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.

$13–20/hr
Rosedale, MD • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Babysitting occasionally for my 7 soon to be 8 year old low maintenance daughter will need to be done at my house

She may need to be picked up from bus stop from time to time as needed

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$15–18/hr
Baltimore, MD • 10 miles away

part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

looking for a sitter to watch my two kids on sundays while from 3pm-1:30am and occasionally weekends if i do overtime or rpn i currently work overnight 6:30-5am but i start my new shift 3pm-1:30pm on april 7th

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$21–25/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for very cute six month baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are the Ekpos! We have a cute little six month old named Evelyn and I work full time from home. We need part time care to help with Evie while I work and attend virtual meetings.
Hold the baby, take her on a walk, occasionally do dishes, play with and Entertain the baby. Putting her to sleep for... More

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$10–20/hr
Baltimore, MD • 7 miles away

Regular Part Time Sitter for 3 yo Boy!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi everyone! My name is Greg and my girlfriend Caroline and I live in Locust Point. I have an amazing 3 1/2 year old boy named River who is so loving and full of energy! He is sweet as can be and loves to play and have fun, especially outside!

We are looking for someone who can commit 3 evenings... More

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$14–16/hr
Annapolis, MD • 15 miles away

On Call / On Occasion Sitter for one to...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a military family with two toddlers ages 14 months and 2 and a half. I just recently accepted a job working full time and my little ones just recently started full time daycare.

We need an on call - on occasion sitter that can pop in and help us on the occasions when our little ones are... More

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$10–39/hr
Elkridge, MD • 7 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 and 5 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 year old daughter and 5 year old son looking for fun and energetic baby sister
Watch , play and feed kids while parents are at work . Help potty train children as well

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$21–26/hr
Mount Rainier, MD • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant and 2 young kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My sister is visiting from the UK and will need childcare for her 3 kids for 2 weeks (week days only)
Attend to the kids including light snack prep, walks, offer some homework help

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$21–25/hr
Upper Marlboro, MD • 21 miles away

Looking for the right suitable sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Both parents work as bus operator for dmv area.schedule may change due to job but will try to keep it consistent
Pick up after daycare,which is over at 6:00 pm help with homework until one of us get home the latest time would be 8-10pm but we will inform days prior because scheduling can change.

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$15–22/hr
Hyattsville, MD • 22 miles away

Weekly sitter for the day for 6mo baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We’re first time parents to a baby boy and the village is on the other side of the globe. We are looking for someone to fill in for one working day so that we can get a break. Hours, start date and the day of the week are negotiable

Take care of an infant including feeding, changing, nap... More

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$18–22/hr
Reisterstown, MD • 23 miles away

Someone amazing to be there in the morning...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Two wonderful girls that just need someone there to wake them up in the morning and drive them to school. Nothing else, they get ready by themselves and I will pack their lunches.
Looking for some to come in at 6am, wake upthe girls at 7am. The will get ready by themselves and a 10min drive to be... More

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$15–28/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 24 miles away

Pick-up/Drop-Off Driver for School 1-3...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Seeking a school driver for two quiet girls.
Need help about 3 weeks out of the month, Monday mornings, Thursday after school, Fridays before/after school.

We have a driver already, but looking for a second as they are unable to do all of the shifts.

Mornings:: Pick-up around 7:00 (drop off... More

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$15–20/hr
Nottingham, MD • 17 miles away

Part time but regularly needed sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single father that needs help on a regular basis but not every day. I have a 10 year old daughter and we live in a townhouse in Nottingham.
on any weekdays that I need a sitter, I would need you to be willing and able to pick up my daughter from her post school daycare that is onsite at her... More

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$18–22/hr
Baltimore, MD • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Day time or night time care for Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday fridays.. needs to be on call occasionally on weekends

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$15–18/hr
Chase, MD • 19 miles away

Part-Time Early Learning Center Help

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a small learning center located in Bowleys Quarters, MD. We have about 15 children that we service and are growing!
Workers are expected to attend to children's basic needs like feeding them, preparing meals, changing diapers, and supervising playtime and activities. They are also expected... More

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