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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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$20–24/hr
Elgin, IL • 4 miles away

Occasional sitter for baby and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We have a baby boy and 3 year old daughter. Our daughter is currently in preschool and learning so much. We also have a dog and a cat in our home. Both pets are super friendly! My husband and I both work but rotate our hours so one of us is usually home with the kids but we occasionally need... More

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$15–24/hr
Elgin, IL • 6 miles away

Fun and Caring Part-Time Babysitter Needed...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We're seeking a reliable and engaging part-time babysitter for our energetic kids, ages 4 and 7. The ideal candidate should be creative, patient, and ready to play! Responsibilities include fun activities, preparing snacks, putting them to bed, and helping with homework. You’ll also need to let our... More

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$19–23/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 10 miles away

Date night sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a close family with one daughter. She is our world! But we’d like to occasionally get out and also hopefully have her more used to a babysitter.
Right now we are looking for date nights and maybe some other times occasionally.

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$20–24/hr
Sugar Grove, IL • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 3:30pm

We're a family of seven. All the adults leave for work but our mother works from home. There are three girls: Aziya, 5, Kumora, 2, and Xaelah, 1. Aziya goes to school for half a day but will attend full-time soon. I go to school from 8 am to 430pm every day but on the weekends. The girl's mother has... More

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$16–20/hr
Winfield, IL • 19 miles away

Seeking part timemommy helper

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hello I am looking for a part time mommy helper for my 2 year old son .
Days are flexible and times may change .
We have a small pug in our home and my 19 year old son works & studies from home but will not be in the way .
Take care of child
Playing, learning, feeding & light cleanup after the... More

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$15–20/hr
Cary, IL • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for one very playful...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Just a 14 month old sassy little girl. She loves to play and has the best laugh.
Entertain her while I get some work done. She’s very attached to me so I am unable to get anything done when I’m in her sight.

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$19–23/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 10 miles away

Overnight care for baby girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 6:00am

Family of four (mom, dad, baby, pup). Baby girl was born August 2024.
overnight baby care. Feeds. Changes. Put to bed some nights. Occasional weekday & weekend care.
A few overnight shifts a week and occasional daytime/weekend care.

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$20–24/hr
Winfield, IL • 19 miles away

Help with community group kids care

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

This is not for my family….it is for our church. We have anywhere from 12-20 kids in our kids care and are looking for 3-4 sitters to help during our services

The responsibilities are largely just care. Play games, entertain, have fun with. With minimal additional care depending on age

This... More

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$15–20/hr
Warrenville, IL • 20 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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$10–23/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 10 miles away

After School Care

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

I am in need of after school care from 3:45-4:15 for my two boys until arrive arrive home from work

My younger son should arrive home around 3:45. He will need to start his homework with supervision until I arrive around 4:15. My older 11 year old is very independent and should be finishing his... More

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$12–25/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 10 miles away

Before School Care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m in need of a sitter to watch my son in the morning before the school bus arrives.

Tasks will include supervision of breakfast and teeth brushing. He will need to read out loud for 30 minutes then the bus arrives around 8:15. Additional time is available after for light housework.

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

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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