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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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$26–30/hr
Buena Park, CA • 20 miles away

Temporary Babysitter Needed for 4 Days

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I am a housewife and my husband is a postdoc in Johns Hopkins University. I’m here with my husband for his conference and was wondering if you’d be available to help me take care of my child.

Most of it is about helping me take care of our child so I can get some rest or handle other things. For... More

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$26–30/hr
Sherman Oaks, CA • 23 miles away

Looking for M-F afterschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a busy family looking for a long-term responsible and fun afterschool caregiver in Sherman Oaks for 2 lovely kids 12 and 14 years old. Please have a reliable car and be okay driving to and from activities. Our small dog will also need some care, walking, play, and feeding. This is part time... More

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$16–18/hr
Lawndale, CA • 3 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! Looking for an occasional babysitter for my toddler with a flexible start date. The sitter will supervise play, prepare meals and snacks, and maintain a tidy environment. Spanish speaker is a plus, to support communication and interaction. Looking for a responsible, caring individual who... More

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$24–32/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 14 miles away

After school Pick up and Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

****Please read the description and note the location and times for this position before applying. We are an easy-going family of three with a hypoallergenic dog. We are professionals and work not far from our home.

This position would require the applicant to pick up our son from school near... More

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$20–30/hr
Glendale, CA • 23 miles away

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

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm (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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$10–15/hr
Gardena, CA • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for a very happy and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of 4. Our youngest is 12 months - she’s a very happy baby. Our second is 9 years old and she lives part-time with us.

I’m looking for a sitter to help with my infant when I get home from work. I have a demanding job and often need to work a couple hours in the evening. So I’ll... More

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$25–29/hr
Gardena, CA • 4 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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$15–24/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 16 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 • 11 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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$33–40/hr
Redondo Beach, CA • 1 mile 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 • 4 miles away

Occasional weekday nanny for our active 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

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$25/hr
Encino, CA • 24 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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$25–31/hr
Redondo Beach, CA • 2 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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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

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?

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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