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.

$20–22/hr
Cleveland, OH • 18 miles away

part time sitter for 1 child ?

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 6:30pm

My name is Bernard tripp my son name Is Omari tripp he is a great child to baby sitter funny , smart, lovable
I need the baby sitter to basically pick up Omari up take him to school because i work at 6am he school does not open up til 7am the latest he can be there is am . He gets out 3pm and that’s... More

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$10–15/hr
Mentor, OH • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for a well behaved baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 3:30pm

We are first time parents with our little girl and we both work full time
Take care of a one month old, feed her, change her diaper, cuddle her. We also have a dog and three cats so the dog would need taken out a few times a day
We live in mentor headlands area and our baby would need watched... More

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$19–23/hr
Cleveland, OH • 8 miles away

Regular sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Looking for a mommy’s helper for my 2-year-old, Liam! I’m a newly single mom and we just moved from Texas. Looking for help ASAP. Flexible schedule.
Play with and entertain Liam! Very basic cleanup of toys. Sometimes I’ll be working in the house and others I’ll be running errands. Everyone who... More

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$10–15/hr
Cleveland, OH • 22 miles away

Sitter for two Elementary students a...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Hi single mom with two kids I need an extra hand with after school care
I am looking for someone to be able to pick up my boys from school and either drive them home and do homework with them or if it's a sports day drive them to their sports for practice and then I would be able to meet you there... More

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$18–40/hr
Cleveland, OH • 20 miles away

Weekend help needed with children’s...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00pm (flexible)

I am not looking for a babysitter. I am looking for weekend help with my children’s entertainment business. This would require Saturday availabilities and some Sundays. Pay starts between $30-$40 an hour. Please message me for more details! Thank you!

Need someone willing to learn balloon,... More

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$18–22/hr
Cleveland, OH • 22 miles away

Part time sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a part-time sitter to come to our home and watch our 4.5 year old son while we work. We need help after school from 11:30/12-4:30 on Monday and Wednesday, and then a full day on Friday 9-4/430.

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$18–22/hr
Cleveland, OH • 20 miles away

2 lovely kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 9:30pm

I have 2 kids girl and boy they are very independent. They are not difficult easy to deal with.
I need a nanny to take them to school and pick them up and stay with them till 9 pm I will provide you with a car if you don’t have one.
need Them to be taken to school and picked up

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$17–23/hr
Independence, OH • 17 miles away

Looking for in-home care for infant &...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

We just had our second child in July 2024 and we have a ten year old! We also have a dog, two cats, and two guinea pigs. Our life is busy, yet laid back and fun!
We need care of our infant during the work day and would like to have someone who can help with homework when the older child comes home... More

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$10–18/hr
Cleveland, OH • 15 miles away

Full Time Nanny / Nanny Share for 1 Year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a fun family of 3 looking for a nanny (or nanny share) for the cutest 15-month old boy in town!! We live in Gordon Square, just a quick walk down to Edgewater Park. We have a senior kitty who loves to snuggle.

We are ideally looking for a nanny share so that our son can socialize... More

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$20/hr
Solon, OH • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for a self sufficient...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! My name is Dia & I have a 7 year old son name Ramone. Ramone is very kind-hearted, fun, & pretty self sufficient. As a single mother life can become very busy with me being a nurse and in grad school. It would be nice for someone to help out during times I have a ton of homework and studying... More

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$18–22/hr
Beachwood, OH • 10 miles away

Part-time Sitter for a wonderful boy with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello my name is Kwei and a single father to a wonderful boy named Cameron. We are looking for nanny/babysitter to help during the school year at this time.

We need someone who is dependable and will be able to meet Cameron after school when he gets off the bus and stay with him until his tutor... More

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$10–22/hr
Broadview Heights, OH • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for sweet 3 year old and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

3 and 11 year old energetic andsweet kids. Mom is a nurse and dad is a chef.
Sitter would just maintain safety, do enrichment activities and 3 yr old ready for bed(bath and bedtime story)
Schedule would be given in advance it would be 2-3 days per week consistently between 12-16 hours

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$10–14/hr
Cleveland, OH • 12 miles away

Occasionally sitter for a four year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I’m Adore I am currently FOUR YEARS OLD and got most of my vaccination shots.
Here’s some information about how I end my night, but don’t believe everything my mother writes down—take my word for it; I might even surprise you.

Every night a bath before bed time. It’s optional I have a... More

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$12–15/hr
Cleveland, OH • 4 miles away

Part- time sitter who loves an adventure!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a sitter who is flexible and can work with a busy family. Early mornings but out by 3 at the latest. We have a very chatty 4-year-old who will need a full day of care from 5:30am-3pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and 5:30am-8am and then 11:00am-3pm Wednesday and Thursday. Caring, fun, and... More

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