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.

$19–30/hr
Cumming, GA • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for 5-year old autistic...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Occasional babysitter for 5-year old with delayed speech.

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$19–23/hr
Cumming, GA • 23 miles away

2 days/week sitter needed for 2 under 2!...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm

My husband and I are both home most days. I recently had an abdominal surgery and just need some extra help with our 2 daughters under 2.
I will need help with diaper changes, infant bottle feeding, toddler games and activities. Playing outside. Light tidying up of toys.
The schedule may grow or... More

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$10–17/hr
Gainesville, GA • 19 miles away

Monday-Friday 1 Boy 12:30-5:30

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

It’s My wife, Andreina, My son Dominic, My brother Jordan, My Mom, My Dad and Me. We also have a dog named Teddy.

Play with him he’s very energetic, feed him, help him walk, inside and outside, help him try and say words.

May 6th is when I think I need a babysitter but I’m not 100% sure we could... More

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$11–16/hr
Dawsonville, GA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4. We have a toddler that will be starting school in the fall and an infant that’s 10weeks old.

Watch and bottle feed infant while mom and dad work for a few hours a day.

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$10–25/hr
Gainesville, GA • 19 miles away

Pick up and after school care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Hi, we are a family of 4. We have a 4 year old boy and 13 year old girl. Me and my husband both work full time and have side gigs. We need some help with pick up’s and maybe light house work.
The most important thing to us is having someone to pick up my son and stay with him until I get home. My... More

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$12–15/hr
Clermont, GA • 12 miles away

Sitter for my 1.5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hi. My name is Mia my son’s name is Avion he will be 2 in July. We just moved to the Gainesville area, looking for a sitter

Care for the baby, clean/tidy up, bath time, meals, laundry, bed time.

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$10–13/hr
Demorest, GA • 23 miles away

Looking for a sitter for a baby boy coming...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have a baby due in early June?. This is my first baby, and I am terrified to leave him at daycare, and daycare is too expensive. I’d rather him be in the comfort of our home. My husband works from home most of the time, but some times he has to leave.

We just ask that the baby... More

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$19–25/hr
Cumming, GA • 24 miles away

Reoccurring sitter for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my husband and I are looking for a nanny to watch our 3 year old for date nights. Usually we like to go out on the weekends and occasionally during weekday nights.
Tasks would include: preparing basic meals(heat up food in microwave), taking her to the toilet and putting her to bed.
We... More

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$12–15/hr
Cumming, GA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for my two wonderful...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

We are family of four but I need help with my 2years + and 4year .I need the person to be clear, caring and honest. Read to them and take them out I also need help with potty training
I need the person to read to them,potty training take them to fun places and also teach them how to do stuff for... More

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$12–18/hr
Gainesville, GA • 19 miles away

I need a part-time sitter to watch my baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Caring loving experience is a must someone that actually loves kids

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$18–25/hr
Cumming, GA • 23 miles away

Part-time Sitter for Angel Baby

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hello! I am looking for someone to come 2-3 times a week and help with my 6-month-old daughter. I am working from home full time and just need a day or two where I know I will have uninterrupted work time. I also have a 5-year-old who is in school during the day.
Duties will consist of feeding... More

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$13–16/hr
Cumming, GA • 24 miles away

2 girls and a boy

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a sitter to help my wife start a part time job. Looking for a responsible sitter

Need sitter to watch kids every Thursday afternoon. Then also when my wife and I go on dates

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$12–15/hr
Cumming, GA • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for 4 yr old girl, for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4, grandmother, mom, mom’s boyfriend, and Morgan. Morgan loves to play with her dolls, play with her tablet, or watch a movie. Oh yes, she loves playing dress up. We have 2 cats and a very small dogl. All friendly.
Babysit the one child, give her something to eat, depends on time.... More

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$10–20/hr
Cumming, GA • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for three preschool girls

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a local sitter/nanny that is available for our date nights and helping when we attend community events.

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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