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Sitter job available Tuesday, Sep 01, 4:00pm - Friday, Sep 04, 6:00pm

I am looking for someone who is caring kind outgoing to watch my kids overnight while i go into the hospital to have my daughter

Part Time nanny job available starting TODAY - $25/hr

Pick-up from school help needed by car from 5:30-8:30 in Glover Park/Van Ness area. My easy going son is 3, almost potty trained, and not a picky eater. I am looking for someone with a car to pick...

Family looking for a babysitter Tuesday, Sep 01 at 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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...

Family looking for a babysitter Tuesday, Sep 01 at 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM in Loring

We’re looking for a reliable and caring babysitter for our 13-month-old from 4:30 PM–7:30 PM (3 hours) on: • Sunday, Aug 30 • Monday, Aug 31 • Tuesday, Sep 1 • Wednesday, Sep 2 parents will be...

Sitter position available Tuesday, Sep 01, 5:00pm - 8:30pm in 4000 Wisconsin Ave NW

We are family from Korea. Dad is a visiting scientist at JHU and Mom is student at the American University

Sitter position available Tuesday, Sep 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Looking for a reliable and caring babysitter to stay with our baby while we are busy/away. The baby is generally quiet and easygoing. Main responsibility is simply to supervise him, keep him safe and...

Hiring a babysitter Tuesday, Sep 01 at 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM in Meadow Brook - $25/hr

Hi! My husband and I have tickets to a show tomorrow so we need someone to feed our toddler dinner and get her to sleep.

Part Time nanny position available starting TODAY (flexible)

I work overnight, 9 min away from home. I put my daughter to bed at 7:30pm, she sleeps through the night, I have a nanny cam in her room for easy monitoring. The earliest I go into work is 10pm and...

Sitter required Tuesday, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 10:30pm in Upper Mescal

Greetings! We are Seaside parents looking to have the occasional date night/concert a few times a month. We have a bright,kind, craft-loving 8 year old girl,a hilarious, snuggly, imaginative 4 yr old...

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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.

Resources

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