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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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$25–29/hr
Gardena, CA • 22 miles away

Part-time regular weekday nanny for our...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Our 2 year old, Fitz, is an active kiddo who loves trucks, dancing and Disney! We would love to find a part-time occasional nanny who is playful, silly and into dancing! We also have Disney magic keys so it would be great to find someone who also has keys and is able to join us at Disney from time... More

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$23–25/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 13 miles away

Reliable, warm babysitter for 2 kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for two children, ages 2 and 4, starting on or after February 27, 2025 for date nights or occasionally when the kids are out of school.

Note we have a friendly goldendoodle dog as well.

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$15–24/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 10 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I'm looking for a reliable and caring babysitter to care for our 6-month-old baby during my meetings throughout the week, primarily on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays (3 hrs+ per visit and schedule may vary). The ideal candidate will provide a safe and nurturing environment, including feeding, diaper... More

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$25–29/hr
Culver City, CA • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for happy infant boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/17 - 04/18

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

Hello! My husband and I have an infant son and two cats! We’re on the west side and live in a townhouse complex. It’s our first rodeo!

Our son Ronan is less than a year old and he is still being fed via bottles and have his diaper changed, so that’s the main priority. He’s a very happy smiley baby... More

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$15–18/hr
Newbury Park, CA • 19 miles away

7mo old needs care during workdays!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for in-home help as we go back to work. Both parents work from home, so we can help as needed.

Infant care, play time, nap time, light chores, bottle cleaning, flexible hours

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$33–40/hr
Redondo Beach, CA • 23 miles away

1 or 2 Day A Week Afternoon Backup...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! I am assisting my boss in finding a part-time backup babysitter in Redondo Beach for their 3-year-old twins (boy and girl) and their 7- and 8-year-old older brothers.

They currently have a nanny who is available most days, but they would like someone who could be available when she... More

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$25–29/hr
Gardena, CA • 22 miles away

Occasional weekday nanny for our active 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

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$25/hr
Encino, CA • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter after school for 2 kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We are a family of 4 located in Encino, CA looking for help when our kids get off of school.

Prepare food and feed kids, change into pajamas, play, read, put to bed some nights, clean up after their meals.

I’m flexible on the schedule, just need extra help when the kids get off of school... More

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$20/hr
Porter Ranch, CA • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 adorable babies!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

I have 2 adorable girls, 1 year old and 2 year old. They’re well behaved and utter sweethearts but since they’re 14 months apart we just need some extra support

I am really looking for someone in the evenings a few days per week from 4-7pm to help put clean laundry back into our closet, tidy up... More

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$25–29/hr
El Segundo, CA • 17 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/08

8:30am - 6:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our preschool child on April 8, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and April 9th 2025, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The babysitter assists with daily activities, engages our child in play, and ensures a safe environment. Experience with special needs is required. The... More

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$12–18/hr
Moorpark, CA • 20 miles away

Caring “Mother’s Helper” needed for baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a mother’s helper to care for our 5 month daughter for two to three days a week, 3-4 hours at a time. I will be working from home and available to help. We are flexible on time and days but would prefer Thursdays and Tuesdays. Responsibilities would also include light housekeeping and light... 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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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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