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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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$11–12/hr
East Haven, CT • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on April 21, 2025. The position runs from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. The babysitter provides attentive care, engages in age-appropriate activities, and ensures safety and comfort. Experience with infants is essential, as is... More

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$30–40/hr
Greenport, NY • 18 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for infant from...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/31 - 06/01

5:00pm - 1:00am

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant starting May 31, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM. The sitter cares for one child, ensuring their safety and comfort. Duties include feeding, changing diapers, playing gently, and soothing the infant as needed. The sitter keeps the baby’s area clean and... More

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$20–30/hr
Madison, CT • 11 miles away

ISO occasional babysitter for two sweet kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We're looking for occasional help with our toddler and baby when there are gaps in school/daycare and some date nights. We have a poodle so must love dogs! Responsibilities include preparing their bottles/meals, cleaning up after the kids and doing their laundry. The ideal candidate is... More

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$20–30/hr
Berlin, CT • 25 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 2 Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

We need a reliable babysitter for two elementary-aged children, starting on April 21, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The babysitter drives the children to activities and helps with homework. Preparing meals and snacks is required. It is important to be... More

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

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter for three children, ages toddler to elementary school. The start date is flexible, beginning around April 21, 2025. The sitter watches the children, engages them in activities, and helps with homework. You will also manage bedtime routines and ensure a safe... More

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$20–24/hr
Preston, CT • 24 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Four...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter to care for four children, ages preschool and elementary, starting around April 26, 2025. The schedule is flexible. The ideal candidate has their own car, is comfortable with pets, and has experience caring for multiple kids. You will prepare meals and snacks, manage bedtime... More

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$20–24/hr
Middletown, CT • 18 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for our toddler, starting April 6, 2025. The job runs from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. You will supervise playtime, assist with toilet training, prepare meals and snacks, and ensure a safe environment. Comfort with pets is... More

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$24–25/hr
Middletown, CT • 18 miles away

Morning sitter needed for two adorable...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

I am the families current nanny and my schedule has changed so I am helping this amazing family find someone who can fill in for the hours I no longer can! The family is two adorable boys, 3 and 7. Both are nonverbal and on the autism spectrum. And then there’s mom and grandma!

They are looking... More

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$20–25/hr
Cromwell, CT • 21 miles away

Looking for energetic creative and caring...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

YEAR ROUND, NOT SUMMER ONLY: 18mo girl awake each morning naps all afternoon. 3.5yo boy also home Thurs morn and each afternoon, school Wed/Fri morn. 5.5 yo boy in Kindergarten, only occasional care—monthly half-day Wednesday pm, some summer/school break days around camps. Usually only caring for 1... More

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$14–18/hr
Greenport, NY • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/29

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our preschool-age child. The job starts on April 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexible start times. The babysitter will engage the child in play, supervise activities, and support learning through age-appropriate games and crafts. They will provide... More

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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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