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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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$15–20/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter to sweetest 7 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Hi there! My name is Liz and my husband and I are looking for a sitter to watch our baby, Giovanni. We both work from home most of the time, but aren't able to give Gio the attention he deserves when we are in meetings. We also have two beagle mixes so being comfortable with dogs is a plus. Some... More

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$12–18/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 21 miles away

Need a sitter next week!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

It’s just my 5 year old daughter, me and our cat. We moved here from California in 2020.
Take care of my daughter while I work. I am training at a new job and need a sitter.

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$10–11/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 month old that...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We just need a baby sitter for date nights for probably 3-4 hours. Our baby is just 3 months so he sleeps most of the time
Just need to feed him, change diapers, and change him if he needs to be changed

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$20–24/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 19 miles away

Sitting for 2 boys in Plymouth

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Occasional sitting of 2 boys (8 and 4yo). Playtime, reading, meals and bedtime with them.

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$15–25/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for three month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are looking for an occasional sitter to help with our three month old for random date nights. We also have two dogs, a German shepherd and a goldendoodle.

Responsibility would be of just the three month old and occasionally letting the dogs out to go to the bathroom

We are located in... More

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$20–24/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 15 miles away

My two kids ages 4 and 2 need a sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I have a 4 and a half year old son named Aidan and a 2 and a half year old daughter named Autumn
I have an interview tomorrow morning and need someone to watch them just for two hours maybe more .
From 8:15am-11:30am

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$19–23/hr
Cedar, MN • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic 18 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Mylo is 18 months and constantly on the go, interested in everything and LOVES being outside and water
Just need someone to play with him, make him meals and snacks we have.

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$20–24/hr
Saint Paul, MN • 24 miles away

Part-time nanny for 16mo boy in New Brighton

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a part-time nanny for our 16mo boy. We love to spend time outdoors as a family and would like to find someone who would also enjoy spending time with our kiddo outside.
In addition to child care, we'd also like help with light housework during downtime (e.g. loading dishwasher,... More

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$15–25/hr
Wayzata, MN • 24 miles away

Single parent family in need of a reliable...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Our household is myself (Ellen, mom), Noah (age 4) and biscuit (six-year-old Yorkie poo)

Ensuring the safety of Noah and Biscuit while I am at work or running errands

In general, I would need coverage on weekends, evenings intermittently. Occasional daytime care when my son is sick.

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$18–23/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for two fun kids.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of four with two kids, aged 4 and 9. We live in a quiet neighborhood in Fridley.
We are looking for an occasional sitter, usually in the evenings on an as-needed basis.

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$18–22/hr
Monticello, MN • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Single mom and I live with my brother. We both work different schedule. Looking for someone to cover the gap.
Watch, educational activities, and play at the park with my son.

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$15/hr
Elk River, MN • Less than a mile

Part-time sitter for my 2 girls ages 2 and 4

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Hello, I work from home and need help keeping my kids occupied while I work. I have two girls ages 2 and 4. Thank you.

Need help keeping my kids occupied while I work. That’s really all. Keep them busy, play with them.

Monday 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Tuesday 8:30AM - 2:30PM
Every other Wednesday... More

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$11–15/hr
Andover, MN • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for two easy going kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Mom of 2, 3 year old and 5.5 year old. We have a large German Shepard and a cat both are very friendly. easy going kids, mostly independent and just need guidance to stay on routine and supervision.
typically would finish dinner, supervise play, get ready for bed, a bedtime snack and to bed. Then... More

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$11–15/hr
Andover, MN • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for two easy going kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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