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Sitter required Friday, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Hi! I'm a Care Specialist with Wellthy, an approved UrbanSitter partner, helping connect experienced caregivers with families seeking childcare support. Upcoming Opportunity: Childcare needed: 2...
Sitter required Friday, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Hi, I’m Liza. As a dedicated mom and housewife, I spend my days caring for my baby at home. Occasionally, I need to step out for a few hours, and it’s important for me to find a trustworthy person to...
Family looking for a babysitter Friday, Jul 17 at 4:00 PM - Saturday, Jul 18 at 2:45 PM
looking for sitter fridays & saturdays for my 6pm-4:30 am shift… you would only need to watch him til 1-2am
Family looking for a babysitter Friday, Jul 17 at 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
I am looking for a sitter to help out Friday -sundays 4pm - kids are asleep .while we’re out at an event. Kids are pretty much do everything themselves and they are a loving bunch of kids that really...
Sitter required Friday, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 11:45pm
He's an only child and with a sidekick named Stitch.
Hiring a babysitter Friday, Jul 17 at 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM in Angeline
We are looking for a babysitter to take care of our son who is 9 months. He is well behaved and easy to take care of him will sleep for a good amount of the time. we’ll have food prepared for him....
Sitter required Friday, Jul 17, 4:45pm - Saturday, Jul 18, 1:00am
I am looking for a babysitter for 2 nights during our stay in New York. 4 children.
Sitter needed Friday, Jul 17, 5:00pm - Saturday, Jul 18, 12:00am
We are looking for a sitter to help out while we attend a show! This is for primarily for dinner and bedtime! Kid goes down at 7:30!
Sitter job available Friday, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
We need a sitter to watch our two boys while we are in Raleigh on 7/17. Thr boys go to bed at 7 and 8:30 (oldest stays up later), and we will provide food for the boys and sitter that night. Kids can...
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- Most requested times: Friday nights, weekday afternoons
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How do I find babysitting jobs near me?
Sign up for a free account and enter your location. Browse available jobs and filter by distance, schedule, and pay. For more tips on getting hired, see our guide on how to get babysitting jobs on UrbanSitter.
How much do babysitting jobs pay?
As of July 2026, the national average is around $_/hour for 1 child, but pay varies by location, experience, and job type. Sitters set their own rates on UrbanSitter and keep 100% of what they earn. See babysitting rates by city for local averages.
Are families vetted before they can book a sitter?
All families complete an authentication process before they can book on UrbanSitter. You can also read sitter reviews of parents, including whether other sitters recommend them and why, before applying to a job. Learn more about trust and safety at UrbanSitter.
Can teens find babysitting jobs on UrbanSitter?
UrbanSitter caregivers must be at least 18 years old. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can create a caregiver profile, set your preferences, and apply to babysitting jobs near you. For more on requirements, see UrbanSitter's caregiver approval requirements.
What types of babysitting jobs are available?
Families are looking for sitters for date nights, after school care, weekends, part-time recurring help, summer help, and last-minute needs. Filter by job type, day, and time to see what fits your schedule. See how UrbanSitter works for sitters.
Is UrbanSitter free for sitters?
It's free to create an account and browse available babysitting jobs near you. To apply for jobs, you'll need a caregiver membership, which includes a background check. See what's included with membership.
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