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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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$17–22/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for a very chatty 5yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00pm - 12:00am

Hi, my name is Ms.Aisha and I need help with my 5yr old daughter she's a little diva who loves to chat, dance and paint. You will love her.
I need help picking up from dad or he'll drop her off to you, help with homework and put her to bed.

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$10–17/hr
Chicago, IL • 22 miles away

Full time w the boys

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello we is the smiths and Williams family I’m a single parent with all boys they are a hand full I’m expecting my last boy I’m due October 29th

Help with the house getting the kids settled cooking dinner and helping around the house I need help picking them up from school

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$21–25/hr
Hickory Hills, IL • 19 miles away

Occasional Pick-up/Drop-off Sitter 8 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Our family is staying busy and looking for the right sitter to watch our son occasionally.

School pickup or drop off and may have to watch for a few hours after school during weeks of travel when only one of us is home. Sometimes we’ll need a date night sitter for a few hours.

We live in... More

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$10–15/hr
Oak Forest, IL • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 1/2 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 1 child. His name is Leo. He is 3 1/2 years old. He loves to play.

Watch son, play with him. Make snacks lunch/dinner. Read books, give him nap.

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$15–20/hr
Orland Park, IL • 13 miles away

Part-time Sitter for Two Very Energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have two boys, ages 5 (almost 6) and 3 years of age. 5y/o is in kindergarten from 7:15A-2P - we do morning drop off, but may need to do pick up. I (Mom) work and go to school full-time, my schedule is fairly routine, Dad works full-time, his schedule varies. Typically, have my Mom to assist but... More

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$18–22/hr
Dyer, IN • 10 miles away

Part- time Nanny needed in Dyer, IN

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We are full time working parents looking for a loving nanny to take care of our 20 month old baby girl!

Lots of play time & laughs, activities, & anything creative you can come up with to entertain our daughter! I work from home twice a week so she would just need entertainment while I work... More

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$15–20/hr
Richton Park, IL • 2 miles away

Saturday sitter for active toddler boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 7:00pm

Family of two myself a single mother of a pleasant and active 2 year old toddler boy
I need an attentive and compassionate person who is experienced and comfortable looking after my son. He requires patience as he has a speech delay and can not yet communicate his wants or needs. I need a sitter on... More

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$10–25/hr
Blue Island, IL • 13 miles away

As Needed Sitter to cover date nights

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a fun family of 4 who enjoy story time, pretend play and outdoors.

We are looking for a sitter who can come in on date nights, no school days, or as needed

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$10–20/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

First Responder

Family of 5

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

A family of 5 with a lot of love and personality in need of someone that will help out our family.

Babysit my 4 year old on Fridays until November and then I would need this person to be a regular babysitter as well

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$10/hr
Hammond, IN • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for a sitter due to my work schedule not always being the same so I’m looking for someone to pick my two boys up from daycare and take them to my home and watch them for a couple hours and occasionally on weekends hrs vary and sometimes early mornings on weekdays at like 5:30am and taking... More

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$19–21/hr
Orland Park, IL • 13 miles away

Date night sitter wanted for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We have a toddler and are looking for a reliable date night sitter who is comfortable with our dog being there occasionally!

We are looking for someone to watch our 15 month old in our home. We are looking for someone who will play and read with our child. The ideal person will enforce no screen... More

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$18–21/hr
Chicago, IL • 19 miles away

Part-Time Nanny - Transportation Services

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30am (flexible)

We are seeking a responsible and caring part-time nanny to join our family and assist with transportation duties for our 9 year old daughter, Zoey. This position would include transportation to and from school totaling roughly 2 hrs daily. The ideal candidate will have a reliable vehicle, a valid... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

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