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
Carolina, RI • 21 miles away

Babysitter needed!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re looking for help for a few days per week for the next few months, then as needed
Light house cleaning, cleaning up after the kiddos, some meal prep. We do have 2 dogs, must be comfortable

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$18–22/hr
Bristol, RI • 8 miles away

Morning sitter for 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

My name is Tina and my fiancé is Corey, we have 3 children, 2 girls and one boy ages 7,3, and 1. We are hoping to find a sitter to sit with my son who is 1 for a hour while I bring the older kids to school in the mornings.
We need a reliable and experienced sitter to watch our son for a hour during... More

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$12–20/hr
Saunderstown, RI • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for happy boy, additional...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Young family with a 15 month old boy and three year old sweet dog. Recently moved to the area from Brooklyn and looking for occasional sitting help which could turn into more work such as helping with mornings, daycare drop off and pick up.

To start someone who can watch out son when we want to... More

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$18–22/hr
Seekonk, MA • 18 miles away

1x/month sitter for baby and toddler boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4 with 2 kids (both boys) looking for a date night once a month and looking for a reliable, recurring sitter.
Most likely will be to feed dinner, play, and put the kids to sleep. Need to be comfortable with a baby and a toddler.

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$15–20/hr
Providence, RI • 19 miles away

Two moms looking for village support for 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Two mom household looking for weekend part time care as well as light housekeeping and some occasional driving during weekend activities
Light house keeping
Weekend out of the house activities
Driving Child

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$18–25/hr
Portsmouth, RI • Less than a mile

Afterschool sitter and driver 2 days per week

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We live in Portsmouth and are looking for help watching and driving our two youngest children (almost 8 and almost 12 yo) to activities.
Some days will require picking kids up at school, driving to activities, and others just being at the house with the kids after school. Ability to do meal prep... More

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$15–20/hr
West Warwick, RI • 15 miles away

Before school sitter for a wonderful kid

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am

My daughter is very funny, she loves making people laugh. She will have you laughing so hard on the floor.
I need a sitter to pick up my daughter around the time of 8am-8:15am ish, and bring her to school in the mornings. Drop off times are fork 8:15am-8:40am, so any time between that.

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$18–22/hr
Lincoln, RI • 25 miles away

Occasional sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have been married for 3 years and just recently welcomed our son in July. We also have a jack russel named Cooper.
We are looking for a sitter for occasional care for date nights, events, etc.
Care would primarily be at our home unless otherwise stated.

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$13–25/hr
Wakefield, RI • 17 miles away

Vacation help mornings while parents work...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Fun family on vacation that could use some help during the workday for a week

Looking for morning coverage while parents work. Can take Soph to the beach and do breakfast / lunch

Looking for help for 1 week TH Aug 31 - TH Sep 7

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$15–18/hr
East Greenwich, RI • 13 miles away

Part-time fun and nurturing sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm

Looking for a babysitter for a 3 year old and 6 year old two days per week.
Looking for a kind and nurturing Nanny, two days a week from 12 PM to 5 PM. Days are flexible.

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$10–17/hr
N Providence, RI • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for one funny lovable 5...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 11:00pm

My family consist of my daughter and I. She is a funny energetic 5 year old lovable girl! She loves to dance and sing and Play. She is fun to be around. dinner / snacks and bedtime routine .learning / play time.

Please do not reach out if you’re expecting anything over $17 an hour. I am one... More

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$15–25/hr
Cranston, RI • 16 miles away

Energetic and fun spirit!!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Hi!!

I’m a Dance Studio owner and Professional Choreographer. My husband is a Police Officer. We are looking for someone to watch our kids when I work at night! We have two cute dogs!! House trained and full of love! Two fabulous kids who love super hero’s, Harry Potter, basketball and gaming!... More

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$20–25/hr
Bristol, RI • 8 miles away

One time sitter for an infant and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/14

11:00am - 11:00pm

I have two daughters that are a year and a half apart. They will be 2 years old and 6 months old.
I need someone to watch my girls for my sisters wedding. My older daughter will be a flower girl so we would need you to take her after her part in the wedding and have the younger one the entirety of... More

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$15–18/hr
Providence, RI • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for four-year-old boy...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

One spunky/loving four-year-old boy with a spunky/loving mid-sized dog.
Feed/bathe/read our child to sleep on the occasional weeknight or weekend. We love our kid but hardly ever go out and we'd like to start participating in regular trivia with friends, see a movie, go out to dinner etc.
Location... More

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