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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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$22–23/hr
North Hollywood, CA • 24 miles away

Mothers Helper Needed for 2 Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a mothers helper from 1 or 2pm -8pm, 4 times a week (flexible days). If available some mornings and weekends but not required.
We have a 2 yo girl who loves to sing and dance, and a bright 5 yo boy who loves to build and explore.

The right fit for us is energetic,... More

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$20–24/hr
Van Nuys, CA • 25 miles away

Van Nuys Babysitter Needed for Infant and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello! Me and my husband have been blessed with two amazing kids. They are curious and share our love of music and dancing, Disney movies and exploring all kinds of ice cream.

We both have busy work schedules and need someone here to watch them while we are at meetings or on a zoom specifically... More

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$18–20/hr
Glendale, CA • 23 miles away

Early Morning and after school care...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

I am looking for a caregiver who can help with before and after school care 2-4 days a week for my 4 year old boy. I am a nurse working 12 hr shifts. I would need a sitter to start at 615 am who can help with morning routine, breakfast and preschool drop off at 830 am. (a 5 minute drive). Also... More

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$18–21/hr
Lancaster, CA • 14 miles away

Seek Babysitter for Toddler to Prepare...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter for our toddler, starting around March 24, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks, assists with toilet training, and engages in age-appropriate activities. Light housekeeping, such as tidying play areas and cleaning up after meals, is also... More

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$20–25/hr
Glendale, CA • 21 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Two Kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Seeking an amazing sitter for 2 kids (9 & 13) starting Mar 31, 2025, from 3pm-5/6 PM, Mon-Fri. Duties include school pickups (one daily, another 3 days/week), possible sports transport, snacks, homework help, and short dog walking. Must have a reliable car and like pets. Punctual, friendly &... More

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$15–21/hr
Valencia, CA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Little Boys (1.5...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We need a (preferably long-term) babysitter for two little boys, ages 1.5 and 3.5. The start date is flexible with hours from 3 - 8 PM for 2 - 3 days a week to start. Also, potentially weekly date nights on Fri or Sat (6 - 11 pm). Please have your own transportation, be CPR/first-aid certified, and... More

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$16–21/hr
Pacoima, CA • 21 miles away

Babysitter drives and cares for elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter for one elementary-aged child. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, starting on March 13, 2025. This position requires driving the child safely A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.

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$25–35/hr
Glendale, CA • 23 miles away

Flexible Driver Needed for One Teen (needs...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a responsible driver for one high school child for three days in July (may be many more days if it works out). The driver must have their own car to drive the child for activities. Responsibilities include driving only. The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, and enjoys working with... More

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$19–25/hr
Pacoima, CA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 3:30pm

We need a babysitter for two children, ages toddler and preschool, starting on March 24, 2025. The job runs from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The sitter drives their own car and is comfortable with cats. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$10–30/hr
Glendale, CA • 23 miles away

One day a week sitter for 8 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are both students and work full time so we need some extra help with our son to catch up on assignments and housework.

We will most likely be home as well or out running errands but are looking for some extra help because Tasks will generally include playing and reading to Kash keeping him busy... More

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$20–30/hr
Glendale, CA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for our six year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We recently moved to Glendale from the westside so our son could attend the Korean-English dual language Kindergarten program at Mark Keppel.
We're looking for someone to help pick up our son from school and take him to after school lessons in the Glendale area. We also need light... More

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$20/hr
Porter Ranch, CA • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 adorable babies!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

I have 2 adorable girls, 1 year old and 2 year old. They’re well behaved and utter sweethearts but since they’re 14 months apart we just need some extra support

I am really looking for someone in the evenings a few days per week from 4-7pm to help put clean laundry back into our closet, tidy up... More

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