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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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$30–35/hr
Pacific Palisades, CA • 5 miles away

Terrific Sitter Needed for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a responsible sitter/tutor for two amazing boys, ages 11 and 15, starting on January 13, 2025. The start date is flexible for the right candidate, with hours from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM (or 3:45 PM to 7:45 PM), Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include tutoring and helping with... More

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$20–22/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 15 miles away

Childcare needed! twice per week. 12 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hi there! We have 1 baby girl named Sophie. My name is Tati and I work from home. My husband works at the hospital and we are looking for childcare help to fill the gaps between my work schedule and his. We have 2 loving cats who keep to themselves.

We need your help feeding, playing, reading and... More

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$10–29/hr
Glendale, CA • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I live in Glendale and are parent of a 2 year old daughter. She goes to preschool walking distance from home (5 minutes) and we are looking for babysitting help 1 morning and 2 evenings a week. Our daughter is social, curious, independent and active. She loves nothing more than... More

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$30–60/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 24 miles away

Clean and help doing homework

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am here, single that works. Need someone to clean because I go to school and if I come back early to go to the park get something to eat and help me do my homework

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$25–30/hr
Sherman Oaks, CA • 9 miles away

Seeking a Reliable and Kind Family...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are a loving, busy family with 3 wonderful kids, one with special needs. My husband and I both work a lot and need help keeping our family organized and on track with school, activities and the house.

We’re looking for someone to join our family and help with school pick-ups, meal prep,... More

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$20–23/hr
View Park, CA • 17 miles away

Part-Time sitter for toddlers, pre-teens...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a Christian Church located in View Park, CA looking for support with our children's church/day care service on Sunday mornings (and occassionally for afternoon services)
The sitter will need to watch kids and teach small Sunday school lessons.
Christ Temple Cathedral, Los Angeles
3125 W.... More

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$25/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 11 miles away

We Lost Our Home in Palisades and we need...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 4, 2 boys, and 2 full-time working parents.
We had a home in the Palisades until Jan. 7 when it burned down. We are devastated and picking up the pieces.

Our work hasn't stopped, so 2e are looking for a sweet, energetic, and helpful sitter who can help pick up and drive the... More

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$25–31/hr
Redondo Beach, CA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Family works from home but needs extra help with 3 year old during the day

Feed child, read, teach numbers, and letters, practice writing, playing, painting, potty / diapers

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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$18–23/hr
Hermosa Beach, CA • 20 miles away

"Experienced Nanny Needed for Fun,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a lively and energetic family of three. My husband is Italian-Egyptian and has a hectic and sometimes unpredictable work schedule. I am fluent in Spanish and work at the office daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. We are seeking a reliable and caring nanny to assist with our daughter's afternoon... More

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

Part-time sitter for our six year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We recently moved to Glendale from the westside so our son could attend the Korean-English dual language Kindergarten program at Mark Keppel.
We're looking for someone to help pick up our son from school and take him to after school lessons in the Glendale area. We also need light... More

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$20–30/hr
Century City, CA • 11 miles away

Weekday (M-W) Part-Time Nanny - Beverly...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 2:30am (flexible)

We are a friendly family in Beverly Hills / Century City area looking for a nanny for 3 children (2 middle school and 1 pre-school).
Seeking someone who is dependable, reliable, with a high attention to cleanliness. Responsibilities include: daily morning childcare, food preparation, driving to and... More

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$34–38/hr
Redondo Beach, CA • 23 miles away

1 or 2 Day A Week Afternoon Babysitter for...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

1 or 2 Day A Week Afternoon Babysitter for 4 Children in Redondo Beach
Hello! We are looking for a part-time nanny in Redondo Beach for our 3-year-old twins (boy and girl) and their 7- and 8-year-old older brothers.

Typical hours for the family would be:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or... More

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$23–28/hr
Torrance, CA • 23 miles away

Looking for date night/back up babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

In search of an occasional babysitter that is available on the weekends for 1 to 2 times a month for date nights or as backup during the week when our daycare is closed. We have a 2 year old son named Raymond.
Please make sure you meet the below requirements before applying:
-Must have at least 3... More

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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