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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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$22–26/hr
Woodbury, CT • 24 miles away

Caregiver Needed for 3 Children, Driving...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a reliable babysitter for three children aged toddler to elementary. The job starts on June 16, 2025, with flexible start dates. You will work Monday to Friday from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging the children in activities, preparing snacks, and... More

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$17–20/hr
Waterbury, CT • 18 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 4:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for two elementary-aged children on Mondays, Wednesdays and the second Thursday of the month beginning April 7, 2025. Hours for Wednesdays slightly vary based on school early dismissals for the children. Monday's hours are from 2:30pm - 4:30pm and the hours for... More

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

Babysitter Needed for Two Children on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 4:30pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for two children on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, starting April 2, 2025. The ideal candidate supervises, engages, and ensures the safety of elementary and middle school children. The sitter must have their own transportation to and from the house.... More

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$15–22/hr
Waterbury, CT • 18 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for one preschool-age child, starting on March 28, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, assisting with bedtime routines, and driving the child to... More

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

Experienced Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a dependable babysitter to care for our elementary-aged child starting March 29, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter drives to our home and has their own car. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, helping with homework, managing bedtime, and providing tutoring.... More

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$20–25/hr
Cromwell, CT • 16 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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$19–20/hr
Stratford, CT • 23 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives, Cares, Cooks,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

We need a caring babysitter for our preschool child, starting on April 7, 2025. You will work Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Your responsibilities include driving our child, preparing meals and snacks, providing care when the child is sick, and light housekeeping tasks. You must... More

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$17–20/hr
New Britain, CT • 19 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Infant Care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

We are looking for a caregiver to watch our infant from April 21, 2025, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Your responsibilities include providing a safe environment, feeding, changing diapers, and maintaining a sleep schedule. You will help with toilet training and assist with bedtime... More

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$22–26/hr
Woodbridge, CT • 12 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler, 3 Days a...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a babysitter for a toddler starting on April 15, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The role requires care on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The babysitter will drive the child, prepare meals and snacks, and ensure a safe and engaging environment. Candidates... More

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$21–40/hr
Cheshire, CT • 10 miles away

Seeking Experienced Babysitter to Care for...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am

We are seeking a responsible babysitter to care for four children, ages preschool to middle school, from April 14, 2025, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The babysitter will engage the children in activities, prepare simple meals, and ensure their safety. Experience with multiples is required, as is a valid... More

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$25–30/hr
Sandy Hook, CT • 24 miles away

Date night sitter for three sweet kids!

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of 5. We have three sweet energetic kids! A five year old and two year old twins.
No pets.

We are looking for an occasional sitter for date nights 1-2 times a month. We would need someone to give the kids dinner, help with pajamas and put them to bed.

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$10–20/hr
New Haven, CT • 9 miles away

Nanny needed for infant, weekdays in New...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

We need a nanny starting ASAP, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday. You will care for one infant. Your duties include feeding, changing diapers, playing, and ensuring a safe environment. You must have your own car for transportation and be comfortable with pets in the home. Reliability... 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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