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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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$10–20/hr
Riverside, CA • 21 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Preschool Child:...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for our preschool child starting April 1st , 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Responsibilities include picking up our child from school, preparing meals and snacks, providing sick care, managing bedtime routines, and assisting with toilet... More

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$25–26/hr
Irvine, CA • 3 miles away

Weekend nanny needed in Orchard Hills,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are the Cheung family! We are looking for a long term weekend nanny every 3rd weekend (schedule can be given a year in advance). On Saturdays, care would be for my 4 year old son. Sundays would be care for all 3 children (7 year old, 7 year old and 4 year old). Responsibilities include... More

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$25–26/hr
Irvine, CA • 3 miles away

Weekend nanny needed in Orchard Hills,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

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$17–20/hr
Pomona, CA • 20 miles away

As-Needed Sitter Wanted

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello. We have 3 kids total…We need someone who is reliable, has a car, and can take kids where they need to be as they have numerous programs during the week. We are a working family and sometimes are unable to transport kids where they need to go such as after school programs, karate, or sports.... More

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$20–25/hr
Yorba Linda, CA • 10 miles away

Morning Sitter Needed for 2 Young Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're a Mom and Dad of two very active little boys! One is almost 2 and the other 3.5 years old.

Looking to have someone assist with getting my kids ready for daycare in the mornings (ie dressed, fed, lunches made, etc) approx 2-3 times a week.

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$24–27/hr
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA • 13 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a sitter for our 2 year old toddler on Wednesdays from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, starting March 12 2025. The ideal candidate has their own car to travel to our home. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging our 2 year old in fun, age-appropriate activities, ensuring his safety,... More

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$23–27/hr
Corona del Mar, CA • 11 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Toddlers, April...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/19 - 04/20

7:00pm - 2:00am

We need a babysitter for two children, ages 15mo and 3.5yo, on Fri Apr 18 + Sat April 19, 2025, from ~8/9pm PM to ~12-2AM.

My husband's sister is getting married. We would like to meet you on Friday after the rehearsal dinner so you can practice helping get them to bed. We will then be nearby ... More

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$16–18/hr
Yorba Linda, CA • 10 miles away

Backup Nanny for an year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for a backup caregiver/nanny for a 13- month old baby boy living in Yorba Linda. We need someone over the holidays, occasional weekends, or on days when daycare is not available.

Job responsibilities-
- Feeding & Meal prep as needed
- Changing diapers and cleaning the baby
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$20–25/hr
Dana Point, CA • 20 miles away

Tuesday evening sitter for easy-going...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are looking for a reliable and nurturing babysitter for our calm & easy-going 1.5 year old son. We both work jobs which require us to be on calls after 5:00PM and are looking for a sitter to come every Tuesday to help with taking care of him from ~5PM until his bedtime at ~7:30. You'll be... More

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$22–26/hr
Yorba Linda, CA • 10 miles away

Dog loving part time sitter for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are an active, tight knit family with two children and a dog. Interpersonal relationships and faith come first and we value learning every day.
Looking for someone to pick up from school and provide structured learning activities until parents can be home. Must be comfortable with dog and light... More

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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?

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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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