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.

$22–26/hr
Frisco, TX • 17 miles away

Sitter for 7 & 9 years old for occasional...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two children, 7 & 9. We are looking for a sitter for days we would like to have date nights.
Watch over our girls, make a small snack and lay the girls down for bed
Frisco

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$15–22/hr
Frisco, TX • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2year old and 4month...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! My name is Farah and my fiancés name is Bobby. We have two wonderful children a 2 year old boy Grayson and a 4 month old Olive. I am a stay at home mom but on the occasional night out or for appointments a set sitter would be helpful. We are looking for someone we could trust which is most... More

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$15–25/hr
Prosper, TX • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for 10 month old infant.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 5. Two working parents and 3 boys, 2 older boys go to elementary school and an infants of 10 months.
We work mostly from home and we need a sitter to take care of the infant on times when we can’t watch him.

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$10–17/hr
Frisco, TX • 17 miles away

2 morning this week sitter for a 1 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

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Hi my name is Alliyah I’m a single mom of 1 with very little help. I have a sweet little boy named Isaiah he’s one years old and he loves to just run around and babble! We are trying to figure things out and I’m not in a position to not work so I need child care help

Just... More

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$10–18/hr
Celina, TX • 11 miles away

Full time sitter and tutor for my 5 years old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

We are a family of 3 trying our best to make our daughter happy and satisfied. We care a lot about her and we want the best for her.
1-Drive the kid to school, activities
2- Take the mom to run errands Or help with errands if needed
3- Do light housekeeping when kid is busy like organizing,... More

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$18–22/hr
Prosper, TX • 12 miles away

Pick up for two Elementary students on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Have 2 respectful boys that we need picked up from 2 local schools (one down the street and one in west Frisco) and dropped off to our home in Prosper TX.

School Days - First pick up at 2:50 pm

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$18–25/hr
Little Elm, TX • 15 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Newborn & Toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four that lives in Little Elm. I'm looking for someone that can babysit our two children occasionally so we can go on date nights.
Sitter should be able to manage two children. Responsible for bedtime/feeding/playtime, etc.

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$16–18/hr
Celina, TX • 11 miles away

Part-Time sitter for 17 month old toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! My husband and I work remote and are looking for help to care for and have fun with our sweet and silly, energetic 17 month old toddler minimum 2-4 times a week for 5 hours a day. Someone that can be flexible with their schedule and is okay with cats.

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$15/hr
Frisco, TX • 18 miles away

Day-time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Day-time sitter for one toddler Boy. Change diapers bottle cleaning light laundry and chores, has own transportation.payment based on experience.

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$18–25/hr
Frisco, TX • 18 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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$15–22/hr
Frisco, TX • 18 miles away

Regular Date Night Babysitter Needed For 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a regular date night sitter for our 2-year-old boy. We do have two rescue dogs so being comfortable with dogs is a must!

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$18–22/hr
The Colony, TX • 20 miles away

One time sitter for 2 kids for a 4 day...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/23 - 05/24

10:00am - 12:00am

We have two lovely boys, one is 2 years old and the other one is 8 years old.
We need someone to take care of both our boys from morning till late night. Duties include getting them ready for wedding events, meal prep, feeding them, entertaining them and so on.
We will need a sitter who is available... More

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$18–25/hr
The Colony, TX • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

In need of a part-time sitter for my infant child (6 months old) up to 3 days/week (Wed-Fri) for approximately 6 hours each day (9am-3pm) and on the occasional date nights during the week or on the weekend.

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$13–16/hr
McKinney, TX • 25 miles away

Overnight and late evening/night sitter...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

It is my husband and I and our two year old son. He’s sleep trained and loves to play.

Looking for someone for late nights and occasionally overnights where I need to be away for business trips.

I’m not currently paying for my account so if you can find me on FB and message me if you’re... More

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