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.

$18–25/hr
Boca Raton, FL • 15 miles away

Morning & Afternoon/Early Evening Help for...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family with 3 children ages 15, 13, 11. Just moved from NY to Boca Raton. Mom is home but too much driving, laundry and food prep for one person!
Occasional morning driving, cleanup after breakfast, family laundry, errands when needed, dinner prep/cleanup, after school driving (school pickups and... More

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$10–11/hr
North Miami, FL • 23 miles away

Morning Part-Time Drop-off for one

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Nanny needed for morning routine and drop-off to school no later than 8:20AM. To Do list will be provided.

Additional opportunities to babysit in the evening and weekends are available as well.

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$10–15/hr
Hollywood, FL • 14 miles away

Fun and easy going sitter needed for a...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are a busy family, with one sweet and shy 11 year old daughter who loves Minecraft, Roblox, her leopard gecko and just hanging out.
We are looking for a sitter to watch our daughter when I have events or meetings to attend to in Fort Lauderdale.
We live in a nice apartment in Hollywood, at... More

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$18–22/hr
Fort Lauderdale, FL • 7 miles away

Part time sitter for six years old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Need help with my 6 year old on nights I work help with homework and bedtime/dinner snack
need help with bed time snack dinner homework from 4-10 on Wednesday to start
training for a new job not exactly sure of my schedule

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$17–20/hr
Delray Beach, FL • 20 miles away

Drive 15 year old girls home from school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hi I have twin 15-year-old daughters who need to be picked up from school in west Boca Raton daily and dropped off at our home in downtown Delray Beach which is 12.5 miles from each other. Please reach out to me at so we can discuss further. Can start next week.

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$15–20/hr
Boca Raton, FL • 10 miles away

Morning before school help.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 3, boys are aged 6 and 12. Gabriel, Isaac and Mili.

Morning before school help. We are in the process of moving and we need extra help in the morning getting to school on time.

Currently located in Boca Raton.

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$11–18/hr
Opa Locka, FL • 22 miles away

Occasional baby sitter,on call

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, I am a single mom and I have a three-year-old son who is fine and energetics and loves everyone

I really need someone to come in. That’s kid friendly and that loves working with kids and has patience.

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$20–25/hr
Miami, FL • 19 miles away

Sitter for a busy 1 year old!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 4! Three children; Brooklyn 12 year old girl, King 11 year old boy and BJ my 19 month old boy.

I need help with caring for BJ while I am working, running errands or having a night out for a few hours.

Both

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$15–22/hr
Boynton Beach, FL • 23 miles away

part-time sitter for well mannered infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

This is our first child and he is everything to us, we own a small family business.
Watch, feed and change our new born give him attention and make sure he is happy

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$10–20/hr
Hollywood, FL • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for baby. We have two big...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 4 month baby. Couple from Costa Rica. We have two big dogs and three cats. All super friendly.

Take care of her. Give bottle according to schedule. And put baby in crib for naps.

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$15–18/hr
Fort Lauderdale, FL • 7 miles away

A sitter to grow with our family:)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have an awesome 18-month-old and we are looking for a wonderful sitter to help out when she is home from daycare or if I (mom) need to try to be social. I’m a solo parent so I am really looking for someone to be a meaningful, consistent, part of our lives.

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$18–22/hr
Miami, FL • 18 miles away

Sitter for one year old

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/11

9:00am - 3:00pm

Looking for a sitter for our 1-year-old son. Mom works from home and requires someone to help out while working remote (preferably from 9am to 3 pm). We have a well-behaved pet (dog).
Nanny would be required to play with baby, change diapers, feed, help put to bed for naptime and generally care for... More

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$15–18/hr
Pompano Beach, FL • 6 miles away

Babysitter needed for December 24th

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/24 - 12/25

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

We are looking for someone to watch our daughter (2 years old) on an ad hoc basis.

Toilet training/diaper changing, prepare snack/dinner & bedtime routine.

December 24th needed

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$18–21/hr
Hollywood, FL • 20 miles away

Afterschool Care for Twin Preschoolers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 7:30pm

Family of twins wants someone responsible, hardworking, adaptive, and dedicated to children--also, a good problem solver. Multilingual a plus! Must have reliable transportation and a can-do attitude. We keep a nest house and love to have fun, but the fun starts AFTER our kids are safe and the work... More

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