$21–25/hr
Ferndale, WA • 25 miles away

Sitter for a few days for 1 toddler!

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

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3. And one 1 kitty. New to the PNW area. Looking for some help!
Son is home from Montessori with an arm injury. Will need daytime care. Just meal prep and entertaining.Daytime only.
Daytime only 7:00 am-2:00 pm ranging.

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$11–14/hr
Oak Harbor, WA • 14 miles away

Daytime sitter for one year old child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband works for the Navy now we are temporarily stationed at Oak Harbor.

Diaper change, feed the baby, play with her or just let her watch TV, nap etc.

Better if at the sitter’s place.

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$12–13/hr
Stanwood, WA • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hi we are a family of three. My husband and I both work full time. He works in Arlington and I work in burlington.

I need a sitter for Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Mia likes to color, play outside, and much more

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$19–20/hr
Oak Harbor, WA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter needed

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 2:00am (flexible)

We have two energetic toddlers that can be a bit crazy sometimes and an infant who just started on light baby food

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$13–14/hr
Anacortes, WA • Less than a mile

Occasional sitter for Aneira(1 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Johkei Whildin my Wife’s name is Maria Whildin and you will be watching Aneira Whildin our 1 year old duaghter and Tadashi Whildin our almost 1 year of husky/cattle dog pup he just need to be fed dinner and let out from time to time

Take Tadashi out to potty atleast atleast twice watch... More

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$21–25/hr
Mount Vernon, WA • 14 miles away

One superhero / One fierce princess

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a back-up sitter for when our normal nanny is unavailable. Both littles are pretty laid-back and entertain themselves. No known allergies for the children and we live in a very kid-friendly home with a large fenced in yard for outside play. We have two dogs and one cat so be mindful of... More

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$14–24/hr
Sedro Woolley, WA • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic sweet grandson

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We usually babysit our grandson but now we are both retired and need a sitter when we travel a month at a time
sitter should be excellent with kids with refrences , loving kind and able to start early mornings.
My daughter works construction with early start hours

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$18–30/hr
Mount Vernon, WA • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Hello! We are a new family of 3 (wife, husband and baby Theo). We both work full time and need some help with managing our schedules around Theo so that we can get everything done for work! We also have a house with 3 dogs and 2 cats, so being comfortable around animals is needed.
Basic child care... 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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Sitter for a few days for 1 toddler!

Sitter for a few days for 1 toddler!

Daytime sitter for one year old child

Daytime sitter for one year old child

Part time sitter for 4 year old

Part time sitter for 4 year old

Part time sitter needed

Part time sitter needed

Occasional sitter for Aneira(1 year...

Occasional sitter for Aneira(1 year...

One superhero / One fierce princess

One superhero / One fierce princess

Part time sitter for energetic sweet grandson

Part time sitter for energetic sweet grandson

Part time sitter for 5 month old

Part time sitter for 5 month old

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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?

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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