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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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$27–31/hr
San Rafael, CA • 16 miles away

Babysitter Needed for One Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/26 - 04/27

6:00pm - 12:00am

We need a reliable babysitter for one elementary-aged child. The job starts on April 26, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Your responsibilities include supervising playtime, helping with homework, preparing snacks, and ensuring a safe environment. You must have your own car for transportation and... More

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$22–24/hr
Novato, CA • 10 miles away

Babysitter or Nanny Share Needed for 2...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 9:30am

We seek a reliable babysitter for three children, ages toddler to middle school, starting on April 28, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Thursday, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The babysitter must be comfortable with pets and have a valid driver's license and a car. Duties include driving the children,... More

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$28–40/hr
Novato, CA • 10 miles away

Tutor/Homeschool

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I need someone who can come out and homeschool my 3 children from time to time

Homeschool tutoring need to come about 2-3 times a week to teach children to read and write and learn some new things. I will be present during your visits

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$20–25/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 15 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter to care for our infant starting on or after May 09, 2025. The babysitter will prepare meals and snacks, manage bedtime routines, and ensure the child’s safety and comfort. The role requires a reliable individual who is comfortable around pets and has their own car for... More

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$25–28/hr
Napa, CA • 20 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Infant Care...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our infant starting on April 3, 2025. The schedule is flexible, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. Duties include feeding, changing, and playing with our child, ensuring a safe environment. The sitter should be comfortable with pets and... More

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$15–25/hr
Napa, CA • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I am looking for a reliable babysitter to care for my infant starting April 22, 2025. The babysitter will engage my child in age-appropriate activities, change diapers, prepare bottles, and feed the infant as needed. Safety is a top priority, so I need someone who is attentive and nurturing. The... More

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$30–35/hr
Greenbrae, CA • 21 miles away

Caring After School Babysitter Needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We're looking for a responsible and caring babysitter for our two children, ages 4 and 6. The start date is flexible, ideally in mid-April. The schedule would be:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 1:30–5:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00–5:00 PM
Responsibilities include picking the kids up from school, driving them... More

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$17–19/hr
Napa, CA • 20 miles away

SUMMER DREAM JOB ALERT! Camp Counselors...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

KE Camps is a leading provider of country club summer day camps for children aged 4-12. We are looking for fun, responsible, creative, and dedicated team of Counselors at the Napa Valley Country Club in Napa, CA. As a camp counselor, you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will... More

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$27–35/hr
Novato, CA • 14 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for 3 Kids with...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our three children, ages preschool and elementary. The start date is flexible, beginning on April 7, 2025. Duties include driving the children to activities, preparing meals and snacks, and completing light housekeeping tasks. The ideal candidate... More

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$25–31/hr
Petaluma, CA • Less than a mile

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm

We seek a babysitter to care for our infant starting April 7, 2025. The job runs from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. The babysitter will feed, change, and play with our child, ensuring a safe and engaging environment. The role requires someone who is comfortable with... More

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$30–31/hr
San Rafael, CA • 20 miles away

Looking for an occasional sitter in San...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re a family of 4 living in San Rafael / Greenbrae (near the Bon Air shopping center)

Looking to gather a list of sitters in the area for occasional date nights (Thursday 5-8pm) and Saturdays (1-5pm).

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