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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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$24–28/hr
Goleta, CA • 18 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler on Wednesday...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler every Wednesday or Thursday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, starting April 21, 2025. (Preferably the same day of the week every week for consistency.) The babysitter must have his/her/their own car to pick up our son from preschool, which ends at 4PM.... More

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$20–30/hr
Solvang, CA • 2 miles away

Need a great sitter for our 2 year old!

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/16

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

Hello! My husband and I and our 2 year old daughter Lula are in town for my sister’s wedding! Lula is an amazing kid, she loves an involved animated sitter to play with her and settle her to bed.

Dinner (we will prepare), Playtime, books, bottle, and bed! We will have her bathed.

We are in an... More

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$24–35/hr
Goleta, CA • 18 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler with Car and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

We seek a caring babysitter starting on April 7, 2025, for our infant. The schedule is Monday to Thursday, flexible schedule but we need a couple hours each day during 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Responsibilities include supervising, engaging, and ensuring safety during activities. Applicants must have... More

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$16–20/hr
Santa Ynez, CA • Less than a mile

Caring Babysitter Needed for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking a caring babysitter to look after one elementary-aged child starting on April 2, 2025. Responsibilities include supervising play and homework, ensuring a safe and engaging environment, preparing snacks, and managing bedtime routines. The babysitter encourages creativity and positive behavior... More

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$20–25/hr
Goleta, CA • 18 miles away

Caring Nanny Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a nanny to care for one infant. The schedule includes mornings on weekdays. It is essential to have a reliable car for transportation. The nanny will engage with the children in a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring their well-being and development. Candidates must be responsible,... More

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$21–23/hr
Buellton, CA • 10 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Homework Help and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm

We need a babysitter for one elementary-aged(9 yrs old) child every Monday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, starting on April 7, 2025. The ideal candidate has their own car and is comfortable with pets. Experience with tutoring is required. The babysitter will assist with homework and provide tutoring with... More

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$21–25/hr
Buellton, CA • 10 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant on Sundays,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant starting March 31, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. The caregiver will be responsible for feeding, changing diapers, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. The ideal candidate... More

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$22–28/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter to help care for our sweet 18 month old son starting the week of March 24, 2025. The ideal sitter will be available to help out multiple days next week for 3-5 hours each day during work hours. Responsibilities include supervised play, preparing meals and snacks, and... More

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$20–25/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 22 miles away

Part time babysitter for two amazing girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re a lovely family with amazing, kind, thoughtful and smart girls who are very independent. They love to play, learn and doing other outdoor activities.

Play with kids, take them to the playground if need be, supervise them while I’m away

Very flexible schedule, but mostly during the day... More

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$20–25/hr
Los Alamos, CA • 15 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant from 1 PM to...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/12

1:00pm - 11:00pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for one infant starting on April 12, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM. We will be locally attending a wedding in Los Alamos. The babysitter ensures the safety, well-being, and care of the child during this time. Responsibilities include feeding, diaper changes,... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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