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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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$10/hr
Washington, DC • 6 miles away

Childcare Needs

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

I need help with 4-6 children ages 1-3 years old. light housekeeping, preparing meals and snacks, changing diapers, assisting with potty training, sanitizing & disinfecting hard surfaces, ex. table, toilet seat, toys, etc. for 3 months.

Work Schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: 9am-5pm
Pay:... More

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$15–20/hr
Bethesda, MD • 8 miles away

The Easiest Sitter Job - Companion for a...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, I'm a single working Mom and need a responsible sitter to stay home with my son during after school hours before I get off work. The sitter would only need to have some conversations with my son and remind him to stay off the screen.
Location is conveniently located off 495 and River Road.

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$15–23/hr
Fairfax, VA • 19 miles away

Christmas Church Event Childcare Opportunity

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/15

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

This childcare opportunity is to allow our members and volunteers the time to enjoy and fellowship during our special Christmas Church Event on December 15th, near FairOaks Mall, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
We are still in the planning phase but we are expecting an estimate of 150 attendees. We may have... More

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$15–20/hr
Herndon, VA • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for two delightful children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 4 looking for an occasional sitter for 12months old daughter and 4 years old son
Look after children occasionally when needed. Assist with bedtime, feeding/preparing meals

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$18–25/hr
Lorton, VA • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter for three fun kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are initially looking for an occasional sitter to care for our three fun, energetic kids for date nights or when we are working late. For the right candidate, this position could turn into a part-time before or after school position. Ability to drive the kids is a plus, but not required. Must be... More

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$18–26/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 6 miles away

Date night sitter for two primary school...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a sitter for date nights (Friday or Saturday evenings). Only requirement is getting the kids to bed and staying late (12-2am). Dinner will usually be prepared for the kids, but they may want desert, snacks, frozen pizza, or mac and cheese. Kids bedtime is 9pm and they usually... More

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$18–20/hr
Arlington, VA • 6 miles away

Seeking sitter for smart, sweet, bilingual...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi there! Our two and a half-year-old started daycare earlier this year and we're looking for an occasional babysitter who can come during some evenings and weekends to speak Spanish with him and engage his very active mind with fun games and activities. The role would include supervising during... More

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$20–26/hr
Reston, VA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for our sweet and smiley...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My family and I recently moved to Reston from Chicago. Our 2 yr old daughter and terrier/poodle pup are excited to meet you!

Looking for someone who has availability to watch our daughter on sick days, date nights, and occasional weekends.

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$20–20/hr
Elkridge, MD • 25 miles away

Part time baby sitter with two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Parents with two kids. One infant (~3mo) and one preschool (3yrs old).

play, read with children during weekdays after school (2hrs each day) No screens. Cleanup toys and books etc.

Elkridge, near Rockburn elementary school

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$17–23/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 9 miles away

Mother's Helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a Mother's Helper who can assist with day to day errands and tasks and provide childcare for 3 year old toddler a few times per week and possible pick up from school for 8th grader.

Duties include:
Pick ups and drops offs
Light laundry and folding putting away children's... More

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$18–23/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 5 miles away

Need a driving sitter from silver spring...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 5 year old elementary aged child who goes to highland view in silver spring MD

We need a sitter on Fridays to pick our son up from silver spring elementary school and bring him to Woodbridge VA. We don’t mind if you have school aged children in the car as well while transporting

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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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