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.

$10–16/hr
Springfield, MA • 4 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 • 9 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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$15–18/hr
Hartford, CT • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for special needs boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother of one with special needs I work overnight and it can become overwhelming so I’m looking for some extra hands

Might I need you to pick up my son from school. There may be some overnight stays and putting them on the bus Light housekeeping mainly cleaning up after him meal... More

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$20–24/hr
Simsbury, CT • 19 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 • 16 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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$25–35/hr
Longmeadow, MA • 6 miles away

Looking for a part-time sitter to help...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

A trio of kids and two working dads! The kids (A, A and M) are active and love to play, ride bikes, and anything outside. We have two cats (Jacob and Tango) and a hamster (Izzie).
Excited to meet with a consistent care-giver for the kids after school, assisting with starting homework and snack.... More

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$14–22/hr
East Windsor, CT • 15 miles away

Looking for a partime/occasional sitter...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3. My three year old toddler is active fun, sweet kind, and loves to make friends and play games. She is a really sweet kiddo and I am just looking to get out more as I am usually her full-time caregiver and I’m seeking a little bit of support.
I am looking for an occasional... More

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$13–14/hr
Indian Orchard, MA • 7 miles away

Single mom looking for babysitter, while...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom looking for someone to frequently watch my two-year-old for work

Is able to fill-in from 7 AM to 12:30 PM weekdays and open to weekends occasionally

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$15–30/hr
Manchester, CT • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic 2 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My daughter Juliana is 2 years old. I work flexible hybrid schedules Monday - Friday 9-5pm with weekends off. My daughter's daycare schedule is the same as my work schedule.
I will need a sitter on the evenings in the weekday and various times on the weekend. Looking for someone to watch my... More

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$10–20/hr
West Hartford, CT • 24 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 6 year old boy with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a boy in Kindergarten that we need occasional babysitting for on weeknights when parents both need to work, possible day off from school, and possibly over the summer break.
If it is during the week during a school night it would be just hanging out for a couple hours before bed, dinner and... More

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$15–20/hr
Somers, CT • 13 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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$18–20/hr
Hartford, CT • 23 miles away

Over-night sitter for two year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 4:00am (flexible)

Hi, I need help with my 2 year old daughter while I work night shifts.
The job is super easy… just need someone to be in my home while my daughter is sleeping. I will try to put her to sleep before I leave just depends on what time I leave for work. If she wakes up she’ll probably just want her... More

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$22–28/hr
Northampton, MA • 14 miles away

4-Year-old, Swiftie Seeking Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello!
We are a visual artist and grad student at Smith, looking for full-time child care for our 4-year-old until summer camp and part-time care and for occasional events/dates afterward.

Schedule as follows:
5/27 – 6/24, Mon - Fri: 9-6pm
6/24 – 8/27, Mon - Fr 4-7pm and occasional... More

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$15–25/hr
West Hartford, CT • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for two active toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 kids, 7 month old and 3 year old. We’re an active family that enjoys rock climbing, outdoors, puzzles and games. Live in West Hartford and need occasionally weekday and weekend babysitting.
Engage and play with the kids, keeping them fed and happy. Occasionally could include putting the... More

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