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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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$20–25/hr
Oceanside, CA • 9 miles away

Babysitter needed for infant with flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for- a babysitter a couple times monthly for our 1 child (11 month old son) starting at the end of April 2025, with a flexible start date.
The care will take place at our home in Oceanside, CA.
There will be NO driving with the child or leaving the home.
Duties will include feeding,... More

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$15–20/hr
San Diego, CA • 13 miles away

Looking for reliable Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

Hello, We are family of four. Looking forward to find our next babysitter .

We would a reliable babysitter that will is available from 8am-12pm, M-F.

We are located in the Rancho Penasquitos area.

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$20–26/hr
San Diego, CA • 11 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three Young...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter to care for three children: an infant, a toddler, and a preschooler. The schedule starts on March 14, 2025, with flexibility for the start date. Work days are Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, and engaging the... More

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$18–20/hr
Vista, CA • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

We are seeking a babysitter for our infant, starting on March 10, 2025. The job hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The babysitter will provide attentive care, including feeding, diaper changes, and playtime. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and... More

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$21–27/hr
San Diego, CA • 22 miles away

Seeking reliable babysitter for full day...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have two awesome boys (ages 3 and 1) who love art, music and dancing, blocks, dress up, and playing in our backyard. We are looking for a fun, reliable, CPR-certified babysitter who can come for full days when their daycare is closed, and once or twice a month in the evening.

We are... More

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$21–27/hr
San Diego, CA • 22 miles away

Seeking reliable babysitter for full day...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are... More

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$10–27/hr
San Diego, CA • 13 miles away

Caring Babysitter for Infant, Fluent in...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter starting on or after March 1, 2025, to care for our infant. The job includes feeding, diaper changes, and engaging the child in safe activities. The sitter must be comfortable with pets in the home and should speak Spanish to communicate effectively. We seek someone... More

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$16–20/hr
San Diego, CA • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on May 1, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The sitter cares for one child, providing attentive supervision and nurturing support. Duties include feeding, changing, and playing with the... More

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$20–25/hr
San Diego, CA • 17 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Cares for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter to help us on weekends as needed. The role involves caring for one infant. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, providing care when the child is sick, performing light housekeeping tasks, and managing light laundry. The ideal candidate is attentive,... More

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$18–20/hr
Santee, CA • 24 miles away

Part-time nanny for 5 month old infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We are new parents seeking a part-time nanny to help care for our infant. We are a relaxed and accommodating couple, and my wife works from home, so she will be available to assist as needed.
Thank you for considering this opportunity!

Supervise and engage baby in play and educational... More

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$20–28/hr
San Diego, CA • 14 miles away

Regular sitter (M to F) for a 1 yr-old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

We live in Carmel Mountain Ranch (92128).

My kid goes to daycare, so the hours we need help would be 7-10 am and 4-7 pm every Monday to Friday, so this might be easier if the nanny lives nearby.

- Daily routines: diaper change/potty training, teeth brushing, bath, meals, teaching the kid to... More

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$25–40/hr
San Marcos, CA • 6 miles away

Occasional Weekday Sitter Needed for a...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking an occasional babysitter for our two children, ages 2 and 4, for weekdays when I am traveling for work (I will keep them home from preschool, which they typically attend M-F, 9-5) or when they are ill. On average, I would probably need this person a few times a month.

We are... More

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