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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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$15–20/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 4 miles away

Come help Grandma with her Grandaughters!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

Our girls are visiting Grandma and mom and dad need to work! Our 4 & 2 year old girls love the play outside, color, paint, hide and seek!

We need someone to help Grandma!

You are primarily there to entertain the girls and help them stick to their schedule!

Hopefully you can out girls down for... More

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$24–30/hr
Napa, CA • 22 miles away

In town for work! Need a sitter for date...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/09

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We are in town for work and looking for a sitter for a couple nights
We have two daughters! One is 1.5 and the other is 3 months old.

We have a couple planned activities prior to family coming in to help with the kiddos.
So we are looking for someone for a couple hours Monday and... More

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$20–29/hr
Novato, CA • 23 miles away

Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! Novato family with 6 1/2 year old boy that is outgoing and fun! He enjoys meeting new people and having babysitters.
We are looking for an occasional babysitter for date nights and some weekend outings.

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$24–28/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 3 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a family of 4 with a 5 year old and a newborn. Thank you in advance!

We are looking for a babysitter for our 5 year old twice a week after school. She is a super fun kid who loves playing outside, riding her scooter, and art projects! Thank you for considering!

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$10–17/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 5 miles away

1 daughter , She is a peach!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Single mother works hard, underpaid, I do have Sonoma Works. They might pay for some childcare. every once in a while, I need to go out and have some other time by yourself. I have one daughter.

Be a good role model trustworthy, to play with my daughter nice caring and CPR is a plus

Looking for... More

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$25–29/hr
Novato, CA • 23 miles away

driving from school daily, occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

2 kids, elementary and middle school, Parents are working full time. Middle school doesn't have after school care, 5-10 mins driving or 30 mins walking from home. Driving is preferred. M-W, F - 3-4 pm, Thursdays 1:30 - 2:30 pm pick up times.
drive/walk from school to the house. There is an... More

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$24–28/hr
Yountville, CA • 16 miles away

looking for a sitter for one afternoon two...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/14

12:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Two year old boy, sweet and energetic, looking for a sitter for one afternoon while
We do wine tasting

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$24–26/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

Partirme for one girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hi my name Alfredo , I got a daughter she go to Abraham Lincoln elementary she is 11 year old
Just pick up from school drop off at house , Monday to Friday,Monday she get out 2:15 and Tuesday , but Wednesday she get off at 1:15
From santa rosa to mark west springs

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$20–26/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 2 miles away

Part time sitter for sweet 9-year-old girl...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello. We recently moved from Santa Monica to Santa Rosa, and we absolutely love it!

We’re a small family with a big house in a PARK LIKE SETTING near Santa Rosa Academy / Taylor Mountain.

It’s me and my daughter, age 9 and our miniature golden doodle.

Looking for a long term partner for child... More

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$15–20/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

Full time overnight sitter for 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi I’m Christine. A recently divorced single mom to a 7year old on the spectrum. He (Evan) has sensory overload so routines help. He goes to elementary school just down the street from our home.
Evan will be asleep by the time you come over. Literally, need you to be home Incase he wakes up (super... More

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$10–27/hr
Novato, CA • 23 miles away

Looking for a once a month sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have two girls, one that’s almost two and an 8 year old. The 8 year old is pretty self sufficient. Looking for someone to watch them, feed them and put the youngest to sleep when my husband and I have conflicting plans.
I’m looking for someone to watch the youngest, feed them and put the youngest... More

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$24–28/hr
Petaluma, CA • 14 miles away

French sitter for our baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Both parents work from home but looking for extra support during the work day.
Take care of our 5 month old baby in our home As he gets older this will include feeding. Must speak French

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$20–28/hr
Vineburg, CA • 17 miles away

Babysitter needed for an evening - 5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/14

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Hi - we are in town for a 40th bday and would love to have someone watch our son while we have dinner onsite. There is a guest house that can be used while the adults are in the main house.
Just hang with him - he is pretty chill. Can do screen time or play games. There’s a pool if you and he want... More

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$20–25/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Occasionally I will need some help with watching my kids. I'm open to discussing pay.

Light housekeeping is a bonus and willing to discuss pay if you can help with this too. - Not required

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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