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.

$20–20/hr
North Royalton, OH • 22 miles away

Temporary morning help for 2nd grader

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

In search of someone to help get my 8 year old daughter up, dressed, fed, and on the bus in the mornings. This would be short-term, from January to mid-April, M-F, 6:15am to 8:15am

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$10–15/hr
Cuyahoga Falls, OH • 11 miles away

Weekend help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00am - 6:00am

Hello there! We are a 3 person family in need of some weekend aid. I am a freelancer, Dad is an producer, and little man is a feisty and lovable almost 6 year old. I little house with a big backyard in the falls and just need an extra pair of hands
We just need someone to help on weekends and only... More

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$17–21/hr
Kent, OH • 17 miles away

Part-time evening sitter for older baby...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Evelyn is our oldest and she is about to turn 3 years old this winter. She is potty trained (except at night) and speaks very clearly. Jacob is our youngest and he is about to turn 1 in winter. He can crawl, cruise on furniture and babble. He needs bottles still and nurses when mom is with him. He... More

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$14–18/hr
Canton, OH • 20 miles away

Part time sitter one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 5:00am

My daughter will be one in December she’s super sweet and she loves ms Rachel
I only need assistance in the evening/ night so if the sitter could feed bath and put her to bed that’ll be great !

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$16–18/hr
Ravenna, OH • 22 miles away

As needed sitter for a 2 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a very fun and friendly 2 year old daughter. Looking for help for random days throughout the week.
Play and engage with her. She loves to do crafts and color and learn. She loves doing almost anything
We’re located in Brimfield. Looking more for an ‘as needed’ babysitter with some... More

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$14–18/hr
Canton, OH • 20 miles away

2 days a week childcare, school drop off,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

I have a 2 year old daughter and 5 year old son. I’m a nurse. I work 2 weekdays that alternate every other week. Its every Wednesday and then every other Tuesday, every other Thursday.
Arrive so I can leave for work on time. Make kids breakfast. Take son to school at 9am or stay home if he’s off... More

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$17–21/hr
Akron, OH • 5 miles away

Date night sitter for 2 girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 10:30pm

Hi, my name is Katie. I’m looking for a babysitter that is able to watch my daughters. My first daughter is three years old. She’s about to be four and my other one is two years old. We also have a chocolate lab and cats and we are looking for a babysitter Who is able to watch our daughters one day... More

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$10–12/hr
North Royalton, OH • 22 miles away

24 hoursitter for 240$ for 1 8month year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My little Mary 8 months needs to do overnights once every two weeks to give mommy a break. She is in perfect health, happy and good.
I would bring her to you at any time best for you and thenIwill pick her upnext day at 10 am at 10$andhour and 24 hour period that is 240$ for an over night. If you... More

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$20–21/hr
Medina, OH • 15 miles away

Nighttime nanny for infant: 3-4 nights per...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - 6:00am (flexible)

I have a new baby girl, born in October. Looking for a night nanny, available 3-4 nights per week. Days of the week vary, based on my work schedule.

Looking for an overnight nanny to care for infant: feedings, diaper changes. Will share a bedroom with the baby.

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$17–21/hr
Akron, OH • 5 miles away

occasional sitter for 14 month old little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

hi! my name is hailey, and i have a son who is 14 months old. he is super bubbly and doesn’t know a stranger!

i am looking for someone a couple times a week. possibly starting on the 22nd of november. start date is flexible. i am looking for someone to come watch him in our home, someone who can... More

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$17–21/hr
Streetsboro, OH • 21 miles away

Part time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Working mom need help with transportation from school and a few hours on Fridays

Pick up from school and drop off at home school let out at 245 needs to be pick up by 3 pm

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$16–20/hr
Canton, OH • 20 miles away

Looking for somebody that’s patient :)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

My baby boy is 6 months old. He’s a really amazing little man. Give him his bottle and baby food and he’s really a happy camper lol.
My baby boy is 6 months so he doesn’t really do much but eat and play. So just feed him and give him toys to play with.
I live on the ne side of canton. My schedule... More

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