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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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$22–26/hr
Palm Desert, CA • 10 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed to Drive and Run...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for our two preschool-aged children starting on March 4, 2025. The sitter must have their own car to drive the kids to activities and run errands as needed. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, assisting with basic... More

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$19–23/hr
Anza, CA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are seeking a babysitter for two children aged toddler and preschool. The schedule includes Fridays and Saturdays, starting on January 31, 2025, with hours from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hours and days may vary, just to get some alone time to keep that intimacy between significant other. The babysitter... More

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$19–22/hr
Banning, CA • 23 miles away

Seeking Spanish-Speaking Sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for two children, a toddler and an infant, starting on April 7, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter takes care of daily activities, including supervising playtime, helping with toilet training, and preparing meals and snacks. Light housekeeping tasks, like cleaning up... More

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$21–39/hr
Palm Springs, CA • Less than a mile

Caregiver Needed for Three Children during...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/22

2:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for three children, ages 3, 7, 9, starting on February 22, 2025. The shift runs from 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM or so while we’re at a wedding. The babysitter will engage the children in activities - they love art, playing outside, games, etc.

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$15–20/hr
Indio, CA • 17 miles away

Seeking Babysitter to Care for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 7:30am

Divorced father with 3 beautiful daughters (9, 8, 6). They all attend the same school, and I require early morning wakeup and drop-off assistance 2-3 days a week and an occasional whole week once a month. The position starts on January 23, 2025, and the typical days would be Monday (alternating),... More

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$20–30/hr
Palm Springs, CA • 5 miles away

Easy sitting job while 10 year old sleeps.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/20 - 02/21

9:00pm - 2:00am (flexible)

We will be on a vacation with my 10 year old son and heading out to meet friends that evening in PS.

We just need you to be at the house while our son is sleeping. I will put him to bed batter you arrive so he meets you before going to sleep.

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$20–30/hr
Palm Desert, CA • 10 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our toddler starting on February 1, 2025, with a flexible start date. The main responsibilities include preparing healthy meals and snacks, engaging in play activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Additional tasks involve light laundry related to the... More

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$20–25/hr
Hemet, CA • 24 miles away

Espero poder ser de su agrado estoy...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Soy una persona muy trabajadora y sé tener paciencia a los niños y también sé aser de todo un poco en casa de lo que se me ponga aser en mi labor de trabajo

Soy comprensiva con los niños y paciente Asia ellos me llamo Ana y tengo 23 años

Vivo en hemet California

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$19–22/hr
Palm Springs, CA • 5 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter for two children, an infant and a preschooler, from February 10, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Wednesday, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The babysitter should have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include driving the kids, preparing meals and... 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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