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

Caring Babysitter Needed for 2 boys (6 &...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We seek a responsible and caring babysitter for our elementary and middle school-aged children at times. The position starts as soon as possible on an as needed basis but starting March work hours would be more consistent from 1-3:00 PM to 11:30 PM Monday and Wednesday and as needed other days of... More

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$15–25/hr
Newington, CT • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for our baby girl (Born...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

New Parents. Our baby girl was born in September, 2024.

Dad works full time hybrid, mom works part time with an unpredictable schedule.

Occasional baby sitting during the day when mom and dad are working or busy.

Occasional overnight stay depending on Moms work schedule.

Single... More

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$22–26/hr
Old Lyme, CT • 17 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter starting January 12, 2025, for two children in elementary and middle school. The sitter keeps a safe environment and actively engages the kids in fun activities. They prepare meals and snacks and assist with bedtime routines. The ideal candidate is comfortable with... More

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$18–20/hr
Columbia, CT • 22 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Children, Meal...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a responsible babysitter starting on or after January 9, 2025, for our two children, ages preschool and elementary. The role includes preparing meals and snacks, helping with homework, and managing bedtime routines. The babysitter will also perform light housekeeping tasks and handle light... More

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$10–15/hr
New Haven, CT • 18 miles away

Drive and Care for One Preschool Child on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

We need a reliable babysitter for one preschool-aged child. The job starts on March 3, 2025, and occurs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. The babysitter will provide a safe and engaging environment, she will drop off at school by 8:30 am and pick up from school at 3 pm and... More

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$21–25/hr
New Haven, CT • 21 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Three Young...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our three children, ages infant to preschool. The flexible start date is January 21, 2025, with shifts on Tuesdays from 4-10pm and Saturdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Duties include caring for the children, preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines,... More

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$11–20/hr
Middletown, CT • 7 miles away

Spanish-Speaking Nanny Needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring and reliable babysitter starting January 22, 2025, for two preschool children. The sitter will supervise just be at home while they sleep. A successful candidate will communicate well in Spanish and support a nanny share arrangement. The sitter must be patient, attentive, and able... More

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$21–22/hr
Hartford, CT • 20 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter for Preschooler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 12:00am

We seek a caring babysitter for one preschool-age child. The schedule runs from January 21, 2025, on Tuesdays to Saturdays, from 4 PM to midnight. Responsibilities include driving the child, preparing meals and snacks, providing sick care, and managing bedtime routines. The ideal candidate has their... More

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$21–25/hr
Middletown, CT • 7 miles away

Entertain The Kiddos While I Work From Home

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hi there!
I work from home and have had a change in childcare which means I need some help watching my two lovely little girls (toddler and preschool age) while I work. For now it will be Fridays from 10A until 4P, but a possibility to add Mondays (same time) in the future.
I have three hour-long... More

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$20–24/hr
Waterbury, CT • 24 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Preschool Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We need a babysitter for two preschool-age children starting on January 13, 2025. The job runs Monday through Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The sitter drives the children home snd toilet training. The candidate must have their own car and be comfortable with pets in the home. Responsibilities... More

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$17–20/hr
Wethersfield, CT • 17 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter for our elementary-age child starting January 20, 2025, with flexible start dates. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The sitter prepares meals and snacks, helps with homework, provides care when the child is sick, and does light... More

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$13–18/hr
Bristol, CT • 24 miles away

Caregiver Needed for 2 Children with Pets,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello!
I am going to be starting a new job soon, I have a 3yo and an 8yo. I am looking for someone who is able to come to my home for about 2-3 days a week with a varying schedule.

The individual should be able to either pick up &/or drop off the oldest at school (which is within a three block... More

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

Part Time Nanny for Toddler in Newington

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are seeking a part time nanny for our one year old to start early January. The regular hours would be Tuesday and Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm, with the potential to add extra days/hours as needed and agreed upon!

We are looking for somebody to engage with age appropriate activities, including... More

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$20–24/hr
Rocky Hill, CT • 15 miles away

Join our family and turn after school...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (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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What are things child care providers do with kids?

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