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.

$24–30/hr
Gaithersburg, MD • 25 miles away

Part Time Nanny for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

My wife and I are searching for a part time nanny for our daughter starting in May 2024 (she will be 4 months). My wife is a physician with an inconsistent schedule and I from home (will be in meetings from 7 AM-5 PM daily and can be present for emergencies only).
Days/Hours: can guarantee minimum... More

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$21–25/hr
Germantown, MD • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for couple of weeks

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son goes to preschool in Rosemont elementary school.He gets off at 345 from school. He is non verbal. I only someone from 1.5 hours until mid May.
Just be able to drive from school to home and car seat.Be able to pick up my son from school to home from 345 pm to 5pm Monday to Friday for 3 weeks

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$10–25/hr
Gaithersburg, MD • 24 miles away

Four month old baby sitting

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a babysitter that is flexible to look after a four month old. Responsibilities are the standard feed change and put to sleep for his naps. In addition to playing with him and help him reach his milestones.

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$10–15/hr
Brunswick, MD • 3 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need part-time sitter as backup to take general care of a 4 year old girl and a 2 year old boy.

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$21–25/hr
Ashburn, VA • 18 miles away

Occasional Babysitter for 2 loving boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I have 2 loving boys that are 8 and 9. They are extremely well behaved and love playing game, playing outside and just enjoying life! We also have a 3 year old American Bully names Prince who is the sweetest cutest little thing!
We are just looking for someone to come and hang out with kids... More

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$20–23/hr
Aldie, VA • 22 miles away

Conservative Family looking for evening...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a Catholic conservative family with three girls (6, 5, and 3 yrs) and are looking for a babysitter to watch the girls when we're out for date nights or evening events, mainly on weekends, starting late afternoon if possible around 5pm. Thanks in advance and have a blessed day!
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$10–15/hr
Middleburg, VA • 22 miles away

Weekend only sitter for working single mom...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 11:00pm

Single mom of one daughter who is six. I need help on the weekends until May 31 when school gets out and then I’ll need help all week
Feed meals, bed time, playtime, she is a great easygoing kid that loves to play, we have a trampoline, she enjoys playing on her tablet.
Located in Middleburg, va

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$17–22/hr
Falling Waters, WV • 25 miles away

Occasional sitter of a 4 year old girl for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

A family of 3 that usually has immediate family that can sit for us but having a sitter we rust for a date nights occasion would be nice. Have a 4 year olddaughtee
Watch our 4 year old daughter for dad nights occasional. Feed her dinner , play with her and put her to bed

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$15–32/hr
Frederick, MD • 11 miles away

Occasional babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a super fun family! We love to travel! And do lots of festivals

Changing diaper very often. About every 45mins. Lots of cuddles. No tv. No tablets. Just very interactive. Lots of tummy time. Just lots of fun :)

We have two properties so we have one in Baltimore city and one in Frederick.... More

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$15–25/hr
Ashburn, VA • 19 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Toddler Boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are the Weise family. We’re looking for care for our 14 month old son, Lincoln. He’s very fun to be around and keeps us laughing all day.

We are looking for occasional help on weekends for 3-4 hours at a time typically. We usually need help about once or twice a month.

We are also... More

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

Full-time sitter for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

I have a 3 month old baby and I need help with babysitting while I work from home. I also have a 7 year old dog. The best fit would be a person comfortable with pets and potentially willing to walk the dog once a day, and watch baby from 9am - 5pm Mondays through Fridays

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$15–18/hr
Lovettsville, VA • Less than a mile

Regular sitter for my 10-month baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hello! My 10-month old baby girl stays home with me while I work from home. I need reliable sitter who has experience with infants who can entertain her when I am working.

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$15–20/hr
Ashburn, VA • 20 miles away

Part Time Nanny/Sitter Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

In search of a caring nanny/sitter to watch my fun-loving, multilingual 2 year old on days I have appointments/outings, overnight travel for work or other travel, and pick up or drop off to school depending on when the care is taking place. Prefer someone who has a background in education or has... More

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$15–22/hr
Frederick, MD • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Newly parents with a step son who visits on occasion and a very sweet big fluffy dog who loves being outdoors and active.
Take care of child while we work or have errands to run, light house keeping, driving child to places if need be.

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