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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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$23–25/hr
Wilton, CT • 5 miles away

Part Time sitter for Mellow School Age Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of four - two boys, 5 and 9. Both boys are artsy - into music, drawing, board games, and nature. My oldest likes baseball and soccer and the little one is still figuring out what he likes- currently it is building, forts and playing Uno.
Looking for a mature, reliable, regular... More

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$20–28/hr
Goldens Bridge, NY • 13 miles away

Caregiver needed for toddler, light chores...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for our toddler starting February 3, 2025, with flexible scheduling. Expected hours are 2-3 times per week, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday (negotiable). Duties include childcare, playing, ensuring safety, preparing meals/snacks, light housekeeping, and child-related... More

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$25–28/hr
N White Plains, NY • 16 miles away

Kind, upbeat, reliable sitter needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

We are an expanding family looking for some help with our sweet 4 y/o little girl.

In need of someone who can pick her up from school and either bring her home or accompany her to play dates and/or after-school activities. Morning hours (before school) are available but not required! ... More

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$22–26/hr
Huntington Station, NY • 24 miles away

Mothers helper/babysitter wanted now....

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

2 working parents at high demand jobs. Looking for additional help watching toddler when he gets out of school while mom works from home. Expecting baby in spring 2025 and will need more help over summer and next school year. Would also love a babysitting for the occasional date night!

Mothers... More

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$20–25/hr
Yonkers, NY • 25 miles away

Pickup/dropoff for 6 year old girl Yonkers...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

I am a nurse and I have a 6 year old girl. She has some after school activities
The sitter needs to pick up my child and drop her off in school, and then pick her up and take her either home or to her after-school activity and then home. My daughter would need to be picked up at home and dropped... More

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$20–27/hr
Woodbury, NY • 23 miles away

Part-time after school help

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are a busy family - working professionals who need someone who can help make things a little easier to manage.
We are primarily looking for after school care 2-6/7pm. Also someone who can help when kids are off from school (holidays/sick). However, if more hours are desired we can use help with... More

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$19–23/hr
Kings Park, NY • 23 miles away

Caring, Experienced Babysitter Needed...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking a responsible, experienced babysitter for our
2 1/2 year old girl. Must be able to change diapers (and potentially help with potty training), and be comfortable feeding child and putting child to sleep. Child is energetic and expressive. Sitter is needed weekly on Friday or Saturday... More

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$23–27/hr
Peekskill, NY • 24 miles away

After School Sitter for Amazing 12 Year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

My amazing 12 year old daughter Ella is entering middle school and needs an after school sitter/chauffeur to pick her up from school.
Ella is a smart, energetic girl with a sense of humor. She is just an all around interesting person.
The sitter/chauffeur will need to pick up Ella after school and... More

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$25/hr
Bronxville, NY • 22 miles away

Driver needed for school drop off and pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am

Hello our family is in need of a daily driver to help with school pick up and drop off - morning drop off is at 8:15am and the afternoon pickup is either 2:50 /or 4pm. We have 6 year old and her school is less than a five minute drive from our home. Will also have ocasional babysitting needs on... More

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$25–30/hr
Larchmont, NY • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter with light housekeeping...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hi applicants!
Our family is looking for an afternoon "house manager” for our teenage boys and dog. Part-time position with flexible hours listed.

We are looking for a reliable, punctual sitter for 2 active, independent, teenage boys (ages 12, 15). Transportation home from school and to after... More

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$20–25/hr
Larchmont, NY • 20 miles away

Nanny for an energetic boy with autism

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My wife and I (of South Asian origin) have a 9yo boy with autism. We moved to Larchmont a few months ago

We need the person to support our son with after school routine, help with homework / academics, drive him to activities, etc

We are close to the Larchmont train station. Parking available... 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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