$17–21/hr
Seaford, DE • 21 miles away

Sitter needed for sweet & fun 4 yo & 6 yo

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/11

12:00am - 8:00am

We are coming to town for family wedding in which the children are not invited. Our kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. They are best friends and are well mannered children!
Stay with them at the hotel and put them to bed while we attend the wedding and reception.

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$10–13/hr
Georgetown, DE • 15 miles away

Single Mom Looking for Sitter!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

Hi there, I’m Meghan! I’m a single Mom starting to look for help this upcoming school year 2024-2025 for afterschool help and every other weekend help with my daughter.

-Getting her off the bus
-Homework help
-Giving a snack after school
-Warming up dinner
-Nighttime Routine

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$16–20/hr
Camden Wyoming, DE • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for 23 month old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a part-time sitter for my 23 month old daughter. She loves playing outside, doing puzzles and coloring. We also have a dog at home who will lounge around and is my daughters best friend!

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$15–16/hr
Cheswold, DE • 23 miles away

In need of a babysitter to work Monday...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Me and my wife to Kids, boy and girl looking for childcare during the day while I work
Babysit the kids here at home while at work occasionally take the kids to doctors appointments if needed house work nothing serious
Will be babysitting here at home areas. Nice and quiet. I am the maintenance... More

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$10–15/hr
Federalsburg, MD • 23 miles away

Part time sitter needed for 2 toddlers and...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Family needing flexible childcare for 4 children between the ages of 3-10.
Light housekeeping and lunch prep during the day. Assisting older 2 children with schoolwork.

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$18–20/hr
Lewes, DE • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for two children 8&11

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello there!I have two children, an 8 yr old girl and 11 yr old boy. We also have two cats.
I'm looking for a responsible caring sitter who can babysit the kids while I'm out. Prepare meals, may drive them to activities, play games with them, make sure they get ready for bed on time. Would be... More

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$10–11/hr
Little Creek, DE • 18 miles away

Part Time Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

Family of two consists of my son and 1. My son is four years old. We recently move to Delaware.
You should be able to pick up my son from school which is three min away from my house and watch him for two hours.
Schedule is 1:30pm-4pm the latest to pick him up is 2pm

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$20–22/hr
Greenwood, DE • 11 miles away

Sitter needed mainly for driving to/from...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single dad with autistic son. We have one large breed dog I have my every other week full time
Drive to/from school mon-fri
On my week arrive at 6am and stay with until time to leave for school. Then return and stay till 6 pm some nights
Vehicle and gas provided for to/from school

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How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Sitter needed for sweet & fun 4 yo & 6 yo

Sitter needed for sweet & fun 4 yo & 6 yo

Single Mom Looking for Sitter!

Single Mom Looking for Sitter!

Part-time sitter for 23 month old girl

Part-time sitter for 23 month old girl

In need of a babysitter to work Monday...

In need of a babysitter to work Monday...

Part time sitter needed for 2 toddlers and...

Part time sitter needed for 2 toddlers and...

Part-time sitter needed for two children 8&11

Part-time sitter needed for two children 8&11

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Part Time Sitter

Sitter needed mainly for driving to/from...

Sitter needed mainly for driving to/from...

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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