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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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$18–22/hr
Richmond, VA • 11 miles away

Part- Time sitter for an gaming 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Our son is a great kid, loves Fortnite and we're just looking to get back to us. He's finally at an age where were comfortable taking a date night without him.

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$10–15/hr
Richmond, VA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for busy parents with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Parents looking for assistance with a self sufficient child. Possible summer but primarily for next school year.
Looking for a sitter for after school, and helping to get her to her after-school activities. She is a girl scout and cheers with Henrico Youth Sports Association. Would need to be... More

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$18–25/hr
Richmond, VA • 5 miles away

New born baby assistance!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

Wife in medical school + Husband working at home.
Looking for someone to take care a new born baby starting in August

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$11–30/hr
Mechanicsville, VA • Within 1 mile

Identical Twin Girls They Will Be Quite a...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

It’s Quite Simple I’m Serious About My Girls They Are My Life My Spark My Core & Don’t Play Any Games When It Comes Too Them Hopefully This App Helps Me Find Someone i Can Trust

Everything that’s needed too look after and take care of my children just as i would

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$10–23/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 10 miles away

Sweet baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

I go back to work in July 2024, and would like a reliable in home sitter for my sweet four month old.

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$18–22/hr
Richmond, VA • 13 miles away

Part-Time sitter for two toddlers ($140...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We believe in gentle parenting, but not permissive parenting. We try to minimize yelling, and physical punishment is not allowed. One of my twins is autistic and he is independent and quiet most of the time. He doesn't need much accommodation but sometimes prefers to be alone, or to do his own thing... More

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$12–15/hr
Richmond, VA • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler n puppy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

I have a 2 year old daughter name Sariyah And A 4 month old puppy named bella

Make sure sariyah is feed
Make sure sariyah used her potty
Make sure bella Is Feed N Walked

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$18–23/hr
Richmond, VA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a sitter/nanny to watch our 2 young daughters on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning in late July 2024.
We are looking for an energetic and engaging sitter who has experience working with young children. Responsibilities include meal time, nap time, play, cleaning up after the kids... More

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$11–15/hr
Stevensville, VA • 23 miles away

Full-time sitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We have 3 kids who love to play, explore, and learn! We are a very outdoorsy family-- playing in the dirt, driving around on the power wheels, playing on the swingset, and jumping on the trampoline are a few of the many activities the kiddos enjoy doing! Must be comfortable with dogs-- we have... More

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$10–11/hr
Richmond, VA • 5 miles away

In need of a night babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I have a 2 year old little girl who I need to be watched only 3 days out of the week and who care work with my schedule and pay rate
Change Diapers
Prepare meals
Interact with little one
Be comfortable with a pet in the house

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$8–20/hr
Henrico, VA • 17 miles away

Sitter/Nanny needed for newborn and two...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello. We are Needing care for newborn and possible 2 toddlers as well. Very energetic kids and love to have fun and learn.

Care for premie new born to assist during morning, evenings and possibly nights. Additional care may be needed for toddlers, helping with school pickup homework and... More

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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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