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.

$12–15/hr
Versailles, KY • 13 miles away

Occasional sitter on a weekday evening for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Loving family of 4 with a 4 year old son who loves to dance and a 7 year old daughter that loves arts and crafts!

Occasional child care, 2-3 hours on a weekday evening, enough for a mom and dad date night. Relatively low maintenance.

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$17–21/hr
Lexington, KY • 3 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

we have an 18 month old and a 4 year old. Husband plays music some afternoons while I work. We have 2 large dogs, both are sweet natured.
watch the tiny humans while dad works some afternoons. stay at the house, play with the girls.
Located in Hamburg. Schedule is as needed

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$25–38/hr
Lexington, KY • 2 miles away

Part Time Sitter for Two under Two

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Myself (Jacob, 23) is a working father who works 70+ hours a week while my wife (Alexa, 21) stays at home and takes care of the kids. We have one toddler (Grace, 16 Months) and one baby (Grayson, 4 months). We are a young and loving family who seeks someone to watch the kids for an occasional date... More

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$17–21/hr
Lexington, KY • 3 miles away

Date-night sitter for two low-maintenance...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/18 - 05/19

7:00pm - 12:00am

We have two 9 year olds and a cat. We are low key, love boardgames, switch games, being outside, and playing with the cat.
We are just looking for someone to hang out downstairs while the kids are upstairs watching a movie in bed. We have wifi and a smart tv our sitter is welcome to use! We would... More

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$10–25/hr
Lexington, KY • 3 miles away

May 14 to May 17- sitter for an 8 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My nanny is out sick the week of May 14-17. Mom is working from home and needs a sitter to cover this week.

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$11–18/hr
Lexington, KY • Less than a mile

Part time nanny for two sweet girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two girls aged 2 and 3. We need fill in help when our main nanny isn’t available. End of may, one week in July, and second half of August!

We need helping picking up from school on t/th and all MWF. Girls nap in afternoon.

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$17–21/hr
Lexington, KY • 1 mile away

Part time sitter for a week at a time

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! our full time nanny is leaving us soon, and we need intermitted help for up to 5 days at a time. So far our needs are end of May, a week in July, and two weeks in august. M-F.

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$15–20/hr
Lexington, KY • 2 miles away

Part time sitter for my lazy baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, I’m Theo and my girlfriend is Makaylynn, we share a baby girl name Mila.

Mila is 1 years old and will mostly nap around this time, just need a baby sitter to feed her and give care such as feeding and diaper changing if needed.

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$14–22/hr
Lexington, KY • 1 mile away

Looking for nanny for our little guy!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 3 with a new baby boy. We live in Lexington and are two working parents looking for full time child care.
We are looking for someone to watch our newborn throughout the week with the flexibility to stay for an occasional date night or overnight.

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$16–22/hr
Paris, KY • 19 miles away

Flexible babysitting hours for newborn.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

My husband and I just had our first child in March. We run our own horse breeding farm and I ride professionally. I am going back to work and am looking for someone to watch our son while I ride.
The sitter would need to be comfortable bottle feeding a newborn and putting him back down to nap. ... More

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$10–12/hr
Lexington, KY • 9 miles away

Regular weekend sitter for 9-year-old boy....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 3:00am (flexible)

We're a relaxed family with one child, very comfortable with going with the flow.
I am in search of a sitter who will be comfortable watching my child overnight in our home. My son is an independent 9-year-old needing only occasional assistance with meals/snacks and bedtime. We do have cats so... More

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$13–15/hr
Lexington, KY • 3 miles away

Sitter needed for one elementary boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30am - 3:30am (flexible)

It's just me and my son. He has mild autism and is very much fond of people.
Just play with him or talk to him. Make sure he drinks water, that's all.
The website is not letting me add many detail. So I will do it here. Please ready very carefully. I need nanny for May 4,5,10 sharp at 2:45 who will... More

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$17–21/hr
Versailles, KY • 13 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2 awesome kiddos.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4, 2 kiddos ages 8 and 5. Energetic dog. Kiddos are smart, funny, kind, but often wary of new people.
Occasional date nights, possibly feed a meal or snacks, and clean up. Other than that just play and hangout with kiddos.

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$10–35/hr
Versailles, KY • 13 miles away

One time sitter for couple of toddler boys

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/18 - 05/19

5:00pm - 1:00am

My sister and I need a sitter for a family wedding our boys (cousins) are 1 and 2 years old.
Change diapers, entertain and feed the boys. Then put them to bed. We are renting an Airbnb so it should be a comfortable atmosphere.

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