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Q: How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

Child care providers can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Providers have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on providers as well.

Q: How much do in-home child care providers make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, nannies in the US typically charge $19.00 an hour and babysitters $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Q: Why are in-home child care taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

Q: What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

A nanny is a child care provider who has a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a nanny position and career. You could work part-time or full-time, live-in or out, temporary or ongoing for an extended amount of time. You could be an au pair, overnight nanny, or newborn care specialist. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or you could be a travel nanny. A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

Q: When do child care providers work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, child care providers could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

Q: How do child care providers find jobs?

On Sittercity, child care providers can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many providers will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

Q: What are things child care providers do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that child care providers do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

Q: How can child care providers make extra money?

There are a few ways that both nannies and babysitters can make some extra income. Nannies can be available for one-time sittings outside of their normal schedule for when families have date nights or meetings. They can also help to coordinate a nanny share with other families. In a nanny share, a nanny typically receives two-thirds of their hourly rate from each family, thereby increasing how much they make per hour. Babysitters can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

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$23–28/hr
Monterey, CA • 14 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2.5 Month Old Baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, we are looking for an occasional sitter for our 2.5 month old.
We are a middle aged couple and both work.
We have an Australian Shepard, so someone who is dog-friendly is a bonus.
I want someone experienced, who is comfortable with and genuinely loves babies, talking to and playing with, in... More

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$20–22/hr
Salinas, CA • 3 miles away

Am drop off

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a Family of 2 boys and 1 girl! Very energetic and loving kids. Looking for someone to watch the boys in the morning, ages 7 & 11, usually between 6:00-7:00 am and dropping them off at school at 8am. I currently work at the hospital but my work hours varies. Looking for someone who is ok to do... More

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$23–27/hr
Gilroy, CA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for an energetic 1yr old!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

Family of 3 My son is 15 months pretty independent at this point, loves outdoors and books.
Would like a nice outgoing sitter who is able to watch over my boy while I head back to work. Play outside, warm up his meals, and put him to bed. Everything will be provided at the home.
For now, sitter is... More

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$10–28/hr
Hollister, CA • 17 miles away

Part Time Sitter for growing new born.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a very busy couple and need assistance in taking care of our new born.
We are looking for someone with experience in taking care of new borns and helping them develop appropriately through the stages of their development.
We need someone now with the potential of more consistency in the future. More

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$17–22/hr
Pacific Grove, CA • 17 miles away

All day babysitter for 1 year old, few...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a working family with an infant son. Weston loves to play and to read books with us. He is currently learning how to crawl.
To be available on days with short notice. Hours may range from 8:30-5:30pm
Days may change from Wednesday through Friday

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$10–30/hr
Carmel, CA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for an infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi all, my husband and I are new parents to a baby boy born at the end of April. We live in Big Sur and have a fat cat. Our goal is to find a sitter who can care for our little man a couple hours on occasion.
We’re pretty laid back as far as schedule, and are just looking for an occasional date... More

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$22–30/hr
San Juan Bautista, CA • 11 miles away

Looking for a great sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/28

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

I'm looking for a great babysitter for 2 children. We're staying at a hotel, and we need a sitter while we're at a wedding.

Our daughter, Sophie, is just over 3 years old, and our son, Theo, other is just over 1-year-old.
The kids will be going to sleep when you arrive. We'll assist with bedtime... More

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$20–30/hr
Gilroy, CA • 22 miles away

Date-night sitter for 8mo old, also good...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/15

5:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are a family of 3 who also have a golden retriever and a cat. Our son is 8 months old.
We would need the sitter to play, feed solids and bottle before bedtime, as well as put him down for bed. If he wakes up at all, comfort him back to sleep.

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$20–28/hr
Carmel, CA • 16 miles away

Sitter for family wedding weekend

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/26

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Hi! I am looking for a sitter for my daughter who will be 16 months. She is very easy going and happy girl! We will be attending a family wedding for the weekend and would love help Thursday-Saturday night

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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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