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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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$17–25/hr
Grimes, IA • 16 miles away

Sitter for date nights and when we go on...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Rambunctious family we do alot of outdoor activities. Kids enjoy going to the park and going on walks.
We are looking for someone to care for our children while we are on vacation for 7 days. Total time will be 9-10 days
We live in grimes and kids all go to school and daycare.

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$17–21/hr
Des Moines, IA • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for a bright young boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

I'm a union worker that sometimes needs to be out of town for a while. Need someone that can be available on set days where I'll I'll leaving early or coming home late to allow a scooter transition from work to home and vice versa.
Will require some Saturdays and at most 1 to 2 weekdays. The... 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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$17–21/hr
Urbandale, IA • 17 miles away

Part time, weekly sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm

3 month old boy requiring childcare 1-2 days a week. We have a small, friendly dog and a cat.
We are in need of care during the day including diapering, feeding, etc for our 3 month old son.
Located in Urbandale. Schedule will vary week to week but will only be 1-2 days a week.

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$18–22/hr
Des Moines, IA • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for a toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of three and we have a dog. My husband works full-time and I work in the service industry.
We need someone to call whenever my husband gets home late from work on the nights I’m working.

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$16–20/hr
Cambridge, IA • 18 miles away

Part-time nanny for newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 4:30pm

Small new family in Cambridge, mom needs help with baby girl a couple days a week while Dad works.
Help mom with baby's needs, watch baby while mom naps, accompany mom and baby with errands, light housework ( wash pump parts and bottles, baby's laundry, heat up meals).
Schedule can be flexible but... More

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$17–20/hr
Ankeny, IA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter after school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for responsible sitter to pickup 2 from school, provide snacks, help with homework until parent home from work. Probably 3 hours daily. Must have car. Ages 9 and 11.

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$10–12/hr
Des Moines, IA • 10 miles away

Every other weekend sitter for three kids.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I am a single mother of three beautiful kids. They are funny and love to play and learn.

I am looking for a sitter who can cook, clean up, help my kids get dressed, cuing them with hygiene, and changing the youngest children’s diapers.

My home

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$10–25/hr
Des Moines, IA • 8 miles away

PT nanny for 3 funny and feisty girls

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

For the most part they're pretty good girls, very entertaining, comedic, and sassy at times. I'm home once a week, so you'll be notified ahead of time- usually a week in advance.
Looking for morning pick up and making sure the girls get dressed, fed, and to school on time. Elementary school is less... More

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

20 hrs/week engaging 5 & 7 year old in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We enjoy physical activity, music, coloring, cooking, and video games.
After school pick up, snacks, and engage in activities until mom finishes work. Drive to some after school activities and perhaps 4 or 5 hours twice on month on Saturdays so mom can run errands or have time for herself.

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$15–20/hr
Altoona, IA • Less than a mile

Part-time Sitter for a Crazy Lovable...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Brandan and I have two amazing daughters Artemis (2yo) and Aria (infant) and a very ancient furry freeloader named Lucifur (cat)
Looking for additional help Tuesday/Thursday Mornings. I work remote so I will still be around but need some time to fit in weekly meetings
Can be very flexible if needed!

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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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$10–15/hr
Ankeny, IA • 9 miles away

Sitter for 4 amazing boys.

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5, just me(mom) and my 4 boys. They're very independent and decent kids.
Just keep an eye on them while I'm at work, make sure they are safe and fed. I will leave everything set every day for the, so in your case is minimal what you might have to do.
I don't have the exact days... More

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$10–50/hr
Newton, IA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 independent loving...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Firefighter dad and SAHM. Almost 3 year old boy with high functioning Autism. 15 month old girl with a sassy attitude.
Babies are fairly independent, especially if Miss Rachel or Circle Time is on. Just make sure diapers are changed when needed and babies get put to bed if sitting at bedtime.

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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