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Family needs a babysitter Saturday, Oct 03 at 11:00 PM - Sunday, Oct 04 at 8:00 AM - $22/hr

My child will be asleep for the entire time, so this is primarily an overnight supervision position. No extensive childcare duties are expected. You would simply need to be present in the home,...

Sitter position available Saturday, Oct 03, 11:00pm - Sunday, Oct 04, 1:00am

Seeking a loving, patient babysitter for our 10month old. She is active and very loving.

Hiring a babysitter Saturday, Oct 03 at 11:30 PM - Sunday, Oct 04 at 2:30 AM

Night out other usual sitter is on vacation, looking for someone to hangout at the house while my son is asleep

Sitter required Sunday, Oct 04, 8:00am - 12:00pm

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 needed Sunday, Oct 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm - $25/hr

Both me and their dad will be here, just need someone to occupy the girls while we do some situation management. We're all neurospicy, but they are very good at communicating and if you need help...

Seeking an experienced babysitter Sunday, Oct 04 at 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM in Willows

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to watch our 2 sweet girls, ages 2 and 5, on weekends. We are usually working a few extra hours, and just need someone to play with them, feed them snacks or...

Hiring a babysitter Sunday, Oct 04 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM in Mount Vernon

Hi! We’re looking for a reliable, caring sitter to help out for a few hours on the weekend on a regular basis. Our baby is happy, sweet, and loves going for walks, playtime, and following their nap...

Seeking an experienced babysitter Sunday, Oct 04 at 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

looking for a weekly Sunday sitter and a backup sitter when my current sitter is unavailable.

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Why babysitters choose UrbanSitter

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Set your rates and availability. Choose the jobs you want, on your schedule.

Keep 100% of your pay

Get paid for the work you do. UrbanSitter does not take a cut from your hourly rate.

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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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