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.

$18–22/hr
Katy, TX • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for two sweet boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an occasional sitter for two brothers, weeknights (Occasional Tue, Wed, Fri, maybe the occasional weekend) for date nights, certain events. Would be 2-4 hours max.

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$14–15/hr
Katy, TX • 25 miles away

Dedicated Sitter for Busy Family

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Loving family of 4. Looking to build a community and network of people.

Afterschool Care
Feeding
Night Time
Changing of Diapers
Potty Care
Light Cleaning as necessary

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$14–22/hr
Katy, TX • 25 miles away

Full time Sitter for a 3 month old Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3. My son is about 3 months old and we are new to the Katy area.
Be a nurturing care giver to our child while we are working. Speak to him in Spanish, and English as we want for him to be bilingual. If you know sign language , that is a plus as well! His laundry will need to be... More

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$18–25/hr
Katy, TX • 21 miles away

Seeking someone to teach two sensitive girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

hi there, posting again as we got a better idea of our needs. Our family of four are looking to build a relationship with our as-needed sitter and looking for someone who
1. loves kids and know how to teach them using positive discipline or similar approach.
2. have availabilities in late... More

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$15–25/hr
Katy, TX • 21 miles away

After school sitter for tutoring 4 years...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

We have 6 people currently living in the house. Dad, Mom, Grandma, 4 years old girl, baby girl, and a full-time nanny who takes care of the baby.
We are looking for a sitter who can tutor pre-K and play with the 4 years old girl.

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$14–19/hr
Katy, TX • 22 miles away

Simple needs

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need for infant and toddler. Toddler is very active but has a lot of toys

Tend to infant and toddler need. They don’t cause any thing out of the norm

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$12–18/hr
Katy, TX • 22 miles away

Evening help needed for my 17 month old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Hello! we are a family of 4…(No pets), living in Katy, Texas (10 minutes away from Katy Mills Mall).

We have a 19month old son and an almost 8 year old daughter (who is very self-sufficient) . We are primarily seeking help with care of the toddler and lighthouse work (ie. dishwasher and... More

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$10–11/hr
Rosenberg, TX • 13 miles away

sitter for saturday and sunday twice a month

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hi I am a single mother and I am in need of a sitter of a 10 month old. I need the sitter to feed and change diapers. my son goes to daycare three days a week but I need someone for the weekends. Please let me know if you're interested.

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$17–25/hr
Katy, TX • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two sensitive girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there, we are a family of four. Mom and dad works at home, and we are looking for backup care when we need extra help to watch the kiddos. Thank you!

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$10–20/hr
Richmond, TX • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

Family of four with two dogs. Working from home parent looking for help.
Looking for someone to look after a one year old a few times a week while I have meetings.
Looking for 3 to 4 days a week.

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$15–23/hr
Richmond, TX • 19 miles away

Morning sitter needed for 2 happy...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

We are a Christian family of 4, searching for a nanny to watch our girls in the morning so I can run errands, go to appointments, workout, and do chores around the house. SM is 3, and SJ is 16 months.

Play with the kids, tidy up after them, (no need to clean our home, just the messes they make... More

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$10–18/hr
Katy, TX • 21 miles away

After School Nanny for two kids in Katy

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Hello, we are looking for an after-school nanny for two kids - 2nd grader and kindergartener. Duties would include picking kids up from bus stop and walking them home (2 mins), homework help, light snacks, meal prep, and driving kids to extracurricular activities on certain days of the week. Clean... More

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$16–20/hr
Katy, TX • 22 miles away

Part time Nanny for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 5. Boys ages 7 and 4 and girl is 2. Looking for an experienced, high energy, and caring part time nanny.

Pickup, meal prep, light cleaning and kids laundry, bedtime routine and homework

Located in Katy by Jenks Elementary school

The schedule is flexible but minimum... More

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$10–17/hr
Katy, TX • 25 miles away

Reliable Sitter for two beautiful princesses

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my name is Stephanie a native of Houston TX, married to a lovely husband with two beautiful daughters. We currently reside in Katy TX and have no pets or additional family living with us.
I would need the sitter to watch the children, change diapers if necessary and put the children to bed by... More

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