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Family needs a babysitter Thursday, Aug 27 at 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

We are in need of a caring and loving person to watch our kids during a few hours afternoon preferably Monday and Tuesday and sometimes Wednesday 5pm to 7pm, taking care of their safety ,

Sitter needed Thursday, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

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: 1...

Sitter required Thursday, Aug 27, 3:15pm - 8:00pm

Hi! Looking for help with 2 wonderful children. Just some occasional assistance for a working mom who’s in school and has appointments to keep up with. Children are well behaved and love to have fun...

Sitter job available Thursday, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 8:00pm in Rogers Park

We are looking for a sitter to help out with our after school routine for our three girls. Our youngest is 7 and needs to be picked up at school at 4pm (2 blocks from our home). My oldest is 11 and...

Family looking for a babysitter Thursday, Aug 27 at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in Downtown

We are looking for a babysitter for my two kiddos this thursday 5-8pm while we attend an event. Their older teen brother will be home but we would like a responsible adult to play, feed them dinner...

Sitter needed Thursday, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm in South Berkeley

We are looking for someone to watch our kids at our home so we can go to back to school night this Thursday. They are energetic and fun loving kids and will likely adore you if you play with them. We...

Seeking an experienced babysitter Thursday, Aug 27 at 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

I’m in immediate search for care for my daughter. Looking for a caring, kind and patient person to babysit my daughter. She loves pink and K-pop, magnetic tiles, legos, snack and icecream. She very...

Family looking for a babysitter Thursday, Aug 27 at 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM in Woodland Hills

Watching my daughter in our home so I can go to dinner . Bedtime 7:30-8. No bath scheduled . She’s very quiet and sweet loves to play pretend . Almost zero screen time house . But she has a lovely...

Family needs a babysitter Thursday, Aug 27 at 5:15 PM - Friday, Aug 28 at 8:30 PM

Our babe has been in our church nursery since he was 6 weeks old. He is comfortable with strangers and he is pretty simple to put down to bed. We welcome you to grab anything to eat that we have,...

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Frequently asked questions about babysitting jobs

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?

Babysitting 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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