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.

$10–20/hr
East Haddam, CT • 23 miles away

Basic daytime care for 9mo infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have everything in twos - two kids, two cats, and two dogs! We have a quiet home in East Haddam.
Basic day time care for an infant (9 months old) while I'm at work. She is crawling, eats solid food, and LOVES music.
Schedule would be 7:45ish to 3:30ish. Location would be at our home.

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$16–19/hr
Exeter, RI • 23 miles away

Sitter for 1st Grader to get off bus and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a high school or college student to watch our son after gets off the bus until his dad comes home.
Looking for a dependable sitter weekly to help get our 1st grader off the bus and hang with him until his dad and brother get home. Definitely need help on Tuesdays and Fridays some... More

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$13–20/hr
Ivoryton, CT • 24 miles away

Regular after school care needed for our...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Hi! We are a young family living in Ivoryton. We have 2 boys, Rory who is 3 and in preschool at Schoolmates and Sawyer who is 1 and attends Bright&Early.
We are looking for someone to hang with Rory after school during the week. MWF: 2:30-5 and T/Th: 2:30-4. You could meet him at Bushy Hill and hang... More

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$16–24/hr
Montauk, NY • 22 miles away

Babysitter wanted

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

They are 9 and 10 year olds and go to the Montauk school. They are very well behaved
5-10 nights a week. With a few sleepovers- i travel to NYC for work a few days a month
na

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$10–20/hr
Preston, CT • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for one energetic little...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

Im 34 my daughter is three my mom passed away unexpectedly and daycare is to expensive
Do what u feel comfortable doing u know potty training feeding dressing going places here and there

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$18–22/hr
Carolina, RI • 19 miles away

Babysitter needed!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re looking for help for a few days per week for the next few months, then as needed
Light house cleaning, cleaning up after the kiddos, some meal prep. We do have 2 dogs, must be comfortable

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$18–22/hr
Essex, CT • 22 miles away

Tues/Thurs Sitter for Energetic Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi -- We are looking for a Tuesday/Thursday caretaker for our very active 19 month old daughter, Ada. My husband and I both work full time, mostly remote, so we are looking for coverage during the work day (we have other care for Monday, Wednesday and Friday). We have a large but very friendly... More

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$25–35/hr
Ashaway, RI • 12 miles away

Babysitter for school year 2023-2024

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

I have a 9 year old son who attends Ashaway Elementary School. I also have 2 dogs; one pomsky puppy and one 3 year old corgi.

I work a rotating shift schedule. 1 week it is Monday, Tuesday and Friday. The next week is Wednesday and Thursday.
Is will need someone at the house from 6-8:30am and... More

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$13–25/hr
Wakefield, RI • 24 miles away

Vacation help mornings while parents work...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Fun family on vacation that could use some help during the workday for a week

Looking for morning coverage while parents work. Can take Soph to the beach and do breakfast / lunch

Looking for help for 1 week TH Aug 31 - TH Sep 7

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$18–20/hr
Pawcatuck, CT • 7 miles away

One Day a Week for a 2.5 year old!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm

Hi! Looking for once a week care for my awesome active two year old! We live in Pawcatuck and he loves playing in our yard and with toys.
Just play with him/ feed him his lunch and he will show you where he naps. If he doesn’t you can go for a stroller walk around 1-2pm. Easy peasy.
The only thing I... More

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$15–19/hr
Westerly, RI • 9 miles away

Part time sitter/helper for two boys ages...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30am

Mom and dad are teachers and need to be at school early especially Tuesdays and Thursdays. Nee someone to ensure the boys are on the bus and get to Pre K and Kindergarten respectfully. Boys are 3 and 5 years old.
Mornings come over around 7:30 am help get kids ready and get them on the bus to... More

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$15–25/hr
Montauk, NY • 22 miles away

Regular sitter for 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

I'm a single mom. I have a 4 year old daughter and 2 puppies. Looking for a sitter for my daughter Starting September 8th
Pick up from school at 2pm.
Play with her. Feed her if she's hungry.

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$18–19/hr
Groton, CT • 3 miles away

Part time sitter with flexibility

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00am

Single mom of three working a over night job. My oldest is 11 very very to himself my youngest is 3 loves attention and my daughter is 6 but may not always be here.
Basically just cook the kids dinner and get them ready for bed. They are pretty easy

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$18–25/hr
Wakefield, RI • 24 miles away

M-F help with 2 great kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

Hello. We are a family of 4 living in Wakefield about 2 miles from the URI campus. We have 2 kids, William (2) and Isla (6)
Looking for someone reliable and dependable to get Isla on the bus every day for school. We also need someone to pick up William from daycare (1mile from our house) and come... More

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