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.

$17–18/hr
Virginia Beach, VA • 22 miles away

Babysitter/Caregiver Needed ASAP

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

TLC Family Care is seeking Caregivers for Adults and Children in Richmond & Virginia Beach, VA working in family homes!

If you're a dedicated individual passionate about both childcare and elder care with experience working with adults needing support and children, infants to 12 years we want you... More

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$14–18/hr
Smithfield, VA • 6 miles away

Part time sitter needed for 2 children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for summer care for a 3 year old boy and a 5 year old girl. Looking for part time hours between 12:30PM to 5:30PM for Monday to Thursday. Must be comfortable with large dog and 2 cats in home.

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$10–12/hr
Norfolk, VA • 15 miles away

Full time Sitter, Single mom of Twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hello! I am a single mom of two twins, Maverick and Scarlett! We are so excited to meet you!
Bottles, naps, snuggles! They are very easy babies but having two babies is a lot nonetheless. Snacks as well!

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$10–11/hr
Norfolk, VA • 15 miles away

Just want a sitter for whenever I want to...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3 beautiful children that love to play all have great personalities Jeremiah,Azarah, Khali

Just be great and take care of my kids to the best of your availability

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$17–21/hr
Chesapeake, VA • 20 miles away

Tutor and Homework help for a 10 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a Military family with one 10 year old daughter and a small Pomeranian dog.
We would like the sitter to do tutoring as well as homework help on days afterschool.

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$20–25/hr
Norfolk, VA • 14 miles away

Thursday afterschool sitter (3:00-8:30)...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Two awesome boys needing picked up from school on Thursdays (3:00-3:30) and watched until 8:30PM. So 5.5 hours.

Two awesome boys needing picked up from school on Thursdays (3:00) and watched until 8:30PM. So 5.5 hours. Homework help, snacks, dinner, and allowing them time to play video games as... More

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$14–15/hr
Norfolk, VA • 18 miles away

Part-time / full-time help with three 7-5-2

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Single mom need an extra pair of hands. Getting a job, need help with my three childern
Pick up the kids from school bring them home help with homework until I get off at six

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$10–13/hr
Chesapeake, VA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for infant boy older...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Me and my husband are both in the military, we have just our one child, he is one happy baby, super easy and loving.

Take care of my son occasionally while I need to go to work, just make sure he is fed,changed, and safe. No need to clean the house or make his food it will all be prepared. I... More

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$15–20/hr
Norfolk, VA • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My middle son Braylen is 3 and my youngest son is 1. They are both energetic as well as love to learn and play. They love snack time and to take naps sometimes. My middle son braylen loves to talk about everything. My 3 year old is not potty trained as of yet so he still wears training pants as... More

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$12–14/hr
Hampton, VA • 10 miles away

Full time sitter for 2 beautiful toddlers!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Hi! My name is Bwth and my husband's name is Alex! I'm going to be working soon and need a sitter for our 2 kids as our 3rd is already in school. My number is
I need my babies to be fed at 10:30, laid down for a nap at 11.my youngest is potty training, and I need my puppy to be let out occasionally... More

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$14–15/hr
Suffolk, VA • 7 miles away

morning sitter for 4 kids

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a baby sitter early mornings, 5:30am-7:30am. For now it will just be Monday mornings. The kids will probably be sleeping except the oldest who catches the bus at 6:45.

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$13–21/hr
Norfolk, VA • 15 miles away

sitter needed for 1 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/08

6:00pm - 10:00pm

just a single mom of 1 child, trying to take a break some days and often need a baby sitter
watch him, put him to bed at 8pm, and just wait until i return from event to be relieved.
will be in my home with cameras.

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$15–18/hr
Virginia Beach, VA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for when I am out of town...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone for when I am away for 2 weeks at a time every 6-8 weeks to drop off our daughter at daycare and pick her up at the end of the day and watch her until my wife gets home from her 12-hour shift. We can also consider having her stay at your place from 630am-730pm.

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$15–20/hr
Norfolk, VA • 17 miles away

Part-time nanny/sitter for a sweet baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for a nanny or sitter to watch our infant son (currently 4 months old) Tuesdays from 9:30am-2pm and additional days as needed. We would like someone who has experience with infants, CPR certified, and can provide references.

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