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.

$14–20/hr
Vienna, VA • 25 miles away

Part time Sitter Needed for 10 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 3:30pm

I’m a divorced mom with a 10 year old autistic son. We are in Vienna VA. It would be nice to have someone close to here. I am a Reiki and Energy Healer and the hours I need help on are Mon - Fri from 11:30am-3:30pm. My hours might change but currently that’s my work schedule for right now.
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$19–28/hr
Gaithersburg, MD • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter during summer before kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

My daughter is eight and my son who has a speech delay is five. Both are good kids and we just need help getting in the morning, including changing, brushing and eating breakfast. You will help them get breakfast ready which is usually pretty simple. You will also help pack lunches and drop off my... More

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$15–16/hr
Columbia, MD • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

family with 3 month old and 2 year old looking for in home childcare of infant

Only
Looking for car for 3 month old 2 year old will be in daycare

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$20–22/hr
Derwood, MD • 21 miles away

Weekly Date Night & After School Coverage...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Seeking long-term reliable caregiver who enjoys: arts/crafts, outdoor, and learning activities. Duties incld; Active engagement, ensure kids' chore and hygiene conpletion, light clean-up, meal prep, enforce rules, transporting to or from after school / social activities (gas and activities will be... More

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$20–24/hr
Upper Marlboro, MD • 7 miles away

Looking for a Part-time On-Call Sitter for...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! II am a Home Birth midwife who attends natural births. I am also a single parent, with three beautiful and brilliant children. We are Muslim, and our family is looking for a committed person to rely on for our childcare needs, when I am called to work.

I would need a sitter who is flexible,... More

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$10–25/hr
Alexandria, VA • 22 miles away

Part-time babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking care a couple days a week for our 3-month year old son. We are seeking someone with experience with infants.

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$18–20/hr
Alexandria, VA • 22 miles away

Summer nanny for 2 school age kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

2 school age kids in need of summer care! Have one older dog, and would love someone to help with summer reading, and comfortable watching kids at the pool!

We live walking distance to a library which has a stem lab, and near our community pool. In need of someone to care for our kids during the... More

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$24/hr
Washington, DC • 10 miles away

3 Days a Week, Infant Nanny Needed NE DC

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are a young couple looking for childcare on a weekly basis. The position would start with two days a week and eventually become three days a week. This would be infant care, and you would be supporting us as I return to work from maternity leave.

Your duties would include feeding and changing... More

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$10–14/hr
Greenbelt, MD • 4 miles away

Sitter needed to babysit two year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Sitter needed to babysit two year old while parent works remotely from home.

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$10–15/hr
Mc Lean, VA • 23 miles away

Morning helper for 5 y.o STARTS Aug 2024

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a working mom to a 5 year old boy named Cade. We do not have any family here so I am looking for a bit of assistance in the mornings.
Please arrive in the mornings and stay 3 hours to help Cade get dressed in the morning for school, then, kindly take him downstairs to wait for the bus to... More

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$22–27/hr
Arlington, VA • 16 miles away

Part time nanny Arlington, VA (Rosslyn)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 - mom, dad and son. We live in arlington, VA (Rosslyn).
Looking for a responsible and reliable part time nanny for our 5 year old son from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday. Responsibilities will include meal prep and engaging with him on age appropriate activities once he is... More

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$23–27/hr
Olney, MD • 19 miles away

Looking for occasional baby sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello- I have potty trained 3 and a half year old. I am looking to find a sitter on an ad-hoc basis that assist with helping me out with my son as my husband travels for work and is sometimes away. I would someone to keep my son occupied if he is home sick from school and I have to work, or to... More

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$18–22/hr
Alexandria, VA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler & baby

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We have a baby boy who is 9 months old & very active! He is exploring new foods and trying new things! We are also blessed with our 2.5 year old daughter who is full of energy. We have daily goals for her that include, time outdoors, 1 hour of learning, 1 hour of play, 3 meals, and lots of... More

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$10–100/hr
Washington, DC • 13 miles away

Beautiful and Smart 24 month girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Occasional sitter in DuPont Circle needed. For fun family. We are very laid back and easy to work with. Our 24 month old is smart, fun, and loves to dance.

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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