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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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$15–19/hr
Fair Oaks, CA • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschooler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our preschool-aged child. The job starts on January 27, 2025, with flexible scheduling, Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. The... More

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$21–25/hr
Sacramento, CA • 9 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Preschool Child, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a caring babysitter for one preschool child, starting around February 1, 2025, with flexibility in the start date. The caregiver drives their own car and arrives on time for scheduled hours. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, engaging the child in activities, assisting with... More

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$20/hr
Davis, CA • 19 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Preschool Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our preschool-aged child, starting on January 13, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule includes Monday to Friday, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Responsibilities include engaging the child in age-appropriate activities, preparing simple... More

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$14–20/hr
Sacramento, CA • 8 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Three Young Children...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter starting on February 3, 2025, to care for three children: an infant, a toddler, and a preschooler. The sitter uses their own car for transportation and assists with learning activities for the children. Daily tasks include preparing meals and snacks, ensuring safety,... More

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$21–25/hr
Represa, CA • 24 miles away

Looking for a weekend sitter with flexible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a friendly, upbeat babysitter who loves young kids (ages 1 and 4).

Looking for someone who has weekend availability either Saturdays and/or Sundays. We would mutually discuss our weekend needs with you, and your availability, the Wednesday before each weekend. We would settle... More

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$16–24/hr
Fair Oaks, CA • 19 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter to care for our elementary-aged child starting January 8, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter drives our child to activities and helps with homework. Light housekeeping, such as tidying up and preparing meals and snacks, is also required. The ideal candidate... More

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$17–19/hr
Fair Oaks, CA • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for toddler in...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we are looking for occasional care for our little one who is 19 months old. We are a no screen time family, so somebody who is creating in coming up with activities to do would be great.

The hours/schedule of this job would vary, but typically we will need someone in the evenings. We are... More

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$10–17/hr
Clarksburg, CA • 6 miles away

Drive and Care for Three Toddlers and...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am

We need a reliable babysitter to care for our three children, ages toddler to preschool. The job starts on January 9, 2025, and occurs every Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The babysitter must have a car to drive the kids to nearby locations as needed. Responsibilities include engaging... More

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$10–15/hr
Sacramento, CA • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter starting on January 10, 2025, for one preschool-age child. The caregiver provides a safe and nurturing environment while actively engaging with the child in play and learning activities. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, attending to the child's needs, and... More

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$16–20/hr
Roseville, CA • 25 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler, Light...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter to care for one toddler from January 7, 2025. The schedule includes Monday to Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The sitter must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include assisting with toilet training, preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$20–20/hr
Davis, CA • 20 miles away

Friendly experienced driver needed to take...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 12:00pm

Need a calm, safe person to drive teen to school by 11 on Thursdays. Would need to arrive to home near Trader Joe's around 10:30-40 ish, be at school near Central Park by 11 am.

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$15–22/hr
Roseville, CA • 25 miles away

Sitter for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 11:30pm (flexible)

Mom of 2 active boys , we keep a schedule and routine, they’re good kids overall, just busy bodies at times.
look after the boys, make them bathe, feed them dinner and have them go to bed on time .
Located in Roseville , looking for flexibility

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