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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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$18–25/hr
Athens, AL • 17 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant on Fridays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for our infant starting on March 8, 2025, with a flexible start date. The job includes watching one child on Fridays and Saturdays from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM. The babysitter will engage with the child, prepare meals and snacks, and ensure a safe, clean environment. Must be... More

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$18–22/hr
Madison, AL • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

It’s just me and my babies I have girl (1 year old ) & boy (3 year old ) I need a babysitter bad so I could I work !

Watch them
Fix them food
Make sure she changed properly
They need a nap time during the day

Braylon is a good kid he will sit on his iPad the whole day
Baileigh is in her... More

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$18–22/hr
Huntsville, AL • 23 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of 4with a 7 year old and a 7month old. Both great, active children.

Just watch the kids whenever I need to step out or go to work. No need to cook everything will be prepared. May have to microwave things.

As needed basis.

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$10–17/hr
Madison, AL • 9 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant from 3 AM to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant from March 1, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Responsibilities include feeding the baby, changing diapers, taking the child to daycare and ensuring a safe environment. The caregiver will engage in age-appropriate... More

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$10–15/hr
Eva, AL • 24 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Preschooler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are seeking a babysitter for a preschool-aged child. The job starts on February 24, 2025, with flexible scheduling. Work hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring the child's safety. The candidate... More

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$10–15/hr
Madison, AL • 9 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Children, Meal...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for two children, an infant and a preschooler. The job starts on February 20, 2025, with flexible start times. Work days are Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The ideal candidate has experience with multiples and must have their own car for... More

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$10–25/hr
Huntsville, AL • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Kids with...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter starting on February 14, 2025, to care for two children in elementary. We want to have someone who is occasionally available for date nights. 5pm-11/12. Comfortable with pets.

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$14–22/hr
Athens, AL • 17 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives Preschoolers in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for two preschool children. The job starts on February 24, 2025, and runs from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, Monday through Thursday. Responsibilities include ensuring the children are safe, engaging them in fun activities, and preparing them for the day. The sitter must... More

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$10–20/hr
Hartselle, AL • 10 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter to care for our two children, ages toddler and elementary, starting on February 14, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter must have a reliable car for transportation. Main duties include preparing meals and snacks, following a bedtime routine, and... More

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$19–20/hr
Huntsville, AL • 21 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a caring babysitter for two children, an infant and a toddler, starting on February 10, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays. The ideal candidate has experience with multiple young children and is comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include... 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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