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.

$10–15/hr
Spring, TX • 24 miles away

Before school. Prepare boy to school. 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

My son, Hadi, is 8 years old, in grade 3.
Very friendly and sociable.

I need someone to wake him up in the morning, prepare his lunch and backpack, make sure he wears his clothes, and then watch him riding the bus.

Tuesday till Friday.
1 hour maximum.
Preferably someone who lives in... More

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$18–22/hr
Kingwood, TX • 21 miles away

School pickup for 5 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Sweet, smart 5 year old boy needs after school pickup and care to help career oriented mama.
School pickup needed for my 5 year old boy. Homework, snack, activity supervision needed. Must have own car, references, non-smoker. May also occasionally need help with my 1 year old girl.
Located in... More

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$10–15/hr
Kingwood, TX • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for my 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

My wife is a nurse and I am an Engineer working from home .We have a 3 monthold for whom we are looking some own who can take care.We want someone who can be part of our family and take care of the kid the same way we do..
Non smoker and should have own transportation .Start time will be around 6.30... More

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$10–15/hr
Conroe, TX • 23 miles away

Experienced sitter for one Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4 including our pet. Our babygirl is almost 4 months! We both work jobs that require our full attention.
Bottle feed, interact, teach things as developmentally grows, give naps, read, sing, play. Ensure safe care. Once she’s eating solids, feed as well.
We will need weekly care... More

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$16–20/hr
Conroe, TX • 23 miles away

Daily sitter for infant and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for someone to help us take care mainly of our 6 month old child, together with our 6 year old (only during the summer while she is out of school). Would ideally like someone who can do minor housework especially when the kids are napping (wash dishes, bottles, light laundry/folding for... More

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$18–22/hr
New Caney, TX • 15 miles away

Infant baby boy needing loving care while...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

We are a working family, and older. Flexible to some extent, but also need to ensure our newest addition is taken care of.

Baby boy is fairly easy. I’ll be home working during this time.
You would arrive in the morning and take over wake up, feeding and entertaining the baby - bonus if it’s... More

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$17–28/hr
Huffman, TX • 21 miles away

After school care for 2 elementary age kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 5:00pm

After school care needed from ~4pm until 5-530 pm Tues-Thurs weekly. Help kids get light snacks but otherwise just supervise until parents get home.

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$15–17/hr
Kingwood, TX • 21 miles away

Fun Baby sitter needed !

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Single Dad Need a babysitter for my wonderful daughter declyn .
I Need a babysitter Thurs, FrI, Sat .

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$17–21/hr
Kingwood, TX • 20 miles away

Sitter for weekly/bi-weekly date nights

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Close-knit family of 4 searching for a reliable sitter for date nights

We are looking for a sitter to watch/play with our 5 year old and occasionally our 11 year old for weekly/biweekly date nights. We prefer someone who is experienced with kids and doesn’t mind playing games/reading books/etc.... More

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$16–17/hr
Splendora, TX • 9 miles away

Full time sitter with allot if energy

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

I am a single Mom with 2 children.i am in need of help watching them so I can work.
Watching my 2 kids in my home, making meals and some light cleaning. Food will be provided
I work from 6am to 2pm. I will need someone from 7am to 3pm

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$10–15/hr
Kingwood, TX • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 elementary school kid

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello it’s me and my baby girl. We just moved here I’m looking for an occasional weekly baby sitter
I need someone to watch my daughter for my 12hr shift but you’ll be watching her from 5pm- 8pm then she’ll be sleep throughout the night. But you’ll have to wake her up @6:30 for school. And she gets... More

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$10–21/hr
Conroe, TX • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter starting July 4 th.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4. Looking for an occasional sitter starting on July 4th. Thank you.
Watch and play with 2 girls. Help with breakfast, lunch and a snack. Thank you.

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$10–11/hr
Splendora, TX • 9 miles away

I need a daily rate not hourly

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5. I have 3 boys and they are usually pretty calm with new people around .

Just to make the a breakfast meal and lunch also to make sure they don’t go outside unattended.

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$10–20/hr
Splendora, TX • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for an energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

*PAYRATE IS FLEXIBLE*
My name is Mia, I am a family of 4, amazing husband and children one infant who is exceeding milestones, very happy and playful and one toddler who is very energetic , friendly and smart always wanting to lend a helping hand

As things tend to get hectic in our lives we are... More

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