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.

$10–15/hr
Hyde Park, NY • 10 miles away

Part time nanny for great son and daughter.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Family with a son and a daughter looking for a nanny that is good with the young ones and pets.
Sitting, tutoring, light cleaning, light laundry, snack/meal pres and having fun.
It is a picturesque rural area.

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$10–18/hr
Pleasant Valley, NY • 13 miles away

Part time sitter to see my 7 and 10 year...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 8:00am

I am a newly divorced mother of two boys ages 7 and 10. I work full time in the city.
I would need you to wake the boys up for school, ensure they get dresses and see them to their bus stop which is at the end of the driveway.
We are located 2 minutes off of the Taconic. Both of the boys require no... More

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$15–30/hr
Rhinebeck, NY • Less than a mile

Looking For A Regular Part-time Sitter For...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Hello! We are a family in Rhinebeck and are looking for a regular part-time sitter for 2.5 years old. He's jolly, likes to dance, and stays active. Looking for someone who can play with him and do some development appropriate activities with him. The dates/times are following and can be... More

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$15–20/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 15 miles away

Part time sitter 1/2 nights out the week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Hello I have a 9 month old small pet in home active and crawling lots of toys and play space for her to be entertained
Just need feeding, diaper changing, play time and just putting to bed between 8-9 she usually goes to sleep.
Start time can be 5 or 6 to 10/1030 2 days a week
Also looking for... More

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$15–25/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 16 miles away

Morning sitter for 3 children.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Hello. I have 3 children. JJ is 11, Zoey is 8, and Hailey is 3. They are active children with lots of energy. I will need someone in the morning since I leave for work at 5:30 in the morning. I currently work as a nurse in New York Presbyterian.

I need someone that will get my kids ready for... More

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$20–25/hr
Lagrangeville, NY • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 toddlers who need watching for safety and meal prep. 1 is potty trained the other just starting
Play with children, read, prep meals, put to bed if needed. Basically just ensure wellbeing

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$18–22/hr
Poughquag, NY • 23 miles away

Sitter for happy, babbling baby boy (when...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are newish to the area from New Jersey with an almost 1-year old boy named Hunter. I have a work from home job and the husband commutes to NYC everyday. We also have my mother-in-law living with us, but she has physical issues as well as some recently developed memory issues that make it... More

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$16–17/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 15 miles away

Mom in need of a compassionate care giver

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

We are a family of 3. I work at nights and run a business from home during the days. My daughter is medium function autism. She is home schooled at an online programe. She will need assistance sitting in class and help with assignments. I also have a 19 year old son who is gone most of the day.
You... More

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$18–22/hr
Glenford, NY • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for a mature 12 and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 15 year old and 12 year old. The 12 year old is not comfortable being alone with just her sister when we are out far away like NYC.
Just be present for the girls and possibly help with dinner though both know how to cook. Let out our small dog to pee because girls won’t do it after it’s... More

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$15–18/hr
Saugerties, NY • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for one toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter for my 18 month old daughter occasionally during the week when I am working.
Looking for a sitter who is responsible and caring and will play with my daughter and read to her as well as take her for walks.
In Saugerties/Woodstock location. I sometimes meet sitters at the... More

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$18–25/hr
Saugerties, NY • 12 miles away

Full Time Nanny Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

A large loving family with chaotic lives, but fun kids that love books, experiences and imaginative play, and to be outside year round! We need someone who can give lots of support, has open availability most weeks, can be flexible on hours and will be part of our family.
We need primary care for... More

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$18–22/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 16 miles away

Sitter needed for adorable six-year-old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey. We are the Tracy family and we have an adorable six-year-old girl who loves unicorns and dinosaurs. She really enjoys watching Netflix and playing Paw Patrol and other character-based games. We also have two dogs who enjoy cuddles and are super cute.
We have used Sittercity in the past and are... More

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$12–22/hr
Lagrangeville, NY • 19 miles away

Occasional/part-time babysitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are currently a family of just 3 (8 year old boy) (but expecting our new addition in the 2024 New Year!)
For now we are looking for the occasional date night or after school sitter; and once in a while willing to sit a group of kids while grown up friends have a local dinner out. With time and a... More

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$15–35/hr
Olivebridge, NY • 19 miles away

Babysitter needed for NYE

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/31 - 01/01

4:00pm - 1:00am (flexible)

baby louisa was born in august 2023 and is a llvely little girl. her moms name is jennifer and dad is AJ. We normally spend our time in brooklyn but vacation in olivebridge

looking for a caretaker that is comfortable with infants and can babysit occassionally for us

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