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.

$17–20/hr
Frisco, TX • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for 6 Month Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

WFH Mom to a 6 month old baby girl needing in-home care a couple times a week
Looking for someone to come and watch my daughter a couple times a week while I get work done and attend virtual meetings.
Located in an apartment near Stonebriar mall.

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$15–20/hr
Melissa, TX • 23 miles away

Part time nanny for work from home mother...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I work from home most days but my schedule can get a bit complicated sometimes an we have a new baby that makes it hard to juggle it all. We do have two older boys but they are usually in school and mostly take care of themselves.
just take care of the baby and maybe a little light housework if they... More

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$10–12/hr
Keller, TX • 23 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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$15–21/hr
Frisco, TX • 7 miles away

Part time in home sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

In home nanny for newborn 3 months old. Must have experience with newborns.

Sitter would be in home while Father works from home. Sitter would be needed for 20 hours per week.

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$10–23/hr
Frisco, TX • 7 miles away

Experienced Newborn Nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 8:00pm

8-10 hours weekly

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$13–23/hr
Little Elm, TX • Less than a mile

Overnight Sitter 1 child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Need sitter on 2 nights a week, this is overnight! My son is up for 3hrs then sleeps all night……Just play with my son & keep him happy while he is up for the 3 hours……………… He loves to play skee ball
Air hockey, he loves his basketball & his trampoline……

The pay is $50 per shift….. my son is only... More

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$13–18/hr
Frisco, TX • 11 miles away

Babysitter for 10 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter for our 10 year old son every day from 2 pm to 5 pm. It is a recurring job. He will be in summer camp for the month of July but we are looking for someone whom we can work long term after the summer is over and school starts. We live in Frisco close to 121 and coit.... More

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$10–23/hr
Lewisville, TX • 8 miles away

ISO :Part-time sitter for a happy toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am

We have a small family with 2 wonderful amazing boys who are 4 years and 7 months old.

They only need care for about 2.5 hrs a day .

At this time we just need care for my sons ,due to a scheduling work conflict. After they get out of /daycare they will have dinner which will already be... More

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$15–20/hr
Dallas, TX • 17 miles away

Loving sitter for our energetic little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are very active in our Catholic Church and this is why we need a Babysitter to help us taking Care of our 3 years old Little boy.

We are looking for someone affectionate and active, who enjoys doing activities with children.

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$15–20/hr
Lewisville, TX • 8 miles away

Part time nanny for newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have custody of my 2 month old grandson and need help a couple mornings a week while at work.
Infant care, ex: feed, burp, naps, etc

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$17–23/hr
Frisco, TX • 11 miles away

Nanny and Date Night Babysitter Needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We are an active family with experience working with nannies, and we’re looking for a reliable and creative nanny for our almost 6-year-old twins. If you love interacting with children, teaching, playing games, and taking initiative, we want to hear from you!

Position Details:

• Days:... More

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$12–15/hr
Little Elm, TX • Less than a mile

Need weekly sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

The pay is $900 monthly
If you are... More

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$18–22/hr
Plano, TX • 13 miles away

After-school and evening driving help for...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We are a family with three kids who need help driving kids to/from extra-curricular activities.
All activities are <10 miles from our home in Central Plano and do not require tollway driving. Earliest pick-up time is 3pm and latest drop-off is 8pm. This will change in June once school ends and... More

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$18–25/hr
Frisco, TX • 11 miles away

Arts.. Crafts.. Dress up and lots of dogs

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for evening and weekend availability, thanks.

It’s my husband and I, our daughter and son and our two golden doodles and two long haired chihuahuas. Our daughter (5) loves arts and crafts and our son (3) loves to dress up, sing and dance.
We are looking for an occasional sitter, must be... More

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