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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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$10–20/hr
Mooseheart, IL • 20 miles away

Full time sitter for one newborn boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My fiancé and I are welcoming our first son into the world. I’m a first time mom andI just want to find someone reliable and trustworthy for my son.
Regular infant care during the day such as diaper changing, feeding, and play time.
I work as a nurse from 7-3:30 and I’m usually home by 4:30

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$12–15/hr
Sugar Grove, IL • 16 miles away

Occasional babysitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/30

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

My wife and I have a 14 month old daughter and we are looking for an occasional babysitter.

Change diapers heat up dinner/lunch that is already prepared. Put her down for a nap based on a schedule provided.

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$15–20/hr
Mooseheart, IL • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for 6, 3, and 1 year old

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

6 year old in 1st grade. 3 year old in half-day preschool. 1 year old. 2-3 days needed per week.
Making sure 6 year old gets on bus at the end of the driveway. Watching 3 year old before/after school and 1 year old all day.
Usually need would be monday and tuesdays. every other friday. Starts around... More

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$10–15/hr
South Elgin, IL • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for 6 month old - easy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm

Looking for a sitter for Tuesday, Thursdays, and some Fridays. 10am - 2pm. Must have baby experience. CPR certified plus. My baby girl is 6 months old. She's very easy going. Must be comfortable with dogs, as we have a large dog, who's a sweetheart also :)

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$15–16/hr
Elgin, IL • 21 miles away

Overnight baby sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30pm - 12:30am (flexible)

Looking for an overnight sitter for a couple of hours. Our son will be sleep by the time you come that need someone to sit and be with him.

Just make sure he stays in bed and stays asleep. He’s usually a deep sleeper

Monday-Friday overnights

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$25–30/hr
Elgin, IL • 21 miles away

part time sitter for 2 toddlers and a baby

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

We have an almost 4yr old son, a 2.5yr old daughter, and our baby will be about 5 months old when this job starts. My husband is a high school science teacher and I am a part time night shift nurse. We are looking for someone to care for our children on the mornings after my overnight shifts

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$17–25/hr
Elgin, IL • 23 miles away

Part-time babysitter needed for growing...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

First time mom, looking for help 1-2 days a week with my 14 month old and new baby after June 2025. Smoke free home, one older dog who loves his baby. Looking for childcare including reading books, playtime, walks in the stroller & preparing meals & snacks. Light cleaning of baby surfaces, no... More

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$10–20/hr
Mooseheart, IL • 20 miles away

Sitter for one very energetic almost toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

I currently work Tues, Wed, Thurs in the office and Mondays and Fridays at home. I am looking for a sitter for my almost 1 year old little girl at home as she has all her necessary toys around. My husband also works in the office 5 days per week.

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$20–21/hr
South Elgin, IL • 21 miles away

PT Before/After school sitter needed-2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! I am a single mom working full-time with two beautiful kids. One boy who is 10 years old and a girl who is seven years old. They are healthy and active and pretty self-sufficient.
What I am looking for is Before and afterschool help. I would need the sitter to come over on Mondays, Tuesdays,... More

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$17–22/hr
Wasco, IL • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter on Mondays for 3 yr old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Hi everyone! We just moved to St. Charles a few weeks ago and are loving it so far! We have 3 small kids (4, 3, and almost 4 months). I am going back to work in a few weeks and we are looking for a babysitter to come to our home on Mondays from 7:30-2ish for the 3 year old and 4 month old. Time will... More

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$13–18/hr
Dundee, IL • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 2 beautiful children. Logan Is 5. Felicity is 2. We also have 3 dogs and 1 cat.
Arrive at 6am. Logan wakes up at 610 for school. Prepare breakfast for Logan before school. Dress logan. Help him brush his teeth. Comb his hair. Prepare his bookbag.
Felicity wakes up at 7 8am. Make breakfast... More

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$10–20/hr
Burlington, IL • 13 miles away

Date night sitter for 10 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

3 people in our household and 1 dog,
Mom, son 19 and daughter 10 son works full time and I need a sitter from time to time
Occasionally watch 10yr old while mom is out at events or date nights.
Mainly weekends Friday or Saturdays
Can be anywhere from 4 to 8 hours.

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$13–15/hr
Elgin, IL • 21 miles away

Part time nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a small family I work from home and the baby is 4 months old and needs a extra hand in taking care of baby
Take care of baby like feed her play with her and put her to sleep mostly she would be starting solids soon

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$16–22/hr
Rochelle, IL • 19 miles away

Part-time Sitter to help mom with Toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for a sitter for part time help with our 1.5 year old toddler. We just welcomed our newborn and are looking for part time intermittent help 1-2x a week for 5-6 hours. This position would more so be assisting a stay at home Mom with our newborn and 1.5 year old

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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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