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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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$17–25/hr
Marina, CA • 7 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for two elementary-aged children starting on December 29, 2024. The candidate must have their own car for transportation. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks for the children, managing bedtime routines, and performing light housekeeping tasks related to the... More

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$26–31/hr
Morgan Hill, CA • 24 miles away

Two Days a Week: Nanny Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 9 month old son who is in need of care during the week while we are at work. Two days a week from 8-4pm

Care for our child, put him down for naps, give him meals and bottles, take walks to local parks and playgrounds

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$29–30/hr
Carmel by the Sea, CA • 18 miles away

2 boys (2&4yrs) needing sitter

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/29

5:30pm - 9:30pm

We are visiting from Marin, and are hoping to go out for a birthday celebration. We have 2 boys, 2 and 4yrs.

We will have boys ready for bed and will have dinner ready but we will need your help getting their teeth brushed and in bed/asleep.

We are exploring childcare before we book our... More

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$22–23/hr
Salinas, CA • 13 miles away

Part time nanny for 21 month old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm

Hi! We’re a family with two kids, a 3 year old and 21 month old. The 3 year old goes to preschool, so I need help with my 21 month old girl.My husband and I are wedding videographers so we work from home, and we’d love some help entertaining our daughter outside (we have a big backyard) or taking... More

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$15–25/hr
Salinas, CA • 7 miles away

Occasional sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Our family includes: Asher 23 months, Shiloh 19 months, and Micah 1 month
I would need you to play with the kids until bedtime and then put them to sleep.

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$15–20/hr
Seaside, CA • 13 miles away

Date night sitter for 4 littles - mostly...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family with 4 littles with ages ranging from 5mos-5yo. We would Iove to find some help for date nights.

Sitter would need to help with bedtime for the oldest 3 by reading bedtime stories and tucking them into bed.

Thinking help would be good between 6-9pm.

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$11–12/hr
Salinas, CA • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 8:30pm

I have a 3 year old and a 4 year old who go to school tk and headstart
I need someone to pick up my kids from school and to babysit my kids after school
2:30pm - 8pm

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$19–30/hr
Gilroy, CA • 19 miles away

Full-time sitter for newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

We are family of a cat dog and a newborn. We work in the area and are looking for a long-term sitter.
We need help with the care of the newborn and light cleaning and laundry for her

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$18–25/hr
Morgan Hill, CA • 24 miles away

Need Great Sitter ASAP

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

One six year old need care for due to moms work schedule. He loves being outside.
Do his nightly routine with him. Feed and care for him. Put him to bed

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$22–26/hr
Salinas, CA • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for the weekends

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we are the Chons. We have a daughter who is 1.5 years old! She is super curious and loves exploring. We are both working parents who needs help on the weekends every once in a while.

We are looking for a sitting who can help us on the weekends. Saturday and Sunday 11am to 7pm.

This would... More

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$26–30/hr
San Martin, CA • 23 miles away

Sitter for Friday night

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My name's Alyssa and I have two kids. One teenager and one 4 year old. I'm looking for a sitter for my 4 year old so I can have a night out here and there.
Stay with my daughter, give her dinner and get her ready for bedtime at 9 pm.
For this Friday December 27th from 3 pm till midnight, but I'm... More

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$24–28/hr
Hollister, CA • 20 miles away

Need Monday through Thursday sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family with one infant. Looking for someone to help with taking care of him and light cleaning!

Engaging with infant. Reading. Cleaning diapers. Taking out diaper trash. Feeding baby. I

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$18–25/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for one happy baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We live in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains, near the Happy Valley elementary school. We have one happy baby boy who is 2 years and 4 months old. The main activities include playing with the baby indoors and outdoors, feeding him, giving him a bath, and putting him to bed.

We are looking for an... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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