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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
Belvedere Tiburon, CA • 23 miles away

Reliable Nanny Needed for Preschool Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Re-posting: We are looking for a reliable nanny for our 4 yr old, with a flexible start date. Work hours are, Monday through Friday from 3:30pm initially and ideally pickup from Pre-school until end of May then in June full time. Initially 15-20 hours a week but can ramp up for summer! Your main... More

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$10–17/hr
Hayward, CA • 19 miles away

short week nights gig

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, I’m Danielle. My husband is a coach and I just need some help after picking up my son from daycare all til he sleeps. I just need help with feeding and some light clean up and assistance

- play with my son
- rinse dishes and put in dishwasher
-put away toys
- occasional bath time... More

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$28–32/hr
San Francisco, CA • 21 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Two Middle...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We need a babysitter for two middle school children, starting on March 24, 2025. The schedule is flexible but runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. AND Monday through Friday 3PM to 6 PM. About 5 hours most days. The babysitter must have a car and feel comfortable with pets.... More

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$30–32/hr
Oakland, CA • 11 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Preschool Child with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a responsible babysitter for our preschool-aged child, starting on March 28, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter drives their own car and arrives on time. They care for our child by engaging in play and ensures our child follows a bedtime routine. Comfort with pets is essential,... More

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$16–19/hr
San Francisco, CA • 23 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Preschooler: Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for our preschool child starting on March 17, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM every day of the week. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, ensuring our child is safe and engaged, and completing light housekeeping tasks. The ideal... More

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$20/hr
Antioch, CA • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for weekday mornings and...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 11:30am (flexible)

3 year old twins plus a soon to be 2 year old. One child has type 1 diabetes.

Will need morning help 3x/week- feeding breakfast and activities/play time till nap time. Would prefer experience with type 1 diabetes, or strong willingness to learn.

Would also love to hire this person to watch... More

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$10–30/hr
Walnut Creek, CA • 2 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Flexible Schedule...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our 7 month old starting on or after January 26, 2025. The sitter will care for one child, ensuring safety and comfort during playtime, feeding, and diaper changes. Depending on the timing, the sitter will put baby to bed, which includes bath time as part of the... More

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$26–32/hr
Dublin, CA • 15 miles away

A sitter to travel to a wedding with us

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/18

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

Hi! We’re a family of four (daughter 5 years old; son 7 months) who love to laugh, play around, and eat delicious food!

A sitter who will travel with us to a local (Hollister, CA) family wedding for 3 days. Being with the kids all day at the events, getting them ready and fed. Putting them to sleep... More

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$24–25/hr
Livermore, CA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Got a 2 year old daughter that’s growing like a flower. She’s into reading, coloring, music/ dancing and playing with all types of toys.

Wake her up at 8am. She’s got a good routine going of brushing teeth getting dressed and breakfast. Play time along with some learning activities. Snack and... More

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$25/hr
El Cerrito, CA • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic child’s...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I have multiple things to get done on a daily basis and need someone to care for my 3 kids when needed.

Take care of their needs, make meals, no tv or iPads for more than 1hr, and pickup from school sometimes etc…

My schedule varies, I am looking for someone who’s available whenever it’s time... More

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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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