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.

$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 21 miles away

Part time sitter driver

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

I have a 2 year old and a 7 month old. Very smart and easy going. Single mom works 3-11pm sometimes 7-7pm just needs babysitter to take them to school.
Take kiddos to school & drop them off to after school daycare while mom is at work.

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$15–20/hr
Kansas City, MO • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun kiddos (4 and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello! My husband and I have two children - an almost 4yo son and an almost 10yo daughter. We live in Midtown Kansas City (between the Plaza and Downtown). I'm thinking 10-20 hours per week - we can work out days and times.
I need a part-time sitter (we're super flexible on days and hours) to hang... More

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$10–14/hr
Kansas City, MO • 24 miles away

Full Time Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

I need a full time sitter for a 5 month old little boy.

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$15–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am in need of an awesome babysitter for my children ages 3, 5 and 10 months. This will only be occasionally for date nights. Twice a month, on Friday's or Saturday's between 5-9pm. I live in Kansas City, MO 10 min from downtown.

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$18–22/hr
Kansas City, MO • 9 miles away

One boy and one girl

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a Christian family of four. We have a boy who is 5 and a girl who is 4.
We need to keep close eyes on them. Make sure they stay safe. Give them their snacks already prepared. Put them to sleep.
Need someone for this Saturday from 4pm-12pm

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$15–18/hr
Kansas City, MO • 13 miles away

Sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for baby sitter to watch a toddler for 3 & half hours while parents are at work mom get out of work at 4:00pm

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$10–13/hr
Edgerton, MO • 9 miles away

Full time Child Care- preteen through...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

I have 4 kids, 12, 9, 4, and almost 3. 9 yr old is only girl, rest are boys.
Watch the kids throughout the day, prep any meals or snacks needed (breakfast lunch snack), help toilet train, keep daily routine with children. No housework other than making sure to pick up after self basically (kids and... More

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$11–17/hr
Kansas City, MO • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for one little girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s just me and my daughter Rae. She likes to play with her stuffed animals and watch movies and shows on her tablet. Kind of a picky eater but you’ll mostly just feed her once

Watch her, make an easy dinner of either chicken nuggets or noodles. Probably noodles. But her down in her bedroom. She... More

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$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 7 miles away

Part time sitter for two toddlers and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00am - 7:00am

Hi my names Derrick I work for federal security only on the weekends and my significant other Alexis is a 911 dispatcher who has her weekends during the week. Needing care for son and daughter age 7 and 3 respectively.
Watch and keep them alive from the time she goes to work and I get home from... More

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$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for nine-month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter who can help out one to two days a week, usually during the week.

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$12–19/hr
Kansas City, KS • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 3

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - 1:00am (flexible)

I have 2 boys an one girl . One of my boys is autistic and the other has behavior problems a mood disorder
Help with be time routine must be able to work with children with disabilities

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$15–22/hr
Independence, MO • 25 miles away

Part Time Homework Helper for homeschool...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

I am looking for someone to come 2 times a week - 2-3 hrs at a time, to help kids with schoolwork while I work. Flexible on time and days - but need help during any of these times: Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday mornings, Thursday afternoons or Friday afternoons.
We are a super fun family - We need... More

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$15–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 20 miles away

Two moms looking for an occasional sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

The summer is coming and even after summer we are 2 moms who have banned together to afford childcare whenever we would like a break or to go out and enjoy ourselves. It would be 1-3 kids at a time 2 girls and one boy. We would love for someone to help us out.

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$18–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 8 miles away

Regular sitter for three kids; one very...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 11:30pm (flexible)

Family of five, one boy and two girls.
One bulldog
Christian household
Watch and play with kids (6:00-8:30)
Bedtime 8:45-9:00pm
(Oldest can stay up to play)
CPR certified
First aid

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