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

Caring Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for one elementary-aged child, starting on January 13, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter must have their own car and experience with special needs and multiples. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, tutoring, assisting with homework,... More

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

Experienced Babysitter Needed for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

We seek a babysitter to care for one elementary-aged child starting January 20, 2025. The schedule is flexible with hours from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM, including weekdays and weekends. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and has experience with special needs, multiples, and tutoring.... More

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$19–23/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 18 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for 3 Kids...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our three children, ages elementary and middle school. The job starts on January 20, 2025, with a flexible start date. Work hours are approximately from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Responsibilities include driving the children, assisting with... More

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$17–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for 6 almost 7month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hi we are a family of 3 my schedule is always changing and my baby is in need of a sitter while grandma can’t. The schedule is flexible and really depends.

I have some shifts in the morning that are like 6:15-8ish so I need you there basically watching him sleep and feeding him and then I have... More

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$11–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 11 miles away

recurring sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi,

My son is 6 years old. He’s very active and friendly. I’m looking for someone that’s very welcoming.

I will need the sitter to provide before care for school as well as drop off. Drop off is at 8 am and the school is 2 min away from my house. I have to be at work at 6am so it wouldn’t be... More

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$10–13/hr
Millstadt, IL • 10 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter starting on January 3, 2025, to care for one elementary-aged child. The role includes providing attentive supervision, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and preparing the child for bed each night. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs and can manage... More

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$17–25/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 10 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We are seeking a reliable babysitter to care for two young children, an infant and a toddler, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, starting January 13, 2025. The babysitter will need to have their own car. Responsibilities include supervising play, preparing meals and snacks, helping... More

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$17–25/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 10 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2-3 Sweet Toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hey, we are Tyler & Carlie we are both military and have two kiddos, Genevieve (3) and Dawson (2). We are wanting to get back to date nights after having moved here a year ago. Our kids are very sweet and talkative.
For now we are just looking for someone to watch during date nights. Kids will... More

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$15–18/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 10 miles away

Part-time care needed for our 4 month old son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello!
Family of 3 searching for reliable care for our 4-month-old. Needed weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30AM-3:00PM, occasional Mondays and Fridays between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00PM, and 1-2 weekend date nights per month. Hours may potentially increase on MWF in the future, so it is important that our... More

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$13–16/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 10 miles away

Parent's helper (evening chores)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Looking for a parent's helper for 2-3 weekday evenings/week
We have one toddler and one newborn
Tasks:
- Load / unload dishwasher
- Laundry
- Clean up dinner table, kitchen area, high chair, food messes on floor
- Throw out trash
- Bath toddler

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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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