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.

$19–20/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 5 miles away

Occasional sitter - we have events coming...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/19 - 10/20

3:00pm - 2:00pm (flexible)

We're a family of 5, we have 3 boys ages 2, 13 and 15. We love fun activities, traveling and Disney.
Our teenage boys are capable of taking care of their little brother but we find it safer to have an adult present just in case.
Torino, St Lucie West area of Port St Lucie

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$19–23/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 10 miles away

Sitter for a Preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3 in a great neighborhood. Looking for an honest trustworthy babysitter
Only watch her while we go on occasional dates. She’s very easy and can watch tv and she’ll be happy

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$19–25/hr
Palm City, FL • 8 miles away

Weekend Nanny for 3 cute toddlers

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi we are looking for additional childcare help!

Our current nanny is about to be a grandmother and can no longer help us with weekends.
3 very well behaved children, ages 3,2, and 1.
The older 2 are 95% potty trained.
Entertain and teach the kids :)
Feed them, activities, etc whatever you and the... More

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$10–20/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for 1 little girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

1 child 5 years old. She is mostly self sufficient just needs help with making food and playing.
Watch our daughter on days when we are unavailable to take off work and college. Simple tasks of preparing lunch and playing with her.

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$15–25/hr
Hobe Sound, FL • 19 miles away

BABYSITTER NEEDED WHILE ON VACATION - 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Three children 5.5, 3.5 & 17 months
Need help over December break in Hobe Sound FL (open to times and each day can vary!)
Will need some days and nights and some combos!
On vacation and need help part time

Bedtime
Nap time
Dinner time
Extra set of hands while on vacation
Swimming... More

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$10–25/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 4 miles away

Part-time / as needed, kind sitter for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small, kind, and active family. We love spending time with our energetic son.
Help keep our son safe when we can’t be there; change diapers, prepare/feed meals/snacks, play, nap time, etc
Port Saint Lucie
As needed (mom works nights, may need from 6:30am - 1:30pm, or just a few hours for... More

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$20–23/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • Less than a mile

Two beautiful girls

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Nothing much to do.

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$19–23/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 10 miles away

Sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

I'm single mother with a 1 monthold seeking additonal help whenIgo back to work.
I need someonewho willbe patientwith my baby. Feed him, put him to sleep, may have to take him to appointments ifIam unable to do so.

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$19–23/hr
Fort Pierce, FL • 10 miles away

Occasional sitter for responsible well...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I am Glenn’s mother and I’m a social worker
Glenn’s step dad is a realtor/ foreman
We have 1 child and a dog
Glenn is a super independent child that takes his education very seriously.
Glenn is respectful and loves his mother very much.
I don’t have much family in the area.
I will need the... More

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$15–25/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • Less than a mile

Occasional sitter for one baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're a small family of two adults, one baby, and one small dog.
My wife and I are business owners and rarely need to conduct business at the same time. On these occasions we may need a sitter for the baby.
We need a sitter to supervise, play with, feed, and change (diapers) the baby.

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$16–20/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 6 miles away

Part Time Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I’m looking for a in home part time sitter. I WFH but I have 2 weeks out of the month where I have to teach and cannot come out of the office. I’m looking for someone to care for my 10 month old from 10:30-5pm on Tuesday-Friday (2 weeks out of the month) I have a 45 minute lunch break and... More

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$14–22/hr
Fort Pierce, FL • 13 miles away

Part Time sitter for two toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, My name is Jasmine. Im a mommy to two. I have a girl and a boy. Elena is 3 and Kamryn will be 2 in the upcoming months. My fiancé and I are looking for a caring sitter who would go above needs for our babies.
Pick babies up from daycare before 6 pm.
Care for them at our home until Dad or... More

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$10–20/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for very energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a babysitter who can give lots of attention to a high energy toddler. Need someone who is patient and understanding for a toddler who shoes lots of emotion

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$15–20/hr
Palm City, FL • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for five year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of three. Our daughter is five years old and sometime has her best friend over as well for a parents night out.
Hi! My husband and I are looking for an occasional sitter for our 5 year-old daughter and occasionally her best friend
Majority of the times will be at night. Doing dinner and... More

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