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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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$21–25/hr
Chula Vista, CA • 10 miles away

"Babysitter Needed for School Drop-Off,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

"Seeking a babysitter comfortable with dogs for occasional care in our home."
"Looking for a babysitter to do school drop-off/pickup and after-school care."

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$23–27/hr
San Diego, CA • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for two boys (6 and 8)

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi - we’re the Cook family. We have 2 elementary-age boys who love soccer, art, and reading.

Looking for an occasional sitter for our two boys: reading bedtime stories and making sure they’re not sneaking out of bed to eat Halloween candy ;)

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$22–26/hr
La Mesa, CA • 2 miles away

Sitter needed for a very sweet 4 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 11:30pm (flexible)

I take care of my elderly mother and 4 year old. My mother is independent.

Just watch my 4 year old while I’m at work, my mother would be there..

La Mesa , would be at nights during the week

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$22–26/hr
San Diego, CA • 19 miles away

Part-time/occasional overnight sitter for...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

My wife and I both work and have to travel and sometimes on the same dates. We need somebody who can stay overnight when we are out of town.
We need somebody who can give them dinner, stay the night until they go to school the next morning. They may have to be driven to some activities depending... More

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$20–25/hr
San Diego, CA • 13 miles away

Warm and Loving San Diego Family of 4 in...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Brought to you by Family Concierge: This wonderful San Diego family is looking for an occasional sitter. Care will be for their 2 sons (2/5yrs old) primarily to assist with their busy Saturday mornings! Family would also love to establish a sitter who they can trust and rely on for date nights,... More

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$20–26/hr
La Jolla, CA • 16 miles away

Looking for regular sitter in October!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Hi! My name is Yesi, I am a student parent at UCSD, currently looking for a long-term sitter during school year.

My baby is currently 8 mo — he’s super cute and loves to play! He just started solid food, so if you know how to do CPR on baby, that would be great.

I will be needing help 3 - 4... More

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$22–25/hr
Spring Valley, CA • 2 miles away

Occasional sitter for curious, exuberant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are looking for at least two more occasional sitters for our active toddler! Both mom and dad work full time and sometimes need a few hours to themselves!

We qualify for respite care through the DOR due to my husband's disability so we can try to provide at least 25 hours per month.... More

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$10–20/hr
Imperial Beach, CA • 14 miles away

Child Care needed in Imperial Beach

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm

My wife works fully remote and is in and out of session. I work hybrid.
Just watch our son during his naps and wake windows. He’s really easy and hardly cries or is fussy.
The schedule is pretty flexible.

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$22–25/hr
San Diego, CA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for a toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a caring and reliable sitter to support our family. Our daughter, Ashlynn, is 2 years old—she’s bright, playful, and very vocal. We also have a friendly and well-behaved standard poodle, Jax, who is also 2 years old.

We need someone with experience caring for young children and... More

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$18–22/hr
Chula Vista, CA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for one independent...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hi everyone! I work a full-time job and need a little help in the mornings during the week and Sunday morning with my daughter. She’s 8 and is very independent but just need someone to get her going in the morning and starting things out on the right foot.

I need someone to prepare breakfast and... More

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$18–25/hr
San Diego, CA • 16 miles away

Fun, experienced Part time sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

We welcome you to our family and hope you can integrate well. We value punctuality, loyalty and patience as you take care of 2 lovely children, mostly the infant as the toddler will be in school. We will treat you with respect and hope to work out things with you always!

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$23–27/hr
La Jolla, CA • 16 miles away

Part time nanny needed for a newborn baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Hi! We are so excited to share our family with you. There are 5 of us: me, my husband, our 3 and 8-year-old sons, and our new baby daughter. This position is just for the baby however. We live in La Jolla near the beach. We love to laugh, exercise, and go on adventures. We have an au pair, but need... More

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$19–25/hr
Poway, CA • 15 miles away

Chinese speaking Occasional/part-time...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Our family consist of mom who stays at home, dad who works, 7 month old and a small dog
Playing with baby, feeding them solids (but I nurse them so you don’t need to feed a bottle), changing diapers, light cleaning for play rooms and kitchen. A plus if you can help with more house work and cooking.... More

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$12/hr
San Diego, CA • 10 miles away

After School Pick Up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Hi there! Just a mom looking for some reliable help with her little one (:

Looking for some extra help with pick ups from school every week.

Downtown/Little Italy Area. She currently goes to school 5-7 minutes away from the home.

M/T/TH/F pick up is at 2:25p
W pick is at 12:15pm... More

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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

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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