$12–15/hr
Plainfield, CT • 16 miles away

Three. Little munchkins.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello my name is Ariel and I’m looking for child care for the summer and throughout the school year: summer care, school vacation, school holidays and half day care for my three children. Maybe some occasional weekend for me and my husband to go out and have a date night sometimes but mainly for... More

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$10–20/hr
East Greenwich, RI • 6 miles away

Part time/full time (flexible!) for 6...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Work from home parents need help 2-5 days per week. Both have flexible schedules and very easy to work with!

Be reliable for the days you help please. Love and play with our little guy who is 6 months. Allow us to focus on work please durning this time.

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$18–22/hr
Providence, RI • 17 miles away

Part-time nightly sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a single mother who works 2nd shift at a hospital full time. I am in need of care for two children both turning the age 6 and 2 in May. In need of a nanny Monday andTuesday from 3pm to 12am one weekend a month same times.
Entertain children.cooking and feed dinner meals getting ready for bed,... More

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$15–17/hr
Portsmouth, RI • 19 miles away

Sitter for one very energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 11:00pm

My name is Vanessa I'm 26 and my son is Jaxon he's 3. We live with my mom and have dogs and my friends 2 cats and currently 9 puppies
I need someone to help with potty training (he currently has no interest in the potty) and have fun with him. He also needs other kid time because as of right now he... More

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$14–17/hr
Central Falls, RI • 22 miles away

Reliable baby sitter who can be caring and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

I’m a single father who works very hard. I have my own house and I’m raising my 7 year old daughter.

Drop off/pick up, homework, breakfast/dinner. Schedule may vary due to my work schedule

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$20–24/hr
Middletown, RI • 19 miles away

One-time sitter at hotel while parents go...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/07

12:00am - 7:00am

We have one baby, Ezra, who is sweet as can be. Need occasional childcare.
We will be in Middletown for a wedding (Ceremony 5:30pm Friday) and need a sitter to come to our hotel room, play with our baby and put the baby to bed.
Sonesta Select Hotel - 9 Commerce Drive, Middletown, RI 02842

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$16–20/hr
Newport, RI • 19 miles away

One time sitter for sweet 6 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/20 - 04/21

3:30pm - 12:30am

We are a husbandand wife planning to attend a wedding out of town and need a sitter at our hotel.
Just play with our son. He’s super sweet and easy going.Keep him in the room, keep him safe and fed.

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Three. Little munchkins.

Three. Little munchkins.

Part time/full time (flexible!) for 6...

Part time/full time (flexible!) for 6...

Part-time nightly sitter

Part-time nightly sitter

Sitter for one very energetic toddler

Sitter for one very energetic toddler

Reliable baby sitter who can be caring and...

Reliable baby sitter who can be caring and...

One-time sitter at hotel while parents go...

One-time sitter at hotel while parents go...

One time sitter for sweet 6 year old.

One time sitter for sweet 6 year old.

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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