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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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$19–23/hr
Saint Charles, MO • 23 miles away

Babysitting Needed

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/14

5:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Hello, we are a family of three. We also have three fur babies. We love spending time together as a family.

We will need the sitter to prepare/feed our child dinner. After dinner, our son will play for 45 mins and then start his bedtime routine about 7:30pm, which includes his clubfoot boots and... More

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$20–24/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

We are two working parents who just got a change in our daily routine.Our children have never been in daycare or had sitter services. Mom works from home most days but can’t tend to the children much during work hours. Cydney(boy) is three and Gavin(girl) is four. Gavin is showing signs of... More

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$15–25/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 24 miles away

In search of Occasional/As needed Nanny...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Single mom of 1 looking for occasional sitter/nanny who is patient and flexible.

Ideal sitter:
• Understands children and their unique needs
• Patient
• Educated in the field
• Open communication and open to direction
• Interactive with my child
• Interactive, creative planning with mom
•... More

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$16–18/hr
Earth City, MO • 23 miles away

Bridgeton, MO Church Needs Help with...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/06

12:00am - 5:00am

Bridgeton, MO Church Needs Help with Childcare during Event!
Friday, Dec. 6th: 4:30-9:00pm
Paying $17/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://SitterTree.com

SitterTree is a child care app that connects sitters with child care jobs with families and churches paying $17-$25+/hr, plus... More

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$15–24/hr
Bunker Hill, IL • 14 miles away

1-2 days a week caring for infant twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We have twin girls who need care 1-2 days a week. One of our daughters has a heart condition and will need medication administered occasionally.
Care for children
Feed them breakfast and lunch
Medication administration
1-2 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Which day(s) may vary each week

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$24–26/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 22 miles away

Looking for an afterschool babysitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Hi! I'm looking for someone to babsit my 7 year old son (second grade) after school. He would need to be picked up from school around 4pm and either brought home or taken to a practice/activity after school (depending on the day and season) and then brought home. At home, he'll need dinner... More

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$15–22/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 24 miles away

As needed nanny/sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Single mom of one daughter born in July ‘23. Looking for as needed care.

My ideal nanny/sitter
CPR certified
First aid certified
Go with the flow
Respects children and their choices while learning how to make them
Guides them in trying new things rather than teaching them anxiety
Keeps clean... More

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$10–15/hr
Bethalto, IL • 4 miles away

Occasional sitter for 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m a mom of 3boys. I usually only need care for my youngest son on the nights I work (430pm-330am -sometimes I get off before 330am if I’m not the closer-)
Feed baby
Change baby
Play with baby/tummy time
Put him to sleep at bedtime

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$20–24/hr
Florissant, MO • 13 miles away

Part time, occasional sitter for a 5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, my name is Carmen, and i am a single mother , seeking a occasional babysitter for my 5 year old daughter.
I am seeking someone who is fun, dependable, creative, and trustworthy. In addition, communication is also imperative as well.

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$15–17/hr
Edwardsville, IL • 6 miles away

Part-time nanny for a 3 year old starting...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

We are looking for a part time nanny for our 3 year old. We need help on Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday all day, Thursday afternoon, and occasional weekends (at least twice a month). We prefer someone older with lots of experience in childcare field. If it's a good fit we want to keep the same person... More

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$15–20/hr
O Fallon, IL • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 busy boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

New family in the area, looking out for childcare 2 days a week on average. We are a family of 4, with 2 boys, 3.5 yrs and 1.5 years old. We will need help every Thursday 7am - 6pm; and some Fridays 6am - 8pm. Planning on about 15-24 hours a week. Schedule varies, but is available 2-3 months ahead... More

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$19–21/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 20 miles away

Tuesday Morning Child Transportation Help

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello, thank you for checking out our job post! We are a friendly and welcoming family looking for a reliable and caring driver to help with school transportation for our two kids every Tuesday morning.

Pick up is at our home in University City at 8am every Tuesday morning. We live next door to... More

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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