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.

$10–13/hr
Crowley, TX • 25 miles away

Part time job for one 2 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a single mom of a two month old I am 17 years old and just need help with childcare while I go to school

Watching her
Entertainment
Weekly pay
She comes to you
Have fun
Being you

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$18–22/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

Hi. We just moved to Texas from Florida. We have a 6 month old puppy named Maple.Mason is very outgoing and loves cars.
Spend time with Mason. Prepare light snacks/ meals while I am at work.

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$18–22/hr
Colleyville, TX • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 9 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

9 year old girl with highly functional ASD. Goes to elementary school. Would need occasional help while parents are working. Would need some help with homework. Has service dog in the house.

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$15–20/hr
Bridgeport, TX • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for one 10 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Christian family needing occassional child care for son. Great pay and great hours.
Watch 10 year old son during the day, and occasionally watch on a weekend.

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$10–22/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 22 miles away

Sitter for 3 days a week for a 10 and 11...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 3:00pm

We have 2 kids. Very self sufficient. A boy and a girl.The boy is on the autism spectrum, he verbal and non-violent
Need someone to sit with kids basically so they don't burn the house down. When school starts help with after school care and getting them going on any homework. We keep a clean house... More

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$18–22/hr
Justin, TX • 18 miles away

Part-time after school sitters for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm

School pickup and watch at our home every other Thursday-Friday until dad comes home (usually by 8pm). Responsibilities include: pickup from 2 separate schools, homework help with the 6y/o if any, afterschool snacks

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$10–14/hr
Keller, TX • 18 miles away

Sitter needed for energetic toddler .

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Im needing a sitter for my toddler. We are looking for someone who is loving and patient & who will keep her busy during the day. I work from home so I will be here the whole time if you need me .

I’m needing a sitter for 3 weeks , on Monday , Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Starting August 12th .
So... More

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$18–22/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 23 miles away

Part time Sitter for my beautiful babygirl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Welcome to my family my daughter Sophia is a joyful and active baby. She loves to play independently as well with others. I am also expecting a new baby to my family and he will be here in August.

I need help with feeding Sophia at certain times of day and keeping her entertained. Diaper changes... More

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$10–17/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for a 4 year old toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Precious and my daughter name is Paisley. I am a single mother looking for care at night for my child.
I will need my sitter to watch my toddler at night while she's sleep occasionally when I have an outing to attend.

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$21–22/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 14 miles away

Single Daddy Needs Responsible Sitter for...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

Single Daddy and 3 amazing Kids
(9 8 and 7) One Girl and Two Boys.
Daytimes 7-4 ish Great Perks
Not very needy just make sure they are alive when I return from the office.
I paying $500.00 Per Week Plus Tip

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$10–12/hr
Keller, TX • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet and talkative...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! My name is Triana and my and my Fiancé, Luke, are looking for a sitter for our 7M old boy Otto :)

I would need a sitter to feed him and play with him for a few says out of the week while me and my fiancé go to work.

Our schedules each week with the days and hours aren't super consistent... More

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$10–16/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 13 miles away

Part time for 1 kid

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm

I have 10 year old one boy my son is special needs and would need patience.
Basically just pick up my son after school by time you get to house it will be 4 and just basically be home with him the most 20 to 30 mins til I get off work and keep a eye on him.

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$15–21/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 9 miles away

Part time sitter needed for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of 4 in search of a nanny for our 8 year old and 2 year old sons. Nanny will care for kids in our home while Mom works from home.

Duties will include but not limited to light housework in areas occupied by the kids, supervise arts and crafts, accompany kids outside, etc. Nanny should be... More

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$15–20/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 14 miles away

Part-time Sitter to go on outing with family

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3. Baby is 6 month old boy. Most of the time very easy to manage.
I need a sitter to come with me to places where I will not be able to carry the baby while receiving services like hair salon, massage parlor etc. The nanny should be comfortable meeting us in those locations and... More

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