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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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$20–33/hr
Birmingham, AL • 15 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Cares for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter for a few times a month starting in February 2025 to care for three children: an infant, a toddler, and a preschooler. The ideal candidate has experience caring for multiple children and is comfortable around dogs (1 - very friendly!). Daily tasks include preparing... More

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$21–25/hr
Maylene, AL • 2 miles away

Seek Babysitter for 2 Kids, Homework Help,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I'm seeking a babysitter starting on February 20, 2025, to care for my two children. The role includes supervising playtime, helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, and managing bedtime routines. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and ensures the children are safe and engaged.... More

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$13–33/hr
Birmingham, AL • 19 miles away

Seeking Experienced Babysitter for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm

We need a caring babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on February 3, 2025, and runs Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The ideal candidate has their own car and experience with special needs and multiples. Responsibilities include driving the... More

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$15–18/hr
Thorsby, AL • 22 miles away

Babysitter Needed to Care for 4 Children...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 6:30pm

We need a babysitter starting on February 2, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM every Sunday. The role involves caring for four children, ages toddler to elementary. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, and driving the kids to activities as... More

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$10–37/hr
Birmingham, AL • 22 miles away

From school to house. Please.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Fun. Clean. Dog. Single father. Son and I like to play outside, race cars, swim, walk trails, and music.

Pick my son up from school, take him to our house, and hang out until I get home. You don't have to clean anything. The house will be clean. I get home between 4PM and 4:30PM

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$10–11/hr
Bessemer, AL • 18 miles away

Seeking Responsible Babysitter for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

I need a babysitter for one 8yr old girl, starting asap. The schedule includes every other Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The sitter drives the child to activities, prepares meals that i provide stuff for and snacks provided by me, helps with homework when needed, and manages bedtime... More

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$10–30/hr
Woodstock, AL • 21 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter for one elementary-aged child. The start date is flexible but begins around January 26, 2025. The caregiver drives their own car, is comfortable around pets, and prepares meals and snacks. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, assisting with homework, and ensuring a... More

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$12–15/hr
Mulga, AL • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed for two elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/08 - 02/09

6:30pm - 12:30am

We need a responsible babysitter for two elementary-aged children starting on February 8, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM. The babysitter ensures the children are safe, happy, and engaged. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, assisting with bedtime routines, and managing toilet training.... More

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$18–22/hr
Saginaw, AL • 2 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter to care for our infant starting on February 3, 2025. The start date is flexible. The ideal candidate has experience with infants and multiples. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, engaging in playtime, and ensuring a safe environment. The babysitter... More

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$17–21/hr
Mc Calla, AL • 19 miles away

Nannying job

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a long term nanny for our 1 year old son starting after March 2025. Start date is TBD. The schedule includes Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays with occasional Saturdays. Tuesday & Thursday is 10am-6pm. Sunday is 9am-4pm.. Occasional Saturdays will be for date night. Previous... More

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$18–22/hr
Calera, AL • 9 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler, starting on January 10, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter provides a safe and engaging environment, prepares meals and snacks, and follows a bedtime routine. The ideal candidate has their own car for transportation and is comfortable with... More

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$17–21/hr
Birmingham, AL • 11 miles away

Caring Experienced Babysitter for Happy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a caring and reliable babysitter for one infant. The job starts on flexible dates after January 13, 2025. The schedule is from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, doing light laundry, and performing light housekeeping.... More

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$10–23/hr
Bessemer, AL • 18 miles away

Full time evening sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello. I will be needing assistance with my daughter Skylar. She is 6 years old in kindergarten. I need help with getting her to and from her extracurricular activities that happen in the evenings after school and babysitting until I return home in the late evenings. I am in a RN evening nursing... More

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$13–14/hr
Birmingham, AL • 8 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on February 1, 2025. The schedule includes Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Responsibilities include caring for one child, preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, and assisting with toilet... More

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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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