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.

$16–21/hr
Fort Myers, FL • 21 miles away

Sitter needed energetics girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

These are two beautiful cousins they have a lot of energy, extremely loving true will always make you laugh

I would like you to assist with toilet training education throughout the day outside time and spending time with them

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$18–22/hr
Naples, FL • 16 miles away

New Years sitter needed for 3 playful kids

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/31

12:00am - 8:00am

Family of 5 coming to Naples for Christmas break. Very good kids who love to play
All that is required will be to feed kids dinner, give the baby a bottle at bed time, play and put the other two to sleep
We have a suite at the Edge Water. We will be celebrating a friends New Years 40th bday at the... More

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$15–18/hr
Naples, FL • 13 miles away

Full time sitter for two Energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Hello I’m Samantha a 23 year old single mother who works full time with 2 beautiful children Royale is 4 and Hazel is 3 they love the park and playing with toys and I hope to have someone who loves to interact with them and teach them new things. Royale does have epilepsy which means if he gets too... More

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$10–15/hr
Bonita Springs, FL • 6 miles away

Two lovable girls who love to read.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi - we are the Pentz family and live here in Bonita Springs, FL. We have two little girls who love to pretend and play.

Play and read books. Both are girls love to play magna titles and pretend.

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$17–18/hr
Fort Myers, FL • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 energetic toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family in need of a sitter for mornings to assist with a very energetic 3 year old.
Sitter needs to assist with getting toddler dress for schools and putting him on the bus in the morning.

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$16–20/hr
Fort Myers, FL • 16 miles away

One/Two days a week sitter for an 8 mo. old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! My baby and I are looking for an extra pair of hands to help out one or two times a week for a few hours no more than 4. Chai T. is our goldendoodle, she is 2 y/o and full of energy.
I am looking for a responsible and trustworthy individual with experience and certified in CPR to care for my... More

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$20–25/hr
Naples, FL • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm

Looking for a weekday morning babysitter to watch two kids. Their ages are two and five. It’s a temporary job from November 8th to January 19th. Hours are 8 am to 12 pm Monday-Friday.

The ideal sitter would give kids breakfast, play with them and entertain them. They are active kids and enjoy... More

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$18–35/hr
Naples, FL • 10 miles away

Part-time date night & overnight sitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re new to Naples and are looking to establish a consistent babysitter for our two boys age 5 & 12. We’re looking for occasional date nights and overnights with the occasional coverage also needed during summer break.
We will need a sitter who loves to play with all ages, whether it be imaginary... More

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$15–20/hr
Bonita Springs, FL • 6 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 3 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I work as a waitress. My daughter is 3 and a joy to be around. And my husband is an electrician.
We share 1 car and sometimes our work schedules overlaps. I need a sitter for when that happens.
I want this to be a very informal relationship. I’ve done stuff like this before, and I am flexible.

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$15–19/hr
Lehigh Acres, FL • 18 miles away

Part time nanny for 2 yrs old and 2 month old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Hello we are a happy family of 5 but needing a nanny for our 2 girls. Unfortunately my husband and I have to return to work so we need assistance.
Need the sitter to feed, change diaper, potty trained our 2 yrs old, put baby to sleep etc

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Sitter needed energetics girls

Sitter needed energetics girls

New Years sitter needed for 3 playful kids

New Years sitter needed for 3 playful kids

Full time sitter for two Energetic toddlers

Full time sitter for two Energetic toddlers

Two lovable girls who love to read.

Two lovable girls who love to read.

Part-time sitter for 1 energetic toddler.

Part-time sitter for 1 energetic toddler.

One/Two days a week sitter for an 8 mo. old

One/Two days a week sitter for an 8 mo. old

Part-time sitter for two kids

Part-time sitter for two kids

Part-time date night & overnight sitter...

Part-time date night & overnight sitter...

Occasional babysitter for 3 year old girl

Occasional babysitter for 3 year old girl

Part time nanny for 2 yrs old and 2 month old

Part time nanny for 2 yrs old and 2 month old

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How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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