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.

$22–35/hr
Vienna, VA • 19 miles away

Seeking Part-time Nanny for After-School Care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a nanny mainly to watch our 5-year old daughter Monday-Friday from 3:30/3:45p.m. – 6 p.m.
Responsibilities include meeting our daughter when she gets off the school bus, offering a healthy snack, supervising her outdoor play, taking her to playgrounds, playdates, or afterschool... More

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$22–23/hr
Warrenton, VA • 23 miles away

Committed, driver, evening care for 1 six...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Hello we are a small family who live in Warrenton VA - There is only Lila who is almost 6 years old who goes to school in Marshall VA. Her parents are Marie and Anup. We are an international family and speak several languages in the house.
We are looking for a babysitter/mom’s helper who is a team... More

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$15–25/hr
Leesburg, VA • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for afternoons/early...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

My husband and I have 2 children. Genevieve just turned two and Lorenzo was born end of March, he just turned 5 months. I am an ER nurse and work 2 days/week. Looking for sitter for couple hours normally Tuesday and/or Wednesdays from 330-730pm but flexible with changing my schedule days if I know... More

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$20–25/hr
Reston, VA • 14 miles away

Infant nanny/sitter needed for new parents

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

My husband Will and I are new parents to our 2 month old son. We don’t have experience with childcare but are looking for someone that we can really trust to help take care of our son.

We have hybrid work schedules that fluctuate so we need someone to be home with us while we work from home or... More

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$20–23/hr
Bethesda, MD • 24 miles away

Consistent Date Night Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a family of three new to the Bethesda area. We are looking for a consistent and reliable date night sitter for our 2 and a half year old son. We have some flexibility with the days and times. Our son is a very active little guy so he needs to be able to fully engaged, fed dinner and... More

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$18–23/hr
Haymarket, VA • 7 miles away

Sitter Who Speaks Spanish Language Needed...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

We are looking for someone fluent in Spanish to spend time with our 9-year-old son for 8 hours every Saturday. Our son is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian.

Estamos buscando a alguien que hable español con fluidez para pasar tiempo con nuestro hijo de 9 años durante 8 horas todos los... More

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$20/hr
Mc Lean, VA • 23 miles away

Afterschool help for our 7YO and 9YO

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We are two young professionals living in McLean, looking for afterschool help for our 7YO and 9YO. Responsibilities would include pickup from school, snacktime, driving to afterschool activities (piano, soccer, tutoring, etc) and then helping with the bedtime routine (dinner, bathtime, storytime).... More

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$18–21/hr
Springfield, VA • 23 miles away

Driver needed for 3kids at Grey Fox Drive...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We need help driving the 3 kids to school. Ages are - 10,10 and 5. We just need a driver/sitter, we pay for the driver's gas.
We need help in driving them to and from their school. On some days, there will be a tutor. The job is mostly driving with minimal supervision.
Schedule is Weekdays:... More

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$18–22/hr
Gainesville, VA • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I will need care for our 2 sons occasionally on Sundays for up to 12hours, and every Wednesday for approximately 3-4 hours. Sundays will be all day care between 8AM-8PM. Wednesdays my oldest (5 years old) will need to be picked up from school and assisted with homework. My 5 month old will need to... More

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$25–25/hr
McLean, VA • 23 miles away

After School Nanny for 14, 10, and 10 year...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

We have three girls (2nd, 4th, and 8th graders) and we are looking for someone to drive them to their activities, help them after school (2nd and 4th grader only), and to help us keep our house in good order. We need someone who can drive the kids to their activities using their own car (we will... More

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$18–22/hr
Springfield, VA • 24 miles away

Part-timefor two great kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Traditional, fun and loving family looking for a down-to-earth, responsible, energetic babysitter to watch our 22 month old son and 4 year old daughter up to three days per week with an occasional night and weekend. Total hours will range between 15 - 20 hours per week. The job would start around... More

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$15–22/hr
Fairfax, VA • 12 miles away

Part-time regular sitter for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Toddler daughter, 2yo.
Elementary, son, 6yo.
Mom and Dad work from home.
Homeschooling programming for 6yo, learning basics for 2yo, playtime, light cleaning up after them, light meals and helping occasionally with laundry would be great!

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$19–20/hr
Clifton, VA • 17 miles away

Looking for a Saturday sitter (2x a month)...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for help for our 14 yr old son on Saturdays (2x a month) from 2pm (or could push to 4pm) till @10pm …additional days/nights on occasion as well (if available) …single family home with 2 dogs.

Our son is mildly autistic but fun to watch. Must feel comfortable to drive with him to get food... More

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$20/hr
Clifton, VA • 17 miles away

Looking for Friday evening help from 4pm...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for help for our 14 yr old son 2x a month on Friday evenings 4pm (could push to 5pm) till @10pm...additional days/nights on occasion as well (if available)…single family home with 2 dogs.

Our son is mildly autistic but fun to watch. Must feel comfortable to drive with him to get food... More

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