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.

$10–11/hr
Columbia, SC • 23 miles away

part-time sitter for a energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Hi! My name Mindy and my husbands name is Jeffrey, we have a almost 3 yo (dob- 06/29/2021) named Violet. We dont have any pets and its just us in our house
Just the usual babysitting stuff. feed her change her, play with her, we are currently potty training her so that would be awesome as... More

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$25–30/hr
Columbia, SC • 17 miles away

NE Cola caregiver for help sporadically...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Lake Carolina couple hoping to find help with toddler care - specifically as needed date nights, back up sick care and being available to watch our son when we deliver our second, due July 2024. Must be comfortable with having two dogs in our home.

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$10–13/hr
Columbia, SC • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 4 energetic kids 2...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hello my name is Nakelah feel free to call me cookie my kids are Jada(12 female), Jamella(9 female), Joseph(7 male), and Josiah(4 male). My children are very well mannered and polite. They do average kid things such as play around the house run,scream,etc. they can get loud but it isn’t hard to... More

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$15–19/hr
Columbia, SC • 23 miles away

One to two days a week sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 14 month old son who I may need child care for on Fridays from 9:20am-5pm or 11:20am-5pm. I may also need care for one other day during the week 7:20am-5:30pm.

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$20–30/hr
Columbia, SC • 16 miles away

Part time nanny/in-home help for a big...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

My wife and I are both attorneys. She is staying home right now with our 18 month old boy, and we want to start transitioning her back to work and otherwise just need some in home help. Our son is very tall and big for his age (99th percentile). He is very sweet and smart and has a ton of... More

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$15–19/hr
Columbia, SC • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for active 4-year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter for our active four-year-old boy, and our dog!
Do activities, engage him, sometimes feed him dinner (we'll already have something prepared), and put him to bed.

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$15–19/hr
Gaston, SC • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 1 year old and a 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello, My name is Jacquline. I will have a 1 year old and a 2 month old baby when I return to work. I work night shift and their father works days. I would need someone to come in on the days that I work so I can get some sleep.
I need a sitter to keep an eye on my 2 babies. Feed/change diapers.... More

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$10–16/hr
West Columbia, SC • 24 miles away

Full-time sitter for two!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

We are a family of four plus a medium sized, indoor dog. Our daughter is 3 years old and our son will be 1 soon.
We need a sitter while we work Monday through Friday with major holidays and weekends off. We need someone to arrive by 7:45 am and stay until I get home at 3:30pm.

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$15–19/hr
Columbia, SC • 21 miles away

Full time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 11:00pm

My name is Tiara. I am a 29 year old mother. My son is 7 years old. His name is Jayden.
My child suffers from ADHD. I am searching for someone who has experience dealing with a child who suffers from advanced.

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$10–15/hr
Blythewood, SC • 23 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Afterschool Pickup

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hi - we are a family of 6. Both parents work (dad at the office & mom from home). We have 4 children: 3 boys ages 11,7, and 5 and one girl age 3. We also have a goldendoodle named Lily (no worries, she will not be out if that’s an issue).
This role would handle afterschool pickups for all the... More

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$15–19/hr
Blythewood, SC • 23 miles away

part-time sitter for a special needs child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am currently a nursing student who has clinicals on Saturdays this month as well as in May.
I would need the sitter to watch my grandson while I am gone. He is autistic, so you will need to be patient and caring. He is non verbal, but he communicates in his own way.

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$14–22/hr
Elgin, SC • 18 miles away

Sitter for 2 toddlers occasionally

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Must have experience with autistic children. 1 child is autistic and the other is not. Needed for occasional days.

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$18–25/hr
West Columbia, SC • 21 miles away

Afternoo school pick up

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 6:30am (flexible)

I have a family of 5 year old boy/ girl twins and a 9 year old . Smart, fun and, caring, respectful children al
I'm looking for someone to pick them tup from school . M/f 2:30pm.

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$11–20/hr
Columbia, SC • 15 miles away

Workweek sitter for sweet 6 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We are Alex, Katie, and Jeff Whinnery! We’re looking for someone to watch our sweet boy Jeff who will be about 6 months old. We both work from home so we will be in the house along with our loving and cuddly Bernese mountain dog Wrangler.

Our home is very comfortable in Forest Acres and in... More

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