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.

$10–14/hr
High Point, NC • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm

My husband and I are both in ministry. We have an 18 month old and in need of care.
Care for child in our home. Prepare lunch and snacks. Play with child.

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$15–19/hr
Greensboro, NC • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just a normal family. 1 kid I work and need a babysitter every now and then.
I need the sitter to take care of my kids and be safe with them while I am away.

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$14–18/hr
Wentworth, NC • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for adorable 1 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I are new parents to a handsome little boy and we could use a little more help.
Baby boy was born 3/10/24, so all I really need is someone who loves to snuggle babies, warm up some bottles (which will already be made, just take them out of the fridge and pop it into the warmer),... More

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$10–20/hr
Greensboro, NC • 14 miles away

"Looking for easy going sitter for easy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Family of 2 . 8 year old who is very bright and talkative. Sweet personality and takes easily to people.

Need sitter to drop off and pick up from school and dance Monday to Thursday.

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$13–20/hr
Greensboro, NC • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for a new born little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family is needing a friendly , caring person to watch our little boy he is 1 month ( DOB-2/17/24) he is full of energy and enjoyment, he sleeps most of the day and eats when he wakes up . Alex plays for about 30 minutes then back to sleep . This is our first baby .

watching Alex also change... More

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$16–19/hr
Greensboro, NC • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for my fun third child,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi, looking for somebody to help mostly with my 4 year old. Pick her up from school at 1 , light laundry , etc

Pick up children, light laundry , driving , play with kids, keep house tidy, etc

Greensboro and schedule is flexible!

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$15–19/hr
Greensboro, NC • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for fun 4 year old girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We have three kids, ages 10,8 and 4 but I’m looking for help with my four year old mostly. Picking her up from school, playing, snacks , light laundry and housekeeping , maybe driving big kids around also
Child care , driving, light laundry work, keeping house nest and organized , etc

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$10–15/hr
Greensboro, NC • 18 miles away

Part time nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hello! My family is searching for a wonderful part time nanny for our 2 year old daughter. Looking for someone with experience with toddlers, responsible and reliable. Must be comfortable assisting with potty training.

We need help from approximately mid May to beginning of September. Bonus if... More

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$15–16/hr
Greensboro, NC • 13 miles away

no school need care

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I’m looking for care mostly when my day is out of school she is 3 she’s behind in her mobility nothing extravagant she’s very low mayonnaise just starting to pull up and is moving around with pulling on things just not walking she is a premie
I need after school care or care when school is out I... More

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$10–12/hr
Staley, NC • 22 miles away

Full Time Nanny for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are expecting a baby girl in July of this year. We would be looking for care for after I go back to work starting in August/September. I am a teacher and my husband is a firefighter, so our schedules can be flexible sometimes. Our weekly budget is around $300 per week.
We are looking for someone... More

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$17–21/hr
Greensboro, NC • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for two love bugs

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30am

Hi, we are a family of 4 with two fur babies. My husband recently switched to first shift so we are looking for help in getting our two babes off to school in the morning. Ellie is 3 (will be 4 in July) and Austin just turned 2
Morning routine. Breakfast, get the kiddos dressed and drive them to... More

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$15–16/hr
Greensboro, NC • 18 miles away

very simple family we don't ask for a lot.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

very busy parents of two kids. we work a lot of hours and we love what we do just need help with kids and love them as children should be loved
just have fun with kids coloring toys play board games patio time nap time for toddler
we live in an apartment we need morning

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$13–18/hr
Greensboro, NC • 9 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 2 month old baby.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I am a single mother with a 2 month old baby who recently moved to the area.
I am looking for an occasional babysitter who has experience working with and providing care for infants. The responsibilities are to provide care at my home for my 2 month old son by feeding him, changing his... More

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$18–25/hr
Efland, NC • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter to help manage 3 kids...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a homeschooling family with kids aged 7, 5, and 2, and one due in May. We are looking for someone to help entertain kids while mother is working with kids on school work and possibly help teach any part of curriculum the sitter may excel at.
We are looking for someone who can jump in and take... More

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