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.

$11–15/hr
Maple Heights, OH • Less than a mile

Full-time sitter for a 10 month old little...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

I have a daughter name Kali that is a really good baby. She has a personality that would make you love her immediately.

I would need you to play with Kali, talk to her, read books with her, take good care of her.

I am in the maple heights area and Kali is on a feeding schedule. I will provide... More

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$15–23/hr
Cleveland, OH • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for an energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son just turned 3, my mom is my main babysitter but I need a babysitter as a backup if she couldn’t watch him. My son loves dinosaurs and doing crafty activities. He is very energetic so he loves to be outside when it’s nice out.
I would appreciate a backup sitter that can have their own... More

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$10–14/hr
Maple Heights, OH • Less than a mile

full-time sitter for infant girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm

I have a 10 month old little girl name Kali, shes a really good baby and shes also on a schedule that needs to be followed no matter what
I need you to follow her feeding schedule, feed her, take good care of her, bathe her if it's needed, play with her, talk to her,let her get to know you as her... More

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$19–23/hr
Independence, OH • 5 miles away

-time sitter for 2 energetic kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

My family of children are 3 age, 14,8 and age 1 most of the time they are playing or watching tv
I need the sitter to prepare meals for 1year old and help with homework with 2nd grader
My schedule is flexible work part-time so some days might vary

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$12–16/hr
Cleveland, OH • 9 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 • 24 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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$19–23/hr
Cleveland, OH • 9 miles away

Reliable sitter needed for 1 night - 6...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/17

7:00pm - 11:00pm

our family is traveling to cleveland for a work event. Bring our 6 year old son. looking for a sitter while my husband and I attend an evening event
entertain, play games, watch TV, get Travis ready for bed, brush teeth
Just the one night. We staying at Marriott hotel downtown

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$15–20/hr
Akron, OH • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 energetic toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

My son is 1 I have 2 dogs. My son is extremely curious about everything but the happiest boy!
Care for him while I work. I'm doing part time with a flexible schedule

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$19–23/hr
North Olmsted, OH • 19 miles away

Sitter needed 2 weeks out of every quarter...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi- I’m a single mom of two children. My oldest is 13 years old. My youngest is 7 about to be 8 years old 7/2024.
I work from home but will soon be required to work in the office 2 weeks every 3 months. I will need someone to care for my 7 year old and to help with picking up and possibly... More

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$20–25/hr
Lakewood, OH • 13 miles away

Occasional date night sitter for a fun...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3.5 year old boy who loves all things that go. He’s our smart and charming little guy. 7 month old girl who is sweet and easygoing! Looking for a babysitter we can rely on for consistent nights we need help.
We would mostly need help for dinner and the bedtime routines. Light pickup of toys/kitchen... More

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$24–28/hr
Cleveland, OH • 2 miles away

Part- time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a single mom of 2 little girls, they are very smart, lovable and caring
Pick up the kids from daycare sometimes drop them off. Their daycare is closed on weekends so I would need a nanny on some Sundays

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$10–13/hr
Cleveland, OH • 8 miles away

Weekend sitter for happy 16 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s just me and my 16 month old baby boy. He has no allergies and no special needs. Happy baby!
Play with him, snacks/meal if needed, diaper change if needed, nap/bedtime if needed

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$12–14/hr
Kent, OH • 21 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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$18–18/hr
Cleveland, OH • 8 miles away

After school care w/possible occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a small busy family. Our 14 y/o daughter has special needs being Autistic, but is mainly independent. We also have a very friendly Husky! Needs would be to receive her from the school bus in front of our home after school and prepare snacks for her. Other than that ensure safety. She... More

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