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.

$12–15/hr
Westerville, OH • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for my 1 month old Infant.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are family of 4 members. Me n my spouse and 2 child. My elder one is 4 years old and my younger one is 1 month old . I am looking someone will take care of my younger one who is 1 months th old infant.

I want sitter will look after my 1 month old infant .Feed the baby , diaper changing , put... More

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$15–18/hr
Columbus, OH • 23 miles away

Looking for awesome caregiver to treasure...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

In search of a part time special caregiver to watch our two amazing daughters (5yr and 7yr old). Also looking for some light house cleaning/meal prep help as well. Our youngest daughter wears glasses/contact lenses and hearing aids, so experience or willingness to learn is required. We treat our 7... More

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$10–22/hr
Groveport, OH • 22 miles away

Full Time Sitter for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

I have two sons ages 1 and 3 years old. They are very energetic and not potty trained. I am looking for some place that has a curriculum and learning plans. My 3 year old has a speech delay, so being with other children would be helpful for his speech development. Also having a lesson plan will be... More

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$16–20/hr
Rushville, OH • 24 miles away

Looking for care near Lancaster Oh- Part...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

I’m expecting mama, i have a 4yo girl and 1yo boy- will need extra help once baby comes
Entertain the kids, go over flash cards, read books, prepare snacks, take them to the park on occasion.
Located 15 mins east of Lancaster- looking for help at least every other week on a consistent schedule. 4yo... More

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$18–22/hr
Reynoldsburg, OH • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 energetic kids....

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need a sitter while at work on weekdays and some weekends.

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$18–22/hr
Reynoldsburg, OH • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for 2elementary aged kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have an 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter. They are pretty self sufficient for the most part, but are too young to be home alone yet. They usually stay with my parents while they're not in school and I have to work. I am needing someone to cover when Grandma and Grandpa can't watch them... More

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$13–21/hr
Sunbury, OH • 17 miles away

Date Night Occasional Sitter for 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking to establish an occasional sitter for date nights and when daycare may be closed. 3 year old boy, 9 month old girl. 2 beagle mixes dogs in the house as well .

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$12–19/hr
Columbus, OH • 17 miles away

Full time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'll be going on vacation on April 26th-30th. I have a 4 month daughter her name is Faith need someone asap when is loving,caring, passionate patient and experienced.
Bottle-feeding, changing diapers when required. Entertaining her with age-appropriate activities keeping her warm, happy and clean at... More

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$18–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for happy and easy 1 year...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a babysitter scheduled consistently on Mondays between 9am-1pm. Our two girls are happy, playful, and very easy to please. It would be great if our sitter would be comfortable going to a park or the library, playing in the backyard, and all of that good stuff! Food and lunches will... More

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$12–15/hr
Columbus, OH • 22 miles away

Part Time for Toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Please direct message for more information. Please direct message for more information.

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$18–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 17 miles away

Date night sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are a family of 3 looking for a date night sitter. I have one cat Who is pretty shy initially.
Play with my son until bedtime, then chill and check on him occasionally.

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$10–20/hr
Columbus, OH • 22 miles away

Date night sitter for 2.5 yo and 6 yo.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone to come as needed for date nights.

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$15–19/hr
Columbus, OH • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler twins!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a young single mom with toddler twins, both being boys! Being hectic can be a thing sometimes but other than that we are a fun little family.
I just need the kids to be trusted with my boys for maybe a couple hours out of the day or evening as needed. Sometimes it could be last minute just... More

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$17/hr
Lewis Center, OH • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for hanging out with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a part-time buddy sitter for our teenage daughter while my wife and I work.
The sitter should be able to hang out with our daughter to help her enjoy activities like arts/crafts, going to parks to enjoy nature, spending time with dogs at a dog park, and many others as well as... More

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