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.

$10–15/hr
Chino Hills, CA • 17 miles away

Early Sunday AM sitter for a sweet 6 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! My name is Nancy and we have a sweet, happy, 6 month old son. In our home, we also have two shibas who are housetrained.
I will be returning to work and am looking for a kind, reliable, and experienced individual to help us with watching our son in our home for a few hours in the early... More

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$10–18/hr
Perris, CA • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

Hello! We are a family of 3 with 2 small doggies. Our kiddo requires some pre k work activities. Light house work and some daily activity time
Light house work
Daily play time
Daily pre school work activities
Daily vacuum
Prep breakfast

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$20–24/hr
Riverside, CA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 energetic toddlers

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Gigi 3 yo
Leo 6 yo
Matisse8 yo

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$20–24/hr
Ontario, CA • 12 miles away

Part time nanny for active, soon to be...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Alexander is 10 months old and loves socializing, singing songs, going on walks with the stroller, and practicing his walking skills. Looking for a regular sitter 3 days a week, 8 hours a day (start and end times may vary due to dad’s class schedule). He drinks breast milk, sometimes formula if... More

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$20–24/hr
Mira Loma, CA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 under 2 girls (12...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Loving family with mom about to go back to work soon. 2 small children.
we need someone willing to have a rotating schedule and be able to work a 12 hour day. 6am to 6pm
Flexible and would love to have a conversation to discuss more details :)

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$15–17/hr
Redlands, CA • 13 miles away

Fun-loving Sitter Wanted: Join Our...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're a close-knit family, united by love and faith in God. We bond over runs, hikes, and adventures in nature, cherishing every moment together.
The sitter will hang out with the baby, playing and helping with feeding at Lil Munchkins for about 2 hours. I'll be there too, working remotely and... More

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$13–14/hr
Grand Terrace, CA • 4 miles away

Part time from 9am to 4pm

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband works mornings and I work Nights. Having our first child together our daughter Elena is turning 9 month old. Crawling getting ready to walk. Trying new foods and purees. She is our happy baby. Looking for someone to baby sit her for a few hours on Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday coming up... More

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$15–21/hr
Moreno Valley, CA • 17 miles away

Part time sittter for 3kids.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Our family has 3kids, my eldest has special needs. More on Behavioral, he has ABA therapy at home. We do not have any pets. We are healthcare workers we work 12hrs. I work nights and my spouse work days.
We needed help 6-9am (before going to school) Prepare the two kids to go to school, my eldest... More

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$10–23/hr
San Bernardino, CA • 7 miles away

Sitter for One 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 7:00pm

Need a sitter for every other weekend Sat Sun Mon

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$13–18/hr
Fontana, CA • 6 miles away

Short term sitter (3 month approx) for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We have a 14 years girl and (almost) 2 year old twin girls. One small cat that mostly stays upstairs

This position is for care for our twin girls - breakfast, lunch. Learning, play and we are starting potty training. We are prepping them for daycare, which we are hoping to start potty trained in... More

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$12–17/hr
Nuevo, CA • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 toddlers 1 boy and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi we are a family of 4 and we have our fur baby’s! We are live on a farm with some farm animals my kids are well polite well behaved and listen to commands.

I just need an occasional sitter during the day or night out when we want to go out for a couples date usually a couple hours not long in... More

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$20–24/hr
Corona, CA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 7:00pm

Looking for a sitter for our 10 month old and 4 year old every other Friday and as needed
Need a sitter who can safely feed, change, play with, put to nap and love on our baby like their own; help our 4 year old with homework; and light housekeeping
Hours mostly 12 pm to 6:30 pm or could start earlier More

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$21–25/hr
Corona, CA • 18 miles away

Overnight Nanny for 2 Preschoolers for 1...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/03 - 06/04

6:00am - 6:00am

We have 2 toddlers who are smart and play well together. They attend a preschool program during the day.
I am travelling for a couple days for work and need nanny help on Saturday June 1 including overnight Saturday night, all day Sunday and return home on Monday June 3 in late evening.

Person... More

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$14–17/hr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA • 11 miles away

Date Night Sitter * needed for 1 child -...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother,I am in need of a sitter for date nights only.Must have own car and transportation, I have 3 children, 2 at home, one is 18 and has her own life, and a 9-year-old son who is the one I need the care for.
Just spend time with the 9-year-old. Make is comfortable with games, fun... More

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