$17–21/hr
Exeter, RI • 7 miles away

Summer sitter

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.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We have two little boys almost 5 and 7 and a half. We live in Exeter and have a chocolate lab puppy.
I would love a summer babysitter to watch during the day 3 days a week, and if you are around during the school year , I’d love to have you getthem off the bus 2 days a week until my husband or... More

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$13–14/hr
Groton, CT • 22 miles away

Part time sitter, for an energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hi, my name is Alondra and I have a five-year-old daughter named Vivian. I currently live in a condo in Groton. I need someone 2 to 3 times weekly. I do work full-time and I would need somebody for about 4 to 5 hours a few days a week and also occasional weekends.

I would like someone with... More

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$20–24/hr
Warwick, RI • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for two respectful and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

We have a 3 yr old son and a 9 yr old daughter.. Both really respectful and easy going children. I am a manager and my husband works construction til 5:30pm
We are in need of a sitter whom can pickup from daycare, maybe help with some homework and watch our children til we get out from work for... More

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$18–22/hr
Pawcatuck, CT • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for two very chill girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

Hi! Im a single mom with two girls, Camila is 2 and Valeria is 1! They are the sweetest (obviously I’m biased but they really are) I’m picking up a second job and would love to find someone to hang out with my girls!
Ideally, I would like them to have some outside time (we have a big backyard) and... More

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$19–20/hr
Preston, CT • 19 miles away

Full time sitter for easy 11 yr old 2nd...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

Care for an easy and wonderful 11 yr old for first 2 weeks in June beginning June 10th M-F 7:30-3:30
Care for an easy and wonderful 11 yr old 2 weeks in June beginning June 10th M-F 7:30-3:30

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$19–20/hr
Preston, CT • 19 miles away

Full time sitter for easy 11 yr old first...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Care for an easy and wonderful 11 yr old for first 3 weeks in June 2024 M-F 7:30-3:30
Care for an easy and wonderful 11 yr old for first 3 weeks in June 2024 M-F 7:30-3:30
First three weeks in June 7:30-3:30 M-F

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$19–23/hr
Groton, CT • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for two sweet and smart...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of four with a very sweet older dog. Mom is a professor at Connecticut College,
Hangout/play with kids and get them snacks. They love to play pretend and to bake

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$20–24/hr
Cranston, RI • 22 miles away

Full time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Both the parents are IT professionals and looking for a nanny for the weekdays to babysit our 20 month old daughter.
Take care of the day to day routines of our baby like play, feed, engage in some activities

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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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Part time sitter, for an energetic...

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Part time sitter for two respectful and...

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Part time sitter for two very chill girls

Full time sitter for easy 11 yr old 2nd...

Full time sitter for easy 11 yr old 2nd...

Full time sitter for easy 11 yr old first...

Full time sitter for easy 11 yr old first...

Occasional sitter for two sweet and smart...

Occasional sitter for two sweet and smart...

Full time sitter for toddler

Full time sitter for toddler

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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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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?

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