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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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$20–24/hr
Iowa City, IA • 2 miles away

After school sitter for our energetic 8...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We have an energetic 8year old daughter who loves gymnastics, tennnis and art. We have a dog, Missy as well.

We will need help with picking our daughter up after school for her gymnastic practice on Mondays and Wednesdays by 5.30pm. We will also need help with other sick care and no school days.... More

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$19–25/hr
North Liberty, IA • 7 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a fun, sports loving, animal loving, active family looking for some assistance with childcare during the day.

We would like the sitter to watch the kids, play inside, their playroom and outside in the yard. Keeping them active and entertained is key with minimal screen time (except Ms.... More

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$20–28/hr
Iowa City, IA • 1 mile away

Sitter for a few hours for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

My name is Britney my husband is Tomás we have 2 kids one is about to be 3 and her brother is almost 5

I have a cleaning business and I would need someone to watch my kids until the cleaning job is done also we have not had a date night since they were born so I could use a sitter for that as well

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$20–21/hr
Coralville, IA • 3 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant, Russian...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter for our infant starting on July 3, 2025. The schedule is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The sitter must be comfortable with pets and assist with a learning pod. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, supporting toilet training, doing... More

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$20–21/hr
Coralville, IA • 3 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant: Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

We seek a babysitter for our infant, starting on July 30, 2025. The schedule is Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 to 17:00. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, managing light housekeeping tasks, and doing light laundry. The sitter will also support a... More

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$10–20/hr
Coralville, IA • 3 miles away

Babysitter-Housekeeper Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a reliable babysitter for three elementary-aged children. The job starts on February 17, 2025, with flexible start dates. The hours are 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include picking up the children, preparing meals and snacks, housekeeping and laundry, help... More

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$19–23/hr
Iowa City, IA • Less than a mile

Caring Babysitter Needed to Drive, Prepare...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting in August 2025. He will be 8 months old at this time. The schedule includes Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Responsibilities include driving the child to outings, preparing meals and snacks, and performing light... More

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$19–23/hr
Coralville, IA • 3 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Three Preschool...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

We seek a responsible babysitter to care for three preschool-aged children every Monday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting on February 10, 2025. The babysitter will engage the children in fun and educational activities, prepare simple meals, assist with bathroom needs, and ensure their safety at all... More

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$10–16/hr
Kalona, IA • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter for our infant starting on February 10, 2025. The job runs from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include caring for our child, preparing meals and snacks, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. The candidate must have their own car and... 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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