$20–30/hr
Arlington, VA • 8 miles away

Part time summer nanny Arlington

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

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for someone to watch our 1 year old daughter and 4 year old son on a regular basis this summer, mid May through early August. We are looking for someone to help from about 9am-3pm, 3-5 days/week but we are flexible on the specific setup for the right person.

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$15–20/hr
Lanham, MD • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

New family. New baby, just trying to get a handle. We appreciate any help recommendations that you can provide.

Basic care for infant. ATM just a few hrs a week. Probably visually will probably be looking for daycare for us to go back to work but for now just a few hours a week.

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$12–17/hr
Greenbelt, MD • 23 miles away

Sitter needed to babysit three year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Sitter needed to babysit three year old while parent works remotely from home. Child is very energetic and loves to play

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$23–27/hr
Washington, DC • 17 miles away

Playful & Organized Part-time Nanny Needed...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

Solo Mama looking for a kind, creative, and well-organized nanny for an energetic, curious, and chatty 3 year old boy by August 2025. This person would be work Monday through Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm, and then also stay at our house every other weekend (so, twice a month), from Thursday... More

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$20–22/hr
Arlington, VA • 8 miles away

Afternoon and early evening caregiver needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello. We have two beautiful and lovely children. Julia is 17 and Brooke is 10. We love the outdoors and staying busy and active. ?
We are looking for a great caregiver for 2 children in Arlington. Julia is 17 and autistic. She is very easy, happy. Sweet, and loving. She loves neighborhood walks,... More

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$22–25/hr
Vienna, VA • 3 miles away

Consistent Sunday babysitter for amazing...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We are the Daub family. We live in the Mosaic District near Tyson’s Corner. Charlotte is an amazing and beautiful 11.5 month old baby girl, almost 1-year old! We are looking for a consistent weekend babysitter who can stay with us as she grows into toddler-hood.

The 4-6 hour shifts will be... More

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$16–21/hr
Sterling, VA • 16 miles away

Friendly Family Looking for AfterCare

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, we’re a blended family of 5 including our 2 year old cockapoo named Leo.

Need a regular sitter in the mornings until our therapist arrives.
We’d love to have someone who can also sit on the weekends as necessary

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$20–25/hr
Temple Hills, MD • 17 miles away

Part time driver to and From School

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello all . We are a small family of just mother and daughter looking for additional support with pick up and drop offs to and from school . My daughter currently attends a highschool
About 8 minutes from our home and has to be there at 7:30 am. Would need driver to be at our home to pick her up... 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 summer nanny Arlington

Part time summer nanny Arlington

Part-time sitter for infant boy

Part-time sitter for infant boy

Sitter needed to babysit three year old...

Sitter needed to babysit three year old...

Playful & Organized Part-time Nanny Needed...

Playful & Organized Part-time Nanny Needed...

Afternoon and early evening caregiver needed

Afternoon and early evening caregiver needed

Consistent Sunday babysitter for amazing...

Consistent Sunday babysitter for amazing...

Friendly Family Looking for AfterCare

Friendly Family Looking for AfterCare

Part time driver to and From School

Part time driver to and From School

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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?

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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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