$21–22/hr
Marbury, MD • 24 miles away

Full time sitter for my son and part time...

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.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

I am a newly single mother, trying to find care for my kiddos before and after school.
The sitter would need to drop my daughter off at school and care for my son throughout the day.

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$18–24/hr
Leonardtown, MD • 17 miles away

Nanny for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are first time parents and our families live in Ohio! We have an infant born Aug 2024 and a German shepherd
Care for an infant and be comfortable letting our dog in/out and feeding him
Breton bay.

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$17–21/hr
Jersey, VA • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for an elementary 3rd...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 9:00am

Father with a 2.5 years old son and a 8 years old daughter in King george
Wait at the house with my daughter to catch school bus at 8:15 a.m. front of home
King george, Hopyard Farms Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

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$18–22/hr
California, MD • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for three; 9, 5 and...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Three great kids but me and my wife work almost full time so we often need help watching the kids.

Simply keep the kids safe and cared for. Provide them snacks and keep the youngest safe. He can be a bit of a handful.

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$18–50/hr
California, MD • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic 11 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 10:30am (flexible)

Family of four looking for quality sitter. The youngest 9 month old baby will be the one whom needs a sitter for 3 hours max two days out of the week.

Preside over the 11 month old for 3 hours a day, twice a week.. Feed baby if needed and change diapers.

We are located on California Maryland

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$10–24/hr
Bryantown, MD • 21 miles away

Transportation for one to and from school

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Single mom of 2 trying to find transportation for youngest to school because of my work hours
I just need someone to take my 4 year old to school in dc in the morning and pick her up in the afternoon
Her school is located in SE dc and the pick up and drop off is Waldorf md

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$20–24/hr
Bryantown, MD • 21 miles away

Part- time pickup and drop-off for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

I’m interested in having my son put on the bus and pick up after school. School starts at 9:20 and ends at 3:50. I would need help at 7:30 - 9:30 and 3:30- 5:00 pm

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$20–24/hr
Waldorf, MD • 24 miles away

Occasionally sitter for 4 kids

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband & I have been married 4 years, together 9.5. We have 4 beautiful children & a Yorkie.

We are looking for someone to come help as needed with the kids. Maybe for a date night, occasionally help with school pick up/ drop off. Comfortable with babies & teaching. Willing to attend some... More

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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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Part time sitter for an elementary 3rd...

Part time sitter for three; 9, 5 and...

Part time sitter for three; 9, 5 and...

Part time sitter for energetic 11 month old

Part time sitter for energetic 11 month old

Transportation for one to and from school

Transportation for one to and from school

Part- time pickup and drop-off for...

Part- time pickup and drop-off for...

Occasionally sitter for 4 kids

Occasionally sitter for 4 kids

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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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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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