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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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$21–25/hr
West Des Moines, IA • 16 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 10:30pm

We seek a responsible and caring babysitter for our infant starting March 27, 2025. The position requires availability on Mondays and Sundays, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, establishing a bedtime routine, and providing care when the child is sick. The... More

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$15–20/hr
Urbandale, IA • 14 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for 3 Children...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for three children, ages toddler to elementary. The start date is flexible, beginning January 1, 2025. The ideal candidate has their own car, is comfortable with pets, and can help with homework. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing... More

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$25–35/hr
West Des Moines, IA • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for our kiddos!

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 5 wonderful children ages 2-9. They are a blast to hang out with!

Play with our kids while we are gone. Help with naps and maybe some basic snacks.

Open for now. Location would be our home in WDM.

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$20–24/hr
Des Moines, IA • 9 miles away

Sitter for date nights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I'mScottand my wife's name is Rebecca we have a 3 year old named Corbin.
Watch our son for 3 to 5 hours at night so we can have sometime to our selves. Most of the time we will get him to bed first so he will be sleeping to make it easier

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$18–22/hr
Granger, IA • 18 miles away

Occasional possibly part-time sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re a family of 4 (mommy, daddy, Tucker, and Cooper-dog). Both parents work and are looking for help with child care on the weekends and occasional week night.
Need someone that loves children to provide care for our 1 year old. Also, if schedules allow, looking for a nanny to accompany child on... More

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$10–20/hr
Johnston, IA • 13 miles away

Part time after school sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Welcome to the Jackson clan! We are a family of 4 and a dog. Kiddos are 6 and 9, very independent butalso love to talk.
We will need someone to drive them from school to home (less than 1 mile drive) and we will need you to heat up dinner. Either warm up a pre made meal or cook a simple dinner.... More

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$15–20/hr
Des Moines, IA • 10 miles away

Date night sitter for a delightful little...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My wife and I live on the South Side of Des Moines with our daughter and our dog.
We would need you to hang out with our daughter so my wife and I can have the occasional date night out. You will likely only need to assist her with bedtime. Dinner if it’s early enough.

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$17–21/hr
Norwalk, IA • 17 miles away

Full time sitter for 3 kiddos!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Family with 3 kiddos and 3 dogs! Kids range in ages from 6 months, 2 and 3 year old. Our oldest was born with low tone and has always been slightly behind in hitting milestones, but she is thriving and we are working hard on speech therapy.
Assistance with all things that come with watching 3 kids... More

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$17–20/hr
Cambridge, IA • 18 miles away

Part-time for newborn baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a new family in Cambridge that needs help a couple days a week with baby girl.
Mom needs help with infant two days a week. Duties would include: watching baby while mom naps, helping with baby's needs, running errands with mom and baby girl, warming up meals (no cooking), laundry and light... More

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$15–20/hr
Des Moines, IA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for three wonderful kids:...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have a 5 year old son, a 3 year old son, and an 11 month old daughter. The three kids are very sweet and once they know someone, should be good hosts while mom and dad are away. The boys are very energetic and benefit from imaginative play and lots of silliness. Baby sister is in the “getting... More

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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

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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