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Marin T.
Marin T.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Seeking caring babysitter for one infant, must have car and love pets.
We are looking for a babysitter to care for our infant. The start date is July 12, 2026, with a flexible start time in the afternoon. The end time is in the morning of the following day. You must have your own car and be comfortable with pets. Your responsibilities will include feeding, changing, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our child during your time with them. Please apply if you are reliable and enjoy working with young children.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- < 1 mi away
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Marin P.
Marin P.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Seeking responsible babysitter for infant with pet-friendly home
We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our infant on July 12, 2026. The start time is flexible, and the end time is at 1:30 AM. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with pets, have their own car, and be ready to engage with our child in a safe and nurturing environment. If you have experience with infants and can provide a caring atmosphere, we want to hear from you.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- < 1 mi away
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Marin P.
Marin P.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Seeking Caring Babysitter for Infant with Flexible Schedule and Car
We need a babysitter for an infant starting on July 12, 2026. The start time is flexible, and you may work until 1:30 AM. You must have your own car and be comfortable around pets. Your main responsibilities will include feeding, changing, and caring for the baby. Engage with the child through play and maintain a safe environment. Please ensure you can commit to this schedule.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- < 1 mi away
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Marin N.
Marin N.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Looking for a babysitter for one infant, flexible hours, pet-friendly required.
We are seeking a babysitter for our infant beginning on July 12, 2026, for a flexible start at 8:00 PM and finishing the next day at 12:30 PM. The ideal candidate should have experience with infants and be comfortable around pets. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and engaging with our child in a safe and nurturing environment. We value reliability and a caring attitude. Please apply if you can commit to this schedule and provide a safe and loving atmosphere for our little one.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- 7.4 mi away
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Marin P.
Marin P.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Flexible Babysitter Needed for One Infant and Pets Starting July 12, 2026
Looking for a reliable babysitter to care for an infant starting on July 12, 2026. The schedule is flexible, but time is typically from early evening until morning. Must enjoy playing with babies and provide a safe, nurturing environment. Comfort around pets is essential, as we have pets in the home. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and engaging the child in age-appropriate activities. Previous childcare experience is preferred.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- 3.0 mi away
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Marin P.
Marin P.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Seeking reliable babysitter for infant with flexibility and pet experience.
I am looking for a reliable babysitter to care for my infant on 12 July 2026. The work will start around 5:00 PM and can be flexible. You will be responsible for feeding, changing, and comforting the baby, as well as ensuring a safe environment. It is important that you are comfortable with pets, as we have a dog. If you are patient, nurturing, and enjoy spending time with young children, I would love to hear from you.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- < 1 mi away
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.