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.

$18–22/hr
Cleveland, OH • 1 mile away

Part time sitter for happy one+ year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re an easy going family with a happy boy. We have a cat that would be around a lot and a dog that would stay in the basement with my husband all day (he works from home). Looking for honesty, reliability, good communication, excitement and playfulness around kids. We are a no screen family.
Keep... More

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$10–15/hr
Cleveland, OH • 8 miles away

Immediate need of nanny for sweet 2mo baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 5:30pm

Parents to a 2-month old sweet & happy baby girl. We are a friendly and young couple in our early 30’s, both from the Midwest. Our baby girl is an easy-going and happy baby!
We will need a reliable and flexible caregiver to our baby girl. We will require you to put her down for naps, feed her, and... More

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$10–23/hr
Avon Lake, OH • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for one eight month toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we need occasional babysitting for our eight month old daughter in the evening so that my wife and I can have some free time.

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

Holiday care needed.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mom of one. My child is very friendly and energetic, she enjoys playing and learning new things.

Check and change, Meal prep, Engage in activities with child, Do nap time.

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$17–25/hr
Akron, OH • 24 miles away

Date Night Sitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a family of 5. Myself (Krista), husband (Dan), Naomi (5), Cole (2), and our cat Charlie. We enjoy traveling, hiking, and being outdoors.
We are looking for someone to babysit for regular date nights. Responsibilities would include entertaining the kids, feeding them dinner/snack, and... More

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$10–22/hr
Brecksville, OH • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for two happy girls!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of four. Two daughters that are best friends and two working parents.
We need a sitter to play with my 4 and 2 year old daughters for the work day. They are not in school but you are welcome to take them to parks, rec center, library, etc.
We need care two days per week but the... More

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$17–21/hr
Lorain, OH • 18 miles away

Sitter needed for a 9 year old twice a week.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My daughter is nine and will be in 4th grade in September. She loves to swim and is on the swim team this summer.
Take and pick up from swimming and theatre. Make dinner/ get ready for bed.
615am until 830pm. No weekends. I work every other Mon, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. It will be twice a... More

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$19–23/hr
North Ridgeville, OH • 10 miles away

Looking for an occasional date...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have an almost 8 month baby boy. And an almost 16 year old (my stepson) who is here 1/2 the time. You would only have to care for the baby. ?

Mostly needed for date nights, so just putting the baby to bed and feeding him.

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$18–22/hr
Twinsburg, OH • 23 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 1 energetic preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/17

5:00am - 5:00pm

My son is loving and has lots of energy and loves dinosaurs.

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$18–22/hr
Broadview Heights, OH • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 swimmers at our...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two children, a 2-year-old boy & a 7-year-old girl with a new house with a pool.

Facilitate and supervise all activities at our home including swimming, meals, nap, and games.

Briarwood Estates in Broadview Hts, OH

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

Part time childcare needed for 2 adorable...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mom and dad need child care for their adorable 2 year old girl and 3 year old boy on Saturdays in their home when they are working. Occasional need for date nights as well.

Meals and snacks, activities, toileting, outdoor play, napping and creative play

They will be in their comfortable and... More

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$10–25/hr
North Ridgeville, OH • 10 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for 3 boys (1...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 3 boys! A very happy and bright 2year old that will bring a smile to your face! And a quirky 10 month old. And a 10 year old boy who will just watch himself.
I just need someone to watch my kids. My oldest will watch himself and will generally stay in his room and play or play outside. The... More

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$12–22/hr
Beachwood, OH • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter/ driver for one 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We are a young family of 5. Three boys ages 12, 5, and 2. We do have a dog as well. Our family is very closes to each other.
I am looking for someone that's very reliability. Easy to communicate with and to whatch our 5 year old son in the mornings Monday -Friday. They would drop him off at... More

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$18–22/hr
Brecksville, OH • 17 miles away

Nanny Needed M,T,W, F Full year + (Not...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for M-W, F help with our son and 1 day with both our son and daughter.
M-W 8-4
Friday- 8-12 or flexbile
Son- 1 in May
Daughter- 3 (as of December)
2nd Daughter- Will be in Kindergarten
M,W,F My daughter has preschool 8-2.

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