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.

$11–17/hr
Kansas City, MO • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for one little girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s just me and my daughter Rae. She likes to play with her stuffed animals and watch movies and shows on her tablet. Kind of a picky eater but you’ll mostly just feed her once

Watch her, make an easy dinner of either chicken nuggets or noodles. Probably noodles. But her down in her bedroom. She... More

See Full Job Details

$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for two toddlers and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00am - 7:00am

Hi my names Derrick I work for federal security only on the weekends and my significant other Alexis is a 911 dispatcher who has her weekends during the week. Needing care for son and daughter age 7 and 3 respectively.
Watch and keep them alive from the time she goes to work and I get home from... More

See Full Job Details

$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for nine-month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter who can help out one to two days a week, usually during the week.

See Full Job Details

$12–19/hr
Kansas City, KS • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 3

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - 1:00am (flexible)

I have 2 boys an one girl . One of my boys is autistic and the other has behavior problems a mood disorder
Help with be time routine must be able to work with children with disabilities

See Full Job Details

$14–16/hr
Kansas City, MO • 24 miles away

Setter needed for school aged child on...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

hello, we need someone to watch our school aged son on 4/27/2024. In our home there is a cat and dog, you will need to be fine with both.
We need someone to make sure our son has someone to sit with him while we are gone. Our child will stay up the whole time. He is friendly and he will chat with... More

See Full Job Details

$10–20/hr
Kansas City, MO • 25 miles away

Weekly sitter for three awesome boys

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Family of 5 looking for a sitter one night a week for a few hours. Three boys, all full of energy and love, and are fairly independent for their ages.

Mostly just making sure the kids don’t get into too much trouble, giving them snacks and drinks as needed. We will have dinner planned for them so... More

See Full Job Details

$10–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 24 miles away

Part time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00pm

1 - 9yo old with ADHD

See Full Job Details

$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 14 miles away

Full-time temporary sitter for 4 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hello. My family and I are moving to the KCMO area and are looking for a sitter for our 4 year old son from May 6-May 17. Hours would be around 9-5.
The sitter will be responsible for caring for our son, playing with him, preparing his food and helping cleanup after him. We do have three dogs so... More

See Full Job Details

$12–16/hr
Kansas City, KS • 23 miles away

Baby Sitter As needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need a sitter for a couple of hours once or twice a week/month

See Full Job Details

$10–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 24 miles away

Rio & Kai-Mahal'ko are excited to meet a...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

Laidback tribe of 5; love being outdoors, playing games, dancing/singing/preforming and learning about different cultures (food, dance, language); we’re joyous & carefree.
Starting the day out with both Rio & Kai-Mahal'ko. When Rio's school van arrives (845a walking her out to the driver) & meeting... More

See Full Job Details

$11–14/hr
Shawnee, KS • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for an infant girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, we’re looking for a local sitter to help care for our infant daughter, Lily Jo, once we return to work in a few weeks. My husband and I work opposite schedules and there will be a few hours where we’ll need someone available to watch her.

We’ll need assistance with the basics. She’ll... More

See Full Job Details

$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 19 miles away

Part time Sitter needed every Wednesday...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 6:30pm

We are a family of 4. We are in the process of adopting a baby. Kylo is 16 months old. We also have an 11 year old boy named Asher. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats. They are potty trained and very well behaved.
We are needing a sitter to watch Kylo from 11 - 6ish on Wednesdays. He naps between 11 -... More

See Full Job Details

$10–11/hr
Kansas City, MO • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for our 9 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/08

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

Hello, we are the Durassaint family & interested in finding a nanny for our 9 month old daughter .

We are looking for someone that can commit to feeding & changing or child every 2 hours. We are also looking for a very responsible & patient indidvidual.

We are located in Kansas City,MO 64155... More

See Full Job Details

$18–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 22 miles away

Regular sitter for three kids; one very...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Family of five, one boy and two girls.
One bulldog
Christian household
Watch and play with kids (6:00-8:30)
Bedtime 8:45-9:00pm
(Oldest can stay up to play)
CPR certified
First aid

See Full Job Details

Find a Babysitting Job in Fort Leavenworth, KS

Refine Results

Other Care Types

Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

Babysitting jobs in your area

Top cities

By state