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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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$30–38/hr
Morgan Hill, CA • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 2 Kids: Drive,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary. The role starts on May 5, 2025, with a flexible start date. You will work Monday to Thursday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Responsibilities include driving the children, assisting with homework, and preparing meals and snacks. A... More

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$17–23/hr
Hollister, CA • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on May 5, 2025. The schedule includes Mondays and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Your main duties include supervising the child, engaging in age-appropriate activities, preparing snacks, and ensuring a safe environment. You should communicate... More

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$22–26/hr
Marina, CA • 7 miles away

Caregiver needed for infant, light...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm

We seek a babysitter to care for our infant starting July 7, 2025. The schedule includes Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Responsibilities include providing attentive care, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate has a reliable car and... More

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$24–28/hr
Gilroy, CA • 19 miles away

Nanny needed in Gilroy for 1-year-old,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Gilroy family of five looking for a caring, reliable nanny for our infant

We're looking for someone to care for our 1-year-old while we work, providing age-appropriate play, prepping and feeding lunch, and helping with her daily nap. We also expect the usual infant care basics like diaper changes,... More

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$22–26/hr
Salinas, CA • 9 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant on Fridays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a caring and responsible babysitter for our infant starting on July 16, 2025, with flexible timing. The hours are 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. You will watch over our child, ensuring their safety and comfort. Duties include feeding, changing diapers, and engaging in... More

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$22–26/hr
Capitola, CA • 18 miles away

Temp Nanny Coverage Needed for Twin Girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a reliable babysitter to care for our identical twin girls (16 months) from Thursday May 1 to Friday, May 2nd from 8am - 5pm. The job involves supervising playtime, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and ensuring a safe environment. The sitter prepares meals and snacks, manages... More

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

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child:...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30am - 8:30am

We seek a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child from April 21, 2025. The schedule is roughly Monday through Friday, from 4:30 AM to 8:00 AM. Responsibilities include providing safe transportation to school, preparing breakfast and snacks, and waking up child and helping get ready for... More

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$20–25/hr
Marina, CA • 7 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

My friend Rebecca is seeking a reliable nanny for her 14 month old toddler starting April 14, 2025 in Marina. The schedule is Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM with occasional Fridays. Nanny must prepare meals and snacks and engage in activities that promote learning and play. Will also... More

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$26–35/hr
San Martin, CA • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

4:00pm - 9:00pm

We are seeking a responsible babysitter to care for our preschool-aged child from April 27, 2025, between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM. The caregiver will supervise playtime, prepare simple meals and snacks, assist with bedtime routines, and ensure a safe environment. The ideal candidate communicates well,... More

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$15–17/hr
Gilroy, CA • 19 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Toddler: Prepare...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting April 8,2025, with flexible start dates. The schedule includes mon-sun, 3pm -11:30pm. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks for the child, engaging in play and activities, and completing light housekeeping such as cleaning up after... More

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$20–25/hr
Capitola, CA • 18 miles away

Looking for a nanny who can help with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We live in Capitola and are looking for a driver nanny to drop and pick up our daughter to school

Drive kid back and forth from school 5 times a week with some flexibility on pick up times due to after school

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$25/hr
Gilroy, CA • 19 miles away

Babysitter for over nights/weekends away

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter capable and willing to care for our children for date nights, overnights, weekends and 4 day trips throughout the year. At least 1-2 times per month but probably more. Our 17 year old daughter is a big help and doesn’t require any care apart from medication distribution, rides... More

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$20–25/hr
Gilroy, CA • 19 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2 Boys and Teen Girl

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Our family is looking for a sitter for date nights. I have 2 boys (one in Elementary-one in Middle School) and one teen girl who enjoy hanging out playing games, going to parks and watching movies with their sitter. There are several food allergies that are posted in our kitchen and the schedule is... More

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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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