$23–27/hr
Southaven, MS • 20 miles away

Father needing some help

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/29

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Hello I’m a single father who works a lot, my ex wife and I have shared custody, and sometime I need a little help while I finish work.
Pick the kids up and watch them until I get there. This could include at a park or playground.

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$18–22/hr
Southaven, MS • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 energetic toddlers

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We’re a busy family of 5! Our 3 littles are all active boys ages 3, 2, and 1!
Pick up and drop off (7:30 am and 5:00 pm), light housekeeping/laundry, prepare snacks/meals, occasional fun with the family

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$10–11/hr
Memphis, TN • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for one energetic alert...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Elijah normally sleeps once it’s night time. If he is up…. He wants to play then go to sleep. If he’s crying obnoxiously…… His pampers should get changed immediately.
I need the SITTER to just protect the safety of my son. Make sure pampers is changed, he’s properly fed, and burped. Play with him,... More

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$10–20/hr
Hernando, MS • 9 miles away

4 boys , sons of a musician

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have four boys . I’m a musician so occasionally I need someone for hours such as 6 to 1 am . The boys are pretty easy to take care of and the 3 year old is the easier , he is super chill and my 8 year old will help put him to bed .

Just watch the kids and help em get to bed and give ‘em food if... More

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$12–15/hr
Horn Lake, MS • 18 miles away

Part-time for a little nugget and one...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

My name is Alana. I am 34 yrs old. My youngest is 2 months old - my oldest will be 5 October 4th, 2023.
Feed, prepare bottles, change diapers and/or clothes interact, play, teaching.
I live in horn lake (apple creek subdivision)

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$10–13/hr
Olive Branch, MS • 19 miles away

Entrepreneur needing assistance with one son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

It’s my son Trey and I. He is 5 about to be 6. I’m an entrepreneur that has to travel quite often and I’m need of some assistance.

I need someone who is able to drop him off at school and pick him up for me.
Occasionally babysit on a date night

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$18–22/hr
Memphis, TN • 24 miles away

Looking for reliable person to drop kids...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00am

Our family consists of our four beautiful children and two dogs. We are looking for someone great with kids and reliable.
I need someone who is great with kids to drop my kids off in the morning. I have two that go to the same elementary school and one who is in middle school.
The elementary school... More

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Father needing some help

Father needing some help

Part-time sitter for 3 energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for 3 energetic toddlers

Part time sitter for one energetic alert...

Part time sitter for one energetic alert...

4 boys , sons of a musician

4 boys , sons of a musician

Part-time for a little nugget and one...

Part-time for a little nugget and one...

Entrepreneur needing assistance with one son

Entrepreneur needing assistance with one son

Looking for reliable person to drop kids...

Looking for reliable person to drop kids...

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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