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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
Huntsville, AL • 25 miles away

Seek Babysitter for Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our two elementary-aged children, starting on June 17, 2025, with a flexible start date. The role involves supervising and engaging the children in activities, preparing meals and snacks, and assisting with bedtime routines. The babysitter must be comfortable with... More

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$18–23/hr
Madison, AL • 18 miles away

Afterschool Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary, starting on May 1, 2025 until school ends (May 23). Pickup from Endeavor Elementary at 2:30pm and care for them in our apartment in the Clift Farm area until I return home from work. Please send me a message if you're... More

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$20–25/hr
Madison, AL • 9 miles away

Regular sitter 2 days a week for 2 kids!!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Married and a stay at home mom of 3. We are an extremely laid back family and interested in finding a reoccurring sitter for our younger 2. I will be home most of the time, but my oldest daughter has a lot of appointments and is home schooled so I just need an extra set of hands!

We would just... More

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$15–16/hr
Madison, AL • 9 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Elementary Child on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 5:30am

We seek a reliable babysitter for one elementary-aged child on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, starting on March 27, 2025. The sitter will supervise playtime, assist with homework, and prepare light snacks. The role includes establishing a bedtime routine to ensure the child goes... More

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$18–22/hr
Huntsville, AL • 21 miles away

Caring for Infant, Drives Own Car,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter to care for our infant starting on April 11, 2025. The sitter will feed, change, and engage the child in various age-appropriate activities. They must have their own car for possible errands. The sitter should also feel comfortable around pets, as we have animals in the home. A... More

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$15–20/hr
Harvest, AL • 22 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant on Tuesdays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant child on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, starting April 1, 2025. If those times don’t exactly line up with your availability that’s okay, those are just the ideal times for my husband and I. Please be prepared for light housekeeping... More

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$18–22/hr
Huntsville, AL • 25 miles away

Date Night - Two year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We have an almost two and a half year old, he’s super smart and energetic. Also a mega sweetie who loves to cuddle.

Hang out at our house with him pretty much! we would prefer no screentime, but are flexible if he needs a little until he knows you better. You guys could play with his many toys,... More

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$15–20/hr
Madison, AL • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for one sweet, funny,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi I’m Stacy. I have a seven year old son that attends school in Madison. We also live in Madison. We have two dogs. A small older 15 pound sweet girl and a 14 month old Golden Retriever named Bob. I work at a Children’s Urgent Care and ours hours are 12-8p Monday through Fridays and 8a-6p Saturday... More

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$20–25/hr
Huntsville, AL • 21 miles away

Sitter needed for 1 week while I am...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/07

7:00am - 6:00pm

I am looking for a reliable babysitter to care for my elementary-aged child (8) from April 7, 2025- April 11th. The schedule runs Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM( the end time will be earlier but I like to add extra just in case). Responsibilities include preparing meals extremely simple... More

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$15–20/hr
Huntsville, AL • 23 miles away

Reliable Morning Sitter For My 2 Daughters

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I need a reliable morning sitter for my two daughters, ages 3&6. The job starts on March 19, 2025, and runs Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM. Responsibilities include caring for the children and dropping them off at school. The ideal candidate has experience with multiple children and... More

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$13–18/hr
Huntsville, AL • 22 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for 2 Children,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children, ages preschool to elementary, starting March 10, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Responsibilities include helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, driving the kids home from school (daycare), and light... More

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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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