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.

$19–23/hr
Cleveland, OH • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for Teen and two small...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we’re a small family looking for an extra pair of hands from time to time. Occasionally accompanying on outings and sports events.
Care for children after school helping with homework or taking them to tutoring at our local library.

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$10–11/hr
Euclid, OH • 17 miles away

Weekday sitter for an active 23 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 11:30pm (flexible)

Hey I’m D’Asia. I’m 22 with a son that is 23 months. His name is Sire. He is very active and loves everyone. We are looking for someone that can attend to him while I go to work on the weekdays. Someone who is reliable, dependable, responsible, and lastly patient.

Have to be able to make lunch &... More

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$10–18/hr
Mentor, OH • 4 miles away

Sitter needed for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm

Hi! I have 2 busy boys ages 5 and 2. We are looking for a sitter 2 or 3 days a week (my days vary each week but I usually have my schedule months in advance).

Sitter would need to drive 5 year old to preschool (5 min away from our house) when school is in session. Breakfast and lunch would need... More

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$12–16/hr
Cleveland, OH • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter to help kid in preschool.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Care of one child, 5 year old, while staying at Preschool. Kid will be playing with other kids, who are supervised by teachers.
Looking for someone to support child needs during Preschool time, M-W from 12:30pm - 3:30pm.
Requiring assistance to maintain focus during group activities, playtime and... More

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$10–25/hr
Mentor, OH • 4 miles away

Weekly date night sitter for two young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of four with two children, a 4-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy. Also two dogs and cat.

Looking for average of once a week in the evening for date night. Proposing Thursday night, but we are flexible.

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$15–22/hr
Chagrin Falls, OH • 23 miles away

Part time Nanny for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have 4 children, ages 13 12 3.5 and 1.5. My husband Dan and I both work remotely. We have a chocolate lab Luna + cat Winston. We love our children dearly and hope you will come to love them too!
We are looking for ongoing care one day a week for the two youngest at our home (oldest 2 will be at... More

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$12–20/hr
Cleveland, OH • 18 miles away

Occasional day and evening sitter for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We have one 1 daughter who is almost a year old. She is very energetic, loves to play.

Normal sitting responsibilities to include feeding, playing, diaper changes, naps

Occasional date night and some Friday’s 8-130 while we work from home.

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$10–24/hr
Grand River, OH • 1 mile away

Weekly part-time sitter for three kids in...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We have three kids, 10 (b), 7 (b) and 5(g). They are high energy and a lot of fun!
After school help one day a week (Tuesdays or Wednesdays, can be flexible) to allow single dad time with one kid at a time while you are with the other two. Prefer activities or being outside when possible. Could... More

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$10–25/hr
Chagrin Falls, OH • 25 miles away

Housekeeping and transport for 4 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We are a blended family with two working parents and two children and a live in grandparent.
I need someone to drop my 4 year old off at preschool once a week at 9:00, and do some tidying around the house until it's time to pick him up at 11:30. Must have their own car. Car seat provided.
Once a... More

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$13–18/hr
Cleveland, OH • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for two boys ages 8&4

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 6:00am

I have two boys and work night shifts.My oldest goes to school my youngest isn’t in school yet
You would feed them bed time snack and put them to bed. The rest of the night is yours

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$16–17/hr
Cleveland, OH • 24 miles away

Full Time sitter for 1 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Small family looking for a sitter for 2 months. Must have own car and be punctual
looking for a sitter that is good with babies.Punctual and committed to a short term contract for 2 months
located in university circle

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$15–20/hr
Beachwood, OH • 23 miles away

After school playmate

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Boy and girl. 7 and 8 years old. Easy going, love to play outside, video games, watchTV.
Need someone after camp in the summer and after school during the school year. Sitter will do homework, feed, take to scheduled activities, get ready for bed. Most important task if feeding them dinner and... More

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$10–25/hr
Mentor, OH • 5 miles away

Occasional evening and weekend

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for dependable sitter for occasional evening and weekends

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$18–20/hr
Cleveland, OH • 19 miles away

Flexible Child Care Provider

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a local child care agency, The Nanny Connection, seeking occasional sitters. If you are a dedicated and experienced child care provider looking for a rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you! Please apply on our website at... More

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