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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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$20–30/hr
Elmhurst, IL • 11 miles away

Part-time childcare for two fun-loving boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We are seeking a part-time baby sitter for our two fun-loving boys, ages 10 and 7. The specific need is to pick them up from school at 3 p.m. and drive them to various after school activities. One of us will be done with work by 5p and can take over then.

We would be open to expanding hours to... More

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$16–20/hr
Chicago, IL • 11 miles away

Babysitter for a loving baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are the parents of our 11 month baby boy. The mom works afternoons till the end of the day, while the dad works from home usually 9 am to 6 pm.
We would love if the sitter could take care of the babies basic needs like meal/prepping/feeding , light house keeping, laundry,playtime, stroller walks... More

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$20–25/hr
Naperville, IL • 23 miles away

Part time after school sitter for happy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Hi! I’m Jenny and my husband is Ulrich. We have a five year old daughter, Viviana.
We need child care for Viviana on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 (school pickup) until 6:30. We have two dogs and a cat
Vivi’s school is four blocks from our house and we live very close to downtown Naperville.

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$19–24/hr
Glen Ellyn, IL • 15 miles away

Regular Nanny Needed for Our Amazing 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a family of 3 (+ our cats/dogs!) and are looking for a regular nanny to come hang out with our almost 2-year old. He is the sweetest, most social boy and enjoys being outside, dancing to music and playing with new friends!We would love for someone to keep him entertained but also help... More

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$17–23/hr
Chicago, IL • 9 miles away

Drop off and pick up for a lovely 5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Hello there I am looking for a babysitter to drop off and pick up my son from school. He is 5 years old in kindergarten. My son would need transportation to and from school. Preferably someone with a car but school is also walking distance. (10 minute walk)

Pick up at 7:30 from house and drop... More

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$15–20/hr
Warrenville, IL • 21 miles away

One day a week sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

My daughter Marleigh is 6 months old. She’s a good happy baby. We have a dog named shyah. We are looking for someone to watch Marleigh every Wednesday. I work remotely so I will be home some of the time. I may be in and out running errands. The second Wednesday of the month I go to the city for work... More

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$20–24/hr
Chicago, IL • 12 miles away

Regular afternoon sitter/nanny for sweet 3...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am looking for weekday (5 days) afternoon help to pick my kids up after school/daycare, get them home and settled, and play with them until dinnertime - possibly driving to 1 or 2 after school activities for the 6 year old (this is TBD). 3:00 - 6/6:30 pm M-F

Start date is ASAP, and I am looking... More

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$21–25/hr
Oak Park, IL • 12 miles away

Driver for 9 yr old hilarious and kind child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

We are a multicultural family of 5 (1 dog included). Kindness is very important to us
I’m looking for someone to pick my son up from school. The commute to home is approximately 1.5hr.
This is a M-F position but is not full time. I need someone M-F for afterschool and Wednesday morning to school.... More

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$15–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 18 miles away

One night sitter for 3 month old!

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/06 - 10/07

6:00pm - 12:00am

Hello! We are the O’Haras coming into town for a friends wedding. Our youngest, Louise (will be 3 months old), will be with us!
Give Louise bedtime bottle, get her swaddled and into her crib. Might need to be held to go to sleep!
We will be in the University Club hotel - reception is also in same... More

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$21–27/hr
Chicago, IL • 12 miles away

Morning helper

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

My 3 year old son and I are looking for a little help in the mornings! He’s very active and playful, and loves to build relationships!
You would come at 7:15am and help him finish getting ready for school, then bring him (you are able to walk, but I prefer you have a car for weather), and drop him... More

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$21–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 23 miles away

Nanny for 2 sweet preschoolers on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hello! My family is moving to Chicago (Hyde Park) and we are looking for a nanny to take care of our 3 and 5 year old starting in either August or September. They will be in school full time but the program ends around 2pm each day. My husband and I both work full time so this role is a very helpful... More

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$20–24/hr
Lake Zurich, IL • 13 miles away

Year-round, Part-time Nanny for 2 Amazing...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Our family is looking for a year-round part-time nanny to help with our two amazing daughters (in 7th grade & 5th grade). Our long-time nanny is looking to retire after a wonderful 5 years, so we are looking for the right caring individual to help our family part-time on a regular basis (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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