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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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$13–16/hr
Bessemer, AL • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We need a babysitter for two children.The schedule is every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, starting January 1, 2025. The babysitter assists with toilet training. The candidate must have their own car and be able to ensure a safe, caring, and engaging environment for the... More

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$15–16/hr
Birmingham, AL • 22 miles away

Weekend Sitter in Hoover for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Loving family in Hoover looking for consistent Saturday and Sunday sitter for our 2.5 year old toddler

For this sittingposition, you will be responsible for caring for a 2-year-old toddler. Ensuring her safety and engaging with her is our top priority. We kindly request that you refrain from using... More

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$10–15/hr
Bessemer, AL • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter to care for two children, ages 8 and 5. The start date is flexible but will begin on or after December 27, 2024. The babysitter will prepare meals or help them get snacks. They both play outside a lot just need to have adult home while me and their dad work.

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

Caregiver Needed for Preschooler: Driving,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

We are seeking a regular sitter for one preschool-aged child starting January 13, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from approx 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The babysitter must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. CPR certified desired. Responsibilities include driving the child, preparing... More

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$18–30/hr
Birmingham, AL • 8 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for two children, aged toddler and preschool. The start date is flexible, beginning January 1, 2025. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs children and caring for multiples. Duties include supervising play, preparing meals, assisting with... More

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$19–23/hr
Birmingham, AL • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for a 2 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My father has recently moved in with me due to health complications. Its just myself, Kyson, my 2 year old son, and my father.
Watch Kyson, prepare meals, snacks, and bedtime. Would also be helpful if sitter knows skills to teach colors, alphabets, numbers, etc.
I would like to sitter to come and... More

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$10–11/hr
Springville, AL • 23 miles away

Looking for a sitter for occasional days...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I'm looking for someone that can watch my two children on a couple days that there is no school. I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 7 year old. My two year old is not talking yet, and slightly delayed, so I prefer someone with a lot of patience and experience with special needs. We also have2 dogs, that... More

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$17–21/hr
Gardendale, AL • Less than a mile

Looking for kind person who cares about...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

New family. Been married two years but together for 7. We have a beautiful girl.
Pretty much just watch her while we are at work. Keep her fed and making sure she is changed while we are gone.

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$18–30/hr
Birmingham, AL • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 boys, 280/Greystone...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of four, 2 boys, one small dog. Boys are 8 and 10 years old. No real unique needs.
Watch 2 boys for usually 2-4 hours, no cooking or cleaning necessary. Just make sure they don’t do something stupid.

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$10–23/hr
Bessemer, AL • 22 miles away

Full time evening sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 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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$18–22/hr
Birmingham, AL • 22 miles away

Reliable and Caring Sitter Needed for Busy...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a dependable sitter to care for our 2 and 4-year-old kids Mon to Fri. Morning (6 AM – 8 AM) duties: get kids ready, serve breakfast, prepare lunch bags. Afternoon (3 PM – 5 PM): prepare dinner and help with bedtime. Between 8 AM and 3 PM, light housekeeping like tidying, laundry, and... More

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$10–17/hr
Birmingham, AL • 20 miles away

Weekday sitter 1 newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

1 newborn sitter for when parents are working M-F 8am - 5pm

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$20–25/hr
Birmingham, AL • 12 miles away

Weekly sitter for five month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 6:30am

Single mother, PMnurse at UAB, mother to 5 month old, looking for a sitter that’s available different parts of the week
Change baby into overnight diaper and feed bottle and put him in crib, around 9 pm iswhen he usually goes down
Schedule variesdaily

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$18–22/hr
Birmingham, AL • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for an energetic toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I have a 3-year-old named Ava

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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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