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Seeking an experienced babysitter Thursday, Sep 03 at 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM in Alto Sutton Manor - $35/hr
Looking for someone to watch our fun, sweet, creative girls and ensure they eat dinner, finish their homework and get to bed at a reasonable time. They are self sufficient and know how to operate...
Sitter required Thursday, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 9:30pm in Carlsbad - $25/hr
Hi! My wife and I are looking for a sitter for our 5-year-old son in Carlsbad. We live in a safe, gated, walkable neighborhood with a park and pool, close to the beach. We’re a fun, active family...
Family looking for a babysitter Thursday, Sep 03 at 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM in Strawberry
We have back to school tomorrow evening. Our oldest has some reading homework that needs to be done and timed but other than that no homework help needed.
Hiring a babysitter Thursday, Sep 03 at 4:45 PM - 7:45 PM
I am looking for someone to take care of kid after school occasionally, my kid loves sports and reading, he is very easy. I am an artist, we have a cozy home life.
Sitter needed Thursday, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 10:30pm
Looking for a sitter for two nights, 9/3 and 9/4 from 5PM-10:30PM while we are at a wedding. It will consist of one feeding, and bedtime routine. He sleeps around 7:30PM so will be asleep most of the...
Family needs a part time caretaker starting TODAY
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...
Hiring a babysitter Thursday, Sep 03 at 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Here for vacation and looking for a one time sitter!
Family needs a babysitter Thursday, Sep 03 at 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM - $40/hr
Looking for a kind, reliable, and warm babysitter for two children (ages 6 and 3) to help with dinner time (prepared by the parents), winding down, and bedtime routines.
Sitter needed Thursday, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 9:00pm in Preston Hollow - $20/hr
Looking for a reliable, warm, and engaged babysitter for my 10-year-old son. Ideal candidate enjoys spending time with kids through board games, arts and crafts, drawing, clay, and other hands-on...
Hiring a babysitter Thursday, Sep 03 at 5:00 PM - 8:00 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...
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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?
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?
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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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