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.

$13–18/hr
Holyoke, MA • 4 miles away

SEEKING AN TRUSTWORTHY RELIABLE SITTER.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi my name is Tamara. I am a single mother of three outgoing children. My little family is really easy going. We like to go on adventures, parks, museums, water parks, and do a bunch of different outings.

I am looking for someone that can help do pick ups and drop offs and staying with my... More

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$17–20/hr
Indian Orchard, MA • 4 miles away

Sitter needed for two school aged boys,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother of two boys. We are definitely a creative, techie family.
I would need help in the evenings or late nights as I work a late shift.

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$20–24/hr
Hartford, CT • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for my 2 toddlers sweet,...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/12

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

I’m a single mom with 2 kids. We just moved in the area. Recently divorced
I don’t really have time like alone time and I go out for my alone time once in a while. I have the kids 365 days in a year.

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$20–24/hr
Longmeadow, MA • 9 miles away

Part-time after school help with our 10...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are the McCaffery family and have two boys (10 and 12). We have been in Longmeadow for ~ 4 years and our childcare provider just graduated and is moving on. We are hoping to find a new sitter to get to know our family!
We are looking for after school care Tuesday through Friday. Care would... More

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$16–24/hr
West Granby, CT • 21 miles away

Occasional Sitter for happy infant boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/18

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

Kind, friendly, laid back family here! We have a very friendly easy going dog and have an instant that was born in December.
Infant born in December usually falls asleep between 7:30-8:30 in a bouncy chair and stays asleep until 11ish.
Occasional date nights. We are near the Barkhamsted/Granby line... More

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$13–20/hr
Enfield, CT • 13 miles away

Part time Sitter for two wicked awesome...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a divorced dad with two awesome kids and cats. My daughter is 9 my son is 7 They are easy going. They love to play outside, board games and video games. They listen well. I am looking for someone to watch them time to time when I am out for a few hours.

I’m looking for someone to watch the... More

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$20–24/hr
Ware, MA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for children

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

My name is Lee , I have 3 children ages 5 4 and 10 . Looking for a sitter for 2 days for cna classes.
Need sitter for cna class for 4 hours. Kids will be feed and bathed just need for 4 hours.
Ware mass

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$16–21/hr
Springfield, MA • 4 miles away

Energetic dance loving sitter for a lovely...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4 mom mary dad exel my son Edward 14 and Stella 2 years old puertorrican family
All we really need is to take care of our toddler Stella from 7 am to around 2:30 to 3 pm while our regular care giver comes back from the hospital keep the livingroom tidy since Stella can and will... More

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$19–23/hr
Hatfield, MA • 14 miles away

Hang with my 18 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have an 18 year old daughter with Cerebral Palsy and need someone to help with afternoons. She's a happy easy kid, and a very laid back position
Looking for someone to meet the bus, get her inside after school, hang out with her, help with a snack, read, take a walk, etc.
Hours can change for... More

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$10–16/hr
Springfield, MA • 6 miles away

Regular sitter ASAP toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Pick up toddler girl from school until finish 5:00pm-10:30pm also On weekends.
Looking for sitter to pickup child from school, and stay with until get out at 10:30pm. Also, on Saturdays sometimes Saturday and Sunday from 10:30Am until finish.

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$20–24/hr
West Suffield, CT • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for baby and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two girls, aged 4 mo and 2 years.
Looking for an occasional sitter on an as needed basis. Some hours would be during the day for appointments/short shifts or date nights. We do have one cat.

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$20–24/hr
Simsbury, CT • 24 miles away

Babysitter for 2 little ones in Simsbury

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a babysitter in Simsbury to take care of our kids (2 & 4 years old). This would be for a couple of hours Mon-Fri

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$12–20/hr
Monson, MA • 14 miles away

Date night babysitter

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 3 children- 9 year old daughter, 7 year old son and a 1 year. Looking for a babysitter for an occasional date night.

Help with bedtime for my 1 year old. My older kids would love to have a game night or movie night.

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$15–20/hr
Somers, CT • 14 miles away

Babysitter / pet sitting

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a babysitter for date nights/weekends away for one child (Olivia age 13) and four well-behaved dogs. Duties include feeding dinner, playing, and getting Olivia ready for bed. Olivia and the dogs are very self-sufficient. Date nights would be for a few hours at a time and the... More

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