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.

$19–23/hr
Baltimore, MD • 7 miles away

reputable babysitters for my 2 infants

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Can you help me find the best babysitters in the downtown area. Plus if they are teachers or work with kids in their day job. We haven't had luck finding one, so ideally would be people with tons of reviews (from trusted sources). Able to take care of two infants. Thanks!
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$10–18/hr
Elkridge, MD • 9 miles away

Occasional sitter for a well behaved 3rd...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Native northerner living in Howard county. 8 year old is sweet, well mannered and independent

We are seeking a sitter to be an extended auntie to our family. They must be fun, honest, trustworthy, like children and reliable. Should love to watch movies and do activities to keep my son entertained... More

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$20–24/hr
Ellicott City, MD • 9 miles away

Part time sitter with weekend availability...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

2 boys. Need help for weekends and some weekday evenings. Boys are self sufficient
Adult supervision
Drive to activities (soccer)
School drop off or pick up on some days

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$15–20/hr
Laurel, MD • 18 miles away

part time sitter for an infant

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/30

9:00am - 12:00pm

part time sitter for a 4 months old baby. the dates needed are 5/30, June 3-6, and June 10-13 from 9am to 12 noon. responsibilities include bottle feeding, changing diapers and interacting with infant. A parent will be working at home and available if needed.

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

Occasional Sitter needed!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

WE have a 1.5energetic daughter and 1 on the way in July. We are new to the area!
We need someone to care for our 1.5 year old and eventually our other baby. We are also looking for someone to be on call to watch our daughter in July when I am having my second daughter.

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$19–23/hr
Parkville, MD • 11 miles away

Need a sitter for my 6 month old baby girl...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

I have 2 older kids ages 11 and 8 who come home from school around 4 but won't need care, just the baby who is six months old.
Take care of my baby girl who is six months at my home in Parkville. I work from home as well.

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$20–24/hr
Laurel, MD • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3-year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mother and daughter combo. Only need occasional sitters when traveling for work. Typically 2-3 days at a time.
Take daughter to and from school. Take daughter to playground. Spend time with daughter.

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$15–24/hr
Columbia, MD • 12 miles away

Occasional babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have a two month old who needs to be watched on occasion.
We need the sitter to take care of our two month including bottle feeding, changing diapers, burping, and putting baby to sleep.

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$10–18/hr
Pasadena, MD • 17 miles away

Part-Time Nanny for Adorably Sweet Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hi! I’m a single mom to a wonderful & sweet 19 month-old girl. She is so sweet and smart & such a great baby.
I am looking for someone to come to our home and take care of my daughter while I’m at work 3 nights per week. I work in a restaurant and need someone to feed my daughter dinner and put her... More

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$23–27/hr
Olney, MD • 23 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
Reisterstown, MD • 11 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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$15–20/hr
Nottingham, MD • 13 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 • 6 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
Middle River, MD • 16 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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