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.

$20–23/hr
East Hampton, NY • 14 miles away

Babysitter

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/06 - 10/07

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

Looking for a sitter for our 2 kids. 2 and 4. We have 3 dogs. Can put them in garage if not comfortable with dogs.

Watch our 2 kids, feed dinner, bath time and put to bed. Make sure there needs are met.

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$18–22/hr
Hampton Bays, NY • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for 14 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are a creative couple (he is a painter/she is a jewelry designer) that have a lovely 14 month old baby girl, and are looking for someone to help out during the week, and occasional weekend coverage, depending on what we have going on at any given moment.

*Please note that we also have a... More

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$15–18/hr
Manorville, NY • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 5 & 6 year old needed!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm

We’re a family of 2 kids and a friendly golden doodle dog looking for a babysitter for a few times during the week and sometimes weekends if available!

Get both kids off the bus between 4-4:15 pm and help with homework and make dinner then get ready for bed. Dad is usually home by 8pm and will put... More

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$15–17/hr
Mastic, NY • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for middle school boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 11:30pm

I am mom of 2 boys 11 and 5. Need sitter for to care for 11 year old nights that I work.
Self sufficient for the most part. Just need a set of eyes to make sure he does homework, eats dinner, takes a shower/ brushes teeth before bed.
Monday Wednesday and Saturday nights

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$15–22/hr
Riverhead, NY • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for active toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Fun relaxed family with an active toddler. Would love to find someone who loves our son like we do.
Take care of our sons daily needs. Play with our son in a meaningful way
Both parents are working parents and need help on days family can not help

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$20–40/hr
Sag Harbor, NY • 6 miles away

part-time sitter for our 4-yr old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

my wife and i both work full-timr. we live in sag harbor with our 4-yr old daughter.
we need our sitter to pick our daughter up at her preschool in bridgehampton at 3 pm mon-thur and 230 pm on friday and care for her at our home until 6 pm. sitter will need to make simple dinner for her and prepare... More

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$25–30/hr
Sag Harbor, NY • 6 miles away

Part time Sitter to help with carpool and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

We have two athletic boys who need help getting to and from hockey and soccer practice.
Driving/carpool to ice hockey, soccer, school pick up and homework help.
We are looking for Monday thru Friday. As our needs change with the sports season, we need our sitter to have a flexible schedule.

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$20–30/hr
East Hampton, NY • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter/nanny for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for an energetic and experienced part-time sitter for after school for our two kids 1 and 3.
We need someone responsible and experienced who can keep our kids safe, think of engaging activities, help with meal prep/diapers etc.
We are flexible, looking or someone approx 20-30 hours a... More

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$15–18/hr
Center Moriches, NY • 21 miles away

Cutest little baby needs steady but...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey there, my wife and I have a cute little boy who will be needing top quality child care. I am a Plumber and my wife is a Nurse so we will be needing someone who is looking for a steady but flexible gig. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Hang out at our place and take care of our first born.... More

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$18–22/hr
Riverhead, NY • 13 miles away

Babysitter help please

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30am - 3:30am (flexible)

We are a nice normal family. Me and my wife work so we need childcare.
Take good care of my children as if they were your own. That’s all I ask.

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$18–22/hr
Southampton, NY • Less than a mile

Monday afternoon/early evening driving...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Hi - we are looking for someone to drive our 8 year old daughter to and from gymnastics class on Mondays
Pick up child in Southampton, drive her to gymnastics in riverhead for gymnastics practice from 5-7 and then take her back home to Southampton

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$19–34/hr
East Quogue, NY • 9 miles away

Full time sitter for 11 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

One daughter 11 years old looking for full time nanny since I will be away.
Basic housekeeping and driving kid to school pick up and meal prep younger age not in collage or not full time.

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$20–25/hr
Mattituck, NY • 9 miles away

Occasional Afternoon Babysitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Our two year-old son is inquisitive, energetic, and enjoys playing outdoors. He also likes playing with his toys and having books read to him. We are looking for someone kind, caring, and strong, able to engage with him indoors and in the backyard while mom is busy with other things at home or... More

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$15–50/hr
East Hampton, NY • 14 miles away

Weekend nanny / part time sitter for 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are out East with our 2 year old baby girl most weekends year round. Looking for someone to help out on the weekends for a few hours. We also have two small dogs.

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