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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
Dundee, IL • 4 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Infant Care...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a reliable babysitter to care for our infant starting February 17, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Responsibilities include driving the child, preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, and assisting with toilet training. The ideal candidate has... More

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$15–20/hr
Palatine, IL • 14 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool Child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for our preschool-aged child. This will just be as needed when parents have a commitment to attend. A caring and attentive approach is important. Previous experience with young children is preferred. Please contact us if you are interested.

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$10–24/hr
Hoffman Estates, IL • 13 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a caring babysitter for three children, including a toddler and a preschooler. The start date is flexible but should begin around March 3, 2025. The job includes supervising playtime, preparing meals and snacks, and managing bedtime routines. Experience with multiple young children is... More

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$10–25/hr
Des Plaines, IL • 23 miles away

Caregiver Needed for After-School Support...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm

I am looking for a babysitter for my elementary-aged child. The job begins on February 7, 2025, and runs from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The babysitter will supervise my child, assist with homework, and provide engaging activities. Responsibilities include preparing light snacks,... More

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$22–26/hr
Palatine, IL • 20 miles away

Nanny needed for toddler, Monday to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler from February 10, 2025, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The babysitter provides a safe and engaging environment, prepares meals, and oversees playtime and learning activities. The ideal candidate has their own car for transportation and... More

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$21–25/hr
Saint Charles, IL • 17 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We need a babysitter for two elementary-aged children starting on February 10, 2025. The schedule is flexible, but the hours are from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM AND 3:15 to 5:30 Monday through Friday. The babysitter drives the children to school and picks them ip and ensures their safety during... More

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$15–25/hr
Buffalo Grove, IL • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant starting in March. The start date and schedule is flexible, with hours from 9 AM to 2:00 PM 3 days per week (open to Mondays, Tuesdays, Wed). The sitter will engage in daily care, including feeding, changing, and playing with the child.... More

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$16–22/hr
Wheeling, IL • 20 miles away

Part-time for two kids a happy 6 month old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

I just started working and my husband works 6 days a week need a babysitter for weekends I have a baby boy very happy baby and a beautiful smart 7 year old daughter she is very independent the baby requires most of the work

They Basic care needs feed the kids meals will be prepared already just... More

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$22–26/hr
Schaumburg, IL • 15 miles away

Nurture and Care for Toddler with Special...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter starting February 1, 2025, for our toddler. The ideal candidate has their own car and experience with special needs. Responsibilities include toilet training, preparing meals and snacks, helping with homework, and providing sick care. The sitter drives our child to... More

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$17–30/hr
Huntley, IL • 6 miles away

Part Time Sitter for 2 beautiful girls.

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

As a single father of four, my life is full of love and activity, but I’m specifically looking for extra support for my two beautiful daughters, both under the age of six. I want to ensure they receive focused attention and care during our weekends together.

I’m looking for a compassionate 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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