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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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$20–30/hr
Stony Brook, NY • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 21 month old who...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm

We have a 21 month old toddler who loves to play outside. I’m expecting our 2nd baby in September and may need additional help at that time.
We need a babysitter to watch our child at our home while I run errands, cook, clean, etc. The hours would be 1pm-4pm, the website won’t let me change the... More

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$22–30/hr
Coram, NY • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for two twin boys, 4.5...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We just had twin boys on Jan 2nd. My wife Megan and I are entrepreneurs so we have a flexible schedule and just need some random help. We also have a sweet 20 pound mini goldendoodle named Luna
We would just want someone to watch our twin boys when we want to go out or need some help. Nothing out of... More

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$20–30/hr
Southampton, NY • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for happy toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for a weekend and date night babysitter this summer (May-September) for our happy 16 month old. Responsibilies include playtime, storytime, naptime, preparing snacks and meals, and some mother's helper work (meaning,mom will be home but needs some help keeping him occupied while I... More

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$12–19/hr
Bridgeport, CT • 25 miles away

part-time sitter for family of 2

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for someone to sit my kids on a need to basis. i have a 3 year old boy who is super energized and my daughter is still in her newborn stages.

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$17–20/hr
Patchogue, NY • 12 miles away

Part Time Sitter For Summer Months

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Family of 5, my husband and I with our 3 kids. We are looking for a sitter for one of our kids during the summer months.

Our 9 year old son will be going to a summer program 3 days a week for a limited time. He will need care from 130p-530p while my husband and I are working. Prepare meals, do... More

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$15–18/hr
Ronkonkoma, NY • 17 miles away

Two Easy days !

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We have a yorkie Myles and a cat Opie. My daughter is three years old and very helpful and potty trained. She is very sweet and loves to play with her toys and watch her shows.

I just need someone to make her lunch and play and spend time with her.

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$15–25/hr
Selden, NY • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Need help weekdays getting kids to school. Would only be two days out of the week.

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$20–40/hr
Sayville, NY • 19 miles away

Fire Island Pines weekend help - toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a two-dad, two-kid, one-dog family. We have a 2-year old boy and a 6-month old girl and a 6-year old Boston Terrier.
We have a house in Fire Island Pines where we come for the weekends in the summer. It would be great to have someone during the days to help watch the kids. They are a lot... More

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$20–25/hr
Islandia, NY • 22 miles away

Sitter needed for infant and pre-school...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Sitter needed for 9 month old and 3.5 year old for this Friday, May 10th from 7AM - 6PM. Must have experience with caring for infant and pre-school aged children and must be comfortable with animals (we have 2 friendly small dogs and 2 cats).

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$10–20/hr
East Setauket, NY • 14 miles away

Full time sitter for spunky toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm

I have a blended family of 5 kids, my husband and I both work full time jobs, we are looking for regular child care for our one year old. The older four may be around occasionally but do not need care. Either in our home or yours is preferred. We are very laid back but also would like someone who is... More

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$20–25/hr
Commack, NY • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for our 11 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

We are lookingfor someone to take care of our 11 month old 2 times a week, for 5 to 6 hours a day through the summer.

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$20–25/hr
Blue Point, NY • 17 miles away

Date-night/ Event babysitter for 2 girls (...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/21 - 06/22

5:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

Babysit 3 year old and 10 month old lovable girls for one night due to wedding

Watch and entertain the girls
Feed snacks/dinner and bottle for little one
Bedtime routine

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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