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Babysitting Contract

This agreement is between the Parent(s) and the Babysitter / Nanny named below for child care in the family’s home.

Parent(s)

Name(s)
Phone
Address

Babysitter / Nanny

Name
Phone
CPR / First Aid

Children

Child’s NameAgeAllergies / Medical NeedsBedtime

Schedule & Pay

Schedule
Hourly RateExtra Child / Overtime
PaidMethod
Cancellation

Duties & House Rules

Duties
Screen TimeVisitors
OutingsDiscipline

Emergency Contacts

Contact 1Contact 2
PediatricianPoison Control
Parent
Signature
Date
Babysitter / Nanny
Signature
Date

※ Families who pay a household employee (such as a nanny) more than the IRS annual threshold may owe employment taxes. A babysitter under 18 is generally exempt. Not tax or legal advice.

How to fill out a Babysitting Contract

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A babysitting contract (or nanny agreement) sets clear expectations between parents and a sitter: the children and their needs, the schedule and pay, duties, house rules and emergency contacts.

How to fill it out

  1. Enter the parents' names, phone and address, and the sitter's name and phone, and note whether the sitter has current CPR or first aid training.
  2. Add a row for each child with age, allergies or medical needs and usual bedtime.
  3. Fill in the schedule, hourly rate, extra-child or overtime rate, how often pay is due and the payment method, plus your cancellation terms.
  4. Tick the duties you expect (meals, homework, bath and bedtime, driving, tidying up) and set the rules for screen time, visitors, outings and discipline.
  5. List two emergency contacts and the pediatrician; Poison Control in the U.S. is 1-800-222-1222.
  6. Both the parent and the sitter sign and date it, and each keeps a copy. Post the emergency contacts on the fridge too.

Tips

  • Leave written instructions for any medication, including the dose and time, and show the sitter where it is kept.
  • Agree on screen time, phone use, visitors and outings up front — they cause the most disagreements later.
  • If the sitter will drive your children, check their license and car seats, and confirm your auto insurance covers them.
  • Pay on a set schedule and keep a simple record of hours and payments.
  • Try a paid trial session while you are home before leaving the sitter alone with the kids.

Babysitting Contract example

Parent(s)

Name(s)
Jane and David Smith
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Address
123 Main St, Springfield, IL 62701

Babysitter / Nanny

Name
Olivia Martinez
Phone
(555) 345-6789
CPR / First Aid
Yes

Children

Schedule & Pay

Schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri 3:00–6:30 p.m., plus some Saturday evenings
Hourly Rate
$18.00
Extra Child / Overtime
$22.00 after 6:30 p.m.
Paid
Weekly
Method
App
Cancellation
24 hours’ notice, otherwise 2 hours paid

Duties & House Rules

Duties
Meals & snacks, Homework help, Driving / pickup
Screen Time
30 minutes after homework
Visitors
With permission
Outings
Park and library only
Discipline
Calm time-out; no yelling

Emergency Contacts

Contact 1
Mary (grandma) 555-222-3344
Contact 2
Tom (neighbor) 555-222-8899
Pediatrician
Dr. Patel, (555) 700-1000

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FAQ

Do I need a contract with a babysitter?

It is not required, but for regular care — an after-school sitter or a nanny — a written agreement avoids misunderstandings about hours, pay, duties and cancellations.

Do I owe taxes for a nanny?

If you pay a household employee more than the IRS annual threshold in a year, you may owe Social Security and Medicare taxes and need to give a Form W-2. Sitters under 18 are generally exempt unless child care is their main job. See IRS Publication 926.

What is a typical cancellation policy?

Many families and sitters agree on 24 hours' notice. If the family cancels later than that, they pay a set number of hours; if the sitter cancels late, they help find a replacement.

Is this legal or tax advice?

No. It is a general template, not legal or tax advice. Employment and tax rules for household workers vary, so check IRS guidance and your state's rules or ask a professional.

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