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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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$20–30/hr
Portland, CT • 18 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Regular Date Nights

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

9 yr old son AJ and 11 yr old daughter Alanna. They are pretty easy going.
Babysit doing fun stuff… board games, video games, movies. Alanna loves to dance and listen to music. AJ enjoys playing games, and arts and craft.

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$19–23/hr
Glastonbury, CT • 25 miles away

Part time sitter 3 days a week for 1 toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 3:30pm

Hi! We are a family of 5 including Mom, dad, and 3 kids. We have 2 daughters and a son. We are looking for care for our 3 year old son. He will be 4 in January.
We are looking for someone to watch our 3 year old 3 days a week when he gets out of preschool.
We are looking for Mondays, Tuesday and... More

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$19–23/hr
Groton, CT • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for a energetic little...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a military family moving into base housing. We have 2 dogs and loving family that loves to laugh and play
We want someone that is interactive, and good with dogs. We also want someone that builds a good relationship with him so it could be more recuring
Looking to maybe a few hours for us to... More

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$25–30/hr
East Haven, CT • 24 miles away

As needed babysitter for a few days in...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello,

I am looking for a babysitter for a few days in December for my daughter Luna who is 11 months old.
December 12-13
She is happy, loves to read books and play.

Start at 9am and finish at 4pm. Play, read books, prepare her snacks and heat up lunch. If the weather is nice a walk... More

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$30–40/hr
Cutchogue, NY • 24 miles away

One-time sitter needed to help...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/30

11:00am - 7:00pm

I’m organizing a kid-free event with my cousins. Between 3 of us, we have 4 kids ages 2-7. Grandparents will be around who can entertain the kids but won’t be able to handle the abundance of energy alone.

Responsibilities include: Provide Lunch and Dinner, help clean up toys as they’re used, change... More

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$25–30/hr
Cutchogue, NY • 24 miles away

Experienced and Caring Sitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

We are a friendly and welcoming family with a 3.5-year-old daughter who is curious, energetic, and loves learning through play and outdoor activities. We’re looking for a caring and responsible sitter to support her routine and engage her in fun, educational activities.

Our regular schedule is:
-... More

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$14–19/hr
Glastonbury, CT • 25 miles away

Looking for weekly help taking care of our...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We are a very friendly and relaxed family located in Glastonbury and we are mainly looking for someone friendly with experience who can help spend time with our child and teach him for most of the morning

Our little one just turned one and is a very happy child who loves to interact with others. We... More

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$20–25/hr
Berlin, CT • 25 miles away

Occasional help for 2 self sufficient...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hey there! I am a single mom with 2 amazing kiddos aged 9 and 12, Devin (girl) and Tristan (boy). The kids are very self sufficient, Tristan even loves to cook for us! We also have 3 fur babies, one dog and two cats.
We don’t need regular help- just help when needed! Ideally would like someone who... More

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$19–23/hr
Groton, CT • 19 miles away

Sitter for two on two school schedules!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of four looking to find someone for sporadic and chaotic changes in school schedules.
We need a sitter to be available (with advance notice of course) for half days of school and days off that don't align with our work schedules.

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$20–22/hr
Mystic, CT • 22 miles away

Daycare drop off for chill 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hello! We are a family of 3 with a 5 month old starting daycare. We are looking for help getting him ready for and off to daycare in the morning.
Job requirements include: get child dressed for daycare, pack diapers/wipes/changes of clothes for day, pack bottles for the day, and drive child to... More

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$20–26/hr
Middletown, CT • 18 miles away

4 hours per week variable schedule

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

I have twin 7 month olds and trying to do about 4 hours of remote work from home and would love some help. Days are variable, time can be flexible. Could also include some nights or weekends as backup care, if interested.

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$10–15/hr
Meriden, CT • 24 miles away

Part time for happy baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm

We live in a studio till next week. Just my daughter and my boyfriend and I.
I need care for the baby also need light house keeping and tidy up a bit around.

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$20–24/hr
Rocky Hill, CT • 24 miles away

Join our family and turn after school...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of four! 9,7,5 and 3. Our 5 year old is our only girl. We are looking for someone to come and assist Grama in the afternoons with end of day responsibilities. It you are fun, responsible, and passionate about working with children, we’d love to hear from you!

Seeking Energetic... More

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$18–20/hr
Marlborough, CT • 19 miles away

Looking for sitter for 2 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm

I work from home and I am looking for a sitter to watch my active 2 year old.

Responsibilities would include feeding him (meals will be prepared and set aside ahead of time by me), cleaning up after meals, diaper changes, and engaging him in learning activities.

Ideal candidate has experience... More

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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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