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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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$20–40/hr
West Hartford, CT • 20 miles away

4 Dec 10am-6pm / One-time / Background...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/04

10:00am - 6:00pm

Loving family with an outgoing 4yr old daughter. She’s sweet as pie but can be a handful at times. We’re looking for an experienced nanny, with current background check, to watch my daughter for one day (8hrs) while her mother takes a very important exam. This will includes making meals or taking to... More

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$17–24/hr
West Hartford, CT • 19 miles away

Traveling Parents - help in the evenings

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Both my husband and I travel for work. On the days where one of us are traveling, we are looking for support picking up the kids at the local day cares, driving them home, and then completing the night time routine. The 4 year old is in pre-K, the 2 year old and the 6 month old are in a day care 20... More

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$22–26/hr
Oxford, CT • 16 miles away

Ad Hoc babysitter needed for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, I am looking for a babysitter to care for my 6mo child as needed for special events, weekend hours, and potentially some Friday afternoons.

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$10–15/hr
Meriden, CT • 17 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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$15–20/hr
Newington, CT • 19 miles away

Occasional Sitter needed for evening and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I have a 4 year old non verbal autistic child... I occasional need care for evening and nights out.

Watch him, prepare him for bed, light snack---just mainly watching him. He's very independent!

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$20–40/hr
Farmington, CT • 14 miles away

Part time for three kids. They’re cool.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Oliver is 11, aurora is 10 and Eloise is 8. They’re very energetic and friendly.

Just need a sitter for the occasional date night. Never too late at night.

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$20–24/hr
Rocky Hill, CT • 22 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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$20–24/hr
Waterbury, CT • 6 miles away

Part time sitter for one precious toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re full time parents that occasionally need a day off. We don’t have pets and we don’t smoke.
Bedtime duties and overall care. Food will always be provided and all things for our child.
Weekends and some afternoon/evenings.

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$19–23/hr
West Hartford, CT • 20 miles away

Part time weekend sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a busy family with two working parents and two young, active children. With our busy work schedules at timesone of us will be occupied for some of the weekend.
Play with children inside or outside, reading books, toy playing, help with breakfast
Likely will need part time coverage for two... More

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$20–24/hr
Prospect, CT • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for 6 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Family of 4 - Charlie, Jesse, Joey and dog Remy. Looking for one day a week so that I can go to work
Babysit 6 month old - entertain and put downfor naps. Feed baby, put to sleep, entertain

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$21–25/hr
New Haven, CT • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we’re the Cohen’s! We’re a family of 3 in Hamden plus our furry friend, Linus. We’re looking for a part time baby sitter for our daughter, Lillian, who is almost 2.
We’re looking for occasional care for either covering daycare closures, sick days, or just help for mom and dad to get... More

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$20–24/hr
Wethersfield, CT • 23 miles away

Just a boy and his 4 legged brother...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Ellis is 3 years old with a 4 legged big brother and 2 hard working parents.

On Friday afternoons we have a gap in childcare where Ellis’s dad leaves for work and his mom isn’t home yet. Ellis needs someone to play with, make some supper, possibly do the bath/bed routine, and keep him safe... More

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$20–25/hr
West Hartford, CT • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic girl....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Easy going family of 4. Two hard working parents looking for weekday and weekend sitter.

Some driving for after school activities. Overnight sitter will be needed too since we travel a lot for work.

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