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.

$12–15/hr
Brunswick, MD • 21 miles away

Full time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for sitter for 1 year old toddler. Start and end times are flexible but looking for a reliable nanny/sitter

Feeding
Diaper changes
Cleanup toys
Nap times
Playing
Doing Activities

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$10–15/hr
Brunswick, MD • 21 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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$10–11/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 19 miles away

PT/FT sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 10:00am

My son Noah is 9 with a traumatic brain injury. He lacks impulse control and can have emotional outbursts. My daughter Davanee is 5.
Before school care and when school has early dismissal. Put on bus. Full time when school is closed 7-3

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$17–22/hr
Falling Waters, WV • 9 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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$15–18/hr
Martinsburg, WV • Less than a mile

Sitter needed until end of school year

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

Family of 7 looking for care for youngest son while the rest of family is in school/work.
Care needed for my 4 year old son in our home from now until end of May. Prepare lunch and snack.
Monday thru Friday 8 m to 3 pm.

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$15–18/hr
Lovettsville, VA • 22 miles away

Regular sitter for my 10-month baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 12:00pm (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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$12–15/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 19 miles away

Reliable, As needed, Date Night Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Fun family of four with two lovable little girls! Looking for a reliable sitter for occasional date nights!

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$15–21/hr
Winchester, VA • 21 miles away

Couple days of sitting for 7 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need about a couple days of care for my 7 month old daughter. Sunday (4/28), Wednesday (5/1), and Thursday(5/2).
Sunday would be about 8:30a-5:30p. Wednesday and Thursday would be a daycare pickup around 6pm until I get home from work around 8:30pm.
I can provide food for you or compensate you for... More

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$10–13/hr
Hedgesville, WV • 8 miles away

I need a sitter for a beautiful baby girl,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 dogs that will need to be let out once’s in a while. They get along with anyone

I will need to have someone to take care my daughter laundry and lunches with snacks, and change diapers

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$17–21/hr
Clear Spring, MD • 14 miles away

Date Night Sitter for 2.5 Year Old Twins

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/20

5:00pm - 11:00pm

we have two 2.5 year old boy/girl twins. they are very happy and outgoing.
entertain the kids, do hands on activities, mealtime, bedtime, reading, etc.
looking for random date night sitter

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$18–22/hr
Dulles, VA • 25 miles away

Transportation for 12yr old from summer...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am mom, and have an 11 turning 12 year old boy son. mom and dad are divorced, 50/50, and do week on week off switch every Sunday
We live in Jefferson, md, and his summer outdoor camp is only 10mins from the house. I work m-f 830-5pm and drive 30mins to work. His camp hours are 8am-4pm. I can do... More

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$15–16/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 19 miles away

Full time sitter for my 6 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Very busy mom. Need a sitter or Nanny ASAP due to demanding work schedule
Meet my child at the bus stop. Supervise with her daily activities (showering, teeth brushing, getting dressed).
Assist with her meals, and help with homework/reading/spelling/math

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$16–20/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 19 miles away

Part time for playful toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3. Both parents work. We are new to the area................
To play and teach. We have pre cooked meals. Are son is very easy just wants to play

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$17–21/hr
Winchester, VA • 22 miles away

Fill in sitter as needed for when current...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a very down to earth family. We have 4 children but only need child care for our 5yo and 11month old
Mom works from home. Would just need to sit and play with children after dad leaves at 3pm until mom is off work at 530pm on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays when our current sitter... More

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