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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/hr
Hermosa Beach, CA • 15 miles away

After-School Sitter + Mother's Helper for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

We're looking for an after-school nanny in Hermosa Beach for our imaginative, playful, gentle 3.5yo daughter who loves creative activities! Seeking someone nurturing and reliable to support our family team. We need someone 10+ hrs/wk: Mon-Fri 4-6pm at a minimum, flexible for more (i.e. date night,... More

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$20–26/hr
Woodland Hills, CA • 9 miles away

After school childcare for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a dependable caregiver who can integrate into our family and care for our two sons (7 and 10). Responsibilities include picking up from school and driving home and to after school activities, running some errands for the family, maintaining a meaningful schedule and routine within the... More

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$24–25/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 7 miles away

After-school help for busy family with 4...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi- we have 4 kids (15,12,8,4). Active, fun, busy family. Need extra set of hands to get through the afternoons with everyone's busy schedules.
We need after-school help with driving to after school activities, monitoring homework, making healthy dinners, light housekeeping, light laundry,... More

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$21–25/hr
Chatsworth, CA • 14 miles away

Part time Sitter for sweet baby girl Aalia

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of 6, one toddler and 3 puppies. We are looking for an occassional sitter when needed for work.
Prepare light lunches or a snack. Feed Aalia, play with her, put her for a nap.

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$24–28/hr
North Hills, CA • 11 miles away

Virtual Job

Please text me Nanny needed for school...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Loving caring family looking for a reliable trustworthy nanny to pick up my child from school drop them off at daycare

Need sitter to pick up my child from school and drop him off at his babysitter please text me

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$20/hr
Simi Valley, CA • 22 miles away

As-Needed Sitter for 2 Toddlers and a Very...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I am a work from home mom who has 3 kids ages. I have a 12 year old girl (who is pretty independent), 3 year old girl and a 1 year old boy who love to to pretend play, play outside, and learn new things.
While I am working at my desk, it would be helpful for the sitter to play with the kids inside... More

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$20–25/hr
Thousand Oaks, CA • 24 miles away

Super Sitter for 3

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Peña Family of 6!
Mom and Dad: Paula and Brian
Hana (5) will be in School - no sitter needed
Sitter needed for:
Jacob (3.5) Potty Trained
Lucas (2) in Diapers
Leia (8 Mon) in Diapers
Play with two toddler boys (Legos, Blocks, Coloring or Imaginative play) Involve Baby sister w some... More

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$17–20/hr
Encino, CA • 6 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic sweet...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Oakley 4 and Dexter 2 are both boys that fight but are the sweetest, not to each other all the time!

Take them to the park. Take them to the gym. Feed them during dinner time. Prepare them for bedtime.

Schedule is flexible.

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$25–30/hr
Venice, CA • 6 miles away

Weekend sitter for an energetic 3 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are a soon to be family of 4: Mom, Dad, 3 year old boy and newborn (expecting end of September). We have a fenced in backyard with toys, splash pad, water table and swing set. We don't smoke or have any pets.

We are looking for consistent weekend help for 4-5 hours every Saturday or... More

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$15–25/hr
Calabasas, CA • 10 miles away

Occasional babysitter Calabasas 1yr old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Our family is seeking a sitter to care for our 1-year-old on an occasional basis. Leo loves going out for walks and playing. Ideally, you're also energetic and love to play with kids. He’s happy and excitable, constantly laughing and smiling. We’re first-time parents looking for someone to lighten... 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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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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