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.

$20–24/hr
Upperco, MD • 14 miles away

One-time sitter for 8:30-5 on 5/9. 16...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/09

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We need an in-home sitter to watch our 16-month-old son for the day. Mom and Dad both work from home 9-5 and will be around for any questions/concerns.

We have a 3 legged cat and a trained golden retriever whom the nanny is Not expected to care for.

Toby has no special needs and is eating... More

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$10–20/hr
Owings Mills, MD • 23 miles away

Weekend sitter for my lovable 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is LaToya and I’m a single mom to Eshaun who is 5 years old. I don’t have a lot of support to help me out when I need a girl’s night, a weekend event, or just a break for “me time”. I’m looking for someone reliable, honest, fun and caring.
Eshaun loves to play outside or inside, he loves to... More

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$19–23/hr
Owings Mills, MD • 23 miles away

Long term sitter for energetic boys!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

I’m working mother of 3 very active boys ages 9,8 and 4.I foster and adopt. My 8 year old has severe ADHD and anxiety, my 4 year old is a foster youth with behavior challenges.
I will need the sitter to come to my home at 6:30 AM to get my boys, dressed and ready for school. I will also need that... More

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$12–14/hr
Stewartstown, PA • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My family consists of my fiance, my son, and me. We are easygoing and not strict.
I would like for the babysitter to feed my son when he is hungry and be able to put him to bed on the nights we work late.

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$15–25/hr
Owings Mills, MD • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for my beautiful baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 7:00pm

I am a mother of two looking for an afternoon to evening sitter to care for my infant son. Actively care for my son, do enriching activities, send me updates daily, my son likes to be carried and to dance throughout the day. Please be certified in baby CPR and pass a BG check. Practice words with... More

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$17–20/hr
Owings Mills, MD • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for a loving and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Single mom to an amazing 3.5 year old boy! He is full of energy and very loving!,
Taking care of son on Saturday mornings when I have to work, some occasional evenings as needed and agreed. Feeding him breakfast and lunch, practicing numbers/lettersmornings. taking him to his scheduled activity on... More

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$10–11/hr
Mount Wolf, PA • 23 miles away

Part Time sitter pick up from daycare to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

hello ,
My hours ate 9am until 6 pm.I have a beautiful baby girl that will start day care soon. Her name is Athena and will turn 1 years old this week.
Pick daughter up at day care by 6 pm , I worked until 6 pm and Just need a reliable sitter with own transportation that is able to pick up at 6... More

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$12–15/hr
Gettysburg, PA • 22 miles away

Full-Time sitter needed for four toddlers

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have four toddlers. I need care while I’m at work M-F 8:30-3:00. In the Fall, my oldest will start school so there will only be 3 toddlers to care for at that time. Occasionally, I would be looking for weekend evening help as well!

I am looking for a clean, compassionate person to help keep the... More

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$19–30/hr
Owings Mills, MD • 23 miles away

Part time transport for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

Hello we are a small family of 4 located in Owings Mills. We have two boys.
We are looking for help with transportation. We have two sons, the 6 year old goes to school in Columbia and the 3 year old goes to school in Owings mills.
Pick up is around 7am to be at Columbia by 8am.
The younger one is... More

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$10–20/hr
Windsor, PA • 19 miles away

Overnight sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00pm - 5:00am

I need someone to sit with my kids three nights a week while I go to work. Most of the shift will be while they're asleep and just tending to them if they wake up overnight which they rarely do

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$16–20/hr
York, PA • 16 miles away

Part-time spanish speaking nanny for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

My wife and I had our first child, Ayla, in July 2023. She is 8 months old and is an incredibly smart and easy baby. We want to immerse her in spanish, so we are hoping to find someone who is fluent in spanish and can help out a couple times per week.
Speak spanish and care for our 8 month old... More

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$19–23/hr
Glenville, PA • Less than a mile

Part-time sitter for a energetic two year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Loving and energetic family that loves the outdoors and spending time together.
Provide supervision, follow educational plans, participate in arts and crafts, take trips to park and library, and prepare snacks.

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$18–22/hr
Reisterstown, MD • 20 miles away

Someone amazing to be there in the morning...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Two wonderful girls that just need someone there to wake them up in the morning and drive them to school. Nothing else, they get ready by themselves and I will pack their lunches.
Looking for some to come in at 6am, wake upthe girls at 7am. The will get ready by themselves and a 10min drive to be... More

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$18–22/hr
Gettysburg, PA • 22 miles away

Nanny in Gettysburg for 4mo M-Thu...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Payroll position w/ time guaranteed and PTO. We have a 4mo . Seeking a nanny with experience feeding infants Mom and dad both work full time and we are looking for help to take care of my infant.

Responsibilities:
Facilitate use bottle as needed to feed.
Do exercises such as tummy time to... More

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