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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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$10–15/hr
Huntsville, AL • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for two toddlers, starting flexible on December 31, 2024. The role includes caring for the children from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Sunday. The sitter prepares meals and snacks, assists with toilet training, handles light housekeeping tasks, and manages bedtime... More

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$19–23/hr
Huntsville, AL • 14 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Three Children,...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter starting on February 7, 2025, for three children: an infant, a toddler, and a preschooler. The sitter will engage the children in age-appropriate activities, ensure their safety, and help with daily routines. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime,... More

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$19–23/hr
Huntsville, AL • 14 miles away

Babysitter needed to care for two children.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Please follow the kids’ routine, including meals, nap time, and playtime. Feel free to call or text me if you have any questions or in case of an emergency.

Play with the kids, you can give them something to eat—check with the older child. Change the baby’s diaper if needed. You can watch TV and... More

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$10–23/hr
Madison, AL • 18 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Preschool Child with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 5:30am

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our preschool-aged child. The schedule is Monday to Friday, starting January 6, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM. The babysitter will engage our child in fun activities, prepare meals, and follow a bedtime routine. A valid driver's license and a car... More

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$15–23/hr
Decatur, AL • 4 miles away

Occasional sitter for two toddler boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 4 kids. 10yr old boy, 7yr old girl, 3yr old Autistic boy, 1yr old boy, and I’m currently pregnant with our 5th which is a girl. Our 2 older kids are in school, but our 2 younger boys are still home with me and I occasionally need someone here with them if I have an appt or need additional... More

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$15–18/hr
Huntsville, AL • 14 miles away

Weekend part time sitter for 3 young children

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 5 with 3 young children. We are new to the area and love to play games. Our 3 children are all home schooled.

We are looking for a sitter who is able to sit with our children for ~3hrs in the early morning every fri-Sun and possibly for an hour in the evenings on these days.... More

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$11–20/hr
Huntsville, AL • 23 miles away

Before school care - $100 weekly

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 7:00am

Hi there! Just me and my mini me. Lively 5 year old who loves to read, play Roblox, and dress up.
Looking for before school care when I work day shifts. (Month on, month off) Come to my home at 5:00 am so I can leave for work. Then, take her to school at 7:30 am.

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$16–20/hr
Belle Mina, AL • 16 miles away

6 year old girl- pickup from school and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

6 year old girl- pickup from school. Drop her off at home. I don’t need anything else.

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$11–20/hr
Madison, AL • 9 miles away

6 year old girl- drop-off at school

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

6 year old girl- drop-off at school

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$18–19/hr
Belle Mina, AL • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for one 7 month old baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00am - 7:00am

Happy baby
Allergy to cows milk

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$15/hr
Madison, AL • 9 miles away

Childcare Worker for the Church Nursery

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

First Bible Church in Madison is looking for people who love kids and would like to work in our church nursery on Sunday mornings. The ages range from age 1 to 3. The number of children could range from 5 to 10 at most. You also will always have another person in the room with you - either another... More

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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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