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.

$21–28/hr
Stonington, CT • 8 miles away

Sitter Needed for Baby + Older Boy...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/18 - 08/19

1:00pm - 12:00am

We are on a family vacation in the area, and have a wedding for just the adults on Sunday. Looking for a babysitter to take care of the kiddos while we're at the wedding.
Our older boy should be mostly self sufficent, will just need to prepare him dinner and make sure he goes to sleep at a... More

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$19–23/hr
Voluntown, CT • 11 miles away

Morning care for four great yound people!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

We are a fast paced, blended family looking for someone to cover the morning routine during the week. We have kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade that are nearly self suffient and full of life.:)
Arrive at 6:30 and supervise the morning routine until the kids get on the bus at 8:30.

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$21–25/hr
Wakefield, RI • 24 miles away

Saturday night date night babysitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/27

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

We have a 3 year old daughter and 16 month old son. And a very friendly French bulldog.

Bedtime routine, bath, pajamas, watching a show, reading books, singing songs and put them to bed.

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$20–24/hr
Niantic, CT • 14 miles away

Sitter needed last 2 weeks of August

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

We live in Brooklyn, NY but will be coming to stay at my mother's house in CT for the last two weeks of August.
We are looking for an experienced and attentive sitter for our 2. 5-year-old son in CT during the last two weeks of August. Your primary responsibilities will be ensuring his safety and... More

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$19–25/hr
Essex, CT • 22 miles away

Sitter needed July 28-30

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello
looking for an extra set of hands to help with my toddler in the coming week. Hours likely 9am-2pm. thanks!

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$21–25/hr
Wakefield, RI • 24 miles away

Sitter needed soon!!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! My wife Meg and I are looking for someone local to help with child care throughout the school year. Date nights and other occasions.
Help with 2 great kids Isla and William. Help with mealtime, snacks, and bedtime routine. Occasionally pick up from school and daycare.

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$10–15/hr
East Haddam, CT • 21 miles away

Weekly sitter for twin boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have twin boys. Mother is going to school and I work during the day. We have a cat and dog. Must be comfortable with Pets.

Normal child care, feed and play with boys. Let scout (our dog) out side. Minimal house keeping would be a plus.

East Haddam

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$20–24/hr
New London, CT • 9 miles away

A part-time babysitter is needed for a...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Seeking a fun-loving energetic babysitter for my inquisitive three-year-old boy who loves to explore and ask questions about the world around him. Ideal candidate will engage his vivid imagination through playful activities and stimulating conversations. Must be patient, enthusiastic, and ready to... More

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$18–22/hr
Willimantic, CT • 22 miles away

Part time babysitter of two children only...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two children, ages three and ten. Easy to take care of. Also have a small family pet dog.

Play with the kids, if bed time put them to bed at their bed times. Of during the day any daily play activities, children tv shows.

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$20–24/hr
Moodus, CT • 24 miles away

T/Th care for infant & preschooler, before...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We're a family with 3 kids- a soon to be kindergarten boy, 3-year-old girl, and baby boy who will be about 5 months when I need to go back to work! Our daughter will be in preschool some days a week but those days are flexible.
Looking for someone to help us on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week and... More

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$15–20/hr
North Stonington, CT • 7 miles away

Military family needs help1 weekend a month

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm

2 kids, 5 and 5 months currently. 630/7-5-530 on our drill weekends. Easy kids. ability to take them on errands. Washing machine and pool available to use

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$19–23/hr
Groton, CT • 7 miles away

Occasional daylight sitter for three littles.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are A military family of five with one fur baby. Looking for an occasional date night sitter
would require nighttime routine and putting kids to bed. Getting them dressed in their pajamas, reading a story and maybe a song or two,

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$19–25/hr
Stonington, CT • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for smart, active toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have recently moved to CT from CO. We will be working 7 days on and 7 days off therefore, will need help caring for our 13 month old on the weekends that we work. He is a fun, engaging child!
Our expectations include making sure our child is fed, happy, learning, and safe. We expect you to be... More

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$18–25/hr
Niantic, CT • 14 miles away

Nanny needed for 2 weeks stating August 9

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a Nanny for 2 weeks.

Dates
August 9-24

When?
Weekdays: Ideally starting at around 8 AM-5 PM each day
Weekends: 8am-1pm (flexible, can discuss)

What?
The standard nanny care for a 3 year-old and 1 year-old. The 3 year old has activities that Grandma will bring her to... More

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