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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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$16–20/hr
Bloomington, IL • 18 miles away

Transport and care for 3 children after...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/05

3:30pm - 6:30pm

I need a babysitter to care for three children, ages elementary and middle school, from May 5, to May 8, 2025, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The sitter drives the children to activities, prepares light snacks, and supervises playtime and homework. A reliable vehicle is required for transportation. The ideal... More

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$16–20/hr
Bloomington, IL • 18 miles away

Babysitter Needed to Care for 3 Kids and...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/05

12:00am - 3:00am

We need a reliable babysitter to care for three children, aged elementary to middle school, on May 5 to May 8, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The sitter must have their own car to drive the kids to activities and appointments. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, assisting with homework,... More

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$16–20/hr
Pekin, IL • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter starting June 1, 2025, to care for our two children, an infant and a toddler. Work hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. The babysitter drives their own car, prepares meals and snacks, provides care when children are sick, and completes... More

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$10–20/hr
Bloomington, IL • 18 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Cares for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

We need a babysitter for our toddler from April 28, 2025, Mondays to Fridays, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The sitter must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging the child in activities, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring a safe... More

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$18–22/hr
Peoria, IL • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler, starting on April 21, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The hours and days will fluctuate each week but will be given weeks notice of time needed. Duties include supervising play, engaging in educational activities, preparing meals and snacks, and... More

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$10–11/hr
Normal, IL • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Four Young...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for four children aged toddler to elementary level. The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, starting on April 15, 2025. The babysitter must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Duties include driving the children,... More

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$10–21/hr
Bloomington, IL • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter for a Great Kid while...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I am a single dad that occasionally need a little help watching my kido while I work a second job or have sporting events

Not much to do other than watch & play with my kido. He is very comical and a great listener

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$15–22/hr
Peoria, IL • 24 miles away

Care for Preschool Child with Special...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 4:30pm

We are seeking a responsible and caring babysitter for our preschool-aged child, starting April 8, 2025. The schedule is Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with school pick-up at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays and 11:05 AM on Wednesdays.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children... More

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$17–21/hr
Bloomington, IL • 18 miles away

Nurturing Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on or after May 2, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The babysitter will supervise playtime, assist with homework, and engage in age-appropriate activities. They will prepare meals and snacks, ensuring the... More

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$10–15/hr
Bloomington, IL • 21 miles away

Seeking Arabic-Speaking Babysitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter for our toddler starting on April 3, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM. The sitter has a flexible arrival time. Responsibilities include caring for one child, assisting with toilet training, preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime, and providing tutoring for homework. The sitter must... More

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$10–16/hr
Bloomington, IL • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for adorable...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

We are looking for part time care on Mondays for our almost 8-month-old son. We do have a dog so we would like someone to be comfortable with him.

Tate is learning to crawl and eat food so we would love the sitter to help him get comfortable with those things, take him for walks, get him down for... More

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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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