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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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$28–32/hr
Garden Grove, CA • 7 miles away

Caring French-Speaking Babysitter Needed...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our 3 year old daughter starting on February 25, 2025. The position is flexible and runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The sitter must have their own car and participate in a nanny share. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, supporting... More

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$23–27/hr
Huntington Beach, CA • 4 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for 2 Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our two children, ages toddler and preschool. The start date is flexible, but we prefer someone who can begin on February 22, 2025. The babysitter will supervise playtime, prepare snacks, and maintain a safe environment. Daily activities include reading,... More

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$25–25/hr
Irvine, CA • 11 miles away

Part-Time Mother’s Helper to Support...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are a family of four who have a busy lifestyle. We need help to look after our two children before school and look after the house when the children have been dropped at school.

This is a unique role that combines the responsibilities of a Nanny and Housekeeper. We are seeking a reliable and... More

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$15–20/hr
Huntington Beach, CA • 3 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Active...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible and caring babysitter for one toddler starting January 21, 2025. The sitter engages the child in fun activities, supervises playtime, and ensures a safe environment. The role includes preparing simple meals, changing diapers, and assisting with nap time. The sitter communicates... More

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$20–27/hr
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Cute 6 Month Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are two working professional parents looking for regular help with our 6 month old baby boy.

Simple schedule to include tummy time, feeding of bottle, changing of diaper and naps.

We also please ask the apartment is kept tidy when there by keeping the bottles organized and cleaning up... More

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$23–27/hr
Irvine, CA • 11 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter to care for two elementary-aged children starting in February 2025, with a flexible start date. The position requires a dependable person with a valid driver's license and a car. We need someone to help with after school care (Mon-Thursday, 2pm-5:30pm) including driving the... More

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$23–27/hr
Seal Beach, CA • 8 miles away

3d/week part time sitter needed starting...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We are a busy family in Seal Beach and our longtime nanny of 7 years is retiring, so we are looking for help with childcare!

Looking for someone available 2-3 weekdays (Tues/Wed/Thurs) every week. First two hours would be without kids for light household work such as kids laundry,... More

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$24–30/hr
Trabuco Canyon, CA • 21 miles away

Experienced caregiver needed for four...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter starting on January 3, 2025, with flexible start options. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. You will care for four children aged toddler to elementary. Responsibilities include driving the children, assisting with homework, tutoring, preparing meals and... More

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$21–28/hr
Santa Ana, CA • 2 miles away

Occasional sitter for infant.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello,
I'm looking for someone(s) who is available on some Tuesdays and Thursdays during the day to watch my infant (12/23 birthday) son. It'd be approximately every other Tuesday Thursday. Give the lack consistency I know this may require a couple people so I'm flexible.

Also Evening date... More

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$15–20/hr
Costa Mesa, CA • 5 miles away

After school mother helper!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Working parents that need extra help around the house and with our Two sweet girls after school!

Someone who is a self starter and willing to help out with whatever is necessary.

Would be great if helper can occasionally pick girls up from school (both schools are 1 mile from the house! Can... More

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$22–26/hr
Yorba Linda, CA • 17 miles away

Dog loving part time sitter for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are an active, tight knit family with two children and a dog. Interpersonal relationships and faith come first and we value learning every day.
Looking for someone to pick up from school and provide structured learning activities until parents can be home. Must be comfortable with dog and light... More

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$20–30/hr
Irvine, CA • 7 miles away

Tutor needed for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Single dad with two sweet girls looking for after school help and tutoring

Need help picking up the girls from school, getting homework done, and tutoring in additional subjects.

Someone who speaks Spanish please!

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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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