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.

$24–28/hr
Carmel, NY • 21 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Toddler, Monday to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We need a babysitter for our toddler. The job starts on January 12, 2026, but we can be flexible with the start date. You will work Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Your main tasks include supervising playtime, preparing meals, and helping with naps. It's important that you can... More

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$24–28/hr
Carmel, NY • 21 miles away

Babysitter needed for toddler, speaks...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We need a babysitter for our toddler. The job starts on January 12, 2026, but the start date can be flexible. You will work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Your main responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, and helping with basic routines. You should... More

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$23–27/hr
New Milford, CT • 8 miles away

Dependable sitter needed for 3 kids, ages...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/26

5:30pm - 11:30pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We're looking for a babysitter to help watch three children aged toddler, preschool, and elementary. You need a car for transportation. The job starts on December 26, 2025, with a flexible start time around 11 am and ends after our lunch at around 3pm. Your tasks will include... More

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$20–25/hr
Dover Plains, NY • 7 miles away

Need Babysitter for Infant on Wednesdays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hi there! We are looking for a babysitter to help take care of our infant son on Wednesdays, starting from December 10, 2025. The hours are flexible, beginning at 10:30 AM and ending at 4:30 PM. Open to other ways as well.

Your main responsibility is to ensure our child is safe and engaged.... More

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$24–28/hr
Danbury, CT • 19 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for One Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We’re looking for a babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The job starts on December 10, 2025, but the start date is flexible. The schedule includes Monday to Thursday from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

You will need a car to pick up our child from school and take them to activities. Your tasks... More

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$20–25/hr
Wappingers Falls, NY • 24 miles away

Sitter for 2 kids with flexible hours for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable long term babysitter to care for our two children, ages 3 and 6. The schedule includes M-F, from 2-5PM. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with pets and have their own car for transportation. We will provide a car for transporting the kids. Responsibilities include... More

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$22–26/hr
Wappingers Falls, NY • 24 miles away

Reliable babysitter needed for toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello sitters! We need help with our toddler, starting around January fifth, though we can be flexible with the start date.

Please have a car to drive to our home and take our child on outings if needed. Your main tasks include playing, preparing snacks, and helping with light cleanup afterward.... More

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$13–31/hr
Amenia, NY • 12 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for 3 Kids, 9 AM to 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello sitters! We need a dependable babysitter for our three children, ages toddler, preschool, and elementary. You’ll help with daily activities from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Your role includes preparing snacks, engaging in fun educational games, and ensuring a safe environment. A... More

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$22–26/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 25 miles away

Babysitter needed for 2 children, ages...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello sitters! We need help with our two children, an infant and a preschooler. The job begins on November 17, 2025, but we can adjust the start date if needed. Your tasks include preparing snacks, engaging in playtime, reading books, and ensuring a safe environment. You will help with daily... More

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$22–26/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 25 miles away

Seeking Babysitter With Car for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Hi! We want a babysitter for our toddler. You need to have a car to help with transportation if needed. The schedule runs from November 17, 2025, every weekday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Your tasks include picking up my son from daycare and bringing him home, supervising playtime, preparing snacks,... More

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$21–25/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 25 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Two Young Daughters...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am looking for a responsible babysitter to care for two daughters, 1yo and 3yo. The job starts on November 19, 2025. I would need you to pick the girls up from daycare at 5pm every Wednesday and Friday (and every other Thursday) and care for them at my home until I arrive from work around 7pm. My... More

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$12–22/hr
Roxbury, CT • 12 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 12:00pm

Help our family nurture our infant during weekday mornings! We need a babysitter who will engage our child with age-appropriate activities, ensure their safety, and attend to their needs.

The job starts on February 25, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. You’ll... More

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$18–22/hr
Lagrangeville, NY • 16 miles away

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a reliable, caring person to help with my two boys (ages 5 and 11) on the days I work.
My schedule rotates, but it's usually 1-2 days per week, sometimes a weekend day.
You'll always have my schedule at least a month in advance. If we are a good fit, you can always tell me what days... More

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$20–35/hr
Wappingers Falls, NY • 24 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our infant. The schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 PM. There is a possibility for more days and hours in the future.The sitter cares for one child and must be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and playing with the child,... More

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