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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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$18–22/hr
Newark, IL • 23 miles away

Sitter for 3 great kids, for occasional...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a fun and laid back family of 5, husband is a farmer and wife is a therapist. Our kids love to play together, are sweet kiddos (but I may be biased) We are looking to get out more for date nights and short windows of time as we are both self employed.
Have fun, play games, color, and engage... More

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$10–18/hr
Bourbonnais, IL • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 amazing little boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, I am a mom of 3 boys, I work 12 hour shifts in the ER. I am a newly single mom. I am trying to find sitters for just incase I don’t have a babysitter for the night. I have no family or friends in the area. We moved here a year ago from Indiana.

I just need a sitter to make their plates... More

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$19–50/hr
Plainfield, IL • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

My wife and I are looking for a responsible sitter for occasional babysitter work.

Main responsibility includes caring for 2 children with autism age 5 and 6.

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$20–24/hr
Romeoville, IL • 24 miles away

Look after a lovely little girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 2 adults and one child. We also have a 13yr old dog that will need to be let out into a fenced yard
Just take good care of our daughter. Be playful and interact with her

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$18–20/hr
Joliet, IL • 18 miles away

Occasional Nanny for two energetic boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Single mother with two boys 8yrs and 4yrs. Really good and independent boys. They are helpful and like to help out as well.
I occasionally travel for work and I need some assistance with them.

Assist with meal prep, direct them to clean after themselves and shower time.

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$18–22/hr
Manhattan, IL • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 and 9 yr old boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi. We have 2 kids. Ages 2 and 9. Both are boys. We also have one dog who is friendly.
We are looking for child care when my mother is unavailable to do so..

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$18–20/hr
Joliet, IL • 20 miles away

Sitter for 9 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Single mother to one active baby. I have a dog and a cat so must be comfortable with pets
You will be responsible for putting my daughter to bed then loading the dishes from the day into the dishwashers and picking up her toys. After that just listening for the monitor until I get home.
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$14–16/hr
Bradley, IL • 20 miles away

Part Time sitter for 2 year old girl in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm

Hi there! I have a 2-year-old that I am looking for childcare for. My husband and I both work from home and need someone to come spend time with our daughter for a few hours during the week.
Activities and play! We normally need the most help between 9a-12p. My work schedule varies every 2 weeks.... More

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$19–23/hr
Coal City, IL • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 energetic amazing boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Two sweet boys . My 8 year is nonverbal ASD. He communicates in many other ways. Y youngest is neurotypical and often quite helpful.

Easy meals, playing, possibly changing or getting ready for bed, encourage hygiene.

Schedule is open

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$10–24/hr
Romeoville, IL • 24 miles away

Un solo niño

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

6 meses

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$15–20/hr
Joliet, IL • 18 miles away

Dad needs someone to be with 2 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Single Dad needs help while at work to be able to meet bus for 2 kids and stay till Dad gets home

Just be there so they are not home alone and possible drive them to afternoon activities

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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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