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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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$21–25/hr
Great Lakes, IL • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a reliable babysitter to care for our two children, an infant and a preschooler. The start date is flexible, but we hope to begin around April 1, 2025. You will supervise playtime, prepare meals and snacks, and assist with bedtime routines. It is important that you are comfortable with pets... More

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$20–23/hr
South Elgin, IL • 24 miles away

Need babysitter for 4 month old demanding...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter who can take care of our 4 month old son on weekdays

Look after the baby and make sure he is fed, take daytime naps, change diapers etc.

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$12–15/hr
Burlington, WI • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Kids,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a caring babysitter to start on March 24, 2025, for two children in preschool and elementary school. The job includes preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. The babysitter must have their own car for transportation... More

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$19–23/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 8 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Infant with Car,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant starting on March 29, 2025. The babysitter will care for our child, ensuring safety and comfort. Duties include feeding, changing diapers, and playing, while following guidelines for bedtime routines. The candidate must have their own car for travel to... More

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$20–25/hr
Arlington Heights, IL • 25 miles away

Occasionally sitter needed to help on...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My name is Wamui, I have a five year old daughter. I am looking for an occasional sitter I can call, when I need to get out of the house and unwind. We are a family of the two us.

Occasionally sitter needed to help on weekends when I have the opportunity to get out of the house and unwind.... More

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$20–25/hr
Arlington Heights, IL • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for after school care....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, my name is Wamui. I live in Arlington Heights with my five year old daughter. It is currently just us, I am in need of a long term nanny.

I need of help with my daughter, Dior. Dior is in kindergarten and goes to Forest View Elementary. Dior goes to the after school program at RecPlex in... More

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$10–25/hr
Arlington Heights, IL • 23 miles away

Part time Sitter for a year old boy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

We are an Indian family of three . We have a soon to be a year old baby . We work from home mostly. We looking for a sitter who can help us when we are busy in calls

Prepare meals for baby
Feed the baby
Engage him in fun activities
Train him to self feed
Make him learn new words

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$18–21/hr
North Chicago, IL • 22 miles away

Part-Time Nanny Needed For After-School...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm

I`m looking for a reliable and fun-loving sitter to help with after-school care for my daughter. The position involves picking her up from school and bringing her back home for fun/ and or dropping her off to her extra curricular activities. Maintaining a safe and positive environment during care is... More

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$16–22/hr
Palatine, IL • 20 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler 2 Days a Week...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We seek a caring nanny to start on or after April 28, 2025, for our 2 year old. The position requires availability on Mondays and Thursdays during the first half of the day. Parent will be home with young baby, so nanny usually won’t be home alone and can receive help with toddler if needed. The... More

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$17–22/hr
Spring Grove, IL • 7 miles away

Full-time Care for Newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a caring and reliable nanny to join our family! This position will start full-time this summer and go through winter (July - December). Primary responsibility will be to watch after our newborn at our home while we work during the day.

Details:
Start Date: July... More

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$15–18/hr
Mundelein, IL • 13 miles away

August 2025- Part-time sitter for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3, plus a gentle, loving Golden Retriever. We are looking for someone to care for our daughter, part-time, 3-4 days a week. She has had some developmental delays as well as an array of needs. We are looking for someone with experience in caring for younger kids and a heart for... More

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$20–35/hr
Schaumburg, IL • 22 miles away

Supervise and Care for Three Young...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/23

4:00pm - 10:00pm

We need a responsible babysitter for our three children, ages elementary and preschool (8,6 and 3 years old). The job starts on April 23, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The sitter prepares easy meals. Also the sitter monitors play and resolves conflicts. Previous childcare experience is preferred.... More

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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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