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.

$15–20/hr
Indian Head, MD • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for active Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a stay at home mom working full time from home. We have two friendly dog that love to play.

Need help with keeping my toddler busy during the morning hours until her nap at 1:00pm. Looking for someone who can come in from 9am, help with her lunch and get her ready for her nap.

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$20–25/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 24 miles away

Help a fun family get off the bus and hang...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

3 children (Kindergartener and twin second graders) will need to be picked up from the bus. The kids will have activities they can do or you can do something with them. Snacks will be available. No meal prep will be needed. On occasion dogs may need to be let out in backyard. Some days may end early... More

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$10–24/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 21 miles away

Sitter needed for 3 boys 2/days a week

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

Very well behaved boys that love playing video games. They are super positive and enjoyable to be around daily.

I need a sitter to watch them while I’m at work for two days out of the week.

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$20–24/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 21 miles away

After school sitter for well-mannered 8...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! I am a work-from-home mom looking for someone to care for my son after school on weekdays. I would like you to pick him up from school, drive him home, prepare a healthy snack, help him with homework, and play outside while I finish working. School pick-up is 3:30-3:45pm and I stop working... More

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$12–18/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for fun loving 6 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 7:30pm

I have a 6 month old named Jaxson. He is a wonderful baby and rarely cries unless hungry. Very happy baby and fun to play with.
I just need a sitter to care for my jaxson a few hours before my boyfriend gets off of work. Not a full day or night.

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$15–23/hr
Stafford, VA • 7 miles away

Part time sitter needed for 11 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

My daughter will be here for a month. Great kid, easy work. Only M-W. My wife is not allowed to have kids in the house while she's working from home.
Just be around, general guidance, and ensure she does her workbook during the day.

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$10–24/hr
Manassas, VA • 21 miles away

Nanny for 6 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a nanny for our 6 month old boy! He is very sweet and needs help with feeding, diaper changes and putting to bed for nap. Some play time as well.

Looking for a nanny for our 6 month old boy! He is very sweet and needs help with feeding, diaper changes and putting to bed for nap. Some... More

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$10–24/hr
Manassas, VA • 21 miles away

Nanny for 5.5 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a nanny for our 5.5 month old boy. He is sweet and a good baby!
Care for him, play, help with bedtime, feed, change diapers, change clothes.

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$15–24/hr
Triangle, VA • 16 miles away

Occasional Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a lovely family of 3 looking for occasional sitter for our 8 year old for date nights
Observe and guide her. Ensure child’s safety. Communicate with her to ensure she follows directions

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$18–22/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 7 miles away

Part timeSitter needed for 3 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have custody of my children relocated to the area need a sitter for a few hours
Just play with the kids and chill
Out ages 2,4,6 they have toys , games etc

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$16–20/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 year old girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, my family of three includes grandma, my beautiful 21month old toddler and myself! Looking for support 2-3 days a week! More hours available when I travel for work! I travel for work at least 2-3 times a month.

We would need support in the evenings after daycare. 4:30-8:30pm. Need someone to... More

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$15/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • Less than a mile

Part time sitter needed in Hartwood for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Single professional mother with 7 y/o son and one very friendly cat. Mom works Saturdays and some Sundays.
Sitter needs to pick my son up at his elementary school (summer camp until school starts, but all the same place) at 6:00 pm Tues-Fri, then drive him to our house (6 mi) and watch him until I... More

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$18–22/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 21 miles away

Seeking Rockstar Sitter for summer...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a business-owner family located near the Montclair area of Woodbridge. Our family is always on the move, so we are looking for someone who is flexible and looking for occasional babysitting to help us fill in the gaps this summer

Details below….

Our rockstar babysitter prefers an... More

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$18–22/hr
Fredericksburg, VA • 6 miles away

Part time baby sitter for two loving...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

I have two loving kids the ages 3 and 11 months old. I need someone who has a car and is able to drop them off at daycare at 7am Monday through Friday. I will need someone at my home by 5am ( the time I need to leave for work) , sit with them until 6:30am, and drop them off at daycare by 7am. They... More

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