$10–16/hr
Montclair, VA • 13 miles away

In home care for infant.

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.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 10:30am

I live in a household with my Mom, Dad, and two siblings. My parents work from home. Siblings work outside of the home.
Currently looking for someone to take of my son inside of the house while a work fulltime am a fulltime worker.
Work time 07:45 to 3:00.

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$21–25/hr
Centreville, VA • 18 miles away

Back up care for my 2 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, I’m looking for backup care for my 2 year old on sick days. He is a sweet, fun child who just started going to daycare. Since I will be starting a new job and can’t take a lot of time off, I will need someone to care for him on such days
Basically give him a lot of TLC, maybe some Tylenol... More

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$20–24/hr
Gainesville, VA • 16 miles away

Sweet, 7-year-old looking for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Miriam is a sweet seven year-old who loves to play pretend and some games. We are a traditional-value homeschooling family and will mostly be here with the sitter.
We are looking for someone to play with Miriam while speaking Spanish so Miriam can learn.

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$12–18/hr
Ashburn, VA • 12 miles away

sitter for spring break

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

My husband and I are full time workers from home. We are looking for someone to watch and play with our daughter for the spring break.
Keep our daughter entertained with creative games and clean up play area after

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$18–21/hr
Clifton, VA • 25 miles away

Summer Sitter June-August 2024 Mon/Tue/Wed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Looking for summer help June 24th till August 14th, 2024 Mon/Tue/Wed 9:45am-12:45am. Looking for at least 2 days
Our son is mildly autistic but fun to watch. Must feel comfortable to drive with him to get food (just the drive-thru), going on walks, he loves to ride elevators so to the mall, going... More

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$19–20/hr
Clifton, VA • 25 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 • 25 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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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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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In home care for infant.

In home care for infant.

Back up care for my 2 year old

Back up care for my 2 year old

Sweet, 7-year-old looking for...

Sweet, 7-year-old looking for...

sitter for spring break

sitter for spring break

Summer Sitter June-August 2024 Mon/Tue/Wed

Summer Sitter June-August 2024 Mon/Tue/Wed

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

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

Looking for Friday evening help from 4pm...

Looking for Friday evening help from 4pm...

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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