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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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$25–33/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 2 miles away

Seeking a Reliable Babysitter for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a long-term babysitter for our 15 months toddler who will pick him up from his daycare (10 min drive from our place) during weekdays and play with him for a couple hours before dinner time. This will start in early March. Ideally, we would like to have get-to-know sessions... More

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$25–35/hr
Cupertino, CA • 12 miles away

Caregiver Needed for One Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30am - 4:30am

We need a babysitter for one elementary-aged child on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The babysitter must have their own car. You would drive our kid from our house in Cupertino to her soccer practice in Los Altos (about 10 miles away), which starts at 4 PM. It will be a one-way... More

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$20–25/hr
Fremont, CA • 15 miles away

Looking for an organized mother’s helper...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

We are a busy family of 4. I am trying to get the house in order with your help and organization skills. Meal prep, tidying the house and organizing would be the initial focus. Eventually will just focus on maintaining that organization.

Meal prep, light cleaning around the kitchen and common... More

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$25–30/hr
South San Francisco, CA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello!

We are looking for a part time sitter to help with our kids who are 1 and 4 yo. We need help during the early hours between 6-10am or 3-8pm (days vary). We are looking for someone who’s experienced in watching multiple kids, can help with feeds and diaper changes, and keep up with two... More

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$18/hr
Castro Valley, CA • 21 miles away

Part Time Help Need with Two Awesome Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Busy family looking for a "Mother's Helper" a few days a week.

Responsibilities include:
-Pickup from school
-Dinner (usually pre-made, just needs to be heated and served)
-Bedtime routine (bath, PJs, read a book, lights out)
-Light cleaning (after dinner cleanup and straighten up... More

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$25–33/hr
San Mateo, CA • 9 miles away

Engaging Babysitter Needed for Toddler for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m looking for mother’s helper 3-4 times a week, ~4 pm to 7-8 pm. We are flexible on which days on the week but would prefer someone who can come in on either Tuesday or Thursdays.

Position starting Feb 2025. Duties include :
* Picking up our 2.5 year old from daycare at 4 pm and caring for... More

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$10–20/hr
Hayward, CA • 17 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Tutoring One...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a responsible babysitter starting January 13, 2025, with a flexible start date. The role involves tutoring for 2nd grade child, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Responsibilities include tutoring support in homework for English comprehension and writing.

Please let me... More

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$18–25/hr
San Jose, CA • 19 miles away

Regular sitter for 3 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 3 sweet boys: a quiet teen who loves reading and is super helpful with our toddler; a 2nd grader who loves legos and our sweet and cuddly 3 year old. We are looking for a sitter we can build a great relationship with and be able to use frequently and consistently. We prefer date nights... More

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$18–30/hr
Redwood City, CA • 7 miles away

Repeat weekend sitter for twin toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

We are first time parents to 17 mo twin boys and do no have family nearby. We need help one weekend day (flexible either Sat or Sun and flexible with starting time) to look after the babies so we can have a rest day from childcare. Responsibilities are:
Baby food prep, feeding, loading/unloading... More

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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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