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.

$25–50/hr
Columbus, OH • 22 miles away

Occasional need for an additional adult to...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am excited to become a respite foster parent. I will host up to 2 children for a day or so. Occasionally, I may want to hire an additional adult to help out - I would always still be in the home with the kids, just may benefit from an extra set of hands.
There are some times where I have chronic... More

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$18–25/hr
Westerville, OH • 20 miles away

Middle schooler seeks licensed sitter...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Julie and I am a single mom to a soon to be 12yr old daughter. We have one 18yr old cat and my daughter has a gecko.
I am looking for someone who can pick my daughter up to take her to the movies, out to eat, pottery, etc when I am needed for same day meetings. All activities will be... More

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$15–20/hr
Newark, OH • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for 5 month old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 5:00pm

We're looking for a part-time sitter, in our home. It would be for 2 or 3 days a week. One day would probably be from 6p-9p, the next would be 1p-9p, and then 11a-5p. I'm a nurse, so my schedule varies and my husband works from home, but goes to the gym in the evening. We're looking for someone with... More

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$10–14/hr
Columbus, OH • 15 miles away

Full time or part time sitter for a 1 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am looking for someone to watch my 1-year-old boy while I work from home. This could be part-time or full-time. I am flexible on start and end times.

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$11–21/hr
Hilliard, OH • 23 miles away

Part time nanny for an infant starting mid...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

New parents here with our little girl Charlotte. She was born with Down Syndrome and is doing really well!

I work from home and would need a nanny 2-3 days a week.
Look after Charlotte. Change diapers, tummy time, read books to her, laundry, feed her bottles, etc

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$17–21/hr
Canal Winchester, OH • Less than a mile

To and from school

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

WE are looking for someone to help drive our child to and from school.

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$18–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 8 miles away

Sitter needed one day a week for 2 hours.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We have a 6 year old and a 4 year old. We recently moved to Ohio from Columbus and both parents commute to other cities.

We are looking for someone to get them off the bus and sit with them for 1.5-2 hours. Maybe prepare a snack or an easy dinner.

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$15–18/hr
Columbus, OH • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for sweet, friendly 8...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hello! My husband and I have a precious baby boy who is 8 months old. We live in Clintonville. He’s a very friendly, silly guy who loves people and to play.
We are looking for someone to watch him a few times a week for a few hours at a time. I will be working from home the majority of that time,... More

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

part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

help

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$18–22/hr
Pickerington, OH • 6 miles away

Looking forward to meeting sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter for our 2 younger kiddos for occasional evenings out. We have two energetic boys. Will just need help getting them to bed for the evening. We may also continue the job in the evenings a couple nights a week during the school year, but that can be discussed if interested.

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$16–20/hr
Lancaster, OH • 13 miles away

Need occasional sitter for 2 1/2 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

One boy, 2 1/2 years old. Also have a husky, so must be ok with dogs.
Watch our son, change diapers, feed him, play with him, put him to bed.

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$15–19/hr
Circleville, OH • 18 miles away

Extra help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 with 2 doggos and just needing a little bit of extra help

Looking for someone to be in home with my three year old till I get off work to take him to preschool

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$11–15/hr
Lancaster, OH • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for one sweet 6-month-old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We’re the Pierre family! We have one six-month-old daughter and a cat. Our daughter is very determined, cuddly, cheerful and curious.

We’re searching for a kind, caring and comforting sitter who can help by:
- playing with and supervising baby as she plays
- holding, rocking, soothing
- naps
-... More

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$15–16/hr
Columbus, OH • 9 miles away

Give ride some activites

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 children 10 years and 11 years
I work evening. So i need evening baby sitter.
I want take my kids activities twice week and bring home and help them
tutoring
My area is columbus it is east side.help some home work before activites.

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