$10–13/hr
Houston, TX • 17 miles away

sitter for three days

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.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Watch my grandson who is visiting while I work from my office

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$10–17/hr
La Porte, TX • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for two young children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Have one daughter who’s 7 and a son that’s 8. They like to paint, read, and do outdoor activities
Do learning activities and go to the park with them. The like coloring and arts and crafts.

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$17–21/hr
Kingwood, TX • 16 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 • 21 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 • 18 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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$10–13/hr
Channelview, TX • 19 miles away

Family Assistant who likes musical...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 boys very interested in music instruments, piano and gaming.We live in East Houston.
We are seeking a family assistant. It would be great if you play a musical instrument or are at least interested in it. The kids also like soccer and learning Spanish.
We are seeking evening or weekend... More

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$10–11/hr
Splendora, TX • 21 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 • 21 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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$9–12/hr
Houston, TX • 18 miles away

Family Assistance Needed Thursdays

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Located near East Houston / NorthShore Area. 2 Boys who love Soccer and Video Games
General familiy assistant after school on Thursdays and other times TBD

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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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sitter for three days

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Part time sitter for two young children

Part time sitter for two young children

Sitter for weekly/bi-weekly date nights

Sitter for weekly/bi-weekly date nights

Full time sitter with allot if energy

Full time sitter with allot if energy

Part time sitter for 1 elementary school kid

Part time sitter for 1 elementary school kid

Family Assistant who likes musical...

Family Assistant who likes musical...

I need a daily rate not hourly

I need a daily rate not hourly

Part time sitter for an energetic toddler...

Part time sitter for an energetic toddler...

Family Assistance Needed Thursdays

Family Assistance Needed Thursdays

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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