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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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$13–14/hr
New London, CT • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our toddler, starting on December 31, 2024, with a flexible start date. The caregiver manages daily activities, prepares meals and snacks, and attends to sick care when needed. The candidate must have their own car for transportation and be experienced with... More

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$13–24/hr
Newington, CT • 24 miles away

My daughter Melody is at pre K 4

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My daughter will turn 5 in January she is lovely and friendly and loves interaction with new friends

1-2 hours daily We need her help 1-2 hours most of days

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$20–25/hr
Newington, CT • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed for preschool child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm

We need a babysitter to care for our preschool child starting on December 30, 2024. The schedule is daily from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, including weekends. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, and ensuring the child’s safety. The sitter must engage the child in age-appropriate... More

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$10–19/hr
Taftville, CT • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Children with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00pm - 3:00am

We need a reliable babysitter to care for our two children on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 8:00 PM to 3:00 AM, starting January 3, 2025. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs and can manage bedtime routines effectively. You must have your own car for transportation.... More

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$18–20/hr
Rocky Hill, CT • 21 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler with Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our toddler starting on March 20, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with shifts from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You will care for one child, ensuring a safe and fun environment. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, engaging in playtime, and... More

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$21–25/hr
Wallingford, CT • 19 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler: Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter starting December 20, 2024, for our toddler. The caregiver safely transports our child using their own car. They provide meals and snacks, assist with toilet training, and ensure a calm bedtime routine. The sitter plays with and engages our child in age-appropriate... More

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$10–20/hr
Middletown, CT • 14 miles away

Part Time Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! My husband and I both work hybrid schedules. There are times where he might be out of the state and I need help throughout an entire week. For now I’m seeking help with 1 kid for 4 hours, my daughter is in school all day but I’ve included her for the chance she is sick, vacations and most of all... More

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$19–20/hr
Hamden, CT • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm

Looking for a babysitter in the Spring Glen area of Hamden on Monday and Friday mornings for the spring semester. You will be watching our happy and outgoing 2yo, but there may also be a bit of time where you help watch our 5yo before she goes to school at 8:30 or rarely watching both if her school... More

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$19–23/hr
Groton, CT • 22 miles away

One/ two weekends a month as needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! I am looking for an occasional sitter for my 2 sons. I work weekends and it wouldn’t be every weekend looking for 1 or 2 a month.
Light housekeeping, child care and prepping meals and snack. Sometimes in charge of bed time !

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$20–25/hr
Hamden, CT • 25 miles away

Part-time caregiver for two amazing boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of 4 with two boys, one currently in kindergarten and the other in 5th grade. The boys are great and pretty self-sufficient. Both boys love to play soccer, and the youngest loves being hands-on, building, painting things, and playing outside. Care will likely consist of school... More

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$22–25/hr
East Haven, CT • 22 miles away

PT Sitter/Nanny Needed for energetic 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! My name is Antoinette, I am a single mom to a very cute energetic 2 year old daughter.
Days/Times & tasks needed will Vary so having someone who is flexible is extremely appreciated. It would essentially be something similar to helping take my daughter to her swimming lessons in the am then to... More

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$21–25/hr
Old Lyme, CT • 10 miles away

Part time work for one newborn as parents...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four that recently moved to CT. we just welcomed our newborn baby to the family in October. Looking for support to care for baby and well kept home.
Looking for support to care for baby and well kept home. As my husband and do plan to return back to work.

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