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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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$10–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 23 miles away

Seeking Babysitter to Care for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am

We need a reliable babysitter for our preschool-age child. The job starts on February 24, 2025, and runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. You will care for our child during this time, ensuring they are safe, fed, and engaged in activities. You must have your own car to drive our child... More

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$13–15/hr
Frankfort, IL • 12 miles away

Friday morning sitter needed for 2 young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are located in Frankfort, family with two little girls (5&7) and two dogs

Looking for someone to come to our home on Fridays at 7:30and get our two girls ready for school. 7 yr old needs to be put on bus around 8:30 and taken off at 3:45. Our 3 yr old will need to be driven to pre k at 9:15... More

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$12–13/hr
Orland Park, IL • 15 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler and Preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter starting on February 8, 2025, for two children in the toddler and preschool age group. The job includes caring for both children in a nanny share setting. Responsibilities involve providing educational support through tutoring, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring a safe and... More

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$20–25/hr
La Grange, IL • 24 miles away

Sitter for 4 fun children

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 4 wonderful children and a few cats. Looking for an occasional sitter so Mom and Dad can have a date night every once in a while.

Care for children, prepare snacks, and possibly bed time routine.

Our oldest child has Type 1 diabetes. He is good a managing it with adult supervision (e.g.... More

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$10–16/hr
Bedford Park, IL • 21 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant on Tuesdays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

We need a babysitter for our infant child on Tuesdays from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, starting on February 11, 2025. The babysitter will provide attentive care, ensuring safety and comfort, feeding and diapering, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. The candidate must have their own car for any... More

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$10–27/hr
Berwyn, IL • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/26 - 04/27

12:00pm - 11:00am

We need a babysitter for our infant starting on April 26, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The babysitter takes care of one child, ensuring their safety and comfort. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, and helping with bedtime routines. The ideal candidate has their own car for... More

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$15–20/hr
Chicago, IL • 17 miles away

Saturday Sitter 8am - 2pm • to apply

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Family of 2
Fun loving adventurous 6 year old
No pets in home

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND AND DRUG TEST
Needs sitter 3 Saturdays out of the month.

Submit a weekly detailed activity plan including but not limited to :
DIY/ Arts and crafts
Storytime
Music
Science
Boardgames... More

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$15–20/hr
Chicago, IL • 17 miles away

Saturday Sitter 8am - 2pm• to apply

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Family of 2
Fun loving adventurous 6 year old
No pets in home
Contact to apply
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING

Needs sitter 3 Saturdays out of the month.

Submit a weekly detailed activity plan including but not limited to :
DIY/ Arts and crafts
Storytime... More

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$22–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 17 miles away

Caring babysitter Needed for toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant starting January 22, 2025, on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. To be picked up from daycare. The babysitter will care for one child, ensuring safety and comfort. Duties include preparing meals, changing diapers, Bedtime and engaging in... More

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$15–25/hr
Hobart, IN • 18 miles away

Part-time Sitter for two children Pick-up/...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are a family of four with two children —one school age girl (6yrs) and one toddler boy (18mo)— in a two working parent household. We’re looking for a reliable, relatable, cpr certified sitter who has a clean driving record, who can provide transportation for our children to and from school/... More

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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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