Compensation & Investment Information
Compensation Information
Sitters set their own rates! All compensation is paid to the sitter by the family (clients), not Savvy Sitters. We recommend that sitters charge $12-15 per hour, that nannies charge $12-20 per hour, that dog walkers charge $15-30 per walk, and that pet and house sitters charge $10-20 per visit or $25-40 per overnight stay.
Sitters set their own rates! All compensation is paid to the sitter by the family (clients), not Savvy Sitters. We recommend that sitters charge $12-15 per hour, that nannies charge $12-20 per hour, that dog walkers charge $15-30 per walk, and that pet and house sitters charge $10-20 per visit or $25-40 per overnight stay.
Investment Information
- Trustline Registration: Before being added to the Savvy Sitters® Babysitter Referral List, candidates must be registered with Trustline (www.trustline.org). Being Registered with Trustline shows that you are serious about providing quality care! Once your background check has been cleared and you are registered with Trustline, you will be able to carry this with you throughout your career in childcare and other childcare related fields.
- Background Checks: Before being added to the Savvy Sitters® Pet/House Sitter & Dog Walker Referral List, candidates must complete a background check.
- CPR Certification: All babysitters are required to become CPR certified upon offer of placement.
- Savvy Sitters® Babysitter Referral Fees: All sitters are responsible for a minimal monthly fee to Savvy Sitters in order to be on the Babysitter Referral List. Fees are as follows: $5 per month for 0-5 jobs and $10 per month for 5+ jobs.
- Sitter Kits: Savvy Sitters provides optional, low cost kit bags, kits and other products to use at your care jobs.
- Professional Development Workshops: Savvy Sitters provides optional, low cost professional development workshops to help you improve your childcare skills.
Questions regarding becoming a sitter? Please email reservations@savvysitters-slocounty.com. No calls please.
