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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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$25–32/hr
San Francisco, CA • 23 miles away

Drive kindergartner to aftercare

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We have one son who is in kindergarten near stones town mall and we need help with pick up and transport to aftercare in the sunset area around 315 starting next week on January 7th..

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$22–29/hr
Berkeley, CA • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for two sweet, curious...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a two household family. I live in Kensington and the children's father lives in Berkeley. Our kids (ages 7 and 10) go to a public school in Berkeley. In my house, there, we have a dog. No pets in the father's home. We are a close family. We co-parent amicably and the kids are... More

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$10–30/hr
Hayward, CA • 18 miles away

Part time nanny and household manager needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Need a part time nanny/household manager to help with two kids. This includes reading to a toddler, taking them for walks, helping with household tasks like folding laundry.

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$25–30/hr
Greenbrae, CA • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant Every...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our 10 month old starting January 6, 2025. The job requires care on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Your main tasks include feeding, changing diapers, and ensuring a safe environment. You will engage the child with age-appropriate... More

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$21–22/hr
Union City, CA • 21 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Infants and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are seeking a caring and responsible babysitter for two children, an infant and an elementary-age child. The job starts on January 13, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule includes Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a possibility of full time. The role... More

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$27–35/hr
Berkeley, CA • 10 miles away

Caregiver needed for infant and toddler,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are looking for care for our daughter (8 months) and our son (2.5) beginning in January. I will need help on Wednesdays (split morning and evening hours), and potentially Mondays too. The sitter would be with the baby only in the mornings and both baby and toddler in the evenings. I work... More

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$20–21/hr
Oakley, CA • 23 miles away

Nanny and mother’s helper needed for weekends

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 3 with our toddler who is 2.5 years old.
We live in Oakley CA

We need someone to come help on the weekends. The main job duties will be related to taking care and playing with my little one.

- Mealtimes and snacks
- Playtime and learning based play
- Park strolls
-... More

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$26–30/hr
Orinda, CA • 4 miles away

Part-time driver for two elementary school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We live in Orinda, but our eight-year-old goes to school in Marin and we need help picking him up and taking him to activities back in the East Bay in the afternoons. We could provide ~25 hours per week of work. Currently, we do a carpool with one other family.
This position is ideal for a student... More

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$26–35/hr
El Cerrito, CA • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for a self sufficient 10...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

It is an early morning start at 4:15 am. Will need the child woken up at 6:00am. The child will get ready for school and the child will need transport to school by 8am. The child is self sufficient and does everything necessary to be ready for school. Supervision and transportation is all that’s... More

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$20–25/hr
Alameda, CA • 12 miles away

Seeking sitter for my awesome 9 year old son!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

In search of a reliable sitter for my 9 yr old son.
Hopefully someone that could drive him home (when needed) - but not often.

He’s currently in 4th grade in Alameda. He’s a loving, fun, smart, curious and well behaved boy! Meet him/Pick up from school ~ 3:00pm & baby sit for several hours.... More

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$20–26/hr
Alameda, CA • 12 miles away

Babysitter needed for 8 month old baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m a WFH mom in need of a babysitter at least 2 days a week, Thursday’s and Friday’s. I would like someone who is kind, patient, helpful, and someone who has experience with infants and enjoys taking care of them.

-Feedings
-Diaper changes
-Cleaning bottles
-Putting baby down for... More

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

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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