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.

$10–11/hr
Williamston, MI • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler, and puppy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm

Looking for a sitter for two days a week the occasional Friday as well if I have overtime. You will need to come to my house, we also have baby chicks growing in the basement. Just keep the toddler safe and entertained really. Snacks will already be prepared.

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$10–12/hr
Lansing, MI • 7 miles away

Full time sitter for busy dad.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

It's just my daughter and I in my home. I'm a tree removal specialist that works Monday through Saturday. I'm looking for in home care for my daughter. As I work a lot.
To take care of my daughter while I'm at work.Change her, feed her, ten to her needs, play time, nap time, possibly potty training.

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$15–20/hr
Dimondale, MI • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for fun and creative 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Looking for a sitter to watch 5 year old while I care for my special needs older child
Arts and crafts, pretend play, read books and outdoor play. Serve meals.
2 story with fenced backyard. No pets

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$10–14/hr
Mason, MI • 11 miles away

Part time nanny needed to hangout with 15...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My family includes my wife Kaylee, myself, Elijah (15 months) and Camden (2 months). We are a young family with a lot of student debt and looking for a part time nanny that we can afford.

My wife currently works from home and really only needs help with our son Elijah in the mornings so she can get... More

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$10–21/hr
Lansing, MI • 9 miles away

Blended Family looking for Nanny

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

Hello! I am a SAHM looking at going back to work. My husband and I share 2 boys 6 months and 2 years. Every other week my stepchildren will be home. (11 & 8).

Looking for someone who wouldn’t be opposed to taking payment from DHHS.

Responsibilities:
- Provide daily care for two young... More

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$17–21/hr
Dewitt, MI • 9 miles away

Part-Time Sitter - Split Schedule With...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am

A four-year-old boy who is autistic. The only special care he requires is assistance with going to the bathroom.
Hi,
I'm contacting you on behalf of a family with a 4-year-old son who is autistic. The only special care he requires is assistance with going to the bathroom. Care needs Wed through... More

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$10–12/hr
Lansing, MI • 9 miles away

Full time sitter for 1 energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Hello im a single mother(24) ,needing childcare for my 21 month old son. Family isn’t a big help in matters when my schedule collides with there’s and any other shift isn’t optional for me. My son is a character forsure he loves to run wild and have fun and play together. He’s a great kid. he speaks... More

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$17–20/hr
Grand Ledge, MI • 14 miles away

Need sitter for drop offs to school for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

I would need someone to drop off my daughter her name is Addi she is 8 almost 9. . Being dropped off at 6:30 am at the sitters.

At 8:15-8:30 am at her school drop off. I would prefer to drop her off at the sitters location, this would start September 1st due to her starting school September 3rd... More

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$17–21/hr
Lansing, MI • 3 miles away

Temporary sitter need for a two weeks for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 6:00am

I am currently in town for a couple of weeks for on the job training. I am in need of an overnight sitter for 2 girls (8 & 10). The girls are well behaved and easy going. Sunday- Wednesday starting 7/14 thru 7/23.

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$18–19/hr
Lansing, MI • 9 miles away

Need Sitter soon as possible needdd name...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mother of 1 need baby sitter need help new out here don’t have family here

I just need u to make sure he washed up showered and take him to park make sure he eats my number

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$18–19/hr
Lansing, MI • 9 miles away

Need baby sitter soon as possible

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey I’m Shay I’m a mother of 1 looking for a sitter for my 8 year old old son don’t get out with his step father much need help watching him

Take him to the park watch movies feed him make sure that he’s cleaning his room and being a good kid

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$16–17/hr
Charlotte, MI • 22 miles away

Dependable and caring only please.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

First child is 1 and the second child is 4. Dad leaves for work for afternoon shift and mom will be home by 6
Play and read to kids. Walks around the yard. The baby will nap from 1 to 3 most days. Fix snacks when they get hungry. Watch and keep safe.
We are in the city of charlotte.

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$17–21/hr
Stockbridge, MI • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 children.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

We have 3 kids-3, 9 and 11. They are very easy going. My 3 year old is on the autism spectrum and is nonverbal.
Pick children up in the afternoon from school (330) and come back to my home until I get home at 6pm. May need to make a snack for them. You may need to let the dogs out as well to use the... More

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$13–18/hr
Lansing, MI • 4 miles away

Babysitter in my home a couple times a...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi my name is Kayla I'm recently separated and going through a divorce. I'm a stay at home mom and just had a babygirl and have a 18 month old son.
Be flexible for when appointments come up for me and I have somewhere I need to be. Also giving me a break with being a single mom. Watching the... More

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