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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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$24–25/hr
Agoura Hills, CA • 16 miles away

Part time nanny for easy toddler girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My daughter is 21 months old and I need some help caring for her while I work from home.

In need of consistent help in the mornings 9-12 Monday - Thursday which consist of play time at the park and helping me with lunch.

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$34–38/hr
Redondo Beach, CA • 18 miles away

1 or 2 Day A Week Afternoon Babysitter for...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

1 or 2 Day A Week Afternoon Babysitter for 4 Children in Redondo Beach
Hello! We are looking for a part-time nanny in Redondo Beach for our 3-year-old twins (boy and girl) and their 7- and 8-year-old older brothers.

Typical hours for the family would be:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or 3:30... More

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$15–25/hr
Temple City, CA • 25 miles away

Sitter for 2.5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Hi we are looking for someone to watch my 2.5 year old for a short term (~2 months) before he starts preschool. The days we need help are the weeks of Nov 4th, Nov 18th, Dec 2nd and Dec 16th Monday-Friday from 8-5pm.

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$20–40/hr
Santa Monica, CA • 4 miles away

Firm and fun sitter for two friendly kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Divorced dad with 50% custody of two enthusiastic friendly occasionally rebellious elementary school kids. My daughter is 10 and my son is 8. They’re both very welcoming.

I’m looking for a firm fun babysitter to put my kids to bed on nights when I go out.

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$18–22/hr
Van Nuys, CA • 8 miles away

Bilingual teacher who schedule is flexible

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30am - 7:30am (flexible)

Hello , my Name is Elena. I have two children Tristan is 7 , Riley is 6 .

I am looking for someone to help me pick up my children from school , do light homework with them . Monday -Friday occasionally One weekend day every other week. Also some occasional date nights :) I want someone who... More

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$20–35/hr
Manhattan Beach, CA • 14 miles away

Toddler sitter for every other Friday...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of three who just moved to Manhattan Beach from Seattle. Our son Julian is a social, active and kind toddler.
We are looking for a babysitter for every other week on Fridays or Saturdays, during evenings and sometimes night hours. If Julian is not already sleeping, we would like the... More

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$23–28/hr
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA • 23 miles away

Looking for an occasional babysitter in...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello,
I am looking for a reliable, responsible, and caring occasional babysitter for my two children, a 5-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy.

You must have a safe, reliable car that can accommodate two little kids and a clean driving record, no accidents, arrests, etc.

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$23–28/hr
Torrance, CA • 17 miles away

Looking for date night/back up babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

In search of an occasional babysitter that is available on the weekends for 1 to 2 times a month for date nights or as backup during the week when our daycare is closed. We have a 21 month old son named Raymond.
Please make sure you meet the below requirements before applying:
-Must have at least... More

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$8–15/hr
Monterey Park, CA • 19 miles away

part time sitter for little girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are from Taiwan. We speak Chinese and English. We are Christian and we love to sing.

Pick up the child from school and make a dinner. Play with the child and teach her English.

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$15–18/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for 11 year-old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Sitter needed on occasion - late afternoon or evening for an intelligent, engaging, polite and independent 11 year-old. We're looking forward to meeting you!

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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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