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.

$10–13/hr
Charlotte, NC • 23 miles away

Please. Just drive her to daycare for me

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

I am Shanita. I have a 3 year old who I need you to take to daycare which is only 7 minutes from my house and pick her up and hand her off to her sister who is 12.
Take her to daycare for me and pick her up please. Her sister will be home after 4.
We can work a schedule out. Mostly just days that... More

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$18–22/hr
Charlotte, NC • 22 miles away

Part-time or full-time sitter for 2 kids 6...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

the kids are very independent and active need some help with homework, we have flexible schedule at work and sometimes we are working from home.
pick up from school, drive them to different activities and help them with homework or projects and be sure they eat.
we live close to south end and the... More

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$18–22/hr
Gastonia, NC • 6 miles away

Part-time Afternoon Childcare for Older...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are the Shepard Family of 4. Our names are Jeff, Sarah, Noah (13) and Riley (10). We enjoy church activities, sporting events and traveling. We live on 6 acres with dogs, chickens and fish.
We are looking for someone that is reliable and outgoing to pick up our 2 children after school, bring... More

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$18–22/hr
Charlotte, NC • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

My husband and I are looking for after school care/early release day for our 6 year old son.
Assist with homework; snack time and activities to keep my son interested and off of the ipad

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$10–13/hr
Shelby, NC • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic boys?

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m Shamiya.We are a family of 4,I will only need a babysitter for my youngest two sons. Khareem aged 2 and Shamir aged 1. The kids are mostly behaved but have tantrums at times that can be easily resolved. I work part time at fedex ground also I do side hustles. Looking for someone who doesn’t mind... More

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$15–22/hr
Fort Mill, SC • 23 miles away

After school sitter for 5 and almost 4 YO

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Our kids are 5.5 (boy) and almost 4 (girl). They love to play and go to the park. My husband and I work from home and need help picking the kids up from school and keeping them busy until we get off work.
Pick them up from school, bring them home (Rock Hill to Fort Mill), and keep them active until... More

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$15–22/hr
Fort Mill, SC • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for two wonderful girls!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! My husband and I typically work from home but our jobs have gotten more demanding. We need someone to sit and play with our two girls

Just play and watch. My oldest that is 3 will be in Pre K 9-1.
My one year old will be home and just needs someone to watch and care

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$15–20/hr
Clover, SC • 9 miles away

Part-time help for bedtime

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Family of four looking for some help at bedtime. 7 yr old daughter, 3 yr old son
Get kids ready for and in bed. brush teeth, jammie’s, read stories……..

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$10–13/hr
Charlotte, NC • 18 miles away

Part time sitter/driver for my smart and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

My son is 2 years old. Very chill toddler overall.
Love learning and playing.

I need assistance Picking my son up from school. It’s in Concord but I live near South Park. (The school is worth the drive to me). He would need to be picked up by 1pm . Bring him home and watch him until I get home... More

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$18–30/hr
Fort Mill, SC • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for two sweet girls (1&4)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm

We’re the Musick’s, family of 4 living in Tega Cay, SC. We have two girls, Margo (~4) and Olive (1). Margo is the boss, fully potty trained and her teachers say she an angel (we see it on occasion, hah). Olive just turned one and is eating three square meals a day & on whole milk. She’s... More

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$15–25/hr
Charlotte, NC • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter after school near South Park

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Family of 4 near South Park. CMS 4th grade girl with an older, busy high school sister.
Pick up from carpool, facilitate homework, supervise play time, drop off at activities, etc.
2-4 days/week depending on your availability. Starting approx 2:30 through 5 or 6pm on CMS school days. College... More

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$10–18/hr
Lincolnton, NC • 17 miles away

Part-Time/Full-Time in home daycare for a...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Letitia (Tisha) for short I’m a single mother looking for childcare for my Daughter Ariyah. Ariyah is 1 years old and is full of energy. Ariyah’s father and I are looking for childcare since we both work full time jobs and need to put our daughter in daycare at least 3-4 days a week. Some... More

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$13–16/hr
Charlotte, NC • 18 miles away

Over night sitter! Who can sleep!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00pm - 6:00am (flexible)

Hello, I’m a single mother with a 5 year old son. My son is playful , happy and charming. He sleeps all through out the night and he’s potty trained

I need a sitter to care for my child at night. You won’t have to stay up at night because my son sleeps through the night anyway. I just need a... More

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$15–20/hr
Charlotte, NC • 15 miles away

Long term Nanny/sitter for my sweet 9 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

**This position is year round** Seeking a dependable, caring individual for my artsy, sensitive, loving, 9 yo daughter. You'll be responsible for picking her up at school @ 2:30pm and watching her at our home until dinnertime. Responsibilities will include driving her home from school, to/from after... More

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