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.

$10–13/hr
Youngstown, OH • 11 miles away

Part-time assistance

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 9:30pm (flexible)

Hello I’m Ebony, my son is six years old. This will be the first of many that he’ll be visiting over the weekday. My son is high functioning with special needs. He’s not so into reading and writing but, I’m working towards getting him there. I’m a single parent, and this will be a learning... More

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$15–18/hr
Atwater, OH • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

My wife and I are looking for a sitter for our 1 year old son. This will be his first time with a sitter.
We mostly need coverage for the overlap between mine and my wife's jobs. I work 8-5 while she works very early in the morning and is typically home around 12:30-1pm
I'm located in Atwater,... More

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$12–15/hr
Youngstown, OH • 15 miles away

I need a part-time sitter for my seven...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Yes, I am a working mom. I work a lot and sometimes I need extra help with my kids when I’m not around but they are very good kids.
I have a 14 Road and but my seven-year-old has special needs and he needs help going to the bathroom
I work 4 AM to one, but I need a sitter for when I travel

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$10–13/hr
Youngstown, OH • 14 miles away

Part time sitter to drive kids to school

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

My 4 girls and I is in need of before care to take them to school and preschool

Pick girls up from my house and Take the girls to school and preschool.

Monday and Tuesday

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$10–13/hr
Salem, OH • 24 miles away

3/4 Days a week sitter for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Hello! Family of three, we are active and creative. Love to play and spend time together

Care for our 3 year old son, make meals and snacks, help with potty training

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$18–19/hr
Warren, OH • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for a energetic little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 12:30pm

New here looking for a baby sitter that’s is going to take good care of my 2 year old little boy dominic
Take good care of my baby Dominic and play with him and help him for the things he may need
I work everyday 7 to 1130 am

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$10–13/hr
Warren, OH • 3 miles away

Sitter needed for baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I have a 4 month old girl. She doesn’t need any kind of special care or anything she is a really good baby
I just need someone to watch her while I work until her dad gets off and he can come pick her up
I just need some help from 6pm to about 1am.

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$10–18/hr
Youngstown, OH • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I live in Poland with our 2 boys ages 21 moths and 4 years old.

We are looking for someone to assist in watching our 2 boys Thursdays and Fridays and every other Monday from 12:00 until about 3:00. You would be working with another sitter. Mainly to help with lunch and nap time.

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$17–18/hr
Youngstown, OH • 19 miles away

Part time babysitter for 2 playful toddlers!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are an active family of four. My son is 3 and my daughter is 1. We love to spend time outside, reading and always looking for new activities to do with the kids.

We are looking for someone who can be playfully interactive with the kids. Who is comfortable with a 2 kid nap schedule, meals and... More

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$12–18/hr
Youngstown, OH • 14 miles away

Active family seeking perfect sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a active family who spends most of our time outside playing with our dogs!

Date night and occasional sitter needed, occasional after school pickup help, cooking for the kids, cleaning up around the house.

Our schedules are very flexible

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$15–20/hr
Youngstown, OH • 19 miles away

Evening and weekend sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an occasional evening and weekend sitter for my two toddlers 2.5 and 15 months. 2.5 year old has a developmental delay and is nonverbal.
Watch the kids when I have evening or weekend activities for between 2 and 4 hours. Will need to help with their mealtimes and possibly take them... More

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$18–22/hr
New Middletown, OH • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 1-2 days a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 7:00pm (flexible)

We have a 10 month old son and two golden retrievers. We love to go on walks as a family.
Keep my child alive and safe. Follow a flexible meal and nap schedule.

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

Date night sitter for 3 boys ages 1,4,5

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 3 boys ages 5,4 ,1... Two are my biological sons.. 1 is my nephew whom is in my custody. My fiance owns a business. I work full time as does he. We have little to no supporting family or friends and therefore never have adult time to ourselves.. our schedules are full and our relationship... More

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$10–11/hr
Youngstown, OH • 16 miles away

After school care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

Single mom with 1 daughter age 3…need after school care while in school

Make sure child has dinner…pajamas on and put to bed very easy going house hold

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