitter will be needed too since we travel a lot for work.

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$10–23/hr
Hartford, CT • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for one eight year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a loving and busy family with one darling daughter daughter, aged 8, located in the Hartford County area. Both of us work full-time, and we strive to provide a nurturing, stimulating environment for our daughter grounded in empathetic, educational values.- We have a playful 1 year old kitty,... More

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$20–24/hr
Higganum, CT • 22 miles away

Looking For A Reoccuring Weekly Sitter For...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for someone to care for our 8 month old during core work hours! We work from home but need someone to play, entertain, and provide care while we work! We believe family is the most important thing so we hope our caregiver will feel like a part of our family.
Play, entertain,... More

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$20–25/hr
Waterbury, CT • 24 miles away

Full time sitter for 3 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

We are a loving family that is big on fun, safety, and communication. We have 3 under 3.
I’d need the sitter to come to my house and watch the kids while I go to school from now until the end of December. Follow a preset schedule that I have laid out from activities, to lunch, to nap time.

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$10–11/hr
Hartford, CT • Within 1 mile

Occasional Babysitter for 3 year old,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

am a single mother looking for a babysitter occasionally, I need to pick up some night shifts (maybe 3x out the week) so trying to find a babysitter that’s convenient on my work schedule
Would need my sitter to just keep my son company, feed him before his bedtime, prepare him for bed. Babysitter... More

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$19–28/hr
Ellington, CT • 17 miles away

Part time help for two littles

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Work from home parents looking for additional help a few hours a week with our two littles. Our 4y old goes to school in the mornings and then when she comes home the 2y old would be napping- there would only be a few hours where you would have both kiddos. Both kiddos love to play, be outside, do... More

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$10–16/hr
West Suffield, CT • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for 14 mo old in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are a happy, tidy family and want to find someone loving and caring to help care for our son.
I work from home and can help when needed. You would be responsible for engaging/playing, diapering, helping him eat his meals.. I am not asking you to do anything additional and can spend naptime... More

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$10–11/hr
Plainville, CT • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for a very shy boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm

I'm a single mom of an almost 8 year old boy. I am looking for a sitter to care for my son in tge evenings while I work. I'm a hostess at night so my schedule changes weekly. This will be 4 days a week weekends are included.
I need tge sitter to help with homework, make sure he gets his shower done,... More

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$20–24/hr
Rocky Hill, CT • 8 miles away

Occasional sitter for 9 and 12 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We Have 2 girls Juliana (12) and Briella (9). They are pretty self sufficient. We just need someone here to supervise them.
Sometimes just staying with them at home. Other times driving them to and or from an activity.
Mostly during the week for an hour or 2. Between the hours of 4-8.

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$15–20/hr
Terryville, CT • 17 miles away

Seeking Date Night Sitter for Easy Going 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there, I’m a mom of a 4 year old child. I am hoping to find a reliable sitter who can help on date nights and maybe an occasional morning on a weekend.
My daughter is potty trained, and very inquisitive in personality. She enjoys being occupied with hands on activities such as crafts, building,... More

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$18–20/hr
Marlborough, CT • 15 miles away

Looking for sitter for 2 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm

I work from home and I am looking for a sitter to watch my active 2 year old.

Responsibilities would include feeding him (meals will be prepared and set aside ahead of time by me), cleaning up after meals, diaper changes, and engaging him in learning activities.

Ideal candidate has experience... More

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