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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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$18–25/hr
Hawthorne, FL • 14 miles away

Care for Toddler Starting January 2025

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for a fun person to engage in child-led play with my toddler on occasion.

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$19–23/hr
Gainesville, FL • 5 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Cares for Preschooler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our preschool-aged child starting on February 3, 2025. The schedule is flexible, but the hours are from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, providing care when the child is sick, and engaging in... More

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$18–22/hr
Worthington Springs, FL • 19 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed to Care for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I am looking for a reliable babysitter to care for my elementary-aged child starting February 8, 2025. The babysitter will supervise daily activities, prepare meals and snacks, and ensure a safe and engaging environment. It is important that the babysitter has their own car for transportation. The... More

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$10–15/hr
Gainesville, FL • 6 miles away

Regular sitter for three terrific kids!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of five, and we love to make beautiful memories with each other. The kids love to be active in any activity they partake in and they love anyone that is around them with the entirety of their heart. For us you would not be just a sitter. You would become a part of our family.... More

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$18–22/hr
High Springs, FL • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant on Mondays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm

We are seeking a responsible babysitter for our infant starting on February 3, 2025. The work occurs every Monday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The sitter will care for one child, ensuring safety and comfort. Duties include feeding, changing diapers, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and... More

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$17–18/hr
Gainesville, FL • 6 miles away

Drive and Care for One high School Child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 11:30am

We need a reliable babysitter driver for one 16 yo child starting January 22, 2025. The job runs Monday to Friday from 8:45 AM to 11:00 AM. Responsibilities include driving the child to activities, helping with light laundry, and next day lunch or snack prep while waiting for child to go to school.... More

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$20/hr
Gainesville, FL • 3 miles away

After school babysitter near UF

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Professional parents looking for a sitter for a second grader Thursday afternoons after school, 215p-6p. School and home are located near campus, so ideal for a UF student.
Job includes driving to after school activities – reliable transportation is required.
Spanish language skills are... More

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$19–23/hr
High Springs, FL • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

Seeking a babysitter starting on March 5, 2025, for our two toddlers. The schedule will be Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate has reliable transportation, is comfortable around pets, respectful of different parenting styles, and has experience caring for multiple... More

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$10–12/hr
Gainesville, FL • 5 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant, Light...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter to care for our infant starting on February 15, 2025, with a flexible schedule. The babysitter ensures the child’s safety and well-being, provides age-appropriate activities, and offers companionship. This role includes light housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up... More

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$10–13/hr
Gainesville, FL • 6 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for One Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for our elementary-aged child, starting around January 17, 2025, with a flexible start date. The caregiver must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. It is essential to have experience working with special needs children and managing multiple kids. Responsibilities... More

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$20–24/hr
High Springs, FL • 20 miles away

As needed baby sitter needed for energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are from Louisiana. We relocated to Florida when my fiancé started work in O’Brien.

We need someone to looking after our 4 year old during the day while I run errands.

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$20–21/hr
Gainesville, FL • 6 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 6:00pm

We need a babysitter for one toddler starting March 15, 2025. The hours are from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. The caregiver must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime, and ensuring the child's... More

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$18–24/hr
Gainesville, FL • 5 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our infant starting on January 11, 2025. The sitter will care for our child, ensuring safety, comfort, and engagement with age-appropriate activities. Duties include feeding, diaper changing, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate is... More

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How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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