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.

$10–12/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 21 miles away

Full time sitter for one adventurous girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

I’m a single mom of a 3 year old girl. We just moved to Indianapolis from Chicago

Enforce nap time, give snacks/lunch, potty train/changing pull ups. We’ve been working on potty training

I work in Plainfield, Wednesday-Saturday 6:30-5

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$18–25/hr
Carmel, IN • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet loving toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband, daughter and I are a growing family and will be expecting another baby this summer.We love our 1year old daughter so much who loves to smile and laugh! We also have a large loving dog!
We would love your help in watching our daughter so us parents can get out for date nights or errands... More

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$17–21/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a soon-to-be single mother and looking for weekend childcare in order to pick up a second job.I have 2 children (boy= 7, girl= 4).

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$15–22/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 24 miles away

Full-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

My husband and I work full-time and are adding a baby girl to our family in July 2024. We are looking for a full-time nanny Monday through Thursday starting in January 2025.
We are hopeful for long-term, consistent care with the right person. We are interested in basic childcare including feeding,... More

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$10–15/hr
Danville, IN • Less than a mile

Help! I need a Reliable babysitter!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi there! We are a family of three, located in Danville, IN. We have 2 dogs and one outdoor cat. We love to play outside and go for walks/bike(wagon) rides.
I am in need of someone to pickup my oldest from school at 2pm and my youngest at 4pm and sit with them until I get off of work.
We are located... More

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$12–18/hr
Zionsville, IN • 19 miles away

Sitter wanted 1-2 days/week

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, I’m Catherine! I’m a stay at home mom- my family and I recently moved to Indiana. During the day at home it’s just me, my son and our dog Cannoli (chi-weenie).

I’m looking for help watching my 10 month old son so I can unpack the house. He has a gated play area with tons of toys and books!... More

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$10–20/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for three kids.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 3 kids. Georgia our daughter is the oldest at 3 years old. We have 1 year old twins Cooper and Laney.
The sitter will need to feed the kids. The twins are able to eat solid foods, but may need a bottle throughout the day.
Looking for someone who can watch the kids all day on Wednesdays... More

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$19–23/hr
Whitestown, IN • 18 miles away

Driver for my two elementary kids, girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Hi, my name is Dave Coats and my wife is Alicia Coats. We are new to the Indianapolis Whitestown area. We have three daughters that are adopted from Foster care and we are needing transportation for two of them.
I would need you to come and pick up the two girls one is 81 is 10 from elementary... More

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$18–19/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for my amazing daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello I am Sylvia I have a 7 year old daughter that is very joyful &outgoing
I would need for her to be picked up from school at 5:30pm/ 5:40pm until I get off of work ( 6pm)
The schedule is for Monday & Thursday weekly in the Eagle creek area.

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$17–20/hr
Carmel, IN • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 month old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm

My husband and I have been married for 2.5 years and have an almost 5 year old lab- our first baby! Our little one was born in January, and we’re needing a reliable, dependable and qualified sitter for a part time gig.
Take care of our almost 3 month old. Feedings, naps and playtime will be part of... More

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$10–22/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter/nanny for 10-month-old twins

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm

We are looking for a babysitter/nanny on Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30am-2:30pm. Our oldest two kids will be in preschool during this time, so we are needing care just for the twins, Regina and Giovana. The babies are still drinking bottles, eating purees, and taking2-3 naps/day. Both parents work... More

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$18–35/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 18 miles away

Chinese Speaking Nanny/Tutor for Expecting...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have three children:

Isaiah - 9yrs (3rd grade) (Intermediate Chinese)
Olivia - 6 yrs (1st grade) (Beginner Chinese)
Silas - 5 yrs (Preschool) (Beginner Chinese)

All homeschooled. They are currently doing one-on-one online Chinese tutoring

Our goal with the sitter is to emerge our... More

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$18–22/hr
Greenwood, IN • 25 miles away

Regular sitter/nanny for evenings (after...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of 2, including a 5 year old sweet boy, looking for someone who we can call family

Sitter/nanny needs to have patience and experience with special needs kids. Responsibilities include but not limited to preparing light meals, bath time, bed time, light housekeeping, light laundry, rarely... More

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$18–22/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 24 miles away

Part-time / back-up sitter for one playful...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/31

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hi! We're a family of two parents, one toddler, and two pets. We are looking for someone to fill in when our primary daycare is closed (scheduled or unscheduled) or when we adults would like to go out on the occasional date night. We look forward to hearing from and working with you!
Primarily, we... More

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