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.

$10–18/hr
Ravenna, OH • 13 miles away

nights

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Bryton is almost 3 and fully potty trained andcommunicates his needs pretty well
I typically work Wednesday through Saturday, just basic toddler childcare.Youd have him for dinner which I will provide
Your location or mine either would work

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$28–32/hr
Chagrin Falls, OH • 20 miles away

35 Hours for 4 Engaging Cousins

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm

We are two sisters (and their husbands) that are raising our 4 young kids together. We live in Solon and the village of Chagrin Falls; all 4 children under the age of 3 (two still on bottles). We are big advocates of spending time outside the home. Both locations have large backyards and outdoor... More

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$11–12/hr
Warren, OH • 12 miles away

Summer daytime sitter needed-Your home.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Looking for a summer sitter for my 6-year-old granddaughter. Her father works out of town 2 weeks at a time.
Would prefer a daily rate, not hourly. Will be about 9 hours most days. Monday through Friday.
Would prefer your home with other children. May not be every day of the week. That needs to be... More

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$13–15/hr
Chagrin Falls, OH • 15 miles away

Extra set of hands for busy mom

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Looking for someone to be an extra set of hands. We are a foster family so the number of kids and ages may change from time to time. I will always be home, I’m just looking for someone to jump in where needed. Days of the week and times are flexible. May need some evening help here and there.

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$18–22/hr
Solon, OH • 20 miles away

Part-time/as-needed sitter for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have 4 kids ages 7, 6, 4, and 1.5. The three oldest are boys and the youngest is our only girl. They are great kids! My husband is an anesthetist and I am a lawyer. I recently left my courthouse job as their family law mediator for more flexibility. I will be focusing my practice on... More

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$17–22/hr
Aurora, OH • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic 1, 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 5. 2 girls (10 and 3) and a boy (almost 2). Dog, 3 cats at home. In need of an occasional sitter for various random times throughout the summer, specifically.
Kid care including simple meals, possible pool time help, light household help and potential for pet care while family... More

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$12–15/hr
Mogadore, OH • 23 miles away

Sitter for two boys in Mogadore.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi, we have two boys, aged 4 and 1. Mom and dad both work from home. We live in Mogadore.

We need a sitter to watch the boys 3 days a week at our house. The boys love to play and are a ton of fun!

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$10–20/hr
Northfield, OH • 25 miles away

Care for busy, fun 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Kelly, Dane, Ace (3.5 year old) and your two dogs Murray and Rhona and we live in Northfield, OH

We need in home childcare for our fun-loving toddler! 4 or 5 days a week. We do have some flexibility. He is active, always on the move. Loves to play outside and go on walks. Really likes playing... More

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$15–19/hr
North Jackson, OH • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Looking for baby sitting help when we return to work after the baby is here! Flexible hours as we sometimes work from home.

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$15–17/hr
Stow, OH • 21 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for a fun, four-year-old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I’m Colleen, and my partner’s name is Lee. Together we have an awesome kid named Miles!

My partner and I work a lot. I’m coming back on Sittercity because my babysitters have graduated and moved on after years, so I’m hoping to add a few new babysitters to my roster :-)

Dinner (I’ll... More

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$12–16/hr
Cleveland, OH • 25 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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$11–19/hr
Youngstown, OH • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi my name is Katie, my husband Chris and I have an almost 2 year old son. :)
Occasional sitter needed for my almost 2 year old son. We will need help mostly afternoons
Weekend morning help with occasional weekly afternoon help

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$18–22/hr
Warren, OH • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for two energetic boys...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family is extremely busy. I am a law student, soon to be a lawyer, and my husband is a resident physician. Our two boys are wonderful, but they are extremely active and energetic children. We have a ton of activities at home to do with them, and we hope to find a sitter willing to keep them busy... More

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$12–14/hr
Kent, OH • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 school age girls in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

My husband and I live in Kent and have 2 girls, ages 7 and 9, that we are looking for a part time babysitter for 1-2 days a week.

The job description would include playing with the kids, homework help, feeding them dinner, light clean up and bedtime.

The days of the week would vary but the... More

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