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.

$21–25/hr
Nashville, TN • 24 miles away

One-time sitter for wedding

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/29

9:00am - 2:00pm

Need to get a sitter for my sister-in-law’s kids for our wedding! They are 7 and 4 and absolute sweethearts.
Just keep the kiddos entertained and watch them for a few hours for the wedding.

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$15–20/hr
Franklin, TN • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for one three year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We relocated from Orange County three weeks ago. We are looking for a sitter MWF from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and a date night on May 4 from 4:30-11:00 pm. Our son Conor is very fun. Loves dinosaurs and animals and being outside.

Light laundry, light food preparation. Diaper changes. Assistance with... More

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$20–25/hr
Bon Aqua, TN • 13 miles away

Need before/after school care and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - Overnight (flexible)

My name is Rachel and I’m moving to the Bon Aqua area with my two boys Wesley(15) and Zackary (10).

I travel for work and need transportation to and from school for them Tues Wed and Thurs as well as help with sports practices those days in the afternoons.

There is room for additional money earned... More

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$15–22/hr
Franklin, TN • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for a young toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

It’s my husband, myself, our daughter and our cat at the Morales house. We’re a peaceful, silly bunch but our jobs are going to be more demanding for this year, so we’re reaching out to hire some help!

Responsibilities will be general care- feeding her, changing her, playing/engaging her, and... More

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$21–25/hr
Nashville, TN • 24 miles away

Evening sitter for two low-key girls (6...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/15

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We are a family visiting Nashville from Australia. We are in the US for three months. Our girls are fun and easy going, and are loving exploring the US.
The girls will be ready for bed when you arrive. They’ll go to bed within an hour of you arriving.

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$19–20/hr
Nashville, TN • 23 miles away

Sitter needed for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

6:00pm - 10:00pm

We live in Green Hills with our two girls - 4 years and 2 years - and our sweet, older dog, Milo. We are looking for a sitter for the evening of 4/27 as well as other future dates (i.e., occasional date nights, etc.)
Babysit our two girls - 4 years and 2 years old. Play with them, give them a bath,... More

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$10–15/hr
Dickson, TN • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for three energetic kids

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a unique set of family very outdoor growth friendly that always try to see a better side of life.
To learn and care with my kids knowing each child is very different at any point of life.

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$21–30/hr
Nashville, TN • 24 miles away

Need 4 days of baby sitting for a toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/20

7:30am - 5:30pm

Need full day (7.30AM to 5.30PM) baby sitting services for our 20 month old. Since we're in a hotel, will need somebody who can baby sit at their location. Will need pick up and drop off from our hotel, unless it is around Music City center, in which case we can do the pick up and drop off.

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$10–20/hr
Nashville, TN • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 14 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We have 14 month old that we are seeking assistance for childcare

With our little one becoming more active, we could really use some extra help to stay focused on work.
Duties include- reading books, walks outdoors, assisting feeding meals, etc

We are flexible with days but prefer at... More

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$15–18/hr
Nashville, TN • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for before and after care.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m a single parent raising a special needs child. She’s a sweet girl misunderstood.

I need a sitter to put my daughter on the bus and off the bus. Make she is fed once she gets off the bus.

I work a split shift Monday-Friday. Her bus comes @ 6:15am. She gets home @ 2:50-3:00pm. I leave to go... More

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$20–24/hr
Franklin, TN • 23 miles away

Part time driver

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

big family of 7 full of laughter and excitement. Literally just enjoys life!
school Drop off and pick up. No long driving as the school is 10 mins away from our home.

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$22–25/hr
Nashville, TN • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two toddlers boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

We are looking for a high-energy, loving babysitter to play with our boys after school! Jones is smart and curious 4.5-year-old! He's so lovable. Walker is the SWEETEST 2.5-year-old! Full of smiles and personality. He loves his older brother, and the two play really nicely. Our ideal babysitter... More

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$16–18/hr
Nashville, TN • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed April 6th

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, looking for a babysitter fo April 6th. We have a wedding to attend and need someone to watch our 11 month old daughter starting at 3pm until late evening.
Play, dinner and bedtime. Our daughter goes to bed around 7 and sleeps until morning.

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$10–20/hr
Nashville, TN • 20 miles away

As needed sitter

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/06

10:00am - 10:00pm

We have 3 kids all well behaved and great sleepers. Very independent. Also have two cuddly dogs that would be put away.

Just watch boys while we go out chill out and watch tv and play games with them and feed them. We have all of the streaming services that you can watch til your hearts content.... More

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