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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
Mount Prospect, IL • 21 miles away

Part time care for newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Couple with new baby, will be 3 months. We have two small dogs that will be home
Newborn care-feeding changing and lots of cuddles. Need someone to care for our little one like their own

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$21–25/hr
Grayslake, IL • 5 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for My Lovable little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 11:00am

I am looking for a part time nanny for my 9 month year old son. He was born pre mature and I am looking for someone who is comfortable looking after him for four hours during the week. I work overnights and am looking for someone to watch over him as I get some sleep in the morning. I will be home... More

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$20–21/hr
Grayslake, IL • 5 miles away

Sitter needed for 2 great kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

7 and 8 year old girl and a boy the are self sufficient great kids . Looking for a sitter to pick them up from school .

Looking for someone to pick the kids up from school and stay with them till I get home from work .

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$20–24/hr
Buffalo Grove, IL • 14 miles away

Morning routine and some cleaning

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

Just mom and9 year old son with a beautiful cat, looking for some help arround the house
Taking care of morning routine 3 times a week, light cleaning and meal preparation

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$20–26/hr
Highland Park, IL • 15 miles away

Afternoon and weekend help!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, I am a new mom of three looking for an extra set of hands every afternoon!

Help play with kids, clean up toys, prepare dinner, bath time and bed time

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$15–25/hr
Libertyville, IL • 5 miles away

Occasional sitter for infant/toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking a sitter who has experience working with infants to watch an 11-month-old occasionally. Hours needed will primarily be nights and weekends. We have a large, friendly dog - so comfortability with dogs is a must!

CPR and first aid training are much appreciated!

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$20–24/hr
Waukegan, IL • 4 miles away

Newly single parent needs occasional...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! I’m a newly single parent with 2 amazing, fun girls aged 3 and 8. My partner moved to LA for work and we’re trying the long distance thing until end of school year when we plan to move over there. We live in a big house with lots of toys and free parking.

Looking for the sitter to... More

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$10–25/hr
Mundelein, IL • 10 miles away

Consistent Part-time sitter for 5 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

Hello! My son is 5 months as of October and this is our first child. I will be going back in to work in the beginning of December while my husband has the flexible job of working from home. We are looking for someone to watch our son so that my husband can focus on work. However, with him being at... More

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$22–26/hr
Barrington, IL • 16 miles away

Part-time Relief for Full-time Parents

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of four, two loving, if overwhelmed parents and two charming kids. Mom needs a couple hours a week to do things like breathe.
You are to be the blessed distraction for the 11-month old . A walk to the park, some playtime in the playroom at the house. Nothing crazy.

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$10–25/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 22 miles away

Before school care

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m in need of a backup sitter for my 9 year old son. Hours are 7:00-8:15 when the bus arrives

He will need supervision brushing his teeth and needs to read out loud for 30 minutes until the bus arrives at 8:15

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$15–20/hr
Racine, WI • 25 miles away

Part -time sitter for two toddlers in Mt....

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a reliable babysitter to care for our two toddlers for a few hours in our home. Ideal candidates include college students, retirees, grandmas, or individuals seeking part-time work. One parent works the first shift, while the other works the second shift, creating a gap that needs to... More

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$18–22/hr
Libertyville, IL • 5 miles away

A happy 9 year old needs an occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We just moved to town and we have one 9 year old girl. We will just need occasional sitting.
Maybe just help with getting food out for Lily for dinner and putting her to bed.

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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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