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.

$17–20/hr
Palmyra, VA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter and transportation for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Pick up Kingston from school at 2:45 PM.
• Safely transport Kingston home.
• Supervise and engage with Kingston until 6:30/7:00 PM.
• Plan and facilitate activities such as trips to the park, arts and crafts, and more
• Ensure Kingston’s safety and well-being at all... More

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$19–21/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 24 miles away

Daytime sitter needed for 4/28, 5/4 and 5/5

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm looking for someone to help out with my kids during the day next Saturday and Sunday (5/4 and 5/5). Looking for roughly 9 to 5, but I'm a bit flexible on the times. We can pay $20 an hour. We have a five-year-old and an eight-year-old. I will actually be around in the house but have some health... More

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$14–21/hr
Palmyra, VA • 17 miles away

Part-Time Nanny for one 2 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

My husband and I are geologists that work in the Charlottesville area, and live at Lake Monticello nearby. In February we welcomed our little baby girl and we are looking for a summer nanny to cover until August
Nanny care on Wed/Fri from 7:30am to 4:30pm, just socializing and caring for my 2 month... More

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$19–25/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for when baby home sick

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a part time sitter to help on days our baby cannot go to daycare since mom and dad work full time.

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$19–20/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for sweet, laid back...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for an occasional babysitter for our 15-month-old daughter at the UVa sand courts for about two hours some evenings.

Our daughter is easy-going, and loves being outside! She loves stroller walks, picnics, and walking around outside. The sitter would need to hang out/play with her... More

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

Evening sitter for two book-loving toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Hi! We’re a family of four and live in a suburb of NYC. Avery just turned four years old and loves singing, riding her scooter, and reading. Theodore is two years old and loves trucks, more trucks, and reading. We’re excited to be in Charlottesville for moms 10 year business school reunion!
Primary... More

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$19–21/hr
Ivy, VA • 23 miles away

Part time care for two boys in IVY

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a busy, animal loving family of 4. Our two boys (13 and 9y/o) love going swimming (ACAC), hanging out with friends, going on adventures, and hanging at home. We are looking for someone to spend time them and encourage physical activity the three week days that mom is at work. We have two... More

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$19–23/hr
Ivy, VA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for an easy going 5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of four. We have a 5 year old entering elementary school and an almost 2 year old baby girl who goes to day care. They are fun, easy going kids, who love to be outside.
Hi, we are looking for a caregiver for our 5 year old who starts elementary school for pick up from bus stop,... More

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$21–28/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 17 miles away

Watch 4.5 year old daughter while at...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Staying at Keswick - help needed from 2:30-10pm.

4.5 year old daughter.

Watch daughter, do bedtime. Goes to bed at 7:30. Staying at Keswick hall

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$19–23/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 14 miles away

On occasion sitter for our 3 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4 . Me and my girlfriend have a 3 month old daughter & a 2 year old Malshi.

Watch our daughter at our apartment while my girlfriend is in a meeting (Work From Home).

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

Evening sitter for two playful kids (4 &7)

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/10

12:00am - 6:00am

Hi there! We're a Nashville family coming to Charlottesville the weekend of May 9th for a family wedding. Two of the events are no-kids: the evening of Friday May 10 and the evening of Saturday May 11. While this post is for May 10, we'd ideally have the same person both nights. We're renting a... More

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$20–30/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 21 miles away

Part-Time Nanny for Infant!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

From Family Concierge: A sweet family of three is looking for part-time support 2-4 days per week for their newborn. Ideally, care is needed Mon-Thurs: 8am-1pm, however the family can be flexible on days/times. This is a temporary position beginning in May through August when kiddo begins daycare.... More

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$19–27/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 24 miles away

Sitter for UVA reunions June 7th & 8th

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/07

6:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

We have a son we need care for the evenings of june 7 and june 8. He will be 5 months.
Feed him, change his diaper, put him to bed, stay with him. We will be just down the road for UVA reunions.

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$19–23/hr
Ivy, VA • 23 miles away

One-time sitter for two toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/10 - 05/11

6:00pm - 12:00am

San Diego family of 4, two kids 1 and 3 years old. Looking for a sitter for 1 night in our hotel.
Help with bedtime, and watch kids while they are asleep in our hotel room.
Omni Charlottesville. Estimated time 6 pm-12pm

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